Narad Bhakti Darshan -2
Narad Bhakti Darshan - English
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This audio excerpt delves into the Narad Bhakti Darshan, specifically exploring the nature and traits of bhakti, or devotion. It elucidates key concepts through scriptural references and stories. First, it explains how bhakti leads to an intoxicated state (mato bhavati), a divine bliss that surpasses worldly pleasures and sometimes leads to a trance-like state (stabdho bhavati) where one is absorbed in the self (atmaramo bhavati). Second, it emphasizes that true devotion is desireless (sa na kamayamaana), free from selfish motives and focused on the happiness of the beloved, God. Finally, it addresses the renunciation of worldly and Vedic activities (nirodhastu loka veda vyapara nyaasah), urging devotees to prioritize their relationship with God, and to take what benefits them from Vedic teachings, rather than adhere rigidly to rules.
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