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[3] [Bábá paused and then said:] Arjuna and Sudámá were great devotees. But while comparing their devotion [...] greater devotee than was Arjuna.

[21] You can make an analogy. A little [...] take the child on her lap. So the devotees with kevalá bhakti in their [...] You alone, nothing else.”

[23] “After churning all four [...] the bottom. Those who are real devotees eat up the butter, and the so-called [...] spoil before they can drink it.

[25] As a rule, devotees are more intelligent than jiṋániis. [...] intelligent than those who do not.

[26] Now let us analyse how devotees conduct themselves. A devotee [...] here.” He can never do such a thing.

[30] The secret of a devotee’s [...] reside, O Nárada, wherever my devotees are singing.” [...] 7 )

[31] So Parama Puruśa says to [...] anywhere except where His ardent devotees are singing kiirtana. Philosophically, [...] particular place is where His ardent devotees are singing His glories in kiirtana.

[5] In fact, the best thing is not [...] thinks fit. It is certain that the devotees of this category will never attain [...] they cannot hope to attain Him.

[9] Those who want the annihilation of their enemies are called támasika bhaktas [static devotees]. Those who want their own prosperity [...] rájasika bhaktas [mutative devotees].

[12] The next grade of devotee says: [...] lie.” So the higher-grade devotees do not pray for anything. Their [...] You, by making You happy.”

[13] But the highest-grade devotees say, “I want all my actions [...] beings should act in this way.

[5] All the religious scriptures differ [...] differences of opinion? Some advise that devotees should meditate facing the west [...] what should the common people do?

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[3] Kiirtaniiyah sadá Harih [...] does this wave come from? When the devotees do kiirtana they themselves [...] this environment. The way that the devotees create this environment is called [...] prevalent in the scriptures –

[7] Náhaḿ tiśt́hámi [...] where there is no contraction the devotees get the Lord, because the mind [...] tiśt́hámi vaekuńt́he .

[9] But kiirtana has raso [...] Nárada, I reside where my devotees do my kiirtana .” In other words, “I go where my devotees are doing kiirtana , where [...] get bliss from kiirtana .

[29] I have said that the Lord is very [...] there are different categories of devotees. The devotees of the lowest category think, [...] one’s spiritual progress.

[30] The second category of devotees is slightly better than this. [...] others also.” That is, the devotees of both categories have no hesitation in sharing Parama Puruśa with others. But the devotees of the highest category think, [...] assertion is undoubtedly true.

[33] Human beings love Parama Puruśa [...] the act of service, lower-grade devotees have the ideation, “I am [...] scriptures, those who are genuine devotees do not do anything for their own [...] should emulate the example of those devotees who have genuine love for Parama [...] everything to give joy to Him.

[16] Now, it may be said that the microcosms [...] everyone else as well”. But the devotees say, “As Parama Puruśa [...] everything else, but not Him.”

[22] Puruśa evedaḿ sarvaḿ [...] hearts of yogis; but wherever my devotees sing kiirtana I remain there. [...] between a scholar and a fool.”

[24] And what does He do to protect [...] you. He tells his affectionate devotees, “Surrender all your sins to me;” but the devotees’; hearts are always filled with [...] Without taking the permission of the devotees, He surreptitiously steals their [...] burden of sins is removed, the devotees can move forward at a much faster [...] of Parama Puruśa is Hari.

[30] That Máyá which awakens [...] that sweet flute sound,” the devotees say. “I must go there, for [...] Párthasárathi Krśńa.

[14] There are devotees who long to hear the name Rádheshyáma [...] repeating it again and again. The devotees are also delighted for they get [...] why they so cleverly feign anger.

[17] All created beings in the universe [...] Parama Puruśa, the more the devotees feel that Krśńa [...] and due to this, I exist.”

[14] What is Rádhá bháva? When devotees feel in their heart of hearts [...] called Rádhá. Such devotees know nothing other than árádhaná [...] Krśńa and nowhere else.

[24] The cult of devotion first originated [...] Krśńa. In the cult of devotion, devotees view Parama Puruśa from [...] bháva and sakhya bháva.

[25] Nanda and Yashodá [Krśńa’s [...] placing Him on my lap.” Such devotees are busy exclusively with Him. [...] them when He was quite mature.

