NARADA BAKTI SUTRAM - TAMIL UPANYASAM - OCT-18-2019 : Episode 06

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Narada Bakthi Suthram -  Chapter 01 - Para Bhathi Swaroopam:

Sutram 03:

Amrutha Swaroopa Cha!

Cha = And, Saa = That, Bakthi = Devotion, Amrutha = Nectar itself, Swaroopa = In the form of.

Meaning: Bakthi is not only unconditional love (Prema Swaroopa), but it also Amruta itself. Those who consume Amruta will attain Amarathwam, means they will be escaped from the transmigration system forever and merge into Paramathman itself. 

Sage Narada says, Bakthi's Prema Swaroopam is external (Bahyam) whereas the Amrutha Swaroopam is subtle and internal (Antharam) results of the Bakthi Upasana. Our ancient sages referred to Swarga (Paradise) and Bhog (Entertainment and Enjoyment) is mainly to attract humans to respect holy path. Through Bakthi one can attain the ultimate joy (Ananda) in his current and future life. A true devotee will never ask for Mukthi, whereas God gives him out of compassion as the reward to his/her devotion. 

One attains Bakthi and purity of mind (Manas) only through his/her Thyaga (Sacrificing sensual pleasure and comforts), Yoga (Selfless spiritual practices) and Vyakulatha (Restless), as a result, or satisfied by the God, grant him/her with pure Bakthi. The outcome of this practice suggests that the devotee does self-efforts (Swa-Prayathnam) and God showers compassion known as Upaya (Approach) whereas the end reward (Upeyam) for this effort is Moakshanandam (Liberation).   

Sutram 04:

Yellabdwa Poomaan Sidho Bhavathi, Amrutho Bhavathi, Thruptho Bhavathi!

Yellabdwa = When one gets this type of Bakthi, Poomaan = Human/Devotee, Sidha: = Accomplished, Bhavathi = Become/Happen, Amrutha = Nectar, Thruptha: = Fully satisfied / Contentment.

Meaning: When a person becomes the owner of Amrutha Swaroopa Bakthi, he/she shall become Poornagnan (Fully accomplished person), Amaran (conqueror of transmigration system) as well as Thrupthan (Fully satisfied or contented). 

Deva Rishi Narada says that the goal of human birth itself is to enjoy the beauty of Bakthi (Devotion), consume the Nectar and then attain Moksham (Liberation). A true devotee need not work hard to earn Mukthi as oppose to Bakthi. God will eventually reward him/her with Mukthi without fail. 

Sage Narada is also providing some easy methods/tips to the devotees for attaining God's blessings as Moksham. They are:

1. Detachment from Bhogam to develop Bakthi in God

2. Detachment from Vishaya Sakthi (Sensual pleasure) and intention to entertain oneself.

3. Un-interrupted innocent prayers. This is the only one Upaya (Remedy) to receive Bakthi in God. 

4. Walk towards God, don't look back and hesitate

5. Even when you are engaged in the worldly activities, listen to holy names, glories and spread his grace/message among living beings.

6. Earn the compassion and blessings of other devotees as well Maha Purushas, Gurus etc.

7. Live in the company of Sathsangees, though it is difficult to get it but one must make an effort.

8. One must melt the minute he/she gets a chance to think of God.

Sivoham

To be continued...

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NARADA BAKTI SUTRAM - TAMIL UPANYASAM - OC-11-2019 : Episode 05

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Narada Bakthi Suthram -  Para Bhathi Swaroopam:

Sutram 02:

Saa Thwasmin Paramaprema Roopa!

Saa = That, Bakthi = Devotion, Thu Asmin = Therefore, here, Parama Prema Roopa = Supreme Innocent Devotion. 

Meaning: Bakthi is nothing but a continues flow of innocent love towards Upasana Moorthy (God).

According to Deva Rishi Narad, Bakthi is divided into two parts based on its view/stage viz. Sadhaka and Sidhan. Bakthi Sadhana (Initial stage) is considered as Gaunam or Apara Bakthi or Saguna Paath, whereas the Bakthi Sidhan (Achiever) is considered as Mukhyam or Para Bakthi or Nirguna Paathi. 

Sage Narda's opinion that all most all beings worship God only to full fill their wishes, it is really rare to find a Nishkamya Bakthi Practicer! (Desireless Devotee). Some of the set of people practice Vairya Bakthi (Enmity towards God) and a chance to meet God and get killed by God due to their intolerable atrocities towards good people (Dharma Aathmaas). Sage Narada is accepting such an attitude of worship at the same time this practice has strong will power and determination in achieving the desired goal of the Aathma. This type of Bakthi is known as "Samrambha Yogam". The sad part of such practice is that God will give darsan and punish them too but not give Bakthi (Devotion) Rasam (Enjoyment). Whereas knowing God through Bakthi Sadhana is as good as enjoying a tasty sweet fruit. A devotee's faith will be firm only when he/she knows God's graceful act and magnificent greatness. 

A genuine innocent devotee will possess the following supreme qualities such as:

1. Supreme innocent devotion

2. Selfless attitude

3. God is always under his/her command

4. By hearing God's holy names the devotee will forget his/her existence and melt just like an iceberg.

5. While worshipping, the devotee's mind will be merged into the ocean of compassionate God. 

6. After gaining true knowledge, the devotee achieves permanent grace and mercy of God. 

7. Gyan and Bakthi (Knowledge and Devotion) will support each in retaining God's grace. 

Narada Rishi says why devotees' heart is melting when they achieve the highest quality of devotion? because Heart is the place where God resides in every being especially humans.  "Hrudhi Ayamithi Hrudhayam".  Hence upon realizing God the devotee's heart will naturally melt. 

Maharshi did not specify a particular God's name in this Sutra, but he carefully chose the word "Asmin" being Napumsaka Nama (Genderless) instead of Vishnu or Siva etc. He is also giving free hand to the devotees to place their Personal God (Upasana Moorthy).

To enjoy the Bakthi (Devotion) there has to be a small gap between God (Aradhya Element) and Devotee (Aradhyan), just like Dwaitham and Visishtadwaitham philosophy principle.

Sivoham

To be continued...

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