Introduction
One day in Dwaraka, Krishna was discussing spiritual matters with Narada Muni when an artist approached, eager to present his painting of Krishna. This interaction reveals deep truths about Krishna’s divine nature and the path to truly perceiving Him.
The Artist’s Attempts
The artist presented his painting to Krishna, who remarked, “My dear artist, this picture is not so good! Look at me, see the difference, and paint it again.”
The artist observed Krishna closely and noticed some differences, so he returned and painted a new picture. When he showed it to Krishna, the Lord again pointed out discrepancies. This process repeated several times, with the artist becoming increasingly desperate as he struggled to capture Krishna’s true form.
Narada Muni’s Compassion
Seeing the artist’s frustration, Narada Muni felt compassionate and took him aside. He explained, “If you want to make a perfect picture of Krishna, you cannot paint like this. He is at every moment new and more beautiful. You should instead go to the market, buy a mirror, and present that to Krishna.”
Following Narada Muni’s advice, the artist bought a mirror and presented it to Krishna.
Krishna’s Approval
Krishna opened the present and looked into the mirror. Delighted by the reflection, He said to the artist, “Thank you! This is a perfect picture!”
Moral of the Story
This story illustrates that Krishna’s beauty and form are ever-changing and infinitely beautiful. Capturing His essence through art is impossible because He is beyond material limitations. The story teaches us that:
- Krishna’s Ever-New Beauty:
- Krishna’s form is always new and increasingly beautiful. This signifies the limitless nature of the divine, which cannot be fully comprehended or captured by material means.
- Inner Purity:
- Only when our hearts become pure, like a clear mirror, can we truly see and reflect Krishna’s divine beauty. This purity is achieved through sincere devotion and chanting Krishna’s holy names.
Reflection
Krishna Himself suggests the importance of purity and devotion in perceiving Him. The mirror symbolizes the cleansed heart of a devotee, which can reflect the true form of Krishna.
Prayer
Hare Krishna Mahamantra: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
Conclusion
This beautiful story underscores the spiritual principle that the divine essence of Krishna can only be perceived with a pure heart, which is achieved through devoted chanting and spiritual practice. It encourages us to purify our hearts and minds to truly experience the divine.
PS: I humbly request all the devotees to please forward and share these moral/instructive stories so that everyone can benefit from hearing about Krishna and His dear devotees.