[26] Rádhá attained Krśńa [...] Usually ninety-nine percent of all devotees maintain this Rádhá [...] bháva, in Vraja Krśńa.

[16] Vraja Krśńa showed [...] Krśńa taught His devotees that they must realize the sweetness [...] toughness, His firmness, to anyone.

[3] Let us come first to the context [...] do. Krśńa’s devotees felt that He was their own. They [...] Krśńa who did so much for His devotees, remaining so close to them in [...] 3 )

[16] The jiiva bháva, when reduced [...] enjoy their food more. Similarly, devotees cultivate knowledge and action [...] the attainment is also devotion.

[24] Some devotees are dualists out of ignorance [...] O Lord, only You exist.”

[26] Vraja Krśńa is that [...] He casts a loving smile at His devotees and says, “Come to Me, don’t [...] That is why those who are true devotees, the genuine yogis, the real practitioners of yoga, are bound in love and fellowship to one another.

[21] At a later stage of Vraja Krśńa’s life, we notice that His devotees were not well-versed in classical [...] sugar and sand or sugar and water.

[6] He attracts people from a great [...] forms. Sometimes He deeply loves His devotees; sometimes He lightly scolds His devotees and then deeply loves them; sometimes [...] in their minds. He saturates the devotees’; minds with different rasas [flows] [...] no two entities are identical.

[17] This is the self-same joy which [...] of the supra-aesthetic Entity. Devotees argue that Parama Puruśa [...] joyfully sport with His creation.

[26] Sarvadyotanátmakah akhańd́a [...] find that He eludes our grasp. The devotees call this His game of hide and [...] discover that He has slipped away. The devotees call it Krśńa’s [...] mari nayan bhulálo mor.

[37] Now it so happens that human beings [...] But fortunately He appears to His devotees in an unexpected way, and ultimately [...] form and sometimes in another. Devotees of the highest order think, “If [...] overwhelmed by the musical resonance, devotees exclaim:

[40] It is not the fact that people [...] personal property of each of His devotees, exclusively theirs. No one else has any claim to Him. The question of division does not arise.

[26] The devotees say, “I belong to Parama [...] universal maternal uncle.”

[27] But the devotees say, “No, no I can share [...] sharing Him with anyone.”

[26] A devotee of this category may [...] behind sentient devotion. Such devotees do not think of harming others, but they do not want Parama Puruśa either. Even if such devotees attain liberation or salvation, [...] such devotion has no real value.

[43] Every movement has a rhythm, and [...] have their respective sounds. The devotees say that Parama Puruśa [...] continue to emanate eternally.

[48] Api cet sudurácáro. [...] accumulated saḿskáras. Devotees who run towards Parama Puruśa [...] need not be afraid of anything.

[52] Lord Krśńa said that [...] feels joy. Everyone wants joy; the devotees also want joy. Devotees worship Parama Puruśa with [...] Similarly, those who are the greatest devotees rush towards Him to give Him joy. [...] Maháprabhu Caetanya said,

[54] [The devotees are a million times more pleased [...] Krśńa is upon seeing them.]

[4] Everything moves. This earth moves, [...] spiritual aspirants. You are all devotees. You are all going to be one with [...] Puruśa is always with you.

[34] And wise people, what will wise [...] won’t be logicians, they will be devotees, because they know that finally theirs will be the sure defeat.

[51] And each and every entity of this [...] for you, Lord, your gańas [devotees] are your only decorations.”

[162] That day some of the devotees gave His Holiness a number of [...] had kept them hidden behind him.

[180] The next day saw an increase in the rush of devotees to Bhutanandaji’s ashram. They were all saying,

[84] Still some wicked-natured men remained [...] terror of the anti-Shivaites, the devotees of Shiva added the portion dańd́apáshásipáńaye [...] rope and beat them with sticks.

[48] Váhu means “that part [...] on God. Thus, in olden times the devotees and virtuous people prescribed this udváhu posture for kiirtana and self-surrender.

[1] In Switzerland I said there are three categories of devotees: A, B, and C. The C category of devotees says, “ Parama Puruśa [...] also.” The B category of devotees says, “Parama Puruśa [...] others also. The A category of devotees says, “I am ready to share [...] only, and to nobody else.”

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[23] And there is a fight between bhakta [...] Bhagaván says: “O bhaktas, O devotees, I am here because you are here. [...] exist because you exist.”

