Summary points
– This is a very interesting and difficult topic.
– Brahma’s position and responsibilities.
– Brahma is the first person in the universe.
– He is endowed with many responsibilities.
– He is not an ordinary living entity.
– Brahma is a post appointed for secondary creation.
– He achieved this position after much austerity.
– It is said that after performing Varnashrama dharma for around 100 lifetimes, one may become Brahma.
– It is a very prestigious, topmost position in the entire universe.
– He has the grace and mercy of the Lord to create different species.
– Despite his position and austerities, Brahma faced a difficulty.
– He was in the service of God.
– It was a humbling experience at the beginning of his job.
– He could have lost his position.
– Secondary creation had already started.
– He had created sages like the four Kumaras, Rudra, and Narada.
– Ten sons were standing before him: Marici, Atri, Angira, Pulaha, Pulastya, Kratu, Bhrugu, Daksha, Vashishta, Narada.
– A daughter was created from his body.
– He was attracted to his daughter, creating a crisis.
– The ten sons observed Brahma’s distraction.
– He was not focused on his duty.
– He was attracted to his daughter’s beauty.
– They were disturbed and started instructing him gently.
– They understood the seriousness of the deviation.
– They said that this act was not performed by any other Brahma.
– The sages were powerful and well-versed in shastras and dharma.
– They were able to see past, present, and future.
– They understood it was a brahminical duty to stop the deviation.
– Brahmanas are not supposed to fight; it is the duty of a Kshatriya.
– In today’s time, people often avoid getting involved when something goes wrong.
– Problems increase if not addressed early.
– The sages understood they had to stop it within their capacity.
– They could have justified keeping quiet but had to interfere.
– They took a big risk, as Brahma could have cursed them.
– The sages told Brahma that his actions were dangerous and would complicate things.
– They focused on the action, not accusing Brahma himself.
– They did not demoralize him.
– They desisted him from the action, not the person.
– They understood it was their duty as brahmanas to guide him, even if he was their father.
– Marichi especially, took a big risk.
– They saw it was not working; Brahma was too much affected.
– He was influenced by the energy of the soul, which can be used for good or bad.
– When properly channelized, it creates goodness, care, compassion, kindness, and service.
– If channelized negatively, it creates fear, anxiety, depression, violence, and terrorism.
– Shrimad Bhagavatam explains how to channelize this energy properly.
– The sages addressed Brahma maturely, focusing on the core issue.
– They understood things had gone too far.
– There are different levels of protection: instructions, shastras, and sadhus.
– If someone goes too far, they can become suicidal or mad.
– They understood that things were beyond their control.
– Nothing happens without the sanction of the Supreme Lord.
– They understood the ultimate solution: prayers to the Supreme Lord.
– They started offering prayers because they understood that only God could save them.
– They had failed; Brahma was too covered over to see clearly.
– The anarthas are like the dust, creating a foggy situation in our minds.
– We cannot see even the basic things.
– Hearing gets affected when someone is too covered over.
– The message of Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam is clear: hear regularly and attentively to avoid problems.
– Problems with devotees occur because something is going wrong somewhere.
– Material energy purifies everyone before returning home back to Godhead.
– When that energy affects, one gets disturbed and blames others.
– Anarthas will be purified at different stages.
– One should know that the Supreme Lord will protect them.
– He is their protector and will bring them out of difficult situations.
– The sages concluded that they could not stop Brahma and started praying to the Lord.
– The Lord knows everything but does not interfere unless prayed to intensely.
– Have faith that He is hearing our prayers.
– The sages offered prayers for the manifestation of the cosmos and the protection of religion.
– The Lord intervened and gave Brahma intelligence, leading to a change of heart.
– Prayers can make wonders and save souls.
– Brahma came to his senses and understood he was doing something wrong.
– It was a moment of transformation for Brahma.
– He did not hold grudges but was grateful to his children.
– His heart was transformed, and he accepted it as a humbling experience.
– We must protect and help each other.
– We are in a preaching movement, and we must not create rumours or bring others down.
– Someone giving good advice should be heeded.
– Brahma took the bitter medicine and humbled himself.
– We cannot judge a person because of their past.
– Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.
– The process of Bhakti is very powerful.
– This message is coming in Srimad Bhagavatam, which is our eternal sanatana dharma.
– It elevates a person and does not eliminate them.
– Extremism kills the person.
– The problem is within the person, in their mentality and disturbed mind.
– If that person is changed from within, they will see differently.
– We cannot change the world; we must change from within.
– These principles, if understood deeply, can bring sanity to the world.
– Wrong energy causes social disruption.
– Gully gully mein kali.
– Kali-yuga is spreading everywhere, dividing society.
– It is very important to elevate our consciousness.
– Srimad Bhagavatam is giving hope.
– Brahma gave up that mentality of doing that sin again.
– There were no grudges against his sons.
– This is a lesson.
– There are five minutes for questions or a story of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
– Let us take Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s story to purify and elevate our conscious.
– Question about correcting others’ mistakes.
– Answer to the question:
– It is difficult to understand another person’s struggles.
– First, pray to Krishna for strength and compassion.
– Avoid subtle pride.
– Isolate yourself from identities and focus on the soul.
– Recognize their divine connection and purification process.
– They may need help and guidance.
– Invest in the person by giving prasadam and helping.
– Otherwise, they become defensive.
– If they are not willing to take medicine, you can’t force them.
– Have emotional investment and build roads.
– Address the issue when they open.
– If they are closed from inside, you cannot bang the door from outside.
– Both parties must be ready for help to work.
– Your intentions and purity should be clear.
– Take calculated risks.
– These are delicate issues that need time.
– Help them come closer to Krishna.
Questions and Answers
What austerities did Brahma perform to achieve his position, and what is the significance of his role in the universe?
Brahma achieved his position after performing austerities for 100 lifetimes, perfectly following Varnashram dharma. He holds the topmost position in the universe and is responsible for secondary creation, creating various living entities. Despite his high position and the Lord’s grace, he faced a significant challenge, highlighting that even exalted beings are not immune to material allurements.
What crisis did Brahma face during creation, and how did his sons react to his distraction?
Brahma became attracted to a daughter created from his body, causing a distraction from his duties. His ten sons, including Marichi, observed his distraction and were disturbed, recognizing it as a serious deviation from his duty. They understood the gravity of the situation and the potential consequences of Brahma’s actions.
How did the sages intervene when they saw Brahma deviating from his duty, and what was the nature of their instruction?
The sages, recognizing their Brahminical duty, decided to instruct Brahma, despite the risk of his displeasure. They focused on the action he was about to perform, emphasizing that it was dangerous and would complicate things, rather than directly accusing or demoralizing Brahma himself. They addressed the issue at the level of the action, not the person.
What is the proper and improper channeling of energy, and what are the consequences of each?
The energy of the soul when properly channeled creates goodness, care, compassion, kindness, and service. Negatively channeled energy creates fear, anxiety, depression, violence, and disturbance in society, leading to division and boundaries. Srimad Bhagavatam provides guidance on how to channel this energy properly.
What was the ultimate solution to Brahma’s crisis, and how did it lead to his transformation?
The ultimate solution was prayer to the Supreme Lord, as the sages realized their efforts were insufficient. Their prayers were heard, leading to a change of heart in Brahma, who recognized his mistake and stopped his inappropriate behaviour. He accepted the correction from his sons without holding grudges, demonstrating a moment of transformation and gratitude.