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[10] However great a sinner one may be, the moment one surrenders to the Lord, one becomes a devotee – his or her salvation is guaranteed.
[1] [As Bábá [...] which of the two is the greater devotee of Shrii Krśńa, and whom would you choose as the ideal of your life?
[2] [One by one, persons present there [...] Sudámá was a greater devotee than was Arjuna. Sudámá [...] who has more of it, is a greater devotee than one who has less of it.
[3] [Bábá paused and [...] Sudámá was a greater devotee than was Arjuna. You know the [...] Sudámá was a greater devotee than was Arjuna.
[15] [Bhakti is service to God; bhakti [...] bliss; bhakti is the life of the devotee.]
[23] There is yet another type of devotion, [...] non-attributional devotion. Here the devotee says, “I serve Him, I worship [...] rágátmiká bhakti, and the type of devotee having this sort of non-attributional devotion is called a gopa.
[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.
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[12] The next grade of devotee says: “As Parama Puruśa [...] You, by making You happy.”
[13] When you render service to anyone [...] the object as a human being. A devotee in ecstasy says:
[4] “Dhyána” comes [...] purpose.” And in the final stage the devotee feels that, “I love Him, [...] money, get some article. Here the devotee wants to give everything to the [...] in that last, final stage, the devotee;s only wish is to give Him pleasure. [...] Krśńa is “gopa.”
[26] You are all intelligent boys and [...] every microcosm, each and every devotee finds a safe haven on the lap [...] truth. May you all be blessed.
[3] Kiirtaniiyah sadá Harih . The devotee will do the kiirtana of Hari. At that time what will Hari do? That is one question. The devotee is very dear to Hari and Hari is also very dear to the devotee. And Hari steals the devotee;s sins. All this takes place. But when the devotee does the kiirtana of Hari, what will Hari do then? You know, if, when the devotee does kiirtana , the mantra [...] prevalent in the scriptures –
[6] What does the word nárada [...] devotion”. Nárada was a great devotee. That Náradas question [...] but where is your nucleus?”
[34] Oh spiritual aspirant, do not desire to be a philosopher, or an intellectual – become a devotee. Be one with Parama Puruśa, [...] constant service and devotion to Him.
[5] But to a sádhaka or a devotee, this world is not full of sorrows, [...] greater happiness of a bigger family.
[11] The devotee says to the philosopher, “Look [...] has anything to complain about.
[14] The infinite energy that was lying [...] laughter are within the drama. A devotee well understands this secret of [...] But in the drama he was a king.
[10] To use the term Brahma in this way is acceptable neither to a philosopher nor to a devotee. If advaetaváda contends [...] Kashmiri king, Shankar Varma, said,
[21] The interesting thing is that here [...] something excellent and unique. The devotee becomes indifferent to any censure [...] heart with divine bliss”].
[22] Krśńa is also called [...] attracts everyone towards Himself. A devotee does not like to be with Him in [...] of being with Him alone. Such a devotee does not like to think that He belongs to everyone, but to him or her alone. But when the devotee and He are alone together, does the devotee then think, “He is all mine”? No, the devotee then forgets what to say to Him, [...] who is beyond all questions, the devotee becomes self-forgetful. That is [...] come anywhere near that stance.
[11] The extent of their belief was [...] that there are two entities, the devotee and the Lord.
[14] My Vrajagopála is the embodiment [...] without water. If someone tells a devotee at that stage, “Look here, [...] then nothing will dissuade the devotee from loving Him. Rather the devotee will reply, “Once I have [...] irrevocable.” The Vedas say:
[36] This aesthetic expression of shabda [...] power prakámya. Thus the devotee gets whatever he or she so desires [...] but one must first be a genuine devotee. All the occult powers of Vrajagopála, [...] laid out in a systematic fashion.
[20] When a devotee moves towards Parama Puruśa [...] rádhábháva. When a devotee finally reaches Parama Puruśa [...] the Vaeshńava scriptures.
[21] Who is Krśńa? Here [...] are subtle spiritual concepts. A devotee will have to move towards Puruśottama, [...] than rádhiká shakti.
[26] A devotee of this category may think: “Now [...] such devotion has no real value.
[31] The first stage of shuddhá bhakti is rágánugá bhakti. Now the devotee says, “I love Parama Puruśa. [...] because that brings me joy.”
[52] One becomes established in bhakti [...] what should be the spirit of a devotee? What should be the spirit of [...] Átmamokśárthaḿ jagat hitáya ca.
[167] The family devotee exclaimed, “Yes, it is only [...] leaving us here on Earth?”
[170] After some time, the householder devotee left.
[4] Whats the meaning of “devotee”? There are two requisite points. The first point is, the person must be a devotee of Parama Puruśa, not a devotee of wine, money, name or fame. A devotee can only be for the Infinite Entity. [...] mutual. It becomes unilateral.
[6] A devotee naturally becomes a universalist. A devotee knows Parama Puruśa [...] all-pervasive, is universal. So a devotee is universal, too. So a devotee will always try to serve all, [...] also. This is the central idea. A devotee cannot hate anybody. Parama Puruśa cannot hate anybody.
[10] True devotees never vainly discuss [...] creation. So the relation between the devotee and His Lord is one of creation [...] Sraśtáramkanewaru pam.