[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 big devotees have done one thing. They have [...] Parama Puruśa loves His devotees very much, His mind has been stolen by them. Now Parama Puruśa’s mind has been stolen by His devotees, so He has got one want – mind. His mind has been taken by His devotees. “Oh Lord, your devotees have stolen your mind, so You [...] mind to You. Accept it.”

[17] So the devotees are very intelligent, they are [...] engaged in actional faculties.

[11] “Samyauṋmasrnito svánto [...] the battle of Kurukśetra. Devotees are capable of doing anything [...] “Mamatvátishayánkitah”.

[18] The sense of differentiation and distinction are of no value to devotees. For them, all become one, all [...] – they are never genuine.

[1] The demarcation between right and [...] only for those who are not true devotees. True devotees can think only of Parama Puruśa [...] of sádhaná. True devotees are unable to think of right and [...] devotion for Parama Puruśa.

[9] Those who have not joined the path [...] path.” In this early stage the devotees call Parama Puruśa, “Pashupati” [...] “Lord”) or Lord of the Animals.

[11] There is a word which is generally used by devotees – prapatti. It means “full [...] and not by Parama Puruśa.

[4] Once upon a time some devotees approached one poet, one Sanskrit [...] in Sanskrit. And he wrote,

[22] Then where does Náráyańa [...] tiśt́hámi Nárada: Where my devotees sing kiirtana, there I reside. [...] creation reaches the place where the devotees are singing kiirtana. Although [...] particular place. This is the reason why devotees should sing bhajana (devotional [...] real cosmological order: where the devotees through their intensely devotional [...] also moving around the Nucleus.

[23] Tasmin haḿso bhrámyate [...] Puruśa is too vast and great for the devotees to attain Him is called mahimnabodha, [...] and thus become pure and holy.

[16] Therefore, it is the scriptural [...] established in devotion, who are devotees. When you are established in devotion, [...] Bhágavata Shástra.

[18] “Oh Nárada, I do not [...] yogiis, where do I reside? Where my devotees sing, where they perform Kiirtana, [...] Náráyańa.

[27] So, Bhagaván says to Nárada, [...] Gáyante”, i.e., wherever my devotees perform Kiirtan in full swing [...] Puruśa says, “When my devotees sit single-minded for Kiirtan [...] Vijiṋána) begins.”

[7] So the explanation of yoga by devotees or bhakti margiis is [[acceptable]]. [...] Iśt́a along the path of Dharma.

[8] What is Dharma? “Dhriyate [...] regard. Once upon a time some of the devotees asked Hanuman, “Hanuman, [...] Náráyańa. Why?”

[14] Brhacca taddivyam acintyarúpam, [...] immeasurable. But the bhaktas or devotees say, “He is near, so near [...] and yet He surrounds everything.

[4] There is an old story about this. [...] in spiritual excellence. So, as devotees, they all implored Náráyańa [...] spiritual pursuits. Dhruva replied,

[12] “Prabhumiisham” – [...] ornaments, as ornaments are costly. His devotees, His followers, His disciples [...] the bondage of the guńas.

[17] What should be the nature of one’s [...] bliss. But those who are A-grade devotees will say, “We will establish [...] pleasure or not is immaterial.”

[18] There is a story that once Lord [...] “See here, if any of my true devotees agrees to give the dust particles [...] suggested was to be found anywhere.

[46] The beginning, the middle and end [...] propensity of krodha (anger), but devotees will utilize it to fight staticity. [...] of greed (lobh) is harmful, but devotees disagree – they nurture [...] abhor vanity or pride (mada), but devotees say that the only object of pride [...] of blind attachment (moha), but devotees say, “I am already in love [...] their lives has become futile.

[9] There is one hope for redemption, [...] He do in this case? He tells His devotees, “My children, give me all [...] The question, though, is will the devotees agree to give the load of their [...] is that the Lord belongs to the devotees and will certainly do what is [...] called Hari. What happens to the devotees after the sins are stolen? Their [...] from the milkmaids’ houses.

[11] These are the real signs of a genuine [...] you all to try to become genuine devotees like this.

[16] Shiva has been described as “Gańábharańam” [...] also wears some ornaments: His devotees. Thus, ordinary human beings should [...] outsiders would never dare to do that.

