Dread and Ghastliness 386

A fortunate child in the womb of his mother prayed to Krsna as
follows: “O enemy of Kamsa, I am suffering so much because of this
material body. Now I am trapped within a mess of blood, urine and
liquid stool, within the womb of my mother. Because I am living in
such a condition, I am suffering great pangs. Therefore, O divine ocean
of mercy, please be kind to me. I have no capacity to be engaged in
Your loving devotional service, but please save me!”’ There is a similar
statement by a person fallen in the hellish condition of life. He ad-
dressed the Supreme Lord thus: “My dear Lord, Yamaraja has placed
me in a situation which is full of filthy and obnoxious smells. There
are so many insects and worms, surrounded by the stools left by dif-
ferent kinds of diseased persons. And after visualizing this horrible
scene, my eyes have become sore, and I am becoming nearly blind. I
therefore pray, O my Lord, O deliverer from the hellish conditions of
life. I have fallen into this hell, but I shall try to remember Your holy
name always, and in this way I shall try to keep my body and soul
together.” This is another instance of ecstatic love for Krsna in an
abominable situation.

It is to be understood that any person who is constantly engaged
in chanting the holy names of the Lord, Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna,
Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare
Hare, has attained a transcendental affection for Krsna, and as such,
in any condition of life, he remains satisfied simply by remembering
the Lord’s name in full affection and ecstatic love.

In conclusion, it may be stated that the ecstatic love for Krsna
in ghastliness appears during the development of dormant neutrality
into developed affection.