[10] Tvaḿ játo bhavasi [...] are so loving,” and so a devotee sees Him in each and every expression.
[16] But the true devotee says, “Oh Parama Puruśa, there are so many great devotees, and I am only an ordinary devotee, the worst devotee. But Lord, those who are your [...] mind to You. Accept it.”
[9] These things never occur on path [...] are non-existent in the mind of a devotee.
[11] “Samyauṋmasrnito svánto [...] little courage, that is all. Every devotee possesses enough courage. Those [...] “Mamatvátishayánkitah”.
[12] It has been said, “Ananyamamatá [...] come under the control of such a devotee. To think that Parama Puruśa [...] Prema is one of the qualities of a devotee. Bháva also means to see [...] bháva it has been said;
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[2] There is a story about Lord Krśńa, [...] Krśńa declared, “When my true devotee comes to me with the dust from [...] “I do not know if I am a true devotee of Lord Krśńa, but [...] most glad to oblige Him.”
[3] Such is the true devotee, and such devotion you are all [...] distinguish what to do from what not.
[10] Later on, after joining the path [...] “Viireshvara.” To the devotee having attained the mentality of a hero, He is no longer known as Pasupati. Such a devotee can never tolerate sin and injustice and can never commit any crime or sin.
[22] “Akrodha”. Krodha means [...] must be free from anger. The great devotee Narottama Das Thákur once said:
[16] Therefore, it is the scriptural [...] (sádhaka), in the life of a devotee (Bhakta), kiirtana is most essential. [...] Bhágavata Shástra.
[27] So, Bhagaván says to Nárada, [...] fertile land. So, the heart of a devotee is like the fertile land. That [...] Vijiṋána) begins.”
[6] By ones sádhaná, [...] feeling of separateness? Although a devotee and his Lord are two entities, [...] Lord Krśńa says:
[7] So the explanation of yoga by devotees [...] must be two entities – the devotee and His Lord. In the first two [...] fundamental entities are necessary; the devotee and his/her Lord. A yogi can never [...] Iśt́a along the path of Dharma.
[8] What is Dharma? “Dhriyate [...] “Hanuman, you are a great devotee and learned scholar also, and [...] Náráyańa. Why?”
[19] Siddhas also take human form after [...] righteous ideation, in the mind of a devotee. Suppose someone is thinking, [...] there are seven stages of Devayoni.
[16] Now, who can think these types [...] the ideal thoughts for a genuine devotee: they do not produce any good [...] as and when He desires.”
[18] There is a story that once Lord [...] throughout the world to find such a true devotee, but as was expected, nowhere could such a devotee be found. Whomever Narada approached [...] the lowest hell!” No such devotee as Lord Krśńa had suggested was to be found anywhere.
[9] Spiritualistic morality was in [...] Lord Krsna, but he was not his devotee. Lord Krsna respected Bhisma because [...] Mahábhárata age.
[9] There is one hope for redemption, [...] you, but not our sins!” No devotee would ever agree to do that. If ever the thought to do it were to cross a devotee;s mind, he or she would certainly [...] from the milkmaids houses.
[11] These are the real signs of a genuine devotee, an ideal sádhaka. I want you all to try to become genuine devotees like this.
[2] The word khila in Sanskrit means [...] will not succeed in answering. The devotee;s approach to this question is, however, different. The devotee enters Gods mind, mingles [...] of Gods mind from within.
[3] The devotees say God is Supreme. [...] you call it a play.” The devotee, however, defends God with this: [...] restlessness of utter loneliness.”
[4] This is the way a devotee looks at the secret of creation. [...] search is sádhaná.
[4] Tripurásura, the father of Gayásura, was a great devotee of Lord Viśńu [a [...] the Lord] wanted him to become a devotee of Shiva instead. But how could [...] my Iśt́a. ”
[5] But the devotees of Lord Shiva [...] order to see him also become a devotee of Shiva. His conversion might [...] by Lord Shiva and met his death.
[6] After the death of Tripurásura, his son, Gayásura, became the king. He, too, was a devotee of Lord Viśńu. He [...] of Viśńu or Shiva.
[11] Gayásura said, “So [...] Lord are always in the heart of a devotee, good or bad.”
[14] This story, from one of the Puráńas [...] seat Himself in the heart of the devotee without bothering Himself about the nature of that person, good, or bad. It is enough to be a devotee, in order to have the Lord inside. [...] matter of the Lords prestige!
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[16] Sense experiences can lead the [...] genuine sádhaka or bhakta [devotee] should aspire for this sort of liberation.
[17] The word bhakti [devotion] is derived [...] of this sort of devotion can a devotee attain Parama Puruśa.
[18] You will notice that some people [...] identities altogether. At this stage a devotee may not want to go deep into samádhi, [...] whether he or she wants to or not.
[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, [...] Shiva, and PRAKRTI, or Shakti.
[24] And the propelling force, whereby [...] Rádhá (the staunch devotee of Lord Krśńa, the personified Love Sublime) of the Vaeśńavas.
[23] You will come across many such [...] can exact His mercy. The great devotee, Maharśi Nárada said.
[15] Many are aware of the fact that Mahaprabhu Caetanya Deva had a great devotee, Yavana Haridas by name, who was [...] cold winters night.”
