Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam - Elixir or Essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads - CH-2-1.-Udith Chaithanyaji

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07/01/2018

 Chapter : 2 of Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam.

Chapter- 2.1

1. Narada Tries to Comfort Bhakti :


Now, Sage Narada requests Bhakthi to become calm and assured her that there was no need to be so sad. She could be free from all anxiety and sorrow just by meditating on the lotus feet of Lord Krishna. Bhakti is the dearest to the Lord, Narada asked her to remember how Lord Krishna protected Draupadi, his dear devotee from the cruel acts of the Kauravas.

While Jnanam and Vairagyam were the means of attaining liberation in the Satya, Treta and Dvapara Yugas, Bhakti alone could help one attain that in Kali Yuga. The Lord removes all fear and anxiety and wipes the tears of his true Bhaktas, who surrender completely to the Lord.

Narada reminded Bhakti that Lord Hari had created her for supporting his devotees. Once when she went to Lord Vishnu with folded hands to ask Him what her mission is, the Lord asked her to go and nurture and support His devotees. Bhakti immediately obeyed him, and the Lord sent Mukti as her servant and Jnanam and Vairagyam as her sons. This means that when one utilizes Bhakti (devotion) to develop Jnanam (observation) and Vairagyam (dispassionate engagement), one can develop a balanced mind.

Bhakti lives in Vaikuntham – the abode of the Lord where there is only peace and happiness. She appears on this Earth also, to help sincere spiritual seekers.

Note -This implies that Bhakthi or Devotion is the easiest way to reach God. Why?

Knowledge is always associated with the “I know” attitude that nourishes the ego. Dispassion is very difficult to attain while living in this world. But Bhakthi melts your heart; an unconditional love for the Lord overflows from your heart. It immerses you in the Palazhy of divine love and you become ONE with the Lord. Then naturally Jnanam, Varagyam and Mukthi come to you.

NEXT : 2. The Importance of Bhakti in Kali Yuga :

To be continued

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