Chapter 1. Shree Raas
This volume is based on Srimad Bhagwat -
which is considered the last book of the Vedic literature. It contains beautiful stories
that summarise the teachings of the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads. Shree Krishna's life is
beautifully depicted in the Bhagwat by its author, Guru Ved Vyas. Shree Rass tells us of
the celestial play of Shree Krishna with His eternal souls (Brahma Srishtis - Gopis). It
is said that Shree Krishna possessed the powers of Aksharatit Brahma for 11 years and 52
days while he lived in Gokul. He had manifested to show His dear souls the path of true,
selfless love. Only by this can we reach our Supreme Master. That is the message that
Shree Krishna gave to the world. Prannathji says that Raas was not a physical dance of
Shree Krishna with the Gopis. Its "Adhyatmik" (spiritual, indicative) meaning is
the blissful union of the souls with their Supreme Lord. The gopis were blissful souls who
had lost their way, forgotten their true nature. However, they were full of longing for
their Lord. So, when they heard the call of the flute, they immediately realised their
folly. The entire Raas occurred in a Chinmaya (Celestial State). The Vrindavan garden, the
souls, the Lord were all in their Chinmaya, celestial form. Prannathji emphasised the Path
of Devotion - true love for the Lord. He says "Vigorous penance, punishment of the
body etc., will not take us very far. God's power of illusion (Maya) is very strong. We
can be freed from the grip of Maya if we only listen to His call. He has always been
calling us, it is our ears that are closed. We are deluded - and that is also at God's
command." This is the beginning of the next volume, Prakash.
Next: Chapter 2: Prakash
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