The Lost Jackal - Kartik Inspirations 2024 / Day 14 - YouTube

The Lost Jackal - Kartik Inspirations 2024 / Day 14 - YouTubeIn this Kartik Inspirations video, Sacinandana Swami shares an impactful encounter with a jackal he saw on his way home, which brought to mind a story from the Padma Purana. The jackal, appearing pale, frail, and miserable, initially evoked disgust in Sacinandana Swami, which quickly turned into compassion. He then recounts a tale where a suffering jackal is rescued by Srimati Radharani. In the story, the jackal is tormented by villagers, but She sends Lalita Sakhi, disguised as an elderly woman, to rescue it. Lalita brings the jackal to Srimati Radharani, who refuses to allow prolonged suffering in Her presence. With Her blue lotus, She touches the jackal, transforming it into a radiant spiritual being, fully prepared to serve the Divine Couple in Their eternal pastimes. Reflecting on this story, Sacinandana Swami hopes for the jackal he encountered to also find divine grace and transformation. He likens the tale to the experience of all beings enduring material suffering, who can ultimately find liberation and ecstasy in divine service to Him.