Krsna Das
07 February 2010, 02:15 PM
Dandavat Pranamas to everybody !
I am creating this new thread, where I will post some past-times of Mahaprabhu in a simple and concise form, like a story.
THE STORY OF MUKUNDA DATTA
Mukunda datta was a brahmin. When Mahaprabhu used to sing and dance the whole night in Naam- sankirtan at the house of Srivas Pandit, Mukunda-datta also sometimes sang and danced with Mahaprabhu. Now, although Mahaprabhu is Krsna himself, but he always played as if he is a devotee of Krsna, and not Krsna himself. Such avtaras are called "chhanna-avtar" (छन्न-अवतार or "incarnation in disguise"). But Mahaprabhu would sometimes, also manifest his maha-prakaash leela, where he appeared as Supreme Person himself, but only in front of his confidential associates. At that time, his body was covered with effulgant rays, like that of Sun. At that time, he would mercifully, give his blessings to all the devotees.
During one such incident, all the devotees were seeking his special blessings. Mukunda datta was also present there at that time. When Srivas Prabhu (who is none other than Devarshi Narada) requested Mahaprabhu to give his blessings to Mukunda-datta also, Mahaprabhu at once became very angry and said -
"This person, Mukunda-datta is a hypocrite. Some times he falls at my feet and begs for my blessings, and another moment he comes running with stones in his hands to hurt me. How can I be pleased with such a person?"
Srivasa asked - " I can't understand you Mahaprabhu. Please explain what apraadha has Mukunda committed at your feet?"
Mahaprabhu replied - "When we are doing naam-sankirtan, then he comes and dances with us. But when the impersonalists are discussing Sri-Yoga-Vashishtha-Maha-Raamayan and Sariraka-bhashya, at that time also he listens to there discourses, with rapt-attention. This is like beating me with sticks and stones. Since he has committed this offense, he will never be delivered from this material creation."
On hearing this Mukunda datta said - " Alas ! What is the use of maitaining this body, which is full of offenses against the Supreme Lord. I will at once jump in Ganga and give up this body". Srivasa then begged Mahaprabhu - "You are the most merciful Lord, is there no possibility of deliverance of Mukunda datta?"
Mahaprabhu said "He might be delivered only after taking millions of birth, but not now."
When Mukunda datta heard that he will be delivered, but after millions of births, he felt jubiliation in his heart and tears felt from his eyes and he said
"Aaaha Mahaprabhu ! You will deliver me after one million births, ebven though I have committed an offense against you! Who can be more merciful than you, O Supreme Lord?" When Mahaprabhu saw Mukunda Datta dancing in ecstancy, his heart melted, and he could no longer maintain his false anger and he said -"Mukunda datta, your one million births have passed within this one second. Actually, your life is filled with devotion. You haven't committed any offense. I have enacted this past-time to educate the people in general, that they should hear only the things which are favourable for Bhakti"
Story finished. Time to sleep.
Hare Krsna
I am creating this new thread, where I will post some past-times of Mahaprabhu in a simple and concise form, like a story.
THE STORY OF MUKUNDA DATTA
Mukunda datta was a brahmin. When Mahaprabhu used to sing and dance the whole night in Naam- sankirtan at the house of Srivas Pandit, Mukunda-datta also sometimes sang and danced with Mahaprabhu. Now, although Mahaprabhu is Krsna himself, but he always played as if he is a devotee of Krsna, and not Krsna himself. Such avtaras are called "chhanna-avtar" (छन्न-अवतार or "incarnation in disguise"). But Mahaprabhu would sometimes, also manifest his maha-prakaash leela, where he appeared as Supreme Person himself, but only in front of his confidential associates. At that time, his body was covered with effulgant rays, like that of Sun. At that time, he would mercifully, give his blessings to all the devotees.
During one such incident, all the devotees were seeking his special blessings. Mukunda datta was also present there at that time. When Srivas Prabhu (who is none other than Devarshi Narada) requested Mahaprabhu to give his blessings to Mukunda-datta also, Mahaprabhu at once became very angry and said -
"This person, Mukunda-datta is a hypocrite. Some times he falls at my feet and begs for my blessings, and another moment he comes running with stones in his hands to hurt me. How can I be pleased with such a person?"
Srivasa asked - " I can't understand you Mahaprabhu. Please explain what apraadha has Mukunda committed at your feet?"
Mahaprabhu replied - "When we are doing naam-sankirtan, then he comes and dances with us. But when the impersonalists are discussing Sri-Yoga-Vashishtha-Maha-Raamayan and Sariraka-bhashya, at that time also he listens to there discourses, with rapt-attention. This is like beating me with sticks and stones. Since he has committed this offense, he will never be delivered from this material creation."
On hearing this Mukunda datta said - " Alas ! What is the use of maitaining this body, which is full of offenses against the Supreme Lord. I will at once jump in Ganga and give up this body". Srivasa then begged Mahaprabhu - "You are the most merciful Lord, is there no possibility of deliverance of Mukunda datta?"
Mahaprabhu said "He might be delivered only after taking millions of birth, but not now."
When Mukunda datta heard that he will be delivered, but after millions of births, he felt jubiliation in his heart and tears felt from his eyes and he said
"Aaaha Mahaprabhu ! You will deliver me after one million births, ebven though I have committed an offense against you! Who can be more merciful than you, O Supreme Lord?" When Mahaprabhu saw Mukunda Datta dancing in ecstancy, his heart melted, and he could no longer maintain his false anger and he said -"Mukunda datta, your one million births have passed within this one second. Actually, your life is filled with devotion. You haven't committed any offense. I have enacted this past-time to educate the people in general, that they should hear only the things which are favourable for Bhakti"
Story finished. Time to sleep.
Hare Krsna