[16] Mahaprabhu said, “Haridas, you are such a good devotee, you have such devotion in your [...] also be benefited by your contact.
[60] This is for every one of you – [...] actual evolution of humanity. Be a devotee of humanity as well as a devotee of Parama Puruśa. Let victory be with you.
[14] So the Brahmacakra or cosmological [...] Brahmavid Brahmaeva bhavati: the devotee and the Lord become one.
[12] [Enkindling the light of your lamp [...] to Earth? O sádhaka, O devotee, O intoxicated one With what divine light have you come to Earth?]
[30] The second type of bhakti is mutative devotion. The devotee with mutative devotion does not [...] Náráyańa, I am your devotee. I would like to come out successful [...] Náráyańa, one will not get Him.
[38] What is the result of this rágátmiká [...] sádhaka, that sádhaka, that devotee, may or may not have any longing [...] salvation, that supreme beatitude.
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[7] You know, Lord Buddha said so many [...] aspirant! O Bhikśu! O monk! O devotee! You should have proper control [...] third item is Samyak Vák.
[29] One who is a genuine devotee should not worry about all these [...] arising I have formulated PROUT.
[2] Yatamána is the stage when the devotee or spiritual practitioner makes [...] efforts. This is yatamána.
[6] The second stage starts from this [...] other propensities. This is what a devotee normally experiences in the second [...] dont pay obeisance to them.
[84] [Bhakti is service to the Supreme [...] bliss personified, the breath of a devotee.]
[6] For a bhakta, only ápta [...] ápta vákya. When the devotee is able to hear, feel, realize [...] your ápta vákya.
[10] You know I told you that devotees [...] that, they are cunning also. The devotee says, “O Mahádeva, [...] Thou art my everything.”
[7] You all know there was a great devotee of Narayan called Dhruva who started [...] at the thought that this young devotee, having started his meditation [...] the boy and find out how ardent a devotee he is?” Narada went to where [...] until youre older?”
[11] Imagine a devotee and a philosopher being in a mango [...] he is thus wasting his time, the devotee is enjoying the sweet juice of the mangoes. The devotee says, “God is mine – [...] will and act accordingly.”
[23] “It is very difficult to [...] thus cross that dreadful ocean? A devotee has said, “Bhavámbodhipotam [...] other path, no other alternative.
[24] Human beings would not be such [...] same is true of humans. For the devotee, the divine patron is Parama Puruśa. When a devotee fights a non-devotee who is scattering thorns on the path of devotion, the devotee will ultimately be victorious in the struggle.
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[1] Last night during Mahá Cakra I said that the object of adoration for a devotee is something personal. And where [...] regarding that Cosmic Puruśa:
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[1] The subject of todays discourse is “The Devotee and the Lord.” The Lord [...] devotees”. Why? It is said that only the devotee realizes the Lord. The one who [...] only devotees can bind Him.”
[7] Some people think, “Well, [...] treasure only by virtue of devotion. A devotee can give up everything except Parama Puruśa, for He is the life of a devotee. If ever a devotee is separated from Him he win surely die. In this case a devotee is like a miser.
[32] It is through service that devotees [...] will have to come close to the devotee. The bhakta applies his or her [...] Lord? It is said in the scriptures,
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[6] In intuitional practice this process [...] establishing oneness between the devotee and the Lord. In the process of [...] will also become straight. Thus a devotee;s movement towards the Supreme [...] this transformation is impossible.
[7] For a devotee, action is indispensable. Sádhaná [...] who is greater – a bhakta [devotee] or a karmii [person of action]? [...] greater role than so-called action.
[23] The constant churning of the ocean [...] become a bookworm, but to become a devotee.
[17] I realized that Khyát́andás [...] was a good man, no doubt, and a devotee of the goddess Kali, but was so [...] to organize a sumptuous feast.
[37] [Bhakti (devotion) is service to [...] bliss; bhakti is the life of the devotee.]
[36] Here, the devotee says that his Lord always showers [...] dont realize the grace? The devotee says that because they hold the [...] umbrella will be drenched. Now the devotee says, the bhakta says: he who [...] umbrella of vanity from upon the head.
[7] In the course of spiritual achievement, [...] as indeed is the karmii. But the devotee [...] through ota yoga and prota yoga.
[8] What is ota yoga? The Cosmic Father [...] to look after His children. So a devotee can never develop the psychology of melancholia.
[9] You know, “melancholia” [...] from all psychic diseases. And the devotee;s march is a march to serve the [...] any emancipation or salvation.
[17] Those jiṋániis will [...] move”. But what is it for a devotee? Sukhamanantamánandam [“Spiritual [...] within your “I” feeling.
[29] Mahájana means mahat jana. Mahat jana means “devotee”. So a sádhaka, a spiritual aspirant, is to follow a devotee, not a jiṋánii, because the devotee knows the secret of how to satisfy [...] jiṋániis or any [karmiis].
[18] Now, you see that many people are [...] can challenge the authority of a devotee. Parama Puruśa, [...] Puruśa is your Father.
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[3] In ancient times there was one such devotee who used to go from place to place [...] consider as dearest to You?”
[8] One person is scholarly, another [...] devotees. The only thing that the devotee needs is love for the Lord. When [...] is pure, you need nothing else.
