Pearls of Wisdom - 30

"The chanting of the holy name and glories of the Lord is the doubtless and fearless means of spiritual success. What is the use of a prolonged life that is devoid of Krishna consciousness?"

Shukadeva Goswami to Parikhsit Maharaja - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 29

Parikshit Maharaja, "What should a man hear about, chant, remember and worship, and what he should refrain from doing?"

Shukadeva Goswami,"My dear King, your question is glorious because it is very beneficial for all kinds of people. The answer to this question is the prime subject matter for hearing. Materially engrossed people have many subjects for hearing because they are blind to the knowledge of the Absolute Truth."
"During the day, they work hard to earn money, and at night they pass their time in sleep and sexual indulgence. Although the truth is right before their eyes, such materially engrossed persons do not see their inevitable destruction. One who desires to become freed from material miseries must hear about, glorify and remember the Supreme Lord, for the highest perfection is to remember Lord at the end of life."

Canto - 1

SB Analogy - 18

Just as doctors will differently diagnose the same patient, so it appears that the the great sages also put forward various opinions to help Parikshit Maharaja.

Canto -1

Pearls of Wisdom - 28

Devotees are so forbearing that they never take revenge; even when cursed, cheated, defamed, neglected or disturbed; still the Lord never excuses such offenders.

Canto - 1

SB Analogy - 16

When the world becomes bereft of a good king, rogues and thieves vanquish the unprotected subjects just as a lion easily kills scattered lambs.

Canto 1

SB Analogy - 15

"O Rishis, as birds fly in the sky as far as their capacity allows, so I shall try to describe the transcendental pastimes of the Lord as far as my realization permits."

Suta Goswami to Sages - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 27

"The value of a moment's association with a devotee of the Lord cannot be compared even to the attainment of heavenly planets or liberation from matter, and so what to speak of of worldly benedictions in the form of material prosperity, which are meant for those who are destined to die."

Sages of Naimirashanya - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 26

"O Suta Goswami, may you live for many years and have eternal fame, for you are speaking very nicely about the activities of Lord Krishna. This is just like nectar for for mortal beings like us. We have just begun the performance of this sacrifice, without certainty of its results, due to the many imperfections in our actions. Although our bodies have become black from the smoke, we are factually pleased by the nectar of the lotus feet of Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda that you are distributing."

The Sages of Naimisharanya - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 25

"I had become the most fortunate planet within the universe due to being decorated by the signs of flag, thunderbolt, elephant-driving rod, and lotus flower that adorn the lotus feet of the Lord. But, just when I was feeling myself to be so fortunate, the Lord suddenly left me. Lord Krishna conquered the gravity of His wives like Satyabhama by means of His sweet smiles of love, pleasing glances and hearty appeals. When He traversed my surface, I became immersed in the dust from His lotus feet and thus my hair stood up with transcendental pleasure. Who could tolerate the pangs of separation from that Supreme Personality of Godhead?"

Mother Earth (Bhumi Devi) - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 24

My dear Arjuna, I wonder if your health is alright, for you appear to have lost your bodily luster? Is this due to your having been neglected and disrespected by others for having stayed so long at Dvaraka? Has someone addressed you harshly or threatened you? Did you fail to keep a promise or were you unable to give in charity to a deserving person? Could you not give protection to brahmanas, children, cows, women or diseased persons that had approached you for shelter? Have you contacted a woman of low character on one who was inferior to you? Have you taken your meal alone without providing for old men and boys that deserved to dine with you? Have you committed some other abominable act? Or, is it that you are feeling empty due to having lost your most intimate friend Krishna? My dear Arjuna, I can think of no other reason for your having become so utterly dejected."

Yudhishthira Maharaja - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 23

"Is it that Lord Krishna is about to disappear from this earth, as predicted by Narada? It was due to His causeless mercy alone that we achieved kingly opulence, good wives, control over our subjects, and victory over our enemies."
"Just see how evil omens are being manifest due to celestial influence, predicting danger in the very near future. The left side of my body is quivering and my heart is racing in fear. Look at the she-jackal vomiting fire while howling at the rising sun. dogs bark at me fearlessly, cows are passing me on the the left side - while lower animals like asses, are circumambulating me. Upon seeing me, my horses appear to weep. The shirks of owls and their rivals, the crows, makes my heart tremble."
"Indeed, the whole world appears to be trembling, and thunder roars in the cloudless sky. Due to violent winds, dust has clouded all directions, creating a dense darkness. When I look into the sky,it appears as if the stars are fighting amongst themselves. Rivers, lakes and the mind are all agitated, and butter no longer burns."
"What extraordinary time has come upon us? The cows no longer give milk, but simply stand still with tears in their eyes. Even the deities in the temples seem to be crying, perspiring, and about to depart. The cities, villages and the countryside appear to be devoid of beauty and bereft of all happiness. I think that all these disturbances indicate some great loss to the world's good fortune. The earth had become most fortunate due to being marked with the footprints of the lotus feet of the Lord, Shri Krishna."

Yudhishthira Maharaja to Bhima - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 22

Maharaja Yudhisthira began to observe many inauspicious omens that indicated a change in the direction of eternal time and caused fear to penetrate his heart. There were disruptions in seasonal regularities, and the people in general became noticeably proud, greedy, angry and deceitful. Many citizens had adopted abominable means of livelihood, and ordinary transactions had become polluted with cheating, even among friends. There was a constant strain of misunderstanding between husband and wife, parents and children as well as between brothers and well-wishers.

The disappearance of Lord Krishna - Canto 1

Pearls of Wisdom - 21

"The nature of material life is that it is a hard struggle for existence wherein the weaker beings are devoured by the stronger. Therefore, you should turn your undiverted attention toward the Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna."

Narada Muni - Canto 1