quarta-feira, 12 de setembro de 2007

Marcas Auspiciosas nas Mãos de Lótus de Radha


Left Hand

01-05. DISC (chakra) -
This mark cuts down the six enemies of Their devotees - lust, anger, greed. illusion, envy, and bewilderment. It indicates teja-tattva or the principle of brilliance by which They destroy the darkness of sin from within Their own devotees' hearts. Furthermore, this mark on Radha's feet shows that She is the ruler of Her own kingdom formed by the circle of Vraja-mandala.


06. ELEPHANT
This mark shows that simply by meditating on the Lotus Hands of Shri Radha one can completely subdue the most wild elephant of our own minds and intelligence. Also it brings great opulences to a person who remembers Her Lotus Hands.


07. ELEPHANT GOAD(ankusha) -
This mark indicates that meditation on Their feet brings the elephants of Their devotees' minds under control and keeps them on the right path. It also shows that those who thus stay on the path toward Their feet become superior among men, just as one riding on nip of an elephant travels far above the rest. This mark when on Radha's foot, indicates that even though Krishna's elephant-like mind attempts lo behave like many different kinds of heros. Her feet are still powerful enough to easily conquer Him and bring Him under control.


08. FAN/WHISK
Just like a whisk or fan provides refreshing and cooling air to the Lord at the time of Aarti similarly meditation on this mark consoles and pacifies the heart of Lord Krishna who is feeling separation from Shri Radha. Also the living entities feel soothed from the burning fire of material existence by remembering this mark.

09. HORSE
By remembering this symbol on Shri Radha's Lotus Hand one can very quickly attain the ultimate destination of Shri Radha's abode at horse speed. Also meditation on this mark subjugates the uncontrolled horses of our five knowledge acquiring senses and five senses of action.

10. TREE
Just like the tree gives cooling shade, fragrant flowers and nutritious fruits to one and all, even to those who try to cut it, similarly while meditating on this tree mark on Radha's Lotus Hand, one should understand that These hands provide soothing shade, invigorating perfume and life saving blessings to Lord Krishna Himself and all His parts and parcels.

11. COW
Just like the cow is like one of our seven mothers , Shri Radha is the original mother of all mothers and our actual eternal mother. While meditating on this cow mark one should remember that Shri Radha's nectarean mercy is sustaining our lives just like the milk from the cow.


12. FLAG (dhvaja) -
This mark announces that for the devotees meditating on Their feet. They give security and safe protection from all sorts of fear. Furthermore, this mark on Radha's foot indicates that there will be supreme victory for all the gopis (Her personal girlfriends) who are aware of the glories of Her feet


13. ARROW
One who meditates on this arrow mark on Radha's Hand directly achieves the target of Her Divine Service and any other target one may aspire for. Also by such remembrance our enemies are destroyed just like the arrow kills our foes.


14.JAVELIN
Just like a javelin shaft pierces the body of a person similarly the beauty o Shri Radha's Lotus Hands pierces the heart of Lord Krishna and makes Him constantly greedy for Her association. Just as one flings the javelin to a long distance similarly by meditating on this mark one can achieve even the goals which are seemingly out of bounds.


15. GARLAND
Lord Krishna Himself holds these Lotus Hands of Shri Radha just like a garland or a necklace. We should also constantly wear around our necks this necklace of the Glories of Shri Radha's Lotus Hands.


16. LIFE LINE
Radha's Lotus Hands are the life and the very breath of Lord Krishna. Also those who meditate upon this mark ensure their eternal life in the service of Radha and Krishna in the spiritual world. Also it elongates our life span.


17. FATE LINE
Meditation on the fate lines on Shri Radha's Lotus Hands completely changes the course of our inauspicious fate making it supremely auspicious.


18. FORTUNE LINE
Meditating on this line brings supremely fortunate enjoyment to Lord Krishna Himself and to all his parts and parcels.


Right Hand

01-05. CONCH (shankha) - This holy symbol indicates that those who take shelter of Radha and Krishna's lotus feet are always rescued from all sorts of miseries and pain. Just as during the Arati ceremony the conchshell is used to hold water that is offered directly after the fire of the ghee-lamp, similarly Their feet hold the divine water which soothes Their devotees from the blazing fire of material distress. This symbol proclaims the ultimate victory for Their devotees, since the conchshell mark on Their feet contains the entire ocean of nescience which may now be easily crossed. This mark also shows that those who to take shelter Their feet become completely fearless. And further, the mark is also symbolic of the jala-tattva or principle of water. since from Krishna's feet has manifested the river Ganga, purifier of all the worlds. On Radha's foot, this mark indicates the water-principle that soothes Her beloved Krishna so that He feels no burning pain whenever He is separated from Her company.