[6] In Sanskrit, one name of Parama [...] relationship between the Lord and His devotee is very sweet, and extremely, purely, personal. Parama Puruśa loves His devotee, and the devotee also loves His Lord. Now the accumulated mountain of sin attached to the devotee is unbearable for the Lord. He [...] devotees. He may say: “Oh, devotee, give your sins to Me.” The devotee will say: “No, Lord, I am [...] Parama Puruśa loves His devotee, so without the knowledge of the devotee, He takes away his sin. Now to [...] is, He takes away sin from His devotee. And thats why He is called Hari. Hari means “He who steals”.
[22] Pure devotion, parábhakti, [...] intelligent. You should be an intelligent devotee like this.
[31] I deliberately used the word parábhakti [...] aparábhakti. “Oh Lord, I am your devotee, help me to pass my examination… [...] true devotion, parábhakti.
[45] In this connection let me recount [...] Naráyańa, “Your devotee is entereating you so piteously [...] self-surrender as Draupadii did.
[12] Here example of Rávańa [...] “Save me, save me.” He was a devotee of Shiva and had become immensely [...] cried out but Shiva did nothing.
[13] Then Párvatii said to Shiva: “Rávańa is a great devotee of yours but you are not saving him. What is this?”
[11] In the Rámáyańa [...] worshipping Shiva. He was a great devotee of Shiva; and Párvatii [...] dont you help him?”
[11] If someone has to die for their [...] never do. Never will a beloved devotee of Parama Puruśa perform such a sinful act.
[20] Human beings want to do many great [...] devotees; do not worry; the burden of a devotee is borne by the Lord Himself.” [...] Máyá, and you are My dear devotee. So why should you be afraid of [...] have a place on My own lap.”
[21] So bear in mind that the genuine devotee has, under no circumstances, reason [...] you of the supreme attainment.
[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.
[12] RÁDHÁ. In mythology, the foremost female devotee of Lord KRŚŃA; hence metaphorically any devotee (and all unit consciousnesses [...] SHAKTI. See HLÁDINII SHAKTI.
[2] BHAGAVÁN. Lord. BHAJAN. Devotional song. BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTI [...] Consciousness, Supreme Entity.
[29] But there is a still higher type of devotion than rágánuga, in which devotee thinks, “I will do exactly [...] the highest stage of devotion.
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[95] Social progress is not and can [...] extent. Hanuman [the mighty monkey, a devotee of Rama in the mythological epic [...] have fully utilized their talents.
[5] When asked by a logician, a philosopher [...] idea either. But when you ask a devotee why the world is created, he will [...] the human characteristic. So the devotee will think in this line. Since [...] not want to lead a secluded life.
[6] The idea or the reply of the devotee is, “I do not know philosophy, [...] because outside Him there is nothing.
[29] In Bangalore I narrated one story. [...] defeated – Ravana was a bhakta [devotee] of Shiva – he was requesting [...] “Ravana is our bhakta, is our devotee, please help him.” Then [...] [help him but I cant].”
[31] King Váńa of Varendrabhúmi [...] Váńa. He was a great devotee of Shiva, but he was born about [...] understand the history of their origin.
[22] Not only the gods are fond of the [...] fragrance, it has no value for a devotee. One should remember that the [...] represent? The worldly activity which a devotee does with a heart filled with [...] is the tender sweetness in the devotee;s heart. With these two together, the devotee makes a garland. Now, if there are fragrant flowers, but there is no sweetness in the devotee;s heart, then the devotee cannot make a garland for his [...] full of flowers and crying –
[21] [To a devotee:] What is the seventh factor?
[22] [Devotee: “Bábá, there is no seventh factor.”]
[5] Now, I told you that man wants [...] Pratiśt́há. And a devotee is always after success in spiritual [...] in the sense of Siddhi?”
[24] One who does not understand the [...] satisfied. Therefore one who is a true devotee, one who follows the real path [...] watch their singing and dancing.
[6] Bhakti is neither a cult nor an [...] Entity.” But the idea in the devotee;s mind is, “I want to serve [...] of the first part of the sloka:
[13] Whatever is done is done only to [...] the sign and feeling of a staunch devotee.
[19] Now let us think about devotion. [...] sake of Karma. The experience of a devotee is quite independent. It is that [...] work. This is called devotion.
[27] Kliśt́á, Kliśt́ákliśt́á [...] Paramátmá one becomes a devotee. Devotion is not a sádhaná, but an attainment, for a devotee: Bhakti bhagavato sevá [...] rúpá ca bhakti bhaktasya jiivanam.
[30] Devotion is bliss incarnate. What [...] commit suicide. Similarly for a devotee; devotion is life. The end of devotion is the death of the devotee. That is why the devotee says to the Lord – O Lord! [...] only devotion and nothing else.
[31] The Sádhakas who love God [...] please Paramátmá. A devotee performs Sádhaná only because Paramátmá wants this. Thus a devotee performs sádhaná [...] Paramátmá is Gopa.
[32] But coming to know Him is only possible through His Grace. Scholarship will not lead you to God. A devotee will always win when there is [...] buttermilk is left for the scholars.
[13] So people may attain temporary [...] souls, the nearest Entity to a devotee;s heart, the One with whom a devotee is constantly playing and conversing with laughter and joy. That blissful satisfaction in a devotee;s heart is conspicuously absent in that of a philosopher.
