Krishna Leela Series Part 18 Extinguishing The Forest Fire

1. KRISHNA LEELA HARE KRISHNA 18TH DISCOURSE

3. Previously … Assurance to Kaliya … No more fear of Garuda Why? Marks of His lotus feet on Kaliya’s hoods

4. Kaliya returns to … Ramaneeka-dvipa – NAgAlaya Modern-day Fiji?

5. Parikshit’s Enquiry … Why did Kaliya leave his beautiful land? Why was Garuda antagonistic to him?

6. EXTINGUISHING THE FOREST FIRE CHAPTER 17

7. Sukadeva Goswami answers …

9. Vasuki appealed to Lord Brahma Lord Brahma’s Arrangement Each half-moon day … Offer a serpent to Garuda To be kept underneath a tree

13. nayAmi paramam sthAnam arcirAdi-gatim vinA garuda-skandham Aropya yatheccham anivAritah Varaha Purana BG 12.6-7 purport vainateyas cha pakshinAm BG 10.30

14. Who is Garuda? Divine Carrier of Vishnu Golden in complexion Vibration of the SAmaveda Born of TArskya/Kashyapa and Vinata Brother of Aruni, charioteer of Vivasvan Garuda Upanishad Garuda Purana Acharyas’ glorification Antidote for Poison Biography in Brief

17. But … Kaliya took advantage How? Ate the offerings Why? Puffed up with poison & arrogance

18. Garuda became aware & angry Attacked Kaliya Kaliya fled to Kaliya-hrada within the Yamuna River Garuda could not approach Why?

19. Saubhari Muni’s Penance Garuda’s Pursuit Many fish vs One fish Death of a leader Saubhari Muni’s Curse Consequences Effects of Offending Devotees Kaliya’s plans were baffled

20. Krishna emerges from lake Nicely decorated Regaining life Vrajavasis embrace Krishna Balarama’s laughter Jubilation of cows & calves Brahmanas’ blessings Nanda Maharaja’s charity Yashoda’s tears

21. It’s almost night … Tiredness & Rest GREAT FOREST FIRE!!! Shelter of the Lord Addressed Him as the Supreme Lord Lord’s Compassion Devoured the Fire

22. Material Elements bhinna prakrti Lord is Unlimited & All-Powerful Deity Worship Archa Puranic Histories

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