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Srimad Bhagavatam Versions

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From the book, Srimad Bhagavatam, I`ve learned that the Absolute Substance orTruth is Krishna,
the source of allcreated manifestations, Who have expandedHimself in unlimited forms of energies
whichhave emanated from His transcendetal body.These unlimited forms are the livingentities whom
in one way or the other arerelated to Him, like the biological fatherwhose sons and daughters are
related tohim because they possess his hereditarytraits or genes.Srimad Bhagavatam stresses
explicitly uponthe reader the concept of simultaneousoneness and difference( acintya bheda-bheda-
tattva) that describes Krishna as theorigin of all creations. Although He isone with His creations, still,
He is all-together different from them. That in subs-tance, the Lord`s relatives are alwayssubordinate
to Him no matter how great thepower the living entities have in theirpossessions.If by chance,
through the mercy of Krishna`spure devotee, they understand this conceptof simultaneous oneness
and difference bet-ween Krishna and His expansions, theyattain without delay freedom from
themiseries of life, injuries inflicted by thebody and mind, by other living entitiesand by acts of
nature( Teachings of LordChaitanya ).Unfortunately, many of us are not interestedin patiently hearing
Srimad Bhagavatam, avery simple act but hard to implement.Lord Chaitanya therefore advises His
devoteetaking up the course in Bhakti-yoga toalways read Srimad Bhagavatam and should tryto
understand each and every verse laid outin the book, compiled and written by LordVyasadeva. This
is the way by which one canunderstand the Vedanta-sutras( Isopanisads,Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu,
etc.)On the other hand, Lord Chaitanya advisesthe devotee to always chant the Hare Krishnamaha-
mantra: Hare Krishna Hare KrishnaKrishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama HareRama Rama Rama
Hare Hare. And in so doing,according to the Lord, " You will easilyget liberation, eligible to achieve
thehighest goal of life, love of Godhead." Ormore aptly put, Krishna Consciousness.

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As long as a person chants "hare krishna" or reads the bhagavatham, with liberation as the goal on
mind, it is not going to work. And if there is no goal, then one will not bother to chant or read.
Simply putting it, as long as you desire liberation, you will not get it. Are you ready to give up the
goal ? Until then, nothing will happen.

R_Srisan

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[b]THE GREAT MUNIS & SADHUSHAVE THUS INQUIRED THIS OF ME[/b]Jaya Sri Hari !!!
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THE GREAT MUNIS & SADHUSHAVE THUS INQUIRED THIS OF MEJaya Sri Hari !!!Viewers
with regards to "Bhagavatam" may be interested in something I've found and followed along the
line:CLICK THE NAMAClick for Praman Srisan@iwmail.comAUM TAT SAT

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I have no desire except to work for Krishnaby starting where A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swamihas left,
translating his books to theirlocal versions that could be understood bythe "tao" or common man
who wish sincerelyto go back home, back to Krishna`s fold.

R_Srisan

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Melvin:That is a most noble undertaking, there are hundreds of other languages to translate them to.
Organize a team and try bit by bit.Roam the amazon for experts in the local dialects, climb mountains
in western Nepal where no outsider has ever gone; jump into the outter pit of piggmies; scale the
alps for the old time dialects and isolated souls of the world.. be Johnny Krisha-Nama Seed... that all
may "chant & Be Happy !!!"Hari Hari Bol !!!!

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Hi Melvin,There is nothing unique about Krishna' fold, or anyone else's. In the Gita. Krishna says,
"In all paths, men walk in my path". Any person who is interested, will find one way or the
other.Also Krishna's message is to enquire into the truth, and strive to know the self.Krishna never
told people to spread his message around. That is like straying away. Spreading messages, translating
books etc,is for organisations, trying to market their path as the best path. However, all paths are the
same.Sorry to disillusion you. Why don't you sit back, and reflect on the Gita once again ?

melvin

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It`s alright, my dear Prabhu, to tell methese things. In fact, I`m very much elatedif we could talk
more about Krishna andHis pastimes. About the issue on books andtheir translations, I like
PrabhupadaSwami`s program better than anybody else,although many have claimed that the
programsof other guru`s are much better than Swa-mi`s. But I love Prabhupad Swami.
Becausewithout his books I wouldn`t be here nowposting you this message and wouldn`t
haveknown that you exist in my world. We havemet before and today, we have met again, notas
enemies, but as friends. I owe Prabhu-pad Swami`s this chance of meeting you.All glories to Lord
Chaitanya`s sankirtanamovement organized by the Lord Himself asKrishna conciousness.Post New
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