Category:Yudhisthira's Inquiring
Theme Analysis
Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, though an exalted and liberated soul, constantly inquired from great sages like Nārada Muni and directly from Lord Kṛṣṇa to establish the principles of religion for all of mankind. His questions were never born of ordinary ignorance; rather, they were deeply compassionate and perfectly designed to elicit the highest philosophical truths. Whether he was asking about the welfare of the Lord’s associates, questioning how a householder entangled in family life might achieve liberation, or exploring the profound mysteries of the Supreme Lord’s mercy upon demons, Yudhiṣṭhira acted as an instrument of divine revelation. Through his inquiries, the eternal science of sanātana-dharma was clearly expounded for the ultimate benefit of human society.
- Concern for the Supreme Lord and His Devotees: Out of immense love, Yudhiṣṭhira frequently inquired about the welfare of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s family and the citizens of Dvārakā, fully knowing that the Lord’s presence alone guarantees auspiciousness.
- Deliverance of the Householders: Taking the humble position of a gṛha-mūḍha-dhī, or one foolishly attached to family life, Yudhiṣṭhira asked how ordinary people staying at home could attain liberation.
- The Impartiality of the Lord: Yudhiṣṭhira posed vital questions regarding how envious demons like Śiśupāla could achieve the rare destination of merging into the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The Apparent Suffering of the Pious: Representing the bewildered masses, he questioned why perfectly surrendered devotees often face intense material hardships, drawing out the beautiful conclusion that such trials are actually the special favor of the Lord.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Yudhiṣṭhira's Inquiring for the Benefit of Human Society.
Pages in category "Yudhisthira's Inquiring"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
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- Formerly, O King, when Maharaja Yudhisthira was performing the Rajasuya sacrifice, the great sage Narada, responding to his inquiry, recited historical facts showing how the Supreme Personality of Godhead is always impartial, even when killing demons
- From all angles of vision, the Maharaja (Yudhisthira) inquired from Arjuna about the welfare of Dvaraka, but he concluded at last that as long as Lord Sri Krsna Himself was there, nothing inauspicious could happen
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- Maharaja Yudhisthira further inquired: How was it possible for a father to be so violent toward an exalted son who was obedient, well-behaved and respectful to his father?
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired about the cause for the Lord's mysterious mercy to Sisupala
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired from him (Narada Muni), saying, etad akhyatum arhasi: only you can explain the reason
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired from his brother (Arjuna) whether anything undesirable happened on the way home from Dvaraka
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired from Narada Muni: O my lord, O great sage, kindly explain how we who are staying at home without knowledge of the goal of life may also easily attain liberation, according to the instructions of the Vedas
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired: It is very wonderful that the demon Sisupala merged into the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead even though extremely envious
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired: O my lord, Narada Muni, why was there such enmity between Hiranyakasipu and his beloved son Prahlada Maharaja? How did Prahlada Maharaja become such a great devotee of Lord Krsna? Kindly explain this to me
- Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired: What kind of great curse could affect even liberated visnu-bhaktas, and what sort of person could curse even the Lord's associates? For unflinching devotees of the Lord to fall again to this material world is impossible
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- Since the Lord is all-perfect in Himself, there could not be any question of His welfare, and Maharaja Yudhisthira refrained from asking this question. He simply inquired about His residential place, Dvaraka Puri, where pious men assemble
- Sukadeva Gosvami continued: After hearing about the activities and character of Prahlada Maharaja, Yudhisthira Maharaja, the most respectful king among exalted personalities, again inquired from the great saint Narada Muni in a mood of great pleasure
- Suta Gosvami said: Arjuna, the celebrated friend of Lord Krsna, was grief-stricken because of his strong feeling of separation from Krsna, over and above all Maharaja Yudhisthira's speculative inquiries
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- The good King (Yudhisthira) inquired: O great souls, will he become as saintly a king, as pious in his very name and as famous and glorified in his achievements, as others who appeared in this great royal family?
- This question was posed by Yudhisthira Maharaja to Krsna. "How is it," he inquired indirectly, "that You are our friend and that we are put into such difficulty?" Krsna replied to Yudhisthira Maharaja, - This is My special favor
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- Yudhisthira Maharaja inquired from Krsna, - We are completely dependent on You, but still we are suffering materially so much. Our kingdom has been taken away, our wife has been insulted, & our enemies attempted to burn us in our house. How can this be so
- Yudhisthira Maharaja inquired from Narada Muni about the principles of sanatana-dharma for the benefit of human society