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This analysis investigates the nature of fame (yaśaḥ) as one of the six opulences of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that while the conditioned soul desires to be 'becoming famous' for personal aggrandizement, true fame is a byproduct of pure devotional service. The analysis contrasts the material pursuit of celebrity—which in the Age of Kali is so degraded that one is considered famous simply for maintaining their family—with the eternal fame awarded to devotees like Arjuna and Bali Mahārāja. Arjuna became famous as a hero by acting as Kṛṣṇa's instrument, and Bali became famous by surrendering his vast empire to the Lord. The analysis also warns against the "mode of passion" in preaching or art, where the hidden motive to become famous results in a "farce" rather than spiritual success. | |||
* '''The Divine Strategy:''' Kṛṣṇa arranges the outcome (like the victory at Kurukṣetra) but allows His devotee to take the credit and become famous. | |||
* '''Fame through Loss:''' Unlike worldly fame based on accumulation, Bali Mahārāja became famous for all time by being deprived of his possessions by the Lord. | |||
* '''The Trap of Ambition:''' When a devotee sacrifices service or purity for the sake of becoming a famous artist or preacher, the endeavor is spoiled. | |||
* '''Degraded Standards:''' In the current age, the standard of fame has dropped so low that simply fulfilling the basic duty of feeding one's family is considered a great achievement. | |||
* Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: [[Vanipedia:How to Become Famous in the Eyes of God|How to Become Famous in the Eyes of God.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 16 January 2026
Theme Analysis
This analysis investigates the nature of fame (yaśaḥ) as one of the six opulences of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that while the conditioned soul desires to be 'becoming famous' for personal aggrandizement, true fame is a byproduct of pure devotional service. The analysis contrasts the material pursuit of celebrity—which in the Age of Kali is so degraded that one is considered famous simply for maintaining their family—with the eternal fame awarded to devotees like Arjuna and Bali Mahārāja. Arjuna became famous as a hero by acting as Kṛṣṇa's instrument, and Bali became famous by surrendering his vast empire to the Lord. The analysis also warns against the "mode of passion" in preaching or art, where the hidden motive to become famous results in a "farce" rather than spiritual success.
- The Divine Strategy: Kṛṣṇa arranges the outcome (like the victory at Kurukṣetra) but allows His devotee to take the credit and become famous.
- Fame through Loss: Unlike worldly fame based on accumulation, Bali Mahārāja became famous for all time by being deprived of his possessions by the Lord.
- The Trap of Ambition: When a devotee sacrifices service or purity for the sake of becoming a famous artist or preacher, the endeavor is spoiled.
- Degraded Standards: In the current age, the standard of fame has dropped so low that simply fulfilling the basic duty of feeding one's family is considered a great achievement.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: How to Become Famous in the Eyes of God.
Pages in category "Becoming Famous"
The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
A
- According to ksatriya rules, an enemy should be fought face to face and with proper weapons. Then if the enemy is killed, the victor becomes famous
- Although still fully equipped with transcendental knowledge and practical application of that knowledge in life, he appeared as a demon at the fire sacrifice performed by Tvasta, and thus he became famous as Vrtrasura
- Another symptom of Kali-yuga is daksyam kutumba-bharanam (SB 12.2.6): one will be famous for his pious activities simply if he can maintain his family
B
- Before him (Bharata) the land was known as Ilavati-varsa, but just after the coronation of Bharata, the son of Rsabha, this land became famous as Bharata-varsa
- By the blessings of Krsna, Yogamaya was able to achieve the reputation of being the daughter of mother Yasoda, who also became famous by the blessings of Krsna. Yasoda means "one who gives fame"
K
- Kapila is considered an incarnation of Krsna, and His philosophy is mentioned in the Srimad-Bhagavatam. Later on another Kapila became famous, but his philosophy was atheistic. Thus there is a gulf of difference between them. BG 1972 purports
- Knowing that she was pregnant, the co-wives of the wife of Bahuka conspired to give her poison with her food, but it did not act. Instead, the son was born along with the poison. Therefore he became famous as Sagara ("one who is born with poison")
- Krsna continued, "I wanted to become a famous prince. Still I could not have any kingdom, nor could I rule as a prince. People are bewildered about My ultimate goal of life"
- Kunti addresses Lord Krsna as vrsni-rsabha, the child of the dynasty of Vrsni. It was because Krsna appeared in the Vrsni dynasty that this dynasty became famous, just as Malaysia & the Malaya Hills became famous because of the sandalwood that grows there
T
- The demon Maya Danava constructed Tripura for the demons, who became very powerful and defeated the demigods. Because of this defeat, Lord Rudra, Siva, dismantled Tripura; thus he became famous as Tripurari
- The sun-god became angry, and with his virulent rays he melted the plane. This enraged Lord Siva. Lord Siva then attacked the sun-god, who fled away and at last fell down at Kasi (Varanasi), and the place became famous as Lolarka
- They (those who are addicted to sex life) cannot improve any material condition, not to speak of becoming famous
- This disciple (he was a dead body floating in the Ganges, and after Thakura Saranga dasa touched it with his feet, this immediately brought the body to life) later became famous as Thakura Murari, and his name is always associated with that of Sri Saranga
W
- We should be satisfied with our pictures hanging in our different temples. But we may not sacrifice our valuable time for becoming famous artists so that pictures may be sold like hotcakes
- When the so-called devotee desires material enjoyment, without reference to the interest of the Supreme Lord, or he wants to become famous or opulent by utilizing the mercy or grace of the Supreme Lord, he is in the mode of passion