Today I am bringing to you an interesting story told by Khurshed Batliwala popularly know as Bawa. The story is about the intensity of Love which Radha had for Krishna. When I look at my feeling for my special, I feel very ashamed of what I call love. This story taught me to love and will be alive in my heart as far as I keep breathing.
Here is the original story as it is:
Much after Vrindavan, when Krishna was relaxing with his many wives, Rukmini his head wife threw a tantrum... All the time i hear Radhe Krishna, Radhe Govind... she is not even married to you... how come no one sings about Rukmini, or for that matter any of the other of your wives?! Whats wrong with us?... etc, etc :)
Krishna listened patiently and then suddenly held his head and complained of a head ache. Now Rukmini felt sorry, and became all loving and docile again... but the head ache refused to go... Each wife had her own suggestion about what to do... some pressed feet, others did some aroma therapy, still others made pastes from herbs... 16000+ cures were presented, none worked, his head ache only grew worse...
Narada the travelling Muni then made an appearance (Besides being a Muni, he was also something of a doctor) and he examined Krishna, felt his pulse, etc and then proclaimed that Krishna was suffering from a very rare type of a headache... one that could only be cured by a Beloved of Krishna putting his or her foot on Krishna's head... Krishna was in bed moaning softly, and the wives and the courtiers of the palace had a conference... They were all beloved of Krishna, but none dared to put their foot on the Lord's head, doing so would mean an eternity in Hell! and they were pondering and wondering what to do...
... and the news reached Radha in Vrindavan about Krishna's ill health and she rushed to his palace and when appraised of everything, asked immidiately to be taken to Krishna, she would happily put her foot on His head... Rukmini, the other wives and the rest of the palace was aghast at her quick decision... Rukmini herself told her that if she Radha did that, she would burn in hell forever...
If my Lord gets even one second of relief from his pain, then i will willingly go to hell forever said Radha as she ran to her Krishna and put her foot on his head, curing Him completely...
An abashed Rukmini along with all the other wives touched Radha's feet and realised how deep her love for Krishna was... and why people for centuries to come will sing Radhe Krishna!!
.......... If you consider your partner as Krishna then love him/her like Radha, NO matter what the world around you say because the best part of opinions is that they keep changing. But the love which you have for that person never change because you yourself are love. If you are not love then how can you give love to others. If the thing which is not with you, how can you give it to others. Let us commit yourself to love people with such an intensity. If not all, at least we can love one person so madly, so crazily, so whole heartedly that even God wishes to take birth in human body and receive love from you.
Love is very precious feeling that we can experience. It is more addictive than any weed or alcohol. It is not for people who believes in sanity. It is epitome of craziness and liveliness. Sane people cannot fall in love coz they feel very chicken to face the consequences of broken heart. But can you separate the head and tail of same coin? If you pursue for happiness, the sorrow will come hidden behind it. Embrace both or be ready to be called living ghost !!!
Thank you.
Here is the original story as it is:
Much after Vrindavan, when Krishna was relaxing with his many wives, Rukmini his head wife threw a tantrum... All the time i hear Radhe Krishna, Radhe Govind... she is not even married to you... how come no one sings about Rukmini, or for that matter any of the other of your wives?! Whats wrong with us?... etc, etc :)
Krishna listened patiently and then suddenly held his head and complained of a head ache. Now Rukmini felt sorry, and became all loving and docile again... but the head ache refused to go... Each wife had her own suggestion about what to do... some pressed feet, others did some aroma therapy, still others made pastes from herbs... 16000+ cures were presented, none worked, his head ache only grew worse...
Narada the travelling Muni then made an appearance (Besides being a Muni, he was also something of a doctor) and he examined Krishna, felt his pulse, etc and then proclaimed that Krishna was suffering from a very rare type of a headache... one that could only be cured by a Beloved of Krishna putting his or her foot on Krishna's head... Krishna was in bed moaning softly, and the wives and the courtiers of the palace had a conference... They were all beloved of Krishna, but none dared to put their foot on the Lord's head, doing so would mean an eternity in Hell! and they were pondering and wondering what to do...
... and the news reached Radha in Vrindavan about Krishna's ill health and she rushed to his palace and when appraised of everything, asked immidiately to be taken to Krishna, she would happily put her foot on His head... Rukmini, the other wives and the rest of the palace was aghast at her quick decision... Rukmini herself told her that if she Radha did that, she would burn in hell forever...
If my Lord gets even one second of relief from his pain, then i will willingly go to hell forever said Radha as she ran to her Krishna and put her foot on his head, curing Him completely...
An abashed Rukmini along with all the other wives touched Radha's feet and realised how deep her love for Krishna was... and why people for centuries to come will sing Radhe Krishna!!
.......... If you consider your partner as Krishna then love him/her like Radha, NO matter what the world around you say because the best part of opinions is that they keep changing. But the love which you have for that person never change because you yourself are love. If you are not love then how can you give love to others. If the thing which is not with you, how can you give it to others. Let us commit yourself to love people with such an intensity. If not all, at least we can love one person so madly, so crazily, so whole heartedly that even God wishes to take birth in human body and receive love from you.
Love is very precious feeling that we can experience. It is more addictive than any weed or alcohol. It is not for people who believes in sanity. It is epitome of craziness and liveliness. Sane people cannot fall in love coz they feel very chicken to face the consequences of broken heart. But can you separate the head and tail of same coin? If you pursue for happiness, the sorrow will come hidden behind it. Embrace both or be ready to be called living ghost !!!
Thank you.
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