Krishna’s Peacock Feather: In Dwaparayuga, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the creator of the world, had taken his eighth incarnation in the form of Shri Krishna. Lord Shri Krishna is seen in most of the statues and photographs with a crown on his head, a peacock feather attached to it, a flute and pitambar in his hands. This form of his attracts the devotees a lot. Devotees have given a special place to this form of God in their hearts, but have you ever wondered why Lord Krishna gave a place to peacock feather in his crown?
The reason behind this is said to be Shri Krishna’s unwavering love for Radharani, but there is also a story behind the Lord wearing a peacock feather from Treta Yug i.e. the era of Lord Shri Ram. Let us know in detail.
According to the beliefs of Braj…
According to the beliefs of Braj, peacock feather is a symbol of the divine love of Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. There is a feeling of love, dedication and purity in it. This is the reason why peacock feathers have been given special importance in Janmashtami and other festivals of Lord Krishna. According to religious beliefs, it is auspicious to keep a peacock feather in the home temple or place of worship. This brings positive energy into the house and prevents negativity.
according to legend…
Peacock feathers are also related to Shri Ram incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the mythology, after the abduction of Sita during the exile, Lord Shri anxiously asked nature and animals and birds about the whereabouts of Mother Sita. Then a peacock told them that he had seen where Ravana had taken Mother Sita. The peacock asked God that he could show him the path through which Ravana took Mother Sita, but the peacock told God that he would fly and the Lord of the world would walk on foot.
Shriram was pleased with the devotion of peacock
In that situation the peacock suggested a solution to Lord Rama. He said that while flying, he would walk with his wings falling on the ground, so that Shri Ram does not lose his way. After this, the peacock started dropping one of its feathers every now and then while flying through the sky. So that Shri Ram and Lakshman do not lose their way. Due to the peacock dropping its feathers, he had no feathers left and his death came closer. When God saw that the peacock was ready to sacrifice his life in his service, he was very pleased with his devotion.
Shri Ram said that he cannot repay the peacock for its kindness in this life, but to honor the peacock in his next birth, he will definitely wear its feather on his crown. When Lord Krishna came to earth in his next birth, he wore a peacock feather on his crown.
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