[22] Kála svabháva. What [...] call Time the Absolute Factor? The devotee objects: how can the time factor [...] of numerous fragments of time.
[42] Whatever might be the obstacles, the devotee must move on like a flying bird. [...] This is the creed of their lives.
[63] The Lord says, “Even if the [...] such a person to become an A-grade devotee. (Devotees are of several categories). [...] their surrender is cent per cent.
[67] The first and highest category of devotee says, “I belong to Him. [...] that treasure with anyone.”
[2] As already said, one of the many [...] a person who is predominantly a devotee of the Lord, everything tastes [...] cannot sever the bonds of love.
[5] A selfless devotee, bathed in the purity of devotion, [...] Supreme Entity on getting back His devotee in His own state of Consciousness, [...] self-immolating sádhaka.
[1] When human beings become restless [...] Rádhá represents the mind of a devotee. The people of Vraja felt and [...] all their thoughts and actions.
[4] What is a devotee to do? Tyaja durjana saḿsargam [...] the meaning of durjana ?
[36] “The True Devotee”. Discourse in Hindi. Source: [...] Acyutánanda Avadhúta.
[42] Note that besides the previous [...] “Surrender”, “The True Devotee”, “One and Zero” and [...] “The Lords Palms”.
[30] “The Bliss of the Devotee”. Discourse in English. Source: Shrii Mauṋgal Bihari discourse notes.
[12] “The Liberation of the Devotee”. Discourse in Bengali. Originally [...] Acyutánanda Avadhúta.
[29] This Second Edition represents [...] correction of typos: “The Devotee and the Lord”, “Táraka [...] Indo-Aryan Civilization”.
[31] “The Devotee and the Lord”. Discourse [...] Bengali by ÁVA and ÁAA.
[1] Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti, [...] Ánanda Sútram to a close devotee as they sat, in a series of night [...] devotees used to frequent. The devotee wrote by the light of a candle. [...] as a sort of makeshift lantern.
[11] That is, the proper reply is known [...] close contact with Him.” The devotee says, “I know the reply, it is this.”
[7] When a devotee advances through the cult of sweet [...] jiṋána and karma.
[10] For a devotee you must remember that these are [...] pariprashna and prańipáta.
[15] Then in the second phase the devotee will think that there is one thing [...] you should know, remember, that a devotee says: “Oh, Parama Puruśa, [...] much, and “I am an ordinary devotee, and You have got so many big [...] devotees. And I am an ordinary devotee. I can do one thing. I offer my [...] is the concluding factor for a devotee.
[12] Now, the devotees say, “Yes, [...] is all talk of the ego. So the devotee says, “All my ego, all my [...] full of ‘I’.”
[14] “O Lord, Thou art the creator [...] away Your Mind. I am not a big devotee. The big devotees have taken away [...] mind. I offer it to Thee.”
[8] In Sanskrit, Artha has got two [...] functions in psychic level. So for a devotee, this movement will be from Káma, [...] rudimental.” Is it not a fact?
[9] Then how is that thirst to be quenched? [...] be concentration. So what is a devotee to do? These thirsts are of mind, [...] “getting the way to Dharma.”
[10] Now, this psycho-spiritual movement [...] level and ends in the spiritual. A devotee has got nothing to do with intro-external or extro-internal activities. This is purely internal.
[14] The day before yesterday, I said [...] Extroversiality has got nothing to do with a devotee.
[20] Párthasárathi says, [...] will a person who is an ardent devotee of the Lord resist the temptation [...] for Parama Puruśa.”
[15] Duryodhana raged against Krśńa. [...] bhávas or relationships between the devotee and the Lord. In the case of Vraja [...] education to the light of learning.
[28] At the time of Mahaprabhu, there [...] to see me.” He was a great devotee even though he enjoyed his physical wealth. Devotion is something internal.
[16] Some people think that since they [...] for them in the future. A great devotee of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Subuddhi [...] commit a sin like this?”
[2] The fundamental idea of dvaetádvaetaváda [...] of ideation become one, when the devotee and the Lord are fused into one. I have already mentioned this many times.
[5] Kiirtana [...] the fundamental point is that the devotee will have to merge in the Lord. [...] beginning there are two entities, the devotee and the Lord, but ultimately, [...] be in the state of non-dualism.
[23] At that moment the devotee likes to hear His name alone, [...] Párthasárathi made it crystal-clear:
[8] “Samapráńáh [...] “sakhá”. The bhakta, the devotee, is the sakhá of Parama [...] addressed Arjuna as His sakhá.
[21] A few days ago in a certain place [...] steal? He steals the sins of the devotee. The point is that his sons and [...] of love and affection with Him.
[4] To attain Parama Puruśa, a devotee must be free from the feelings [...] Krśńa lost interest in eating.
[2] Even while remaining in this exalted state, sometimes it happens that the mind of the devotee runs after materiality for a short while. Consequently in the blissful flow of the devotee;s mind some blemish or distortion [...] distortions of the smooth flow of a devotee;s mind. Perhaps there is no defect [...] consistent with ideation of a gopii.
[5] Thus a devotee will have to make vigorous efforts [...] significance of the Holi festival.
[20] You know the old story of Hanuman, a great devotee. In mythology it has been stated [...] same thing, no difference.”
