|| Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya||

Chapter – 314 – The legend of Lord Krishna -  165

Samsara Kooope Pathitham  Vishayair  Mushithekshanam | Grastham  Kalahinathmanam  Ko Anyasthrathum Adheeshwara: ||  Athmaiva  Athmano Goptha  Nirvidhyetha  Yadhakhilath | Apramaththa  Idham Pashyeth Grastham  Kalahina Jagath ||Asha Hi Paramam Dhukham  Nairashyam Paramam Sukham | Yadha Sanchindhya Kanthasham Sukham Sushvapa Pingala||

Bhramin speaks “ Oh! Rajan, 12) I have learned a lesson from a honey bee that takes honey from the freshly bloomed flowers, not the pollen of the flowers.  In this way, we should understand the essence of the greatest philosophies, which describe the all-pervasive nature of the supreme Lord who resides as a soul in living beings. 13) I have learned a lesson from Gajam/elephant that seeks sensual pleasure, without knowing the danger in it. These kinds of emotional thoughts can get relieved by constant contemplation upon the supreme Lord. 14) I have learned a lesson from Madhuha who collects the honeycomb, killing the bees. I have understood that the wealth earned should be properly utilized for the spiritual well-being and performance of charities; otherwise, it will leave the person without even his knowledge.”

Brahmin continues “ Oh! Rajan, 15) I have learned a lesson from Pingala who is a prostitute lived in The Kingdom of Vidheha, she was living on the money selling her flesh.  One day, as usual, she waited for the men to arrive in her hut, unfortunately, no one turn before her doors, she was completely disappointed sat down on the doorsteps.  She saw Maharishi Dhaththathreya who was walking on the street.  He stared at the woman, who was sitting alone on the doorway, the mere glance of the saintly man transformed her thought process.  Pingala speaks “ Oh! Bhagavan, I am an ignorant one, considered physical pleasure as everything in life, I have been exploiting men who were soaked in the passionate sport, I was satisfying my body in their association, I have been failing to realize the supreme soul who is the source of those physical pleasures, I have taken great attention on the foul-smelling body which is made of up of skeletons, covered in beautiful skin, nine gates to release the secrets from it.  I have been living in utter hopelessness, without the knowledge of the presence of the Supreme Lord who is my constant companion. I was living in the depth of the well of worldly existence; I have spoilt my mind with the unwanted thoughts and led a good part of life without contemplating upon the supreme Lord.  I have no one other the supreme Lord who resides in my soul, he is my constant companion and he is my wealth.”  Oh! Rajan, after this incident, Pingala took a vow to lead a life contemplating upon supreme Lord, she understood that her desire and interest in worldly matters is the root cause of her grief, the intense devotion and faith would provide supreme bliss.  In this way, she removed all her passionate thoughts, and elevated her soul to the supreme Lord.”