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Readings & Reflections
Close readings of the Gita by our writers, in the light of Sri Aurobindo.
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Keshav's Painting -30
19 Bhagavatha - Ajamila - significance of the Lord’s name In the city of Kanya-kubja (today's Kanauj) there lived a brahmin by name Ajamila . Well trained in the vedic rituals, he lead a pious life, worshipping Lord…
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Keshav's Painting -29
18 Bhagavatha - Jadabharatha and King Rahugana Bharata, born in a brahmin family, was afraid that he could be deluded again by attachment, as demonstrated by his earlier birth as a deer. He showed himself as being dull…
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Keshav's Painting -28
17 - The story of Bharata and the deer Bharata , the son of Lord Rishabha Deva, was anointed king of Ajanabha. Due to his exemplary rule following the standards set by his father Rishabha, Ajanabha was thenceforth called…
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Keshav's Painting -27
16 - Rishabha Deva In the line of Manu, was the virtuous king Nabhi. Nabhi married the daughter of Sumeru, Merudevi. They had no children for a long time. Seeking progeny, they worship Lord Vishnu and perform certain…
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Keshav's Painting -25
15- Prachinabarhishad and the story of Puranjana Barhishad, was a righteous king well versed in the vedas and the practice of rituals. (The Prachetas were his sons, to whom Shiva imparted the Rudrageetham). As he…
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Keshav's Painting -26
15. The story of Puranjana -- (contd. -- Narada's explanation) When Prachinabarhi appeals to sage Narada to explain the allegorical teaching on the subject of the spirit, Narada explains: "O King, one should understand…
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Keshav's Painting -24
14 Bhagavatham Rudra Geetam, The hymn sung by Lord Shiva, taught to the PrachetAs In Prithu's lineage was born the blessed Barhishad. He was a righteous king well versed in yoga, the vedas and the practice of rituals. He…
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Keshav's Painting -23
13. Bhagavatham Prithu and the Earth. In the lineage of Dhruva, was the Emperor Vena. He was a wicked and he strayed from the path of virtue. Blinded by his limitless power, he became cruel and tyrannical. Rituals and…
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Keshav's Painting -22
12. Dhruva. Manu had two sons, Priyavrata and Uttanapada, who ruled with the blessings of Hari. Uttanapada had two wives, Sunithi and Suruchi. Uttanapada always had a liking for his younger wife, Suruchi and not Suniti…
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Keshav's Painting -21
11 Bhagavatha-- Kapila and Devahuti Kardama is one of the Prajapathis, commanded by Brahma to procreate. The sage Kardama meditates intensely on Vishnu near the lake of Bindusaras. Vishnu reveals himself and asks Kardama…
