Blue stones or Neelakkallukal 5

Devotees call Krishna by the name Kaarvarnan, meaning one who has the color of clouds. Clouds are darker when they are holding more water and showers on earth when She needs it.

The dark color of Krishna is due to the endless love He is carrying with Him. When our mind becomes pure, He showers the rain of love on us, cooling us and giving us fresh energy and zest for life. Just like the clouds illuminate the earth with lightning, Bhagavaan shows us the bright light of knowledge or Jnjaanam. Just like rains save the earth from drought, Bhagavaan's love protects us from the sorrows of this material world and leads us from darkness to light. So His name Kaarvarnan is very appropriate.

May our prayer

Asatho maam sadgamaya

Thamaso maam jyothirgamaya

Mruthyor maam amrutham gamaya.

reach Kaarvarnan and may His Vaamanaavathaara shower the rain of blessings on us on this day of Thiruvonam and always! Let Vaamana murthy's divine feet touch our bowing heads and erase our arrogance and pride!

Happy Onam to all

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