Narada Bakthi Suthram - Chapter 04 – Bakthi Lakshanam:
Sutram 55:
Thath-praapya
Thadevaavalokayathi, thadeva srunothi, thadeva bhaashayathi, thadeva
chinthayathi!
Thath-praapya = After accomplishing it, Thad-evaa-valokayathi = one sees that
alone, Thadeva srunothi = one hears that alone, Thadeva
bhaashayathi = talks of that alone, thadeva chinthayathi = Thinks of that
alone.
Meaning: When one has reached i.e. achieved that devotion, thereafter he/she
sees, hears, talks and think about that purest devotion alone. Sri Krishna’s
Gopis are such devotees, Prahlada, Poonthanam and few other devotees.
Sutram 56:
Gauni
Thridha, Gunabhedhaadh Aarthaadhibhedhaadhvaa!
Gauni = Saguna or Sadhana, Thridha = Three types, Gunabhedhaadh = The difference of Gunas / Qualities, Aarthaadhibhedhaadh = Difference of the
afflicted, Vaa = To whom it belongs to.
Meaning: Devotion (Bakthi) is classified as two types viz. Gauni (Secondary)
and Mukhya (Primary). The Gauni is further classified into three types
according to its qualities (Gunas), according to the difference of the
afflicted and other aspirants to whom it belongs. In other words, Gauni is
Saguna Bakthi and Mukhya is Nirguna Bakthi. Those Gunas are Sathwa-Rajas-Thamas
and it has the status of Uthama-Madhyama-Adhama. The Soul has a natural tendency
to love God, however, in the initial stage, it shines through the instruction of
the mind mixed with Gunas. At the same time, the Nirguna Bakthi is
unexplainable and only experienceable. There are 4 types of Sukruthis
introduced by Sage Narada, later the same was referred to in the Bhagavath Gita.
They are Aarthan, Jighnaasu, Artharthi and Ghnaani. Since Ghnaani is beyond the
influence of Thri-Gunaas, the other three people are referred to in this context.
According to God, all are Sukruthis irrespective of their knowledge or the intention, this is the beauty of God!
Sivoham... To be continued...
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