Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Today, the festival of Janmashtami is being celebrated across the country. This festival is celebrated every year on Bhado Krishna Ashtami Tithi. On this day, devotees of Shri Krishna fast and worship the child form of God. You must have heard stories of the close friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama many times. But do you know what is the contribution of Lord Krishna in making this friendship immortal and how much the word friend means to Shri Krishna. Let us know about this in detail.
In the scriptures, Krishna is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Vishnu was endowed with all the sixteen arts in his incarnation. Krishna also means the one who attracts the universe. And as per the name, he had attracted the entire universe. He went to his devotees in different forms and fulfilled their wishes. Among all these forms, his form as a friend is considered to be the closest.
What does a friend mean to Krishna?
In the scriptures, we find a description of Krishna’s friendship with Arjun, Uddhava and Sudama. His friendship with Uddhava gave him the philosophy of life. His friendship with Arjun gave the whole world the knowledge of the Gita. The same Gita which continues to be a guide for people even in the present times.
He gave prosperity to Sudama in friendship. Poor Sudama’s life was redeemed by just seeing Shri Krishna. Krishna and Sudama’s friendship is an example even today. In childhood, Krishna had promised Sudama that whenever you remember me in trouble, you will always find me near you. I will definitely fulfill my friendship and later Shri Krishna also kept his promise. That is why Krishna made poor Sudama rich in exchange for a handful of rice. Friendship with Krishna not only became the reason for devotion but also became the reason for knowledge and liberation.
How to establish friendship with Krishna?
Honesty is essential for friendship. Therefore, to make Krishna a friend, a person must first adopt honesty. If you want to become Shri Krishna’s dear friend, then you will have to give up deceit and fraud. Share all your problems, sorrows and happiness with him like a friend. After this, whatever solution you find in your conscience, accept it. Never misuse your friendship.