The Cultural Significance of Yug: Folklore and Tradition

"The Cause of Yug" Yug is a term that refers to a state of deep contemplation or reflection. It is often associated with Eastern philosophies and practices such as meditation and mindfulness. The cause of Yug can vary from person to person, but it is generally sought as a means of achieving inner peace, enlightenment, or self-realization. One common cause of Yug is the desire to find a sense of purpose or meaning in life. Many individuals undergo periods of intense introspection, questioning their existence and seeking answers to existential questions. Through Yug, they hope to gain insights and clarity that can guide them on their life journey.

The sankirtan movement of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is a movement of mercy. Nityananda was smashed on the head by Jagai and Madhai and he simply took it, he tolerated it and remained their well-wisher. This is our business, to somehow forgive and remain a well-wisher. So this cursing business is kind of alien to the sankirtan movement. There is also no need for any other purification. The Vedic literature offers us extensive activity, prayascitta, for purification from sinful activities – so many rituals, so much austerity – fasting, giving to charity and so on. We see many examples also – the gopis told Krsna, “To atone for killing a cow, now you have to bathe in all the holy places!”

So kunjara snana , the bathing of the elephant is prayascitta , meaning that we try to wash off sinful karma by engaging in doing some sacrifice or doing some charity but the desire for sinful activity does not go away, therefore prayascitta is condemned. Rickross - Krishna says in Vyasa Mahabharata that he can nullify gandhari curse in a giffy, but gleefully accepts it, unlike Karna and Aswathamma, who couldn t but suffer from the curses.

Through Yug, they hope to gain insights and clarity that can guide them on their life journey. Another cause of Yug is the pursuit of self-awareness and personal growth. In a fast-paced and increasingly stressful world, individuals may feel disconnected from themselves and their true desires.

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Hare Krishna!
Please accept my humble obeisance. All glories to Srila Prabhupada, Can anyone CURSE anybody in this Kaliyuga? (Like if someone wants to harm anyone, he does a Yagya) Does anybody have such power?
Just your Servant

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Hare Krsna. Well, they are doing it constantly, no? :) In Kaliyuga there are cannonades of curses flying all over the place, whether mentally or verbally. But their power is mostly null. Mostly, all they can do is somewhat pollute the atmosphere subtly, which they are doing without fail. YsY

Dear devotees Hare Krsna. Shastra has many stories regarding blessings and curses and kali yuga is not any different. I have personally witnessed the effects. We should as devotees always be sending blessings of love to all and if someone curses us we do not protest. If you give a curse to a devotee it will destroy you and have no or little effect on the devotee. But devotees can curse someone though it is very rare they do so. The devotee has no enemies he wishes good for all living beings and loudly chants the Holy Names for their benefit. If you are cursed by a qualified brahmana or a devotee that is very serious. It is advisable that better to please them and seek their blessings.

If you are cursed by a qualified brahmana or a devotee that is very serious.

this was true in my case. One senior Brahmana initiated Devotee who was like a father for me cursed me not to be able to stay any more in our ISKCON Temple in our country. And this happened because he was angry at me that i did not do what he told me to do. Because i promised other senior Brahmana Devotee to do other thing. So was in dilemma of to whom to listen to. But anyways, even curses of such qualified Devotees are blessings. But true we have to be careful! It says that third generation after Srila Prabhupada will be very great souls. They will be qualified Brahmanas. So year by year such like serious souls are taking birth. So for 10 000 years progress will be there no matter how much Kali yuga is progressing. Your servant,

“In Vedic literature there are names like mleccha and yavana. The mlecchas are understood to be those who do not follow the Vedic principles. In former days, the mlecchas were fewer, and Visvamitra Muni cursed his sons to become mlecchas. But in the present age, Kali-yuga, there is no need of cursing, for people are automatically mlecchas. This is only the beginning of Kali-yuga, but at the end of Kali-yuga the entire population will consist of mlecchas because no one will follow the Vedic principles. At that time the incarnation Kalki will appear. Mleccha-nivaha-nidhane kalayasi kara-balam. He will kill all the mlecchas indiscriminately with his sword.” ( Srimad-Bhagavatam 9:16:33 Purport)

So do people have this power - I'm certain a few people who have practiced penance and gained these material powers can do so (we see this in the example of Bhaktivinoda Thakur's life where he was harassed by a demonic yogi's mystical powers (it's a nice read here). but the vast majority of us do not.

While Bhaktivinode Thakur was living in Puri a mystic yogi claimed to be an incarnation of Vishnu. He exhibited mystic powers and people came to serv…

Hare Krsna. Well, they are doing it constantly, no? :) In Kaliyuga there are cannonades of curses flying all over the place, whether mentally or verbally. But their power is mostly null. Mostly, all they can do is somewhat pollute the atmosphere subtly, which they are doing without fail. YsY

Yug allows individuals to slow down and turn inward, cultivating a heightened sense of self-awareness and a greater understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Some people turn to Yug as a way to alleviate stress and find a sense of tranquility amidst the chaos of daily life. By practicing mindfulness and learning to focus on the present moment, individuals can reduce anxiety and find a greater sense of inner calmness. Ultimately, the cause of Yug is deeply personal and can vary from individual to individual. It may arise from a search for purpose, a desire for self-awareness, or a need for inner peace. Regardless of the specific cause, Yug offers a pathway for individuals to explore and connect with their inner selves, leading to personal growth and self-realization..

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