My "Krishnayanam"

"Om Shree Gurubhyom Namaha"

Dear One,

I am starting a beautiful journey through the Phenomenal Shreemad Bhagavatham, the embodiment of my Beloved Krishna.

This is a Holy Scripture with the essence of all Vedas narrated through stories, that stands as an eternal guide for Higher Wisdom.

I am beginning with the narratives of 'Chandra Vamsham' which was blessed by the birth of Shree Krishna. It starts in the Ninth Canto, Fourteenth Chapter of Bhagavatham.

(Bhagavatham 9.14.1- 9.14.14)

The last thirteen chapters of the Ninth Canto covered the 'Surya Vamsha' narratives. Shree Shuka Bhahmarshi will now narrate the 'Chandra Vamsha' stories. The Moon dynasty included great kings like Ailan.

Chandra originated from Athri Maharshi, Brahma's son. As tears of bliss flowed from Athri's eyes, Soma, also known as Chandra, was born as an embodiment of 'Amrutham.' Brahma appointed him leader of Brahmanas, medicinal herbs, and Nakshatras.

Soma conquered the three worlds and conducted Raja Sooyam, but his ego led him to abduct Thara, the wife of Deva Guru Brihaspathi. Despite Brihaspathi's pleas, Soma refused to return her, causing wars between Devas and Asuras. Asura Guru Shukra Muni supported Soma, while Shree Shiva and Mahendra aided Brihaspathi.

Angirassu Maharshi informed Lord Brahma, who scolded Chandra and returned Thara to Brihaspathi. Thara, now pregnant, gave birth to a boy both Brihaspathi and Chandra claimed. After a heated argument, Lord Brahma intervened, and Thara revealed Chandra was the father. Chandra was overjoyed to have the intelligent boy Budha as his son.

Note :

Bhagavatham uses this story to challenge our ethics, moral values, conflict resolution, relationship compromises, forgiveness, and moving on. An individual's unethical desires can lead to wars and calamities, with irreversible impacts like childbirth. The child's blame and insults towards his mother highlight that unethical actions result in humiliation for the doer. Lord Brahma exemplifies conflict resolution by counseling Thara and others with fair judgment. Brihaspati shows forgiveness and acceptance, overcoming initial anger, demonstrating how to move past negative emotions.

• Moral Lessons:

  • The story emphasizes ethics, moral values, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and moving on.

  • Unethical desires can cause large-scale conflicts and irreversible consequences.

  • Even good Karmaphalam, if from unethical actions leads to humiliation for the doer.

  • Brahma showed exemplary conflict resolution, while Brihaspathi demonstrated forgiveness and openness.

• Takeaway for the Devotee:

  • The world is affected by socially irresponsible individuals whose unethical actions lead to anger and violence.

  • What’s needed is peaceful mediation and fair conflict resolution to heal the world.

  • The assembly of celestial planets can have deeper implications which must be addressed by Vedic Astrology, it is beyond the scope of this discussion.

Jai Shree Krishna!

Jai Guru Dev!

Love and Gratitude,

Jayasree