[3] The devotees say God is Supreme. They sing [...] That is why God says, “My devotees are greater than Myself.” [...] restlessness of utter loneliness.”

[4] Tripurásura, the father [...] Viśńu [a mythological god]. Many devotees of Lord Shiva [a great yogi worshipped [...] my Iśt́a. ”

[5] But the devotees of Lord Shiva still put pressure [...] the pressure put on him by the devotees of Lord Shiva, Tripurásura initiated a crusade against all the devotees of Lord Shiva, until he finally [...] by Lord Shiva and met his death.

[6] After the death of Tripurásura, [...] were spared – not even the devotees of Viśńu or Shiva.

[8] When things had become intolerable [...] precarious condition! Then the devotees reminded the Lord that He had [...] in the physical realm only. The devotees urged Lord Viśńu [...] would do something in the matter.

[20] In the heart of a human being, [...] that there is no clash between devotees and liberation. Devotees are destined to get liberation whether they want it or not.

[22] Nrsiḿha: Nr means Nara, [...] according to necessity, to save devotees like Prahlad from the unholy forces [...] half-lion is not at all proper.

[23] And what is more, Sadáshiva [...] why even today, in the society of devotees, Shiva’s popularity remains [...] the original father of Tantra.

[13] All the Máyás except [...] reply to this earnest query of the devotees has been given by Lord Krśńa in the Giitá,

[16] Mahaprabhu said, “Haridas, [...] think, “After all they are devotees, so let us go and sit near them [...] also be benefited by your contact.

[4] The devotees of Lord Viśńu weren’t [...] the Abode of Viśńu.

[47] Is the realization of Brahma possible [...] of Parama Puruśa and His devotees.

[7] These are all psychic diseases, weaknesses of the mind. This is vyatireka. Devotees must start fighting these obstacles. [...] imbalance should not continue for long.

[6] For a bhakta, only ápta [...] called ápta vákya. As devotees, you should follow only ápta [...] your ápta vákya.

[10] You know I told you that devotees are “A-class” intellectuals. [...] Thou art my everything.”

[13] Thus there are three Tántrik [...] first point up to the last, the devotees depend on bhakti only: they need not take shelter in jiṋána or karma.

[15] And for the karmiis or people of [...] future. The future is with the devotees and with no one else. You boys [...] – may you all be blessed.

[4] Having unsuccessfully attempted [...] name, He is compelled to make His devotees, who meditate on Him, who ideate [...] calling yourself Brahma.”

[5] The devotees call Him Brhat and also address [...] guided by some intellectual force.

[11] Parama Puruśa always remains beyond the scope of human thought. The devotees (bhaktas) are very intelligent [...] acintyá? According to the devotees, the reason is that had He come [...] greater. That’s why a poet said:

[7] You all know there was a great [...] absorbed in deep meditation, the older devotees felt threatened – their [...] until you’re older?”

[9] But there is one way out. Start [...] This is the path followed by the devotees. They love God and know His mind; they tune their minds in the same wave-length and direction.

[19] How can a person cross this vast [...] karmiis may not realize this, but the devotees certainly will. The devotees will not plead, “Oh Lord, [...] is all-merciful and considerate.

[20] Parama Puruśa is not an [...] and compassion. He knows that His devotees have a deep love for Him and thus [...] interdependent: they are not one-sided.

[23] “It is very difficult to [...] Thus, the intelligent people, the devotees, know that Parama Puruśa [...] other path, no other alternative.

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[35] Juśt́astataste-námrtatvameti [...] the nature of the bhaktas, of devotees, that they hold brief in favour [...] my Lord is not at fault.”

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[6] Now when the society is in a degenerate [...] of the created world. For Him devotees sing, Bábá náma kevalam .

[3] Here is another question. Why does [...] reply, but they failed. But when the devotees came, they said, “It is [...] suppressed, oppressed or repressed.

[7] For devotees, all other enjoyments are insipid. [...] the Lord says, “Where My devotees sing My praise, do kiirtana, there I go – I cannot help going there.”

[8] One person is scholarly, another is rich; but they may or may not be devotees. The only thing that the devotee [...] is pure, you need nothing else.

[6] In Sanskrit, one name of Parama [...] remove that mountain of sin from His devotees. He may say: “Oh, devotee, [...] means “He who steals”.

[17] Man is a social animal. So every [...] their theory only to a handful of devotees of knowledge.

