Topics
covered:
SB 10.37: The Killing of the Demons Keśi and Vyomasura
- Kesi assumes form of a terrible horse Enters Vrindavana
- A Raging wild horse Great mane flying and hooves digging upthe earth, tail wheeling in the sky like a big cloud Whinny and terrifying the whole world challenges Krishna to a fight
- Krishna exhibits anger and dextrously moves around Kesi
- Throws him a 100 yards away just as Garuda throws a snake
- Kesi rushes towards Krishna
- Tries to trample Him with strong legs, forceful and as hard as stone
- Krishna catches his legs - baffling
- Kesi regains consciousness rushes toward Krishna again, this time with mouth open Krishna pushes his left hand into Kesi’s mouth
- krishnas hand feels like hot iron rod in mouth of Kesi
- Kesi’s teeth falls out. Krishna’s hand inflates and begins to choke Kesi’s throat. Kesi begins to suffocate. Perspiring Kesi throws his legs hither and thither.
- Eyeballs bulge in their sockets. Passes stool and urine simultaneously vital life force expires
- Vyomasura enter Vrindavana
- Magical son of Maya Steals “lamb” actors mountain caves stone locks
- Krishna battles Vyoma
- Vyoma expands like Hill
- Krishna dashes him to ground
- Lessons to be learned:
- Let us approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead for shelter
- By the power of spiritual energy Lord is eternally aloof from the flow of the qualities of illusion
- We should bring happiness to others
- Childern should play their games happily without fear of danger
- Lord is without display of pride for his acomplishments
Esoteric
meaning of lila:
Kesi
represents the vanity of thinking "I am a great devotee and
guru."
Also
the false ego arising from attachment from wealth and material
accomplishments.
