"Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum" - By Shrimathi Visaka Hari Madam

"Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum" - By Shrimathi Visaka Hari Madam

              Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan commenced the Katcheri season well ahead in the Tamil month of Karthigai- 20th of November. The  evening begun with the Mangala Tamil isai by Mr. Sheshampatti Sivalingam playing the Nadaswaram. Post it was the inauguration function which begun with prayer by the bhavan music students and lighting of lamp by the chief guests. Mrs. Visaka Hari and Mrs. Gayatri Venkatraman were given the "Life time achievement award". Their contribution to Music & Upanyasa world are noteworthy that no one can deny them being honored.

                    "Humbleness is the virtue of the Great".Could notice the virtue in them & they both  thanked the Bhavan for the award and dedicated the award to their Guru, parents and well wishers.

My long wait came to an end around 7:10  PM as the programme of Mrs. Visaka Hari begun with chanting of Krishnashtakam- "Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum". The hall was fully packed with audience,even with people standing near the doors and few people seated in the steps. The time that followed ran so quickly as I enjoyed the programme fully. The topic for the day was " Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum". Mrs. Visaka Hari eloborated on the 3 Geethai that Lord krishna delivered during his Avatharam.

1. Bagavath Geethai
2. Uthara Geethai
3. Udhava Geethai

She in the particular day explained the Udhava Geethai, that Lord Krishna said to Udhava- the most educated person, who was taken to Swarga by Brahaspathi, taking him as his student. He was always with Lord Krishna, he was the Minister of Lord krishna. By the time Krishna was getting ready to go back to Viakunta, Udhava insisted the Lord to take Udhava as well. But Lord Krishna delivered the Udhava Geethai and asked Udhava to stay in the Kali yuga.

1. Aiyla Geethai- kama/krotha/ Guru Ashraya
2. Bikshu Geethai
3. Avadhootha geethai

We learn things by seeing, listening and I had lots of thoughts sowed in to my mind at the end of the programme. Had to rerun them once I came back home just like tasting the food again.The values of patience, Love for God & Guru, Mind Management are few I could recollect. People with similar interests must never miss her Katha. Eagerly awaiting for the next Katha..