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Lord Krishna, who is expert and unpredictable, crafts inconceivable plans which awaken us to the existence of a higher reality. Often, this is done through unexpected challenges and reversals; a divine ‘slap’ which acts as a wake-up call to kick- start our journey back to Him. In Maharaja Pariksit’s case, the Lord arranged for him to be cursed to die in seven days. The illustrious King wholeheartedly embraced the unexpected news, severed all material attachments, and received the wisdom of Srimad- Bhagavatam from Sukadeva Goswami. Canto One describes the purpose of Srimad-Bhagavatam – to depict, inspire and awaken pure, unmotivated love of God. Through the various narrations, we witness this pure love being exhibited by different devotees, who all ultimately attain the absolute perfection of life.
Prabhupada: When there is suffering given by Krishna... Therefore a devotee does not take seriously suffering. Tat te ‘nukampam susumiksamanah [SB 10.14.8]. A devotee thinks, “It is the favour of Krishna that He has put me into suffering.” They never see suffering as suffering. It is favour of Krishna. That is devotee’s vision. It is exactly like a son who knows his father well. If the father slaps, the son never protests. He knows that “It is good for me.” Similarly, a devotee never is disturbed when there is suffering given by Krishna.
Giriraja: A karmi [materialistic person] is suffering just the laws of...
Prabhupada: The karmi is different. The karmi is suffering... He is suffering just like criminal is suffering. A criminal is given slap by the police. That slap and the father is giving slap, that slap is different. Although it looks the same thing, but there is great difference.
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