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According to the
Charioteer of Krishna and Balarama
Possession of the Syamantaka
The
Meeting Dhritarashtra
In the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna sent Akrura to Hastinapura to meet Dhritarashtra, the king of the Kurus, to determine if the monarch was being influenced by his son, Duryodhana.[13] Having arrived at Hastinapura, Akrura met Kunti, his cousin, who tearfully enquired if Krishna still remembered her, and told him that she had sought salvation in the deity. Akrura met the Kuru king, and spoke to him regarding his partiality towards the Kauravas, as well as his conduct in occupying the throne rather than install Yudhisthira as the rightful king. Dhritarashtra admitted that he was being partial towards his sons, though he still regarded Krishna to be God. Having gathered the king's thoughts, Akrura departed Hastinapura to inform Krishna of his visit.[14]
Veneration
Akrura Ghat
Akrura Ghat is one of the bathing
One of the major attractions is an ancient Gopi Nath temple dedicated to Krishna and Balarama. Akrura is depicted standing in between the two. It is believed that one can eradicate all his sins by bathing here during a full moon.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "An Account of Svyamantaka Jewel [Chapter 38]". 14 November 2020.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2019-01-28). "Story of Akrūra". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ a b Garg, pp. 305-306.
- ISBN 978-81-7076-104-4.
- ISBN 978-0-429-62465-0.
- ^ Books, Kausiki (2021-07-12). Bhagavatha Maha Purana 1st Skanda : English translation only without Slokas. Kausiki Books. p. 154.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2014-08-30). "Kansa sent Akrura to invite Krishna [Chapter XV]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2014-08-30). "Journey of Akrura to Gokula [Chapter XVII]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2014-08-30). "Krishna depart for Mathura [Chapter XVIII]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2014-08-30). "Slaughter of a washerman, the servant of Kansa [Chapter XIX]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2020-11-14). "An Account of Akrura [Chapter 39]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ISBN 978-1-4766-8556-4.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2022-09-02). "Visit to the Houses of Trivakrā and Akrūra [Chapter 48]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2022-09-02). "Akrūra's Mission to Hastinapura [Chapter 49]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ISBN 978-0-595-61452-3.
External links
- Vettam Mani's Puranic Encyclopedia - Akrura
- Garg, Gaṅgā Rām (1992). Encyclopaedia of the Hindu world, Volume 2. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7022-375-7.
- Pargiter, F. E. (1922). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition. Oxford University Press.
- Parmeshwaranand, Swami (2001). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Puranas, Volume 3. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 978-81-7625-226-3.