HAPPY JANMASHTMI..... Krishna avatar is synonymous with self-realization. Normally desires and negative thoughts core our consciousness with ignorance. Ignorance is symbolized by a PRISON, which represents darkness; narrow-minded approach (small entry gate) and limitedness to everything (small room). The chain in the prison means the bondages to lust, greed, desires and ego. Birth of Krishna in the prison means ‘self- realization out of ignorance’. It can only be acquired by adhering to the eight principles of Ashtang Yoga . Krishna was born, the chains that bound his father fell off; the doors that had been bolted flew open and the The ‘chains’ here mean the bondage to the external world and the five senses. A self realized person is free of these bondages. The opening of gates symbolizes control over lust, desire, greed and attachments
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:37:18 +0000
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