5. The Divine Knowledge❤️
Before entering into the chapter, Let me describe you the beautiful explanation of Arjuni from Padma Purana which I did not mention in the last chapter:
The charmingly smiling one who had a slim, fair, charming body like the rays of pure gold, whose age was that of a sparkling youth, whose face resembled the autumnal moon, whose hair was very dark, curly, glossy and shining with jewels, whose curls of hair on the plate (-like forehead) were brightened up due to the rays from the mark of red lead, who had vanquished Cupid's bow due to the knittings of the creeper-like eyebrows being manifest, whose wagtail-like eyes were dark like clouds and sportive, whose round cheeks were sparkling due to the bright lustre of the jewelled ear-rings, whose wonderful creeper-like arms were delicate like lotus-stalks, whose sprout-like hands took away all the beauty of autumnal lotuses, who had put on a waist-band made of gold and arranged cleverly, whose hips were shining with jingling girdles, whose beautiful place of hips was covered with a shining garment, whose lotus-like feet were very charming due to the jingling jewelled anklets, who possessed the skill in the various arts of love being manifested, who was endowed with all (good) characteristics, who was adorned with all ornaments."
-Padma Purana (61a-74a)
THE LAST CHAPTER OF ARJUNI (Sorry for ending it soon. I wished to write more, but I don't have much free time as I am already running out of time for studies)
I looked back and saw a dark and divine figure who had skull garland and a sword. She was none other than Mahakali who was smiling at me.
"O Arjuni, move towards the eastern side of this lake. There are many ladies waiting for your arrival."
I bowed down before her and thanked her. I headed towards the entrance. The Gopis gladly welcomed me and allowed me to enter.
A beautiful lady came before me and asked, "Who are you, devi? You look so divine! Where do you come from?"
"I am Arjuni. I have come here under the direction of Devi Lalita Tripurasundari to get my wishes fulfilled. I learnt that you all are the one who can fulfill my thirst of knowledge."
"O Beloved, no one comes here unless Sri Krishna himself desires. We have understood who you are. I am Priyamuda, one of the gopi. Let me introduce everyone."
Saying so, she took me to the bunch of divine ladies.
[I am going to quote from Padma Purana. This will tell you the divine names of all Gopis.]
"This is Rasamantharā. This one is Rasālayā by name; and this is Rasavallarī. This is Rasapīyūṣadhārā; this is Rasataraṅgiṇī; and this is Rasakallolinī; and this is Rasavāpikā; this is Anaṅgasenā; and this is . This young lady is and this is Rasavihvalā. This is Lalitayauvanā; .This one is known as Ratikalā. This is by name; Kāmadāyinī. This young lady is Ratilolā; and this young lady is Ratotsukā; and this one is Ratisarvasvā; and this one is Raticintāmaṇi. Some of these are always delighted and always give love. After this (come) the groups of the scriptures. Listen to (the names of) some of these: This one is Udgītā; this one is Sugītā; this dear one is Kalagītā. This young lady is called Kalasurā; this young lady is Kalakaṇṭhikā. This one is Kramapadā; this one is known as Bahuhutā. This is one known as Bahuprayogā. This lady is called Bahukalā. This one is called Kalāvatī; After this (come) the groups of the sages. Some of them are here: This one is named Ugratapā; this one is known as Bahuguṇā. This one is Priyavratā by name; This one is known as Surekhā. This young lady is known as Suparvā. This is Bahupradā. This one is known as Maṇigrīvā; and this one is ; (and these are) Ākalpā, Sukalpā, . This (lady of) beautiful eyebrows is ; and this one is Kāmadāyinī; and this one is called Bhogadā; this chaste one is Viśvamātā. this one is known as Suparṇā; and this one is Sulakṣaṇā. this one is known as Saukalinī. "
[Padma Purana: 104b-121]
"We are the beloved of Radha Krishna. We always stay delighted in the devotion of Sri Hari. We sport in this divine Goloka and dance in joy. We sing when we melt in love for Manohara. We become mesmerized when he hear the flute music of Muralidhara. We worship the Govinda each and every second. We serve the divine Goddess, the soul of Krishna: Radha Rani."
I stood there speechless hearing their words. I asked, "Where is Radha Rani?"
"Come, we will take you there." Saying so, Priyamuda took me near Radha Rani.
The beloved of Hari, Radhika was seated near Govinda on the divine swing. Wow! Her beauty is making me tearful. My eyes is unable to see the unlimited beauty of Vrindavaneshwari.
The beauty of Radha Rani is such that whoever sees her starts hating the beautiful blue lotuses and the cool moon. Her body complexion defeats the pure Gold itself. Tell me, when the God who is free from all attachments and Maya himself get attracted to her beauty, what about us?
Then I saw Narayana who was seated near Radha Rani. He was blowing the divine flute. All the Gopis were seated near his feet and listening to him mesmerised and with closed eyes. Radha Rani placed her head on his shoulder. His lotus eyes were closed.
He had dark and curly hair and lips which looked more sweeter than honey. His gentle smiled made my heart beat! He was adorned with Kaustubha in his chest and the mark of Srivatsa. He was adorned with bracelets, armlets, and anklets. His hip was covered with divine yellow garmet.
I immediately fell at the feet of Radha Krishna. Radha Rani immediately lifted me and touched my head and smiled at me. I felt like I don't need anything other than this. I am satisfied to the core. The divine smile of Radha Rani fulfilled my thrist. Now I am free of desires.
Sri Krishna stood up with Radha Rani and all the Gopis too did the same. He signalled her. She immediately started dancing. The Gopis too joined her. Sri Krishna started blowing the flute again and danced with them.
I felt someone was pouring honey in my eyes. Sri Krishna immediately grabbed my hand and took me to the Yamuna.
"O Arjuni, Are you satisfied? How was it?"
"Oh Madhava, I am satisfied to the core. I have drank the whole knowledge. I feel enlightened. Koti Koti Dhanyavad for this divine vision. I wish to stay here forever."
"What? No, Arjuna! You are Nara, who is born to accompany me establishing Dharma in this world."
"O Madhusudana, Please fulfill my this last wish!"
"Yes, sure! From today, Arjuni will forever stay in this divine Goloka as one of the Gopi. You will be eternally staying here forever. O Narashreshta, You will forget everything as we enter the Earth back. This divine secret should be protected. But the divine aurora of knowledge will still be visible in you".
I immediately dipped in Yamuna. I opened my eyes and my head was on the leg of Hari. Sri Krishna who was near me, said, "Dreams over, dude? Shall we head back to Hastinapur?"
"What just happened, Madhav?"
"I was busy blowing this flute and you were sleeping lesuirely on my leg. I am feeling pity on my leg. It is becoming a pillow to my beloved people."
I was confused what just happened. But I am clear and sure that this is a leela of my dear Sri Krishna.
Thus ends the divine story of Arjuni!
I am ending on this day of Friendship day!
HAIL THE IDEAL AND BEST FRIENDS: NARA (ARJUNA) AND NARAYANA (KRISHNA)
Hare Krishna!
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