NARADHA BHAKTHI SUTHRAM – TAMIL UPANYASAM – OCT-18-2019 : Episode 06

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Narada Bakthi Suthram – Chapter 01 – Para Bhathi Swaroopam:

Sutram 03:

Amrutha Swaroopa Cha!
Cha = And, Saa = That, Bakthi = Devotion, Amrutha = Nectar itself, Swaroopa = In the form of.

Meaning: Bakthi is not only unconditional love (Prema Swaroopa), but it also Amruta itself. Those who consume Amruta will attain Amarathwam, means they will be escaped from the transmigration system forever and merge into Paramathman itself.

Sage Narada says, Bakthi’s Prema Swaroopam is external (Bahyam) whereas the Amrutha Swaroopam is subtle and internal (Antharam) results of the Bakthi Upasana. Our ancient sages referred to Swarga (Paradise) and Bhog (Entertainment and Enjoyment) is mainly to attract humans to respect holy path. Through Bakthi one can attain the ultimate joy (Ananda) in his current and future life. A true devotee will never ask for Mukthi, whereas God gives him out of compassion as the reward to his/her devotion.

One attains Bakthi and purity of mind (Manas) only through his/her Thyaga (Sacrificing sensual pleasure and comforts), Yoga (Selfless spiritual practices) and Vyakulatha (Restless), as a result, or satisfied by the God, grant him/her with pure Bakthi. The outcome of this practice suggests that the devotee does self-efforts (Swa-Prayathnam) and God showers compassion known as Upaya (Approach) whereas the end reward (Upeyam) for this effort is Moakshanandam (Liberation).

Sutram 04:

Yellabdwa Poomaan Sidho Bhavathi, Amrutho Bhavathi, Thruptho Bhavathi!
Yellabdwa = When one gets this type of Bakthi, Poomaan = Human/Devotee, Sidha: = Accomplished, Bhavathi = Become/Happen, Amrutha = Nectar, Thruptha: = Fully satisfied / Contentment.

Meaning: When a person becomes the owner of Amrutha Swaroopa Bakthi, he/she shall become Poornagnan (Fully accomplished person), Amaran (conqueror of transmigration system) as well as Thrupthan (Fully satisfied or contented).

Deva Rishi Narada says that the goal of human birth itself is to enjoy the beauty of Bakthi (Devotion), consume the Nectar and then attain Moksham (Liberation). A true devotee need not work hard to earn Mukthi as oppose to Bakthi. God will eventually reward him/her with Mukthi without fail.

Sage Narada is also providing some easy methods/tips to the devotees for attaining God’s blessings as Moksham. They are:

1. Detachment from Bhogam to develop Bakthi in God
2. Detachment from Vishaya Sakthi (Sensual pleasure) and intention to entertain oneself.
3. Un-interrupted innocent prayers. This is the only one Upaya (Remedy) to receive Bakthi in God.
4. Walk towards God, don’t look back and hesitate
5. Even when you are engaged in the worldly activities, listen to holy names, glories and spread his grace/message among living beings.
6. Earn the compassion and blessings of other devotees as well Maha Purushas, Gurus etc.
7. Live in the company of Sathsangees, though it is difficult to get it but one must make an effort.
8. One must melt the minute he/she gets a chance to think of God.

Sivoham
To be continued…

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