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such intimate friends of Lord Krishna, the PňÎavas had to pass through difficult troubles and dangers their whole lives. They will think that to be a devotee of Krishna means that one must suffer troubles throughout his whole life. So, I am afraid that by thinking of us, people will not venture to approach Krishna.” Devar›i NÅrada said, “No, no, I don’t see it from that angle of vision. What is danger or affliction to the PňÎavas? What is the meaning of that? That is the message that Krishna is coming. When the PňÎavas are in danger that is nothing but the message that Krishna is coming to save you. So, your mother also prayed: vipadaÓ santu tÅÓ ÍaÍvat tatra tatra jagad-guro bhavato darÍana˜ yat syÅd apunar bhava-darÍanam
“‘Let dangers come: may they visit me always. I don’t care for that, because that brings Krishna much closer to us. We rather like the dangers that bring Krishna into our intimate connection.’ That famous statement of your mother, KuntÈdevÈ, stands there.” The PňÎavas, headed by MahÅrÅj Yudhi›Êhira said, “Yes, Krishna visits us now and then, in the time of our dire need, but how fortunate are the Yadus! Lord Krishna is always with them. They are so proud of their master, Lord Krishna, that they do not care for any other power in the world. They are so fortunate that Lord Krishna is always closely connected with them.” So, NÅrada Muni