06. ELEPHANT GOAD(ankusha) -
This mark indicates that meditation on Their feet brings the elephants of Their devotees' minds under control and keeps them on the right path. It also shows that those who thus stay on the path toward Their feet become superior among men, just as one riding on nip of an elephant travels far above the rest. This mark when on Radha's foot, indicates that even though Krishna's elephant-like mind attempts lo behave like many different kinds of heros. Her feet are still powerful enough to easily conquer Him and bring Him under control.


07. PALACE
Just like the opulence of a palace provides us with comfort and luxury similarly one who meditates on this mark certainly attains the supreme comfort and luxury of the spiritual world. Also this mark on Radha's Hand shows that Krishna is constantly meditating on how to enter the palace of Shri Radha and engage in Divine Pastimes with Her.

08. SWORD
Just as a sharp sword cuts through hard knots and slashes the chains that bind us, similarly meditation on the sword symbol on Shri Radha's Lotus Hand cuts the knot in our heart of material attachment and slashes the chains which are binding the soul in this material world.


09. WHISK/FAN
Just like a whisk or fan provides refreshing and cooling air to the Lord at the time of Aarti similarly meditation on this mark consoles and pacifies the heart of Lord Krishna who is feeling separation from Shri Radha. Also the living entities feel soothed from the burning fire of material existence by remembering this mark.

10. BOW (dhanu) - This mark reveals mat those who lake shelter of Their feet will perpetually be freed from all worries and difficulties. It also shows that those who are stupefied in the material world remain motionless like a target and do not come to Their feet; whereas those who come to (the ultimate goal of) Their feet remain there and never go back to the material world. Further, when the mind of the devotee meets the target of Their feet, then prema condenses as a result and overflows as the tears showering from their eyes.

11. KETTLE DRUM
Just as the tumultuous sound of the beating of the drum proclaims our victory and demoralises our enemies similarly meditation on this mark on Shri Radha's Hand proclaims our victory in the struggle for happiness and obliterates all obstacles in our path.


12. THUNDERBOLT (vajra) - This mark reveals that meditation on Their feet smashes to pieces the mountain of Their devotees' karmic reactions to past sins. It also indicates that whoever holds on to Their feet becomes as exalted as Lord Indra (whose weapon is the thunderbolt). This mark also shows that the glories of Krishna's dynasty were established by His own grandson named Vajra-nabha, who preserved the many places of His pastimes, built shrines, installed various Deities. and initiated regular festival celebrations.

13. TWO CARTS
Just as carts carry all our burdens making us free, similarly meditation on this mark on Shri Radha's Lotus Hand permanently relieves us from the burden of repeated birth and death.


14. PITCHER (kalasha)
This mark shows that Their feet hold the golden pitcher full of purely nectarean ambrosia to be freely consumed by the surrendered souls; indeed, they will never be bereft of nectar, for this pitcher always remains full. This mark also indicates that Their feet can pour out nectar that extinguishes the buring fire of separation felt by the gopfs as well as the blazing threefold miseries of Their separated devotees. It also refers to His feet as the source of the Ganga river, which is supremely purifying. Further, the full pitcher is a symbol to show that no inauspiciousness can come near Their devotees, but rather that Their feel bring ripples of happiness emanating from divine auspiciousness. Also in order to hear the joking statements of the gopis. He bears this emblem of their jug-like breasts upon His feet.


15 LIFE LINE
Radha's Lotus Hands are the life and the very breath of Lord Krishna. Also those who meditate upon this mark ensure their eternal life in the service of Radha and Krishna in the spiritual world. Also it elongates our life span.


16. FATE LINE
Meditation on the fate lines on Shri Radha's Lotus Hands completely changes the course of our inauspicious fate making it supremely auspicious.


17. FORTUNE LINE
Meditating on this line brings supremely fortunate enjoyment to Lord Krishna Himself and to all his parts and parcels.


Vosso servo
Prahladesh Dasa

fonte:nitai.us
SRI SRI RADHA-KRSNA-GANODDESA-DIPIKA - Srila Rupa Goswami