Divine Revelation - Science of Information about Kṛṣṇa
The process of spiritual advancement begins with receiving accurate information about the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the material world, many philosophers and scientists search for the truth, but without the guidance of śāstra, their search remains incomplete. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that the science of Kṛṣṇa provides full details about God—His name, His fame, His residence, and His activities—allowing the devotee to develop a personal and loving relationship with Him. The foundation of this understanding is vāsudeva-kathā, the transcendental topics concerning the Lord.
The Scriptural Basis of Information
Information about Kṛṣṇa is not a product of human imagination or poetic sentiment. It is found in the revealed scriptures like the Bhagavad-gītā, which provides preliminary information, and the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which offers the complete science of the Absolute Truth. These literatures, along with the Harivaṃśa, reveal the transcendental abode of Kṛṣṇa and His eternal pastimes.
- Krsna gives us information about Himself in Bhagavad-gita, and there is no question of doubting it; we just have to feel it, understand it.
- The Srimad-Bhagavatam is the science of Krsna, the Absolute Personality of Godhead of whom we have preliminary information from the text of the Bhagavad-gita.
- In the revealed scripture Hari-vamsa, there is a description of Goloka Vrndavana, the planet where Krsna eternally resides. This information was given by Indra when he surrendered to Krsna and offered prayers after Krsna had raised Govardhana Hill.
- We have to take information of Krsna from the sastra. Sastram eva caksusa. Vedanta-sutra. Your eyes should be sastra, not your so-called imagination. Sastra-caksus.
Receiving Information through Great Authorities
Throughout history, information about Kṛṣṇa has been distributed by great personalities and demigods. Garga Muni informed Nanda Mahārāja of Kṛṣṇa's divine nature, Nārada Muni disclosed Kṛṣṇa's whereabouts to Kaṃsa, and the demigods themselves identify Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Absolute Truth. To receive this information correctly, one must surrender to a bona fide guru to understand vāsudeva-kathā.
- Garga Muni convinced Nanda Maharaja that Narayana Himself had become his son (in the form of Krsna). In various ways he described the transcendental qualities of his son. After giving this information, Garga Muni returned to his home.
- Narada told Kamsa, "Being afraid of your atrocious nature, Vasudeva has tactfully hidden Them in Vrndavana, out of your sight." Narada further informed Kamsa, "Krsna and Balarama have been living incognito in the care of Nanda Maharaja."
- Everyone is searching after the truth. That is the philosophical way of life. The demigods give information that the Supreme Absolute Truth is Krsna.
- Tasmad gurum prapadyeta. One must surrender to such a guru, who can give right information about Krsna. Herein (SB 10.1.16), Maharaja Pariksit has surrendered to the right personality, Sukadeva Gosvami, for enlightenment in vasudeva-katha.
Information that Awakens the Soul
A lack of information about Kṛṣṇa keeps the living entity in a state of frustration, reposing love in temporary material objects. When a person hears about Kṛṣṇa's opulences, beauty, and kindness—as Rukmiṇī did—their dormant love is awakened. This information is so powerful that it allows even those in the mortal world to understand the spiritual sky where Śrī Kṛṣṇa eternally resides.
- Our love for Krsna is dormant. It is within us, but because we have no information of Krsna, therefore we are reposing our love to something which is frustration. That is not the object of love. Therefore we are frustrated.
- Naturally Rukmini had a chance to talk with them, & in this way she obtained information about Krsna. She was informed about the six opulences of Krsna, and simply by hearing about Him she desired to surrender herself to His lotus feet and become His wife.
- Even the great sages have no information that beyond the material sky is the spiritual sky where Sri Krsna eternally resides with His associates, although at the same time He exhibits His pastimes in the mortal world in all the universes one after another.
- If we just stick to the Krsna conscious method, all information about Krsna and His kingdom will be revealed.
Distribution of Information as a Mission
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is dedicated to presenting full details about the Lord to the world. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that by providing information about Kṛṣṇa's activities, his father's name, and His transcendental nature, people can take the process seriously and advance spiritually. This information is vital for the protection of the earth and the enlightenment of all living beings.
- These informations are there in authorized Vedic literature. We can understand what is Krsna, what is God, what He is doing, what is His name, what is His father's name - everything we can give - in full detail. That is Krsna consciousness movement.
- Krsnas tu bhagavan svayam: (SB 1.3.28) Bhagavan, God, means Sri Krsna. We have simply presented this information, saying, "Here is God. Sri Krsna." Because they have taken this seriously, many young Americans and Europeans are advancing in Krsna consciousness.
- It has already been discussed that mother earth implored Lord Brahma to give her relief from the distress created by the burdensome demons and that Lord Brahma informed her that Lord Krsna Himself was going to appear.
- Ultimately, it is Krsna who is pleasing and all-attractive. He is the Supersoul of everything. And in order to give us this information, Krsna descends and tells us that the all-attractive center is He Himself.
Conclusion
Information about Kṛṣṇa is the bridge between the material condition and the spiritual reality. It is a science that must be approached with faith and a desire for truth. As demonstrated by the residents of Vṛndāvana, the demigods, and the great ācāryas, hearing and sharing information about the Lord’s activities — the sweet vāsudeva-kathā — is the most joyful and effective way to satisfy the soul. By accepting the information presented in the śāstra and the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, the individual can transcend the visibility of the material sky and enter into the eternal pastimes of the Lord.
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