Srimad Bhagavatha Mahtmyam - Elixir or Essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads - 3 & 4.. Swami Udith Chaithanyaji

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20/01/2017.

MAHATMYAM

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Before going on to Bhagavatham, let us start with Bhagavatha Mahatmyam which gives us insight into the importance of listening to and reciting Bhagavatham Bhagavatha Mahatmyam (The Glories of Srimad Bhagavatham)

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The Bhagavatha Mahatmyam comprises six chapters and is found in the Padma Purana, Uttara Khanda (193 – 198).

This contains the story of Bhakti Devi and her two dying sons Jnanam (Knowledge) and Vairagyam (Renunciation), which means observation (jnanam), devotion (bhakti) and engagement (dispassion or vairagyam); developing these qualities is the easiest way for getting out of our ignorance and defects.

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Bhagavatha Mahatmyam is of great significance since it gives valuable instruction as to how Bhakti or devotion can be revived in this Kali Yuga through the recital and study of the Bhagavatham.

Bhakti is the only means of attaining freedom from the bondage of this material world and its various concerns. Bhagavatha Mahatmyam also contains details regarding how to observe Bhagavatha Saptaham.

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How does one achieve Bhakti?

Only through the association with devotees with a positive mind!

This is called Satsang. Listening to the Bhagavatham which contains everything about the name, form, sport(“Leela”) and incarnations of Lord Vishnu, namely, the self of everyone, is the best way to cultivate true Bhakti.

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We have to look beyond the stories told in the Bhagavatham, as each of them has real gems of spiritual knowledge embedded in it.

The beauty of these stories is that they depict important Truths and messages in a simple way, to help you face all challenges in your life courageously.

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Eventually, you will develop an absolutely peaceful, strong and happiest mind – this is real liberation from all kinds of worries and miseries.

Yes, the ultimate objective or aim of studying the Bhagavatham is to develop a true understanding or awareness of one’s own mind.

To be continued ..

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