‘Krishna liberates you from your sins’ (2024)

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On this occasion, all of you can take a Sankalpa to read the Bhagavad Gita. Read it with its simple translation, and understand as much as you can. If you cannot understand, never mind but at least read it once. Do not expect to understand the entire Bhagavad Gita all at once.

Throughout your life you must read and go through the pages of the Gita again and again, only then will you be able to understand it completely. As the level of maturity of our mind and intellect rises, our understanding of the Bhagavad Gita will also increase. Lord Krishna was born in a prison.

When he was born, the guards who were keeping watch fell asleep. Guards symbolise our senses – When our senses, which are always focused outwards come to rest that is when we can go inward, and that is when we can experience the bliss that springs forth from going inward.

Significant lines from the Bhagavad Gita:

Lord Krishna says, ‘You cannot free yourself of your own sins. I will liberate you from your sins.’ See, everything that we do – fasting, visiting places of worship, feeling guilty, etc., all this we do to free oneself of sins. He says, ‘Come and seek refuge in me’, that is His first condition. And then he says, ‘I will liberate you of all your sins. That is my job.’

Any action or desire that opposes Dharma is not Me. If you act according to Dharma, and act as per your Svadharma (one’s own responsibilities as prescribed by the scriptures), then all the righteous desires that arise in you are borne out of Me (Lord Krishna). I am (the source of) all those desires that arise in you that are of a righteous intent. Lord Krishna tells Arjuna, ‘See me alone in everything that you see. Whatever greatness you see anywhere or in anyone, it is due to me, I am the power behind it all, and I am right here.’

The writer is the founder of Art of Living Foundation and can be reached at www.artofliving.org

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‘Krishna liberates you from your sins’ (2024)

FAQs

What was Krishna's famous line? ›

"For one who has conquered his mind, a mind is best of friends, but for one who has failed to do so, a mind is the greatest enemy.” -Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita. "There are three gates to self-destruction and hell: Lust, Anger & Greed.” - Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita.

How to get rid of sins by Krishna? ›

One way is to recite the Purushasuktam forty times. Other ways to get rid of sins would be through observing mouna vrata, through daana, through fasting, through aradhana and through bathing in sacred rivers, said Velukkudi Krishnan in a discourse. When we do a wicked or wrong deed, it gets registered with Bhagavan.

Whose 100 sins were forgiven by Krishna? ›

Bhishma became furious and threatened Shishupala, but Krishna calmed him down. Through this act, he committed his 100th sin and was pardoned by Krishna. When he insulted Krishna again, he committed his 101st sin. Krishna then released his Sudarshana Chakra on Shishupala, killing him on the spot.

What did Krishna say about forgiveness? ›

Forgive all before you go to sleep, you'll be forgiven before you get up. – Lord Krishna.

What are the two lines of Lord Krishna? ›

1. "The only way you can conquer me is via love, and there I am happily conquered." 2. One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction- he is a smart man.

What is Lord Krishna's best message? ›

While emphasizing the significance of mindfulness and self awareness in the midst of the war, Krishna stated, "A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy."

What is the unforgivable sin in Hinduism? ›

Hinsa, or violence, is considered to be one of the greatest sins in Hinduism and for this there is no forgiving. Hinsa in any form, be it physical harm to any living being, or mental and emotional harm to anyone, human or animal, is considered sinful.

What did Krishna say about sin? ›

Lord Krishna in verse 66 of Chapter 18 says, "Offer all your responsibilities unto me. Surrender your complete self-unto only Me, the omnipotent, the omniscient, and the omnipresent. I will relieve you from all sinful results; do not be depressed."

What curse did Krishna get? ›

Destruction of the Yadava clan

Gandhari cursed Krishna for allowing all this destruction to happen. She cursed that he, his city and all his subjects would be destroyed. Krishna accepted the curse. The book Mausala Parva describes the fulfillment of the curse 36 years after the end of the great war.

Why did Krishna not marry Radha? ›

Marrying Radha, though a union of profound love, would have deviated Krishna from his divine mission. Another reason often cited is the societal and cultural context of that era. Radha and Krishna belonged to different social backgrounds.

Who is the poor friend of Krishna? ›

Sudama was a poor Brahmin and the best childhood friend of Lord Krishna. He was unable to make things better for his family. His family fed on alms he collected. He was physically disabled, too, and could not work.

Who is believed to have killed Lord Krishna? ›

Bhalka pilgrimage), located in Veraval on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is the place where Krishna took his last breath. It is said that he was killed by an arrow shot by a hunter named Jara, with Krishna's body suffering severe and subsequently fatal injuries. Puranas as Shri Krishna Nijdham Prasthan Leela.

How to surrender yourself to Krishna? ›

Six Aspects of Surrender
  1. Accept everything favorable to serving the Lord.
  2. Give up everything unfavorable for serving the Lord.
  3. Have a firm conviction that only Krishna can protect oneself.
  4. Always accept Krishna as one's maintainer.
  5. Always be conscious that one is not independent in fulfilling desires.
Jul 4, 2022

Who forgives sins in Hinduism? ›

In Hinduism, we can likewise distinguish between teachings on divine forgiveness of human transgressions, and interpersonal forgiveness. As regards the former, it seems clear that Hindus have a sense of sin, and a desire to find release or forgiveness by God.

What does Bhagavad Gita say about repentance? ›

In the Bhagvadgita (16,3), Sri Krishna declares forgiveness to be a Godly quality foundational for liberation and is contrasted with the anger and harshness that characterise the ungodly who stay in bondage.

What is the motto of Krishna? ›

Short Quotes By Krishna

“Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is!” “The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it.” “He who has no attachments can really love others, for his life is pure and divine.”

What is the main mantra of Krishna? ›

In English “Aum Devkinandanaye Vidmahe Vasudevaye Dhi-Mahi Tanno Krishna Prachodayat”. Benefit : A chant of Sri Krishna's name takes away all the miseries and griefs from one's life and mind. It is a 16-word Vaishnava mantra, the most famous mantra of Lord Krishna, which first appeared in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad.

What is the most famous line from the Bhagavad Gita? ›

​10 Famous Quotes From Bhagavad Gita
  • Soul Is Permanent. The soul is never born, it never dies having come into being once, it never ceases to be. ...
  • Death Is Truth. ...
  • Do Not Expect Anything. ...
  • Soul Is Immortal. ...
  • He, Who Knows Everything. ...
  • Stay Away From Bad Things. ...
  • Practice Yoga. ...
  • Control Over Your Senses.
May 3, 2023

What did Krishna say before he died? ›

What were Krishna's last words? The dying Krishna told Jara in a compassionate voice: “It is not your fault; it was destined to happen. Don't be scared or sorry as these are the ways of destiny.” These were the great man's last words on earth. For, Krishna knew the law of Karma is universal.

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