[35] Usually the non-Aryans were content [...] nature, which not only made them devotees of God, but infused in them a [...] and that of Tantra on the other.

[82] After the Aryan settlement in India [...] asuras were Shiva’s obedient devotees and followers. With the help and [...] through a compromise with Him.

[84] Enthralled by the physical grace [...] planned for the purpose. Shiva’s devotees, unable to bear the insult, made [...] than two ardent non-Aryan Tantric devotees of Shiva.

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[1] You should bear in mind that Shrii Krśńa said something very valuable about devotees, sádhakas [spiritual aspirants], [...] Shrii Krśńa said:

[11] If someone has to die for their [...] mind that those who are genuine devotees, sádhakas of high order, [...] Puruśa perform such a sinful act.

[16] The more that society will be well-knit, [...] [circle of the Lord’s ardent devotees] will increase, the stronger society [...] sadvipras under all circumstances. Devotees know that Parama Puruśa is permanently residing in the temples of their hearts.

[20] Human beings want to do many great [...] powerful. But the Lord has assured his devotees: “You are my devotees; do not worry; the burden of a [...] have a place on My own lap.”

[6] (3) Rasa means “flow”. [...] Consciousness] encircled by innumerable devotees (svarasas); each and every svarasa [...] will be done, not mine.”

[7] “Varńánanekáni [...] jiṋánii cannot know it, only devotees can know it, because devotees can come in close contact with Him and know the secret from Him secretly.

[17] Bhaktas or devotees are simple and straightforward; [...] characteristic simple way they say:

[8] But what happens? Because you are [...] this is a very clever policy of devotees. Devotees are very clever; not only clever, [...] most foolish amongst the fools.

[12] RÁDHÁ. In mythology, [...] are, knowingly or unknowingly, devotees). RÁDHIKÁ SHAKTI. See HLÁDINII SHAKTI.

[2] In those days ordinary people had [...] elevated vacant areas. Countless devotees would encircle them singing devotional songs and kiirtana. I used to see this scene all the time.

[16] Now, what is the significance of [...] these vibrations of joy in the devotees’; minds also produce a corresponding [...] celebrated as a spring festival.

[24] To find the answer to those questions of “why”, just as the devotees run towards His sonic expression [...] wants will surely be fulfilled.

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[1] In the intellectual sphere, the [...] reality for human beings. What devotees think internally remains mental [...] Mahábhárata are factual.

[5] Why did He think like this that [...] philosophers fail, the bhaktas, the devotees succeed. Here the philosophers [...] satisfactory reply for themselves. But the devotees can, because they have got deep [...] in the entire universe.”

[9] The Vipra era illustrated the same [...] scriptural dictates. While the devotees stand before the deity with hands [...] valued more than a man’s life.

[31] King Váńa of Varendrabhúmi [...] Ráŕh. With skulls in hand, the devotees dance and shout the name of Shiva [...] understand the history of their origin.

[46] In fact, there is a ritual for [...] Buddhist mode of worship is this: the devotees, after coming to the place of [...] hear the village women say –

[11] Shiva wanted His beloved devotees, His gańas who took shelter [...] He spared no effort to help His devotees to overcome all mundane and social difficulties.

[12] Whenever Shiva noticed tears in the eyes of His devotees He felt restless. In fact, everyone [...] Ashutośa, One Who Is Easily Pleased.

[21] Thus the fundamental difference [...] could not create a large group of devotees, a Hariparimańd́ala [circle of people around the Lord].

[22] Not only the gods are fond of the fragrance of flowers; devotees also want to string garlands for [...] full of flowers and crying –

[22] “O Lord Shiva, you are Mahesha, [...] You have nothing. Your favourite devotees, Your dearest followers, Your [...] days in thinking only of them.

[60] So Shiva said, “Those who [...] giving salutations to Shiva, His devotees say, “O Shiva, wielder of [...] Ashutośa [Easily Pleased].”

[24] One who does not understand the [...] should remain in the midst of his devotees, he should listen to their stories of pain and pleasure and watch their singing and dancing.

[30] Where my devotees laugh, cry, sing and dance and [...] great worker, but if you are great devotees you will enjoy bliss.

[10] People may say that there is a [...] contradictory adjectives used about the devotees? The reason is that the unit beings [...] Ananda both these terms are used.

