02 Sep 2025 morning – Cupid Challenges Krsna (English translation) | Murwillumbah, Australia

 

– In the rasa-lila, Krsna plays His flute and all the gopis approach.
– The material Cupid thinks Krsna is just a cowherd boy and tries to conquer Him.
– Explanation about Cupid trying to influence everyone with lust.
– In his challenge, Cupid has five arrows, each with its own specific characteristic.
– About Krsna’s five arrows.
– Upon having darsana of Krsna’s transcendental form, Cupid fainted, remaining that way until the end of the rasa dance.
– By listening to this katha with firm faith, one conquers lust.
– ⁠On the conclusion given by Sukadeva Gosvamipada at the end of rasa-lila
– Explanation of the steps to attaining bhakti.
– Quote from Jiva Gosvami Pada to explain external impression and reality.
– On raga-marga, the path of spontaneous love and devotion.
– Vidhi-marga, the path that follows rules and regulations.
– After hearing Harikatha, we should repeat and glorify.
– On sambandha, a relationship in service to Krsna.
– Explanation of sthayibhava, different forms of permanent love for the Lord.
– On the necessity of rules and regulations for society and human beings.
– A pastime involving Lord Ramacandra and Parasurama.
– Krsna came to establish Dharma; He follows the rules.
– But, just as fire devours everything and never becomes impure, Lord Bhagavam is above the rules.
– ⁠Explaining how the gopis, who are Krsna’s sakti (potency), are non-different from Him.

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