Om Namasivaya Nama:
Narada Bakthi Suthram - Chapter 03 - BakthisAdhanAni:
Sutram 36:
AvyAvruthabajanAth!
AvyAvruthabajanAth = Uninterrupted
devotion.
Meaning: Sage Narada says the duty of a Sadak
(Aspirant/Devotee) is to devote the highest gratitude towards his/her Swamy (God).
Bajan (Devotion) means serving God with love and affection without any
expectations. To improve, sustain and achieve the highest position (Parabakthi), one
must practice devotional activities without break and adore Upansa Murthy above
everything.
All Sanathanees know that the Samsaradukkam
(transmigration) is chasing us continuously, therefore to get rid this decease
there is only one easily available remedy (medicine) recommended by Narada
Maharshi and other Sages is to worship God without any break!
Sutram 37:
Lokepi Bagavadhgunasravana KeerthanAth!
Lokepi = Even while involved in the material
world activities, Bagavadhgunasravana KeerthanAth = One must keep
remembering and repeating the glories of God.
Meaning: Even while attending affairs of
ordinary life, one must keep thinking about the glories of God. Keep listening
to the various narrations (Upanyasams/Discourses etc) given by Mahathmaas
(Wisemen) about God. It is difficult for people to stay away from mundane
activities but no need to worry, keep one portion of the mind for God and chant
while doing the work also praise God for giving an opportunity to complete the
task. Sravanam and Keerthan can be done either individually or by likeminded
collective people.
In a water reservoir, there will be always a hidden
stream deep inside of it, likewise, our Aathma is always vested with Bakthi in
it but due to Maya, we get free opportunities to forget about this hidden
secret. To realize this truth Sage Narada is giving an idea that the devotee
should silently chant holy names within. Also, Bhagavan Veda Vyasa wrote about
it and Lord Sri Krishna too endorsed it that does all your work as an offering to
me and just by thinking about me every time. By doing this way the aspirant
will become Parabakthan and eventually attain Mokha by merging his/her Soul
with God.
Sutram 38:
Mukhya Thasthu Mahath Kripayaiva Bagavath
KrupaalesAdhva!
Mukhyatha: = The important, Mahathkripaya = The
mercy or compassion of wise people, Bagavath Krupaalesaath Va = By a little a portion of grace of God.
Meaning: The Bakthi takes birth in us mainly
due to the most important blessings of Wisemen (Mahathmaas) and/or a little a portion of the grace of God.
As we learned, Vishaya Thyagam, Sanga
Thyagam and Avyaavrutha Bhajanam is completely depending on an
individual’s effort. Whereas, love towards God is appearing in us only due to
God’s grace. Such grace is usually felt by an individual primarily through
the compassion shown by Wisemen (great devotees) on us. In other words, there
is no big difference between the grace of God and compassionate Mahatmas. That is
why there is a compassionate blessing of Mahatmas behind every individual who
ascended to Godhood.
Who are such Mahatmas? They are 1. Samdarsees
(see everyone equally), 2. Parama SAnthAs (person of highest calm and
peace), 2. Krodha Rahithaas (practising highest amount of patience), 4. Sarva
Bhootha Suhruths (friendly with all beings or creations), 5. Sadachara
Sambannars (self-disciplined). Sage Narada opinions that one of the biggest
treasures is Satsangam.
Vedas, Rishis, Sajjanas are the direct
representatives of compassionate God. In summary, only with the grace of God, a
devotee (Jeevathma) get an opportunity or interests to practice spiritual
discipline and accept Mahathmas as Guru. Upon accepting a true realized Guru
and his/her guidance, the Jeevathma (Self) will eventually get detached from
transmigration (Samsaram) wheel and join hands with God.
Sivoham
To be continued...
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