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Andal in Vraj - 21 Andal hails the generous Gurus, who revealed the truths from the scriptures, wit
Andal in Vraj - 21 Andal hails the generous Gurus, who revealed the truths from the scriptures, without distorting the core thought. Krishna is the Jagadguru and has shown the path through his Gita. The Gopikas of Vraj…
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Andal in Vraj-20 Andal now begins to praise Krishna’s qualities in her effort to wake him up:
“O Vimala (one without blemish)! You are always in the lead in protecting those who are in distress (Gajendra)! O Lord! You remove fear from trembling devas when they fear their enemies.” Krishna does not respond. Andal…
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Andal in Vraj 19 Neela Devi is awake but held back by Krishna.
Andal in Vraj 19 Neela Devi is awake but held back by Krishna. He does not allow her to open the door. krishna, appearing to be asleep, has heard the appeals of Andal. Andal persists : “O jaganmata! isn’t compassion your…
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Andal in Vraj 19
Andal in Vraj 19 Neela Devi is awake but held back by Krishna. He does not allow her to open the door. krishna, appearing to be asleep, has heard the appeals of Andal. Andal persists : “O jaganmata! isn’t compassion your…
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Andal in Vraj 17
Andal in Vraj 17 The sum and substance of Andal’s austerities is to make us realise : “The food that we eat, water that we drink and the clothes that we wear are all Kanha!” https://krishnafortoday.com/#/art-details/1729…
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Andal in Vraj 16
Andal in Vraj 16 Andal pleads with the Acharya to allow them all access into the temple and have the darshan of Krishna. They’ve come to sing his glories. She reminds that He has already made it clear when he gave refuge…
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Andal in Vraj 15
Andal in Vraj 15 Andal wakes up one bhakta and an argument turns into an altercation - the girl inside realises and accepts blame saying: ‘let it be me!!’ Andal stresses this most important quality — servitude to a…
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Andal in Vraj 14 At dawn, the lilies fold up
Andal in Vraj 14 At dawn, the lilies fold up (withdrawal of the senses)and the lotus blooms (realisation of the Supreme within). Andal wakes up a girl who is eloquent with words(shanka). This is absolutely essential to…
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Andal in Vraj 13 Krishnaanubhava.
Andal in Vraj 13 Krishnaanubhava. Jatayu and Hanuman play a significant part in the battle against Ravana. When his devotee is harmed, Rama does not restrain himself. He intensifies the attack until Ravana (Rajo Guna) is…
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Andal in Vraj 12: Rama: The one who delights everyone.
Andal in Vraj 12: Rama: The one who delights everyone. (Ramayati ithi Rama:) Andal elaborates on the necessary duties of a devotee— if one has to choose between servitude to the Lord and one’s daily duties, service wins…