[11] “Bhaktih bhaktasya jiivanam.” [...] is one of reflecting entity. For devotees, devotion alone is life, the expression [...] their lives also stops. That is why devotees cannot even think of surviving [...] very expression of their life.

[12] For this reason I said that devotion [...] path of devotion to be superior. Devotees, on the other hand, consider the paths of action and knowledge to be those of the fools.

[9] Thus if you have even only one [...] happy. Seeing the bliss of His devotees, Parama Puruśa will [...] because of His enormous love for His devotees. “How good these devotees are!” – He says. [...] Puruśa in the mental sphere.

[10] Devotees may or may not be educated; they [...] is by doing kiirtana .

[26] “Where My Devotees Sing”. Discourse in Hindi. [...] Bengali by Deváshiiśa.

[1] The subject of today’s discourse [...] its lustre before devotion. The devotees know well that one who has devotion [...] moment. There is a story about it.

[4] Lakśman said thereupon to [...] “devotion”. That is why devotees say that “devotion” is a precious thing; it’s the touchstone.

[19] Now let us think about devotion. [...] Devotion is service to God. When devotees serve the universe they do it [...] prestige after reaching old age, but devotees are never insulted. Those who really want to save their prestige should adopt devotion. Devotees always think that everything, [...] work. This is called devotion.

[20] Those who beg from Paramátmá for this or that are not devotees, because they want service from Him. Devotees are those who ask Paramátmá [...] Bhaktir Bhagavato Sevá.

[31] The Sádhakas who love God [...] great ones. They may be strong devotees but not great ones. Only those Sádhakas are great devotees who do not aim simply on attaining bliss but work for giving bliss to Parámatmá. Devotees render services to the people [...] Paramátmá is Gopa.

[8] One may ask whether Sadashiva alone [...] assisted by numerous sádhakas, devotees, intellectuals and ordinary people. [...] of Shiva, His ornaments were His devotees who worked tirelessly to build the society according to his instructions.

[9] What happened during the days of [...] is a fact that they were ardent devotees and sincerely worked for the welfare [...] sincerity than with their knowledge.

[52] [Your abode is brimming over with [...] lack, as it has been stolen by Your devotees; it is Your mind. I therefore offer my mind to You. Please accept it.]

[60] Vashiikára siddhi is only attained by devotees. Even Shankaracharya [the great [...] devotion is the greatest.”

[16] The devotees pray to Rudra, “O Lord, [...] evil and hence punishment.”

[32] But coming to know Him is only [...] buttermilk, the butter is eaten up by the devotees and only stale buttermilk is left for the scholars.

[34] But the devotees always plead for God. They justify [...] creation making attempts to meet Him.

[35] God’s Grace is forever raining [...] hence do not get drenched in it. Devotees, however, puncture this ego. They surrender themselves to Him and thus get His Grace.

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[10] The devotees used to say aloud: Shiva balo [...] festivals related to Shiva.] The devotees of Shiva shook the air all around [...] regarded as deep-dyed Shiva areas.

[1] Parama Puruśa is the only [...] different kinds of samádhi. Some devotees believe the highest goal of spiritual [...] I wish to taste sugar.”]]

[1] Human beings (jiivas) come closest [...] Krśńa taught His devotees that they must realize the sweetness [...] make it their own through love.

[1] Rádhá [...] Usually, ninety-nine percent of all devotees maintain this Rádhá [...] in Krśńa of Vraja.

[3] In this present volume, ten discourses [...] appendix “From the Notebooks of Devotees” in the last pages of the book. [...] Vacanámrtam Part 30 appendix”.

[31] Appendix: From the Notebooks of Devotees

[4] Some of the discourses contained [...] called “From the Notebooks of Devotees”. In the present volume, two discourses [...] the Giitá appendix”.

[55] Appendix: From the Notebooks of Devotees

[21] The second part is Women and Spirituality. [...] author clearly recognizes that some devotees worship Supreme Consciousness through the vehicle of the Divine Mother:

[1] Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti, [...] Ánandamúrtijii and the devotees used to frequent. The devotee [...] as a sort of makeshift lantern.

