Sukadeva - The Parrot of Sri Radha In the Srimad-Bhagavatam it is often stated, sri sukadeva uvaca. Sri means Sriya Sukadeva or the suka (parrot) of Sri which refers to Srimati Radharani. In Gopala-campu Srila Jiva Gosvami explains that this suka (parrot) originally belonged to Srimati Radharani, and he used to sit on Her left hand, while Radha would pet the parrot and lovingly tell him, Chant Krsna! And this suka would sweetly utter the names of Krsna. One day this parrot flew away to Nandagrama where Lord Sri Krsna was sitting within a kunja with His friend Madhumangala and others. The suka sat on the branch of a pomegranate tree and very sweetly began to utter, Krsna, Krsna. Surprised, Krsna glanced toward the parrot who spoke again, O, I am very wretched and unfortunate. I am ungrateful and dont recognize the good qualities of anyone. For I have left my mistress and come here. He spoke this in such a pitiable manner that Krsna was both astonished and impressed. At once Krsna took that parrot belonging to Sri Radha, and lovingly clutched him in His hand. This Sukadeva of Srimad-Bhagavatam is Sriya Suka-the suka (parrot) of Srimati Radharani. This is why Sukadeva Gosvami could not directly utter the name of Radhika within the pages of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. Please accept my humble obeisances All glories to Srila Gurudeva ... All glories to Srila Prabhupada ... Always think of the Lotus Feet of Lord Krishna and you will find no difficulties in executing the tasks allotted to you by Krishna. Chant these names with love and you will feel the ecstasy: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare ... Hare Krishna ... Jay Jagannath ... https://facebook/groups/harekrishnaharerama/
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:56:07 +0000