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01/05/2021

Om Namasivaya Nama:

Narada Bakthi Suthram –  Chapter 01 – Para Bhathi Swaroopam:

Sutram 13:
Anyadhaa Paathithya Sankha!

Anyadhaa  = Otherwise, maybe, Paathithya Sankha = apprehension of fail
Meaning: If the established or accomplished personality did not follow the Sastras, there could be a chance of falling into the Maya flow and lose his/her achievement. Because the Maya is so powerful it can shake anyone in this Universe.
Sage Narada says, as long as the mortal body and mind exists, there is a possibility of meeting the danger of Maya. Until a person who absolutely unites with the ocean of Advaita, he/she must follow the Sastra because it is needed to sustain every second of life. Those who are discriminative and intellects should not trust the mind because it may deceive you anytime Deva Rishi even siting Lord Siva as an example by connecting with Mohini Avatar. 
By following Sastras nothing to lose, there is only gain for self as well as others.

Sutram 14:
Lokopi Thaavadeva, Bhojanaadhi-Vyaaparasthu Aasareera-dhaaraavadhi !

Lokopi = Customs, rules and regulations of mundane (ordinary) life or material world physical activities, Thaavath Eva = As long as it exists, Bhojanaadhi-Vyaapaaraha: = Eating habits and desires, Aasareera-Dhaaraavadhi = As long as the body is active.
Meaning: As long as the devotee or acharya is acting as a model for self as well as others, he/she should follow the customs of the material world. Also, one should take care of the required level of food until the body has its life in it. 
Narada Rishi says an accomplished person’s body is an instrument belongs to God. His/Her body is very much needed to re-establish virtues for future generations. Therefore, even though he/she is already enlightened or accomplished (Siddha), maintaining a body which will help them to move around and spread the message of God. Such a person can always ask for food to maintain the body from the like-minded or from the devoted people. If he/she gets the food it is OK if not still OK. A true devotee will give credit to his/her Prarabdha instead of blaming or praising God or Doners. 
Another reason why one should take care of the body is that as long as the body is in good condition he/she can do Thathwa-vichara (meditating or contemplating on the cause of Aathma) through which he/she can attain true knowledge (Ghyaan) that will guarantee Mokha (Liberation).
Such devotees need to enjoy the luxury of food, shelter and comforts. A very minimal that is required to sustain the body is more than sufficient. So that humility and devotion still grew in them.
Sivoham

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