[9] Why did He create this universe [...] intelligent than the bhaktas, (devotees). Devotees are “A” grade intellectuals, [...] here the “A” grade are devotees. The “B” grade are [...] Here in this shloka it is said -

[11] That is, the proper reply is known [...] in close contact with Him. Such devotees, such bhaktas say, “Oh jiṋániis! [...] know the reply, it is this.”

[26] The fact is, the more one advances [...] Parama Puruśa lifts His devotees and places them on His lap. This [...] Me.” This is nothing but prapatti.

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[10] Jiṋániis say that [...] it to You”? But bhaktas, devotees, are more intelligent than jiṋániis. The devotees say, “Yes jiṋánii, [...] – ‘I am’.”

[12] Now, the devotees say, “Yes, jiṋánii, [...] full of ‘I’.”

[14] “O Lord, Thou art the creator [...] Thee? I have heard that Your big devotees, by their strong devotion and [...] I am not a big devotee. The big devotees have taken away Your Mind. You [...] mind. I offer it to Thee.”

[61] The devotees of idols gradually deteriorate [...] Puráńas has written:

[5] But this rágánugá [...] so you derive pleasure. Greater devotees don’t even like this. They [...] Paramátman is a slave to the Gopas.

[5] Once Lord Krśńa fell [...] When everything had failed, the devotees approached their Lord, saying, [...] you bring dust particles from my devotees’; feet I shall be cured.” [...] Earth, but nowhere could he find devotees willing to part with their dust [...] forehead. If we are worthy of being His devotees, the dust will certainly cure [...] Lord should be pleased.”

[6] Thus the only knowledge that devotees require knowledge of iśt́a niśt́há. That is, devotees will act in such a way that the [...] desire nothing more than this.

[1] Last night I said something regarding [...] reach the goal. It is only the devotees who reach the goal. I didn’t say much regarding their movement.

[3] For a man who always runs after [...] Supreme. So it is said that the devotees are the most cunning fellows. Who are the most cunning fellows? Devotees are the most cunning fellows. Others are fools.

[9] Then how is that thirst to be quenched? It is for those intellectual fools. Ordinary devotees won’t have this type of thirst. [...] “getting the way to Dharma.”

[14] The day before yesterday, I said that the devotees are very cunning. They are certainly [...] got nothing to do with a devotee.

[25] Vinásháya ca duśkrtám [...] and Kansa were reborn as ideal devotees; their previous forms were replaced by better substitutes.

[43] Thus Párthasárathi was the ideal upholder of the hopes and aspirations of the devotees. He drew all created beings close [...] to set them on the right path.

[33] You know what happened at the time [...] had already set. Those who were devotees, not philosophers, commented that [...] never cover the sun! Though the devotees claim that it did, I take this [...] the Mahábhárata.

[3] Sádhakas move towards the [...] this process of fight they (the devotees) and the Lord finally become one. This is the spiritual path, the path of spiritual progress.

[4] Some devotees employ all their energy to impatiently [...] Sádhaná implies that the devotees move towards their Lord. It may also happen that devotees address Parama Puruśa with [...] established in the state of non-dualism, devotees must practise sádhaná. Devotees draw Parama Puruśa towards [...] márga [the path of devotion].

[5] Kiirtana [...] bhakti márga. During kiirtana devotees entreat Him, “Come, O Lord, come to me. Come and sit amongst us, your devotees. We will love You and sing kiirtana [...] dvaetádvaetaváda. As long as the devotees remain in the darkness of ignorance [...] be in the state of non-dualism.

[21] And the last thing that one should [...] people. So it is said that the devotees are the cleverest people in the universe. You should always remember this fact.

[23] Now the interesting thing is that the devotees also have a certain common sense. [...] daughters without their knowledge.

[19] In the “Subhasita Samgraha” [...] provide proper guidance to the devotees, different philosophies with their [...] staying in gopiibháva.”

[28] The ancient preceptors will select [...] preceptor and an increasing number of devotees to sit face to face and clarify [...] the sádhakas’ minds.

[11] “Madbhaktá yatra gáyante [...] nárada.” – Where devotees sing my name, there alone I remain. [...] my nucleus to the place where my devotees sing my name.” Why? Because in devotees there is upsurge (Ucchavása) [...] radiate vibrations in the universe.

[13] But if He seats Himself in the midst of devotees, the entire universe is vibrated [...] Náráyańa to remain the heart of devotees. It is true that Náráyańa [...] that nucleus at that place where devotees sing His name. What can be a better place than that?

