Expressions of Love for Krsna 242

In this condition of lamentation one becomes questioning, thought-
ful, tearful, regretful and heavy-breathed. His bodily color changes,
and his mouth becomes dry.

One aged devotee of Krsna addressed Him in this way: “My dear
Krsna, O killer of the demon Agha, my body is now invalid due to
old age. I cannot speak very fluently, my voice is faltering, my mind
is not strong, and I am often attacked with forgetfulness. But, my
dear Lord, You are just like the moonlight, and my only real regret
is that for want of any taste for Your pleasant shining I did not ad-
vance myself in Krsna consciousness.” This statement is an instance
of lamentation due to one’s being unable to achieve his desired goal.

One devotee said, ““This night I was dreaming of collecting various
flowers from the garden, and I was thinking of making a garland to
offer to Krsna. But I am so unfortunate that all of a sudden my
dream was over, and I could not achieve my desired goal!” This
statement is an instance of lamentation resulting from nonfulfillment
of one’s duties.

When Nanda Maharaj saw his foster son, Krsna, embarrassed in the
sacrificial arena of Kamsa, he said, “‘How unfortunate I am that I did
not keep my son bolted within a room. Unfortunately, I have
brought Him to Mathura, and now I see that He’s embarrassed by
this giant elephant named Kuvalaya. It is as though the moon of
Krsna is eclipsed by the shadow of the earth.” This is an instance of
lamentation caused by reversed conditions.

In the Tenth Canto, 14th Chapter, 9th verse of S rimad-Bhagavatam
there is a statement by Brahma: “My dear Lord, just see my im-
pudence! You are unlimited, the original Personality of Godhead, the
supersoul—and You rule over the most perfect illusory energies! And
just see my impudence! I wanted to supersede You by my own per-
sonal power, and I was very puffed up with this tiny power of mine.
Just as a simple spark from a fire cannot do any harm to the fire, so
my bewildering potency was completely unsuccessful in thwarting
Your superior illusory power. Therefore I find myself to be most
insignificant and think of myself as a most useless person.” This
statement by Brahma is an instance of lamentation caused by com-
mitting an offense.
