Krishna, one of the many Gods we Hindus worship is also our most famous God internationally. Krishna also has huge international fan following or devotees. What makes him so special? Well, as per my opinion, following can be some of the reasons:
1. Krishna’s whole life, since birth till the very end has many fascinating, interesting stories and achievements. He is loved equally by all age group, genders and intellectual capacity people. My children have always celebrated Janmashtmi with more excitement than any other festival.
2. Krishna’s life is full of challenges and he kept challenging the orthodox wisdom of those times emphatically and above all conquered over them successfully.
3. Krishna’s methods and approaches are yet debatable by some but results were guaranteed. One may not truly understand or comprehend his methodology but his intentions are beyond any doubts. Krishna also attracts people because of his unpredictability yet predictability of results. A rule bender or breaker may be, but never a deal breaker.
4. The only smiling, playful and dancing God, which looks so friendly and amenable.
5. A God with flute and Sudarshan Chakra (deadliest weapon of his times).
6. Krishna’s Detached Karma philosophy is till today the basis of many renowned philosophers or psychologist, who are of course yet to experience the depths of it.
7. Krishna’s teachings in Shrimad Bhagwad Gita is till today a subject of intellectual and spiritual discourses. These learning despite of so many years of scrutiny, debate, interpretations, court cases and documentaries are still relevant and as fresh as ever.
8. I of course, can’t claim to know or have experienced the depths yet I know the immensity and profoundness of it. There is so much more to learn but whatever little I could understand has transformed my life for better.
I am absolutely OK if some people don’t wish to treat Krishna as a God because then that makes him more respectable and loved across religions. Till the time we are implementing his learning and making ourselves better it does not matter, how we perceive him.
I am personally fascinated by his practice of intense involvement in life, detached Karma, equanimity and pleasant & playful way of fulfilling responsibilities. I wish I could practice 1% of it. Well, I am working on it.
Happy Janmashtmi to all my dear Krishna Lovers or Devotees.
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