[1] Those who worship Parama Puruśa [...] Puruśa, are called gopiis or devotees. No one can depict these types of devotees, because the inner devotion of [...] maśrńito shánto).

[3] Genuine devotees should always remember that they [...] given by Parama Puruśa.

[20] You know the old story of Hanuman, [...] Hanuman was asked by certain other devotees, “Hanuman, you know that [...] same thing, no difference.”

[2] The shape of Nepal is like a rectangle [...] “Gorakśanatha”, and as the people are the devotees of Gorakśanatha, they are [...] trade between the two countries.

[4] But the bhaktas (devotees) do not entertain such sentiments. [...] of the bhaktas in this regard.

[3] The named, before being named, remains nameless. When there were no devotees, God had no name – He was nameless. When there came to be devotees, then God became named God.

[4] I was saying in Delhi that the fight between God and devotees is an old fight, a sweet fight. And what is that fight? God says to devotees, “It is you who are superior. [...] you, I have become God.” And devotees say, “You are the base of [...] You alone are the base.” Devotees consider God to be superior, and [...] the other superior has no end.

[27] Narada could not get any dust from [...] would prove that they were not devotees.

[28] But Narada said to them, “What kind of devotees are you? Will you give the dust [...] Will that not be a sin?”

[5] GOPA m. or GOPII f. Village cowherd boy or girl; devotees of the Lord. GUŃA. [...] tamoguńa, the static principle.

[6] The subtlest, the most delicate, [...] [Krśńa’s pastimes with His devotees]. The human heart, which is Vrindavana, [...] turned into Macrocosmic bearing.

[14] Shrii Yamuná. Just as there [...] playing His divine sport. To the devotees the Yamuna remains a hallowed memory.

[15] Vrajareńu. “Vraja” [...] to the holy visits of countless devotees, so the bhávareńu [...] sings jaya to Vrajareńu.

[16] Kuiṋjavana. In ordinary [...] irresistible divine call to His numerous devotees. This kuiṋjavana is the [...] have sent out His divine call?

[17] [Gopikáveńu. Veńu [...] melodious notes regaling the hearts of devotees”.]

[18] Hence gopikáveńu and kuiṋjavana are equally dear to devotees. When the jiivas are about to [...] Náráyańa.

[13] Dharma means the attainment [...] [the Supreme Entity], and by devotees to be one’s very soul.

[10] The root meaning of the term bábá [...] and that is why I say, when His devotees, His children, sing Bábá [...] Bábá nám kevalam.

[6] A jiṋánii and a devotee [...] jiṋániis will repent, but the devotees will get real bliss. Devotees always act wisely. The jiṋániis [...] of the scriptures, whereas the devotees eat butter churned from the scriptures.

[7] Devotees will come under the shelter of [...] a very big ship. Getting on it, devotees will sit and cross the Cosmic Cycle comfortably.

[2] Another devotee happened to come [...] “Oh, those birds are great devotees. They’re singing ‘Allah, Mohammed, Hazrat.’”

[37] [Your abode is brimming over with [...] lack, as it has been stolen by Your devotees; it is Your mind. I therefore offer my mind to You. Please accept it.]

[40] “O Lord of lords, we hear that Your great devotees have stolen Your mind from You. The Lord becomes the slave of his devotees. A devotee steals the heart of [...] – You have no mind.”

[7] It has been said that all knowledges [...] portion has been enjoyed by the devotees and the buttermilk portion is [...] decision as to who is to enjoy it.

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[19] In the case of the sárúpya [...] as His inseparable friends and devotees, and the Kaoravas as His formidable [...] His name, far less His existence.

[20] Sárśt́hi [...] conceivable manners. Not only do the devotees see Him, they also remain united [...] I enjoy the taste of it?”

[23] Thus there must be some sense of [...] does not inspire the hearts of His devotees by playing beautiful music on His flute. On the contrary, His directives to His devotees are: “Do your worldly duties, [...] upon a common platform.”

[33] How can one attain Puruśottama [...] notes at different times. When devotees achieve some spiritual progress [...] their physical ears they hear it.

[1] I have already discussed the role [...] charming sweetness to His ardent devotees. But at the end of our analysis [...] “Párthasárathi Krśńa”.

[8] All the entities of this universe [...] Supreme, those who are genuine devