It is said in the Mahabharata that Ashwamedha is the greatest among sacrifices, the Sun is superior among luminous bodies, one with the knowledge of the Supreme Brahman is superior among bipeds, and Lord Vayu is supreme among deities (after Lord Shri Hari and His consort Goddess Mahalakshmi).
Rectifying one’s mistake at its source and apologizing to the person to whom the pain was inflicted are vital to clean the conscience. Without this, any other act to please the Lord would be futile just like expecting relief from a soothing balm applied elsewhere other than on the wound.
When the desire is malicious or undeserved, it must be noted that the higher one climbs, the harder they fall.
Ultimately, for any seeker, obtaining divine grace through ripened devotion and constant contemplation of the Bimba form by dhyāna, with a clear understanding of the absolute supremacy and independence of the Lord, is most essential for Bimbāparōkṣa and Mōkṣa.
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Although they were always protected by the Supreme Lord, the Pandavas never refrained from performing their duties. With His grace, they harnessed their inner abilities and grew up, relieving the people around them of troubles and creating an environment like a paradise, wherever they went. Throughout the Mahabharata, there are several instances which depict these feats of the Pandavas. It is evident from these illustrations that the meaning of the Vedas can be understood by studying the Mahabharata.
When our desires are beyond the bounds of morality, we destroy ourselves. Our desires (thoughts) should be under our control, and not the other way around. This is the path to welfare.
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This world is created by the Lord. The living beings, the myriad inanimate objects, the diverse animal and plant life around us are a constant reminder of it’s creator.
Realising his mistake, Kaśyapa requests the sage to advise him a way to cleanse his sins. Sage Śākalya asks Kaśyapa to take bath in the holy water of Svāmi Puṣkarṇi to get absolved from this sin. Kaśyapa does as directed and relieves himself of his sins and gets accepted by the society again.