Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam - Elixir or Essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads - CH-1.10.9.-Udith Chaithanyaji

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24/12/2017

9. This chapter gives us important messages regarding true devotion :-

True devotion or Bhakti will surely give you knowledge regarding the Self, and the way to renunciation. Renunciation is not to be understood as running away from the world or your duties. It is the capacity to develop equanimity or balance of mind in all situations, whether good or bad. It is the ability to accept everything as the Lord’s Prasadam (gift) wholeheartedly.

In this story, Bhakti is always seen with her sons Jnanam and Vairagyam. This means that Jnanam (Knowledge or observation) and Vairagyam (Renunciation or dispassionate engagement), come along with true Bhakti (Devotion).

Devotion means diversion of one’s mind to the inner Chaithanyam. Jnanam and Vairagyam have no existence without Bhakti. When one has true Bhakti, it is easy to get knowledge regarding one’s own duties and responsibilites. This is the sincere service to the Lord. A mind that is constantly focussed on the Lord (or Chaithanyam within) soon becomes balanced. Thus it becomes capable enough to face all experiences in life.

Now let us come to the story of King Parikshit. He was cursed by the son of Sage Shamika, and thus he was to die of serpent bite within seven days. Hearing this, Parikshit renounced his kingdom and went to the banks of the River Ganges, having decided to fast until death. But he was so fortunate that Sri Suka recited the Bhagavatham to him and removed his fear of death.

Next :- 10. What dragged Parikshit into such a misery?

To be continued

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