Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam - Elixir or Essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads - CH-1.10.7.-Udith Chaithanyaji

11/12/2017

7. Narada Explains Why Bhakti and Her Sons Are Weak :-

This Earth was accumulating all kinds of evil by spoiling Mother Nature with all poisons. There was no ethics or values in family life, or equal freedom to all. People were confined with body consciousness and was in search of physical or sensual pleasure alone.

On one side men used women as their source of pleasure and on the other side women disrespected and disregarded men. Mutual respect and love were lost. In this situation our great culture alone would provide the real solution for a harmonious life. Our people lost in materialistic life had forgotten the ancient culture and wisdom. They were too busy indulging in a materialistic world, that they had no time for understanding this wisdom.

Since nobody was caring for real Bhakti, she had become old and feeble. She had regained her youth because of the greatness of some good people. Bhakti’s two sons were still old and weak because the good people were not able to awaken them as there was nobody who wanted them. However, because of the holy touch of Vrindavana, they were still breathing and sleeping soundly.

Note – Bhagavatham stories give very relevant insight into human psychology. When you are wanted by every one, you become energetic and dynamic, otherwise you feel old and discarded. Then you will be pulled down to lethargy. Only the presence of Wise men can motivate and bring you out of this self-destructive situation.

Next : 8. Bhakti’s Questions to Narada and His Answers :-

To be continued ...