[26] So there is no philosophical difference [...] “Oh, Hanuman, when you are a devotee, you are an elevated soul, then [...] You should remember it. He said,
[32] [A devotee asks: “I dont understand [...] understand what you mean.”]
[8] “Hari”. “Pápáni [...] committing those sins, he has become a devotee, a sincere spiritual aspirant. [...] Him to purify himself. But the devotee will say, “No, no, no. I [...] Thats why He is “Hari”.
[9] So the meaning of the word bábá [...] – all are equal. Whether the devotee is greater or God is greater, [...] for the decision of the fight?
[25] There is a story about the cowherds [...] disease. He said, “If some devotee will give the dust from their [...] forehead, I will be cured.”
[26] So Narada was asked to go about and procure the dust from the feet of a devotee. But people refused to give the [...] listen to such a thing was sinful.
[2] BHAGA. Bhaga is a collection [...] attain the Supreme. BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTITATTVA. [...] SHAKTI. BUDDHI. Intellect.
[12] At that stage all the discriminating [...] nityánanda bháva. So the devotee who has established perfect parallelism [...] the glories of naraliilá.
[15] Vrajareńu. “Vraja” [...] sacred. Hence the heart of the devotee sings jaya to Vrajareńu.
[36] But where the devotee worships Him only in order to [...] the feeling of duality. Such a devotee is called a gopii [or gopa]. The [...] Gopáyate yah sah gopah.
[5] Whatever the endeavour of the microcosmic [...] with utmost devotion. When the devotee surrenders his or her entire existential [...] The sweet relation between the devotee and the Lord provides an unending [...] meaningful for the unit entity.
[5] Human beings fear this Máyá, [...] fear Máyá, but not a devotee.
[6] A jiṋánii and a devotee both reach a mango grove. The jiṋánii will count the number of trees, but the devotee will pluck a ripe mango and eat [...] butter churned from the scriptures.
[1] One day the birds were chirping in the forest. A passing devotee was charmed by their sweet melodies [...] ‘Rama, Sita, Dasarath.’”
[2] Another devotee happened to come along the same [...] Mohammed, Hazrat.’”
[39] Actually, the only task to be performed [...] up. Thus in the above shloka, the devotee exclaims, “O Lord, this [...] possess, I would offer it to You.
[40] “O Lord of lords, we hear [...] becomes the slave of his devotees. A devotee steals the heart of the Lord – [...] – You have no mind.”
[41] The devotee says, “Despair not, O Lord, I am offering my mind to You. Please accept it.”
[158] But the true devotee says, “Oh Parama Puruśa, there are so many great devotees, and I am only an ordinary devotee, the worst devotee. But Lord, those who are Your [...] mind to You. Accept it.”
[165] And in the final stage the devotee feels that, “I love Him, [...] money, get some article. Here the devotee wants to give everything to the [...] in that last, final stage, the devotee;s only wish is to give Him pleasure.
[330] There are some people, spirituo-moralists, [...] 1,000,000. But a person who is an ardent devotee of the Lord will not only withstand [...] emperorship of the universe. To the devotee, the value of all mundane achievements [...] anything for Parama Puruśa.
[3] Sálokya : At the stage [...] Táraka Brahma. The great devotee Vrindavana Das observed, “It [...] incarnate Himself on this earth.”
[16] Now it is true that one may attain [...] Rádhá represents the mind of a devotee. The people of Vraja felt and [...] all their thoughts and actions.
[20] Sárśt́hi [...] sárśt́hi the devotee and the Lord are extremely close, but duality remains nevertheless. The devotee exists and feels that his Lord [...] I enjoy the taste of it?”
[25] In the case of Vraja Krśńa, the devotee developed a unique spiritual consciousness. The one thought that filled a devotee;s mind was, “I want to go [...] boiled, condensed sugar cane juice.
[17] As already said, one of the many [...] a person who is predominantly a devotee of the Lord, everything tastes [...] Vaeśńava philosophy:
[29] Today, for all His devotees, and [...] Vrindavana, but the Vrindavana of the devotee;s heart. In this Vrindavana, both the devotee and the Lord are there. They are playing the game of hide and seek – now He attracts the devotee, now He hides Himself. When the devotee rushes to Him, he or she discovers [...] hand; and so he or she attains Him.
[32] In this Vrindavana of the devotee;s heart, Vraja Krśńa [...] for a karmii [person of action].
[33] The sooner one responds to the [...] exalted state of realization, the devotee exclaims in ecstatic joy:
[35] Then the devotee frankly says, “O my Lord, [...] understand who You are.” Then the devotee can bring all his or her powers, [...] proclaim the highest realization:
[24] Krśńa played the [...] ideation in the devotees. Each devotee felt that the sound of the flute [...] flute is calling me by name.”
[5] Along with the obstacles, there [...] kiirtana . Kiirtana helps a devotee to accelerate the speed towards [...] kiirtana will help you.
[87] 2) The collective name of Satya, [...] they have any other qualities. A devotee normally remains patient so they [...] kalpánta they will get liberation.
[27] The same thing can be said of Tara [...] customs. But as she was an ardent devotee of Rama, all her actions are condoned, [...] 3 )
[2] Mahákaolas are rare personalities. For a devotee, the Mahákaola is called Táraka Brahma.
