Category:News about Krsna
Theme Analysis
The concept of news about Kṛṣṇa serves as a powerful catalyst for spiritual awakening and communal celebration among His devotees. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that information regarding the Lord's arrival, well-being, or activities is never a mundane report but a transcendental vibration that carries His presence. Whether it is the news of Kṛṣṇa's appearance in Vṛndāvana, His return to Dvārakā, or His victory over demoniac forces, such reports trigger immediate jubilation and a desire to decorate the environment in His honor. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that the arrival of a messenger, such as a brāhmaṇa or a confidential associate like Uddhava, is a momentous event for those in separation from the Lord. Furthermore, the global mission of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is defined by the propagation of this news to every town and village, as predicted by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. By receiving and sharing news about Kṛṣṇa, the living entity is relieved of material anxiety and reconnected with the eternal, joyful atmosphere of the spiritual world.
- Source of Jubilation: News of Kṛṣṇa's activities brings unlimited happiness to His associates. The gopīs, the residents of Dvārakā, and the imprisoned kings all experience a transformation of heart upon hearing about the Lord's forthcoming arrival or His successes.
- Role of Messengers: The transmission of news is often facilitated by messengers who act as links between the Lord and His devotees. These messengers, whether formal emissaries or wandering devotees like Vidura and Uddhava, are treated with great respect and love.
- Restoration of Lost Pastimes: Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that over time, the transcendental news of Kṛṣṇa's pastimes in Vṛndāvana was almost lost to the world, necessitating its re-propagation through authorized disciplic succession.
- Global Preaching Mission: Spreading the news of Kṛṣṇa in every town and village is the primary method of welfare work. This universal proclamation fulfills the desire of the Lord and provides the means for everyone to connect with the Absolute.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Jubilation through News about Kṛṣṇa — Messengers of the Absolute.
Pages in category "News about Krsna"
The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
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- All the kings were joyful at the news (of Krsna's forthcoming visit to Hastinapur) and began to wait very anxiously for the Lord's arrival
- All the people of Dvaraka, having received the news that Lord Krsna was returning with Aniruddha and Usa in great opulence, decorated every corner of the city with flags, festoons and garlands
- All these gopis were going to offer Krsna their presentations because the gopis are eternal associates of the Lord. Now the gopis were more jubilant because of the news of Krsna's appearance in Vrndavana
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- Nanda Maharaja and Yasodamayi said, "It is also very good news that You (Balarama) and Krsna defeated Jarasandha and Kalayavana, who is now dead, and that You are now living in a fortified residence in Dvaraka"
- News of the fighting (Siva fighting with Krsna and Balarama) spread all over the universe
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- The gopis received Uddhava very happily and began to speak as follows: "We have heard that King Kamsa, who was always a source of trouble for the Yadu dynasty, has now been killed. This is good news for us"
- The same queen said, "I take you to be a messenger from Him. If you have any such news, please tell me. Our Syamasundara is always very independent. He never comes under the control of anyone"
- Then, due to his great love and feeling, Vidura embraced him (Uddhava), who was a constant companion of Lord Krsna and formerly a great student of Brhaspati's. Vidura then asked him for news of the family of Lord Krsna, the Personality of Godhead
- They (Gopis) discovered that their hair and clothes immediately loosened. Hearing the news that Krsna and Balarama were leaving for Mathura, others, who were engaged in household duties, stopped working
- This is very good news, prithivite ache yato nagaradi grama sarvatra pracara hoibe mora nama, this is the way of preaching, to spread the news of Krsna in every town and village all over the world. Thank you very much
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- When the citizens received the news of the Lord's (Krsna) arrival, they all felt unlimited happiness and came to welcome Him, taking gifts in their hands to offer
- When the news spread that Krsna, Balarama and the cowherd boys were within Mathura City, all the inhabitants gathered, and the ladies and girls immediately went up to the roofs of the houses to see Them