SRI KRISHNA LEELAMRUTHAM (THE NECTARINE STORIES OF THE DEEDS OF LORD KRISHNA)

15. THE DELUSION OF LORD BRAHMA

After killing Aghasura, Lord Krishna and His companions came to the banks of river Yamuna to have lunch. So they decided to let loose the cows to eat soft grass. As Lord Krishna was the center of attraction, all the cowherd boys were sighting at the charming pie and had their lunch. His talks, His smile, His forehead, His posture and His lips are as sweet as honey. Therefore the boys were seeing the beauty of Krishna and the Demigods were also enjoying the sweetness of Lord Krishna. Meanwhile, the cowherd was suddenly disappeared. When the boys noted that the cows were not present, they began to fear at an extreme level and they were about to leave from having lunch. Lord Krishna stopped them and told that He would find out the missing calves. He told the boys not to interrupt their lunch. Immediately, Lord Krishna started in search of the calves. It was Lord Brahma who stolen the calves who wanted to prove the extraordinary potency of Lord Krishna. As He was greatly admired by the wonders of the Lord, He wanted to see more glories of sri Krishna. Lord Krishna came to know that the root cause of this incident was none other than Lord Brahma. Krishna was thinking how to bring the boys and calves from Lord Brahma's control. He uttered Himself, "Hmm.... So Brahma have stolen the calves and has taken away the cowherd boys. I have to do something so that the mothers of the respective boys will not worry". Lord Krishna in order to bring back the calves and boys, He expanded Himself to the form of calves, the cowherd boys and  Lord Krishna. He resembled the forms as actual replica. 

All the cowherd boys went to their respective houses as their mothers were waiting for them. It was exactly like the cowherd boys. The calves also returned back to their place. The days were whizzed by. One day, Lord Krishna and Lord Balaram were maintaining the cows. Meantime, Lord Balaram saw a wonderful scene. The cows were grazing on the top of Govardhana hill where in the calves began to take care of the cowherd boys. Lord Balaram saw the unlimited love and care offered by the cows. The eyes of the respected parents of boys were filled with tears due to extreme love. On seeing the overwhelming affection of the people and the cows, Lord Balaram once closed and opened His eyes. When He opened His eyes, He saw Lord Krishna everywhere (the cows, the parents and the cowherd boys). 

Lord Balaram enquired Krishna, "Krishna! what is the great puzzle? These calves and boys exactly look like you! Kindly explain what had happened". Lord Krishna explained everything to Lord Balaram what had happened. He explained the trick played by Lord Brahma in stealing the calves and taking away the boys. When Lord Brahma returned back to vraja, He was in a perplexed state because, He saw the same boys and cows which was stolen by Him. He couldn't make any differences between them. He uttered Himself, " It is certainly impossible! How come the same calves and boys present here? I couldn't make any distinctions. What is happening here?!".  One year was passed. Lord Brahma's one moment was also completed. After His one moment, He was astonished to see the trick. He was afraid as He was playing with fire (Lord Krishna). Lord Krishna is the "WORLD TEACHER". We know that nothing is impossible for the supreme Lord. When Lord Brahma was in a huge confusion, Lord Krishna assumed His original form for the Brahma to understand the incident.

Lord Brahma saw the supreme personality of Godhead in all dimensions. He saw all the bluish form of Mahavishnu having four hands, the divine weapons. All forms of sri Krishna were wearing crowns on their heads, necklace, ear rings and marvelous Pitambara. The expansions of Lord Krishna were shining like a diamond blaze. On seeing the wonderful sight, Lord Brahma was amazed. He saw the real truth other than the Maya. Once He realized the supreme potency of the Lord, He regained His consciousness. This is called as "Bramha vimohana Lila".

Lord Brahma began to praise the supreme God and surrendered Himself to the lotus feet of Lord Krishna. Tears were automatically coming out from His eyes.

TO BE CONTINUED....