Radhanath Swami: Today, we are reading from Srimad Bhagavatam canto 8, chapter 9, entitled – The Lord incarnates as Mohini Murthi, text 27 and 28. This chapter is the combination or let us say the conclusion, of a long historical…
We have many times mentioned the names of twelve selected authorities (dvädaça-mahäjana), of which Brahmä, Närada and Lord Shiva head the list as the first, second and third in order of merit of those who know something of the Supreme Lord. Other demigods, semi-demigods, Gandharvas way. But what can the scientists know?
SB 8.9.23 tasyām krtātipranayāh pranayāpāya-kātarāh bahu-mānena cābaddhā nocuh kiñcana vipriyam Translation The demons had developed affection for Mohini murti and a kind of faith in Her, and they were afraid of disturbing their relationship. Therefore they showed respect and honor…