[103] Different concepts of virtue and [...] For example, for a Shákta [devotee of Shakti] eating meat is not a sin, but for a Vaeśńava [Vaishnavite, devotee of Viśńu] even to [...] cannot even think of eating meat.
[56] You know, sinners are of different [...] become one with Me, will be in Me. A devotee must remember that for him or [...] shelter in Parama Puruśa. So a devotee has no other dharma but to take shelter in Him.
[63] This is the proper mentality of a devotee. Devotees do not consider pápa [...] everyone should remember this fact.
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[1] In the spiritual field there are [...] karmii cannot shake the mind of a devotee by the strength of knowledge or action. But a devotee can shake the mind of the intellectual or the karmii. It has been said about the devotees:
[3] Nobody can misguide a devotee by using logic. Why did Parama [...] to why the universe was created.
[4] Karma yogiis, too, think on the [...] from morning until evening but the devotee goes and eats the mangoes. So it is said that devotees are wise:
[6] The many Vedas, Vedánta [...] butter and buttermilk are found. A devotee eats the butter leaving the buttermilk [...] this universe was created. But a devotee who loves Parama Puruśa knows what is there in His heart and gives the answer.
[8] Parama Puruśa was all alone [...] for Him it is His liilá. A devotee takes it otherwise. He or she [...] circumstances. In this liilá the devotee thinks it to be his or her duty [...] bliss (ánanda). Therefore, a devotee is always full of eternal happiness. [...] become intellectuals or karmiis.
[46] Which is the best way to attain [...] do just that. However, even if a devotee develops some devotional vanity, [...] Supreme Lord who remains as the devotee;s object of vanity. Herein lies [...] salvation, devotion is the best”.
[50] Success and fulfilment in life [...] (Jatáharagardabhá). The great devotee Narottamdás Thákur also said,
[16] People use the power that comes [...] would look upon one as a great devotee (sádhaka). This is the [...] leads to a fall and to degradation.
[1] There is a story that once upon [...] “Hanumána, you are a devotee, you are a bhakta and you know [...] fundamentally the same”.
[27] The story goes that the tyrannical [...] mountain top, but to no avail. The devotee was unaffected by these tortures [...] establish me in immortality?”
[12] Those who follow their “Iśt́a” [...] are also not small. In a song, a devotee said: “I am very small, [...] the question of big and small?
[13] The Lord is the beloved one. The [...] not like it too. Without being a devotee, you cannot become an ideologist.
[15] So-called ideologists become philosophers. [...] they could give no answer. The devotee considered the intellectuals stupid.
[18] If the Lord has any pain or pleasure, the devotee knows it. The devotee will say, “O intellectual, [...] is the cause of creation.”
[21] What must be done by the spiritual [...] remove the ego, you will become a devotee and surely you will reach the [...] power can stop them from this.
[22] The Lord is the owner of everything. [...] can I give You? I am not a great devotee. Your great devotees have snatched Your mind, so I surrender my mind to You.”
[20] In the first phase the spiritual aspirant, the spiritual devotee, says, “O Lord, I love You. [...] is the first phase of devotion.
[21] But in the final phase of devotion, the devotee says, “No, no, no. I love [...] that I should be yours.”
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[2] Regarding the first duty of a devotee it has been said, “Trńádapi [...] complex to take root in the mind.
[13] “Amáninam mánadeyam”. [...] them. Hence the third duty of a devotee is to respect those people whom [...] minds will become filled with joy.
[15] It is not with ones own strength [...] openly. There is no place in a devotee;s life for hypocrisy – the devotee;s thoughts, words and actions [...] Lords glory in a loud voice.
[24] So Hari wants His devotees to unburden themselves by giving away their sins. However, a true devotee will say, “Oh Lord, I can [...] can I give you my sins.”
[8] In the eyes of Parama Puruśa all are equal. One who has become an ardent spiritual devotee of Parama Puruśa today [...] I will carry it for you”.
[1] In the scriptures and kiirtanas [...] mentioned. You know that for a devotee, the dearest entity is Parama [...] love with the Infinite Entity.
[5] From the devotional point of view, [...] cannot live without the sky, a devotee cannot live without devotion. Without Hari the very existence of a devotee is endangered. If devotees are [...] miserable as a fish out of water.
[6] The worst calamity that can befall a devotee is to be separated from devotion. [...] Hariparimańd́ala of the devotee, or will try to do so in the future, [...] Destruction comes as a matter of course.
[36] [Devotion is the spirit of service [...] embodiment of bliss, the very life of a devotee.]
[15] The same thing can be said of Tara [...] customs. But as she was an ardent devotee of Rama, all her actions are condoned, [...] 3 )
[5] But Shiva did nothing to save Ravana. Párvatii said to Shiva, “Ravana is a true devotee of Yours. His life is at stake. Why dont You save him?”
[27] This morning I said, regarding the question “Who is more intelligent, the devotee or God?” that the devotee is more intelligent. But if you put the question before a devotee, the devotee will reply: “I am; but I [...] bound him tightly to a big tree. A devotee of course has the right to bind [...] Now you grant me a boon.”
[22] “Oh Parama Puruśa [...] can serve you”. Here the devotee wants to attain the Lord through [...] but the third stage of sadhana.
[11] Parvati requested her husband, “Shiva, Ravana is your devotee so please save him.” But [...] Ravana but she ultimately failed.
[26] Now Parama Puruśa [...] burden of your sins.” But the devotee will say: “What is this, [...] pápaḿ yah sah harih .
[4] Garam Masala – Hot spices. Gopa – Cowherd,a devotee of Parama Puruśa. Guru [...] schoolteacher was also considered a guru.
[2] BHAGA. Bhaga is a collection [...] attain the Supreme. BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHÁVA. [...] SHAKTI. BUDDHI. Intellect.
[15] Those who abide by the dictates [...] traditional sense, a sádhu means a devotee wearing white clothes, with the [...] bháńd́árá is performed.
[2] Only a devotee can say this, and not the intellectual [...] confronted with different circumstances.
[3] Devotees have no malice against [...] You are untouchable”. The devotee replied, “I am Viśńu, [...] and thorns equally.” Only a devotee can speak like this.
[8] There is only one path, the path [...] purpose of making Him happy. The devotee feels happiness in His happiness.
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[21] Devotion is the life-force of a devotee, and without it nothing can be [...] propagated against Parama Puruśa.
[45] Once a devotee said, “Parama Puruśa [...] stay with me there also.”
[35] A selfless devotee, bathed in the purity of devotion, [...] Supreme Entity on getting back his devotee in His own state of Consciousness, [...] self-immolating Sádhaka.
[5] Each and every sádhaka, [...] so-called sinful man may become a great devotee of God in no time.
[24] “Devotion means service unto [...] Devotion is the very life of the devotee.”
[38] Purport: Being merged in the constant [...] with different paraphernalia. A devotee may perform these, but they are not an indispensable part of devotional sádhaná.
[19] If one avoids this sama-samája [...] a virtuous person, I will be a devotee of the Lord, I will do all sorts [...] is foolish to place it in front.
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[6] “But I am accustomed to people telling me, O Parama Puruśa, that I am a third class devotee. I have also heard that those [...] – please accept it.”
[2] Bhakti or devotion is service to [...] personified, the very breath of devotee. Now what is meant by devotion?
[3] The word bhakti is defined as bhaj [...] two entities are the Lord and the devotee.
[4] Ananda Sútram defines bhakti [...] difference between the Lord and the devotee is not obliterated. But with cosmic [...] degree of devotion. At that time the devotee will realize Parama Puruśa [...] Panthá Vidyateyanáya).
[31] 2) Vaedhi Bhakti : Where [...] expression of simplicity of the devotee;s heart.
[32] 3) Jiṋánamishrá [...] begins to unfold itself in the devotee;s heart. This category of devotion [...] of occult power and knowledge.
[1] The word Bhakti (devotion) means [...] remains a difference between the devotee and God, there is the opportunity and necessity of Bhakti-Sádhaná.
[10] If the terrific speed which the [...] achieve the Supreme State. The devotee recites:
[38] The position of Kevalá Bhakti [...] Mahim Jiṋána the devotee feels shy in merging in the Supreme Brahma.
[61] A devotee of any of these eight kinds of [...] sage, an ascetic or an erudite.
[15] The essence of dharma is that Parama [...] the fruit. This is the path of a devotee. Devotees do not get satisfaction [...] people. Be a strong bhakta – devotee – and eat the sweet fruit from the tree.
[5] The devotee reaches this sublime state by His Grace alone. For the devotee, His Grace is all.
[4] This is the philosophical interpretation. [...] [[only]] interpretation. But for a devotee, the interpretation is not like that.
[5] Amongst devotees there are three [...] also.” And the second-grade devotee will say, “No, no, no. That [...] also.” And the first-grade devotee says, “No, no, no, thats [...] one hundred percent mine.”
[10] But these replies will not satisfy a spiritual aspirant. The spiritual aspirant, or the devotee, will say the reply is very simple [...] philosophy.” This will be the reply of the devotee.
[1] The subject of todays discourse is “A Devotee;s Object of Ideation”. Is [...] than a reality in practical life.
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[15] I told you that the old Chinese [...] of the human mind make a man a devotee, and his faculties are then known [...] because they are devoted to Him.
[11] Suppose there is a very elevated [...] indirectly, “Oh, since I am a devotee of the Supreme Consciousness, [...] wealth of the yakśas”.
[7] The different plexii of the body [...] sweet relation of love between the devotee and Parama Puruśa is established. [...] through the grace of the Guru.
[2] This appendix comprises one discourse noted down by hand by a devotee.
[2] BHAGA. Bhaga is a collection [...] attain the Supreme. BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. [...] SHAKTI. BUDDHI. Intellect.
[2] BÁBÁ. Affectionate name for Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti. BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. [...] BRAHMA CAKRA. Cosmic Cycle.
[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.
[3] BARENDRA. The portion of Bengal [...] Devotional song or songs. BHAKTA. Devotee, spiritual aspirant who has devotion. [...] appeared approximately 2500 years ago.
[8] You will notice how much sin a [...] He steals those sins without His devotee;s knowledge. Thus His other name is Hari, or thief.
[7] Next comes árádhaná. [...] process of sádhaná the devotee attains a certain stage, then the devotee forgets himself or herself completely. [...] árádhaná.
[22] Although all the great personalities [...] different personalities. The great devotee Hanuman was well aware of the [...] Rámachandra because, as he said,