Krishna for Today: Dialogue with Arjuna

Jul 31, 2025

Gitamrita

सर्वोपनिषदो गावो

दोग्धा गोपालनन्दनः

पार्थो वत्सः सुधीर्भोक्ता

दुग्धं गीतामृतं महत्

sarvopaniṣado gāvo

dogdhā gopālanandanaḥ

pārtho vatsaḥ sudhīrbhoktā

dugdhaṃ gītāmṛtaṃ mahat

This depicts Shloka 4 of the Gita Dhyana, which begins with "Sarvopanishado gavo…”, encapsulates the essence of the Bhagavad Gita by likening it to a cow. In this metaphor, all the Upanishads, the ancient philosophical texts, are envisioned as cows. The cowherd boy, Krishna Himself, takes on the role of the milker, drawing forth the nourishing milk. Arjuna, is depicted as the calf, eagerly waiting to drink.

The milk that is yielded is the Gitamrita – the nectar of the Bhagavad Gita. This is the distilled wisdom of all the Upanishads, for the benefit of all Jeevatmas. It offers insights into Karma (action), Jnana (knowledge) and Bhakti (devotion). It’s guides devotees towards Ananda - eternal bliss.

Apr 16, 2025

Yogakshemam Vahamyaham

Imagine you're a little seed, okay? You're all tucked in the soil, and you have everything you need inside you to become a big plant. But sometimes, you might worry, right? "Will I get enough water? Will the sun shine on me? What if a big bug tries to eat me?"

Well, imagine Krishna, your best friend in the whole universe, whispering to you, "Don't you worry, little seed. Yogakshemam vahamyaham."

That's a Sanskrit word, but it means, "I take care of what you need, and I protect what you have."

See, "yoga" here is like getting everything you need to grow – the right amount of sunshine, water, and food from the soil. It's like Krishna making sure you have everything to become a strong, healthy plant.

And "kshema" is like Krishna protecting you from anything that could hurt you – keeping those hungry bugs away, making sure the big winds don't knock you over before you're strong enough.

So, when Krishna says, "Yogakshemam vahamyaham," it's like him giving you a big hug and saying, "I've got you. I'll make sure you have everything you need, and I'll keep you safe." You just need to try your best to grow, and Krishna will take care of the rest!

The cow licking the feet of Lord represents the Vatsalya bhava, the motherly compassion that Krishna shows to all devotees who surrender to him and means that Krishna personally bears the burden of maintaining his devotees.

Source: This quote is from the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 9, Verse 22. It is part of Krishna's promise to those who are devoted to Him and think of Him constantly.

Verse in Sanskrit:

अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जनाः पर्युपासते ।

तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥ २२ ॥

Jul 1, 2024

Vishwaroopa

Depressed and confused Arjuna surrenders. Krishna listens him out patiently, Then, in a voice, sounding like a thundering cloud, Krishna begins the Gita. He elaborates on the nature, the meaning, and the purpose of life. And how one can redeem from the existing plight. The key, reining in of the senses, is shown on the crown of Krishna.

Krishna's crown has a reined in horse. Krishna upholds (Achyutha) Arjuna who has surrendered to Krishna.