Bhakti Shatak Day4-Lec7
Bhakti Shatak - English
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To truly know God (Brahma Gyan), His grace is essential, not self-effort or mere intellect. God is beyond human comprehension, veiled by Yoga Maya. Surrendering one's intellect and pride is key to receiving divine understanding, as illustrated by Dhruv and Brahma. Gyanis achieve Atma Gyan (self-knowledge) through effort, but Brahma Gyan requires grace, without which liberation is impossible. Shankaracharya himself acknowledged the necessity of grace. Satsang (association with saints) is crucial for developing the foundational faith needed for Bhakti and cleansing the heart
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