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What was the last words of Krishna?

And Krishna's last instructive verse is 18.66. Though he does speak six verses after that, five of them (18.67-71) are glorifications of his message and the last (18.72) is an inquiry whether Arjuna has heard and understood. In Krishna's last instructive verse, his last words mean, 'do not lament' (ma shucah).

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In the Bhagavad-gita, Krishna’s first instructive verse is 02.11. Though he speaks some verses earlier, those verses are either simply indicative (01.25) or friendly exhortative (02.02-03). In his first instructive verse, his first word means ‘unworthy of lamentation’ (ashochyan). And Krishna’s last instructive verse is 18.66. Though he does speak six verses after that, five of them (18.67-71) are glorifications of his message and the last (18.72) is an inquiry whether Arjuna has heard and understood. In Krishna’s last instructive verse, his last words mean, ‘do not lament’ (ma shucah). The medieval philosopher-saint Jiva Goswami highlights these words that bracket Krishna’s core message. And he asserts that these words convey Krishna’s essential purpose in speaking the Gita: to free the world from lamentation.

Let’s see how this purpose works out contextually, universally and personally:

Contextually: Krishna started speaking when a disconsolate Arjuna sought guidance (02.07-08). Even an ordinary person will want to solace their lamenting friend, leave alone the Supreme Lord who is Arjuna’s best friend. And Krishna’s speaking the Gita to bolster Arjuna was successful — after hearing it, Arjuna became composed and confident (18.73). Universally: Krishna later declares that this world is a place of distress (08.15). While some might deem this statement pessimistic or even fatalistic, Krishna himself doesn’t. He wants to minimize our distress — that’s why he descends repeatedly to this world for establishing order (04.07-08) and that’s why he speaks spiritual wisdom to equip us for living most effectively (15.20). Personally: Whenever we are distressed and about to sink into lamentation, we can turn to the Gita and therein find solace. For example, if we apply the Gita guideline to remember Krishna, we will find ourselves rising above lamentation, as Krishna assures (18.58) and Sanjaya confirms (18.76-77).

One-sentence summary:

Krishna’s first and last instructive words reveal his essential purpose: to free Arjuna and the entire world including us from lamentation.

Think it over:

What are Krishna’s first and last instructive words?

What do these words reveal about Krishna?

How does Krishna’s purpose play out at various levels?

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02.11: The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: While speaking learned words, you are mourning for what is not worthy of grief. Those who are wise lament neither for the living nor for the dead.

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What Krishna likes the most?

simply milk and honey. He also loves most fruits. prasadam is only complete when adorned with a leaf of Tulsi over it. in the worship of Krishna.

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Krishna also loves Tulasi leaves. That's why they are called – Krishna Jeevani — life of Krishna. It is so dear to Krishna that it is believed that he comes to stay along with radha, wherever there is a garden of Tulasi. Devotees believe that any meal offering or bhog prasadam is only complete when adorned with a leaf of Tulsi over it. And there are two types of Tulasi: Shyam Tulasi, Rama Tulasi. Both of these Tulasi are used

in the worship of Krishna.

Some savoury preparations like Muruku and Kodubale are also prepared on the eve of

Janmashtami to please Krishna by some south Indian communities.

Regardless of what you make, remember to offer it to Lord Krishna with a heart full of love and devotion, only then will he be able to joyously enjoy the offering. To feed the underprivileged people in Mumbai on this auspicious occasion of Krishna

Janmashtami, please visit www.akshayachaitanya.org and donate meals for the hungry.

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