14/10/24 – Harikatha at the Parijat Tree Site (English translation) | Lucknow, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
- Glorification of the sacred site of the Parijat tree.
- How rare it is to obtain this darsana.
- Mahaprabhu said that in this Kali-yuga He would give prema (divine love) to everyone.
- The Guru’s mercy is rare even for yogis.
- Meaning of Vaikuntha: that which is beyond this material world.
- There are several kathas about the Parijat tree.
- Emergence of the Parijat tree as one of the fourteen jewels that emerged after the churning of the ocean of milk.
- The pastime where Narada Rsi gives a flower from the Parijat tree to Krsna so that He can present it to His most beloved queen.
- Krsna, in order to pacify Queen Satyabhama, brings an entire tree to her personal garden.
- Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu bestows Krsna-prema upon all.
- The parijata tree appears in several kathas.
- Among the 12 jewels that emerged when the ocean was churned, one of them was placed in the parijata tree.
- Lila of Narada Rsi giving a parijata flower to Krsna to give to a beloved queen. Then, He gave it to Rukmini, which generated jealousy in Satyabhama.
- By doing pranamas, parikrama and praying, with simple faith, to this tree, it fulfills all desires.
- We should pray for devotion to the lotus feet of Srimati Radhika.
