Category:Nine Yogendras
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the nine Yogendras, the exalted sons of Lord Ṛṣabhadeva, provide a perfect example of spiritual transformation. Although they were highly advanced mystics conversant in Vedic knowledge and initially absorbed in impersonal Brahman realization from birth, their spiritual journey did not stop there. By hearing about the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa from authorities like Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, and Nārada Muni, their hearts were completely captivated, and they became topmost devotees in the neutral relationship (santa-rasa). They are celebrated for their profound instructions on bhagavata-dharma and the future incarnations of the Lord, as spoken to King Nimi of Videha in the Eleventh Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- Impersonal Beginnings: From birth, the nine Yogendras were naked, wandering mystics deeply versed in spiritual science and fully absorbed in the impersonal Absolute Truth.
- The Power of Hearing: Their transformation illustrates the supreme potency of hearing from bona fide authorities. Just by listening to Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, and Nārada Muni describe the Lord's qualities, they became jubilant in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- Topmost Devotees: Along with the four Kumāras and Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the nine Yogendras are cited as perfect examples of santa-bhaktas—devotees situated in a neutral relationship with the Supreme Lord.
- Instructing King Nimi: The Eleventh Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam contains their famous, systematic presentation of bhagavata-dharma to King Nimi, which perfectly outlines the science of devotional service.
- Revealing Future Incarnations: Karabhājana Muni, one of the nine Yogendras, specifically informed King Nimi about the future incarnations of the Supreme Lord, providing essential knowledge for all ages.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: The Devotional Service of the Nine Yogendras.
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Pages in category "Nine Yogendras"
The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
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- In Srimad-Bhagavatam, Narada Muni made a statement about the systematic performance of bhagavata-dharma in connection with statements previously made by the nine Yogendras before Maharaja Nimi
- In the Eleventh Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam there is a full description of the devotional service of the nine Yogendras, who rendered devotional service because they were attracted by the Lord's transcendental qualities
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- The four Kumaras (Catuhsana), Sukadeva Gosvami and the nine Yogendras were absorbed in Brahman realization, and how they became devotees is described herein
- The nine sons of Rsabha were greatly fortunate sages who worked vigorously to spread knowledge of the Absolute Truth. They wandered about naked and were very well versed in spiritual science
- The nine Yogendras are Kavi, Havi, Antariksa, Prabuddha, Pippalayana, Avirhotra, Dravida (Drumila), Camasa and Karabhajana. The four Kumaras are Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanat-kumara and Sanatana
- The nine Yogendras entered Lord Brahma's association and heard from him the real meaning of the topmost Vedic literatures, the Upanisads
- There are many historical instances of the achievement of spiritual perfection, such as that of the Sanakadi Rsis or the nine celebrated Yogendras, who attained perfection only after being situated in the devotional service of the Lord
- This (CC Madhya 20.119) is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.37). It is an instruction given by Kavi Rsi, one of the nine saintly personalities called the nine Yogendras
- This (CC Madhya 20.347) is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.5.36) spoken by the great sage Karabhajana Rsi, one of the nine Yogendras
- This statement (of CC Madhya 22.73) was made by the great sage Narada while he was speaking to Vasudeva about devotional service. This subject was originally discussed between Nimi, the King of Videha, and the nine Yogendras
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- We (King Nimi) are asking you (the Nine Yogendras) to tell us what is the most perfect welfare activity. I think that in this material world, association with devotees - even if it be for a moment - is the greatest treasure house for mankind
- When Vasudeva, Krsna’s father, asked Devarsi Narada in Dvaraka about devotional service, it was mentioned that previously King Nimi, who was the King of Videha, was instructed by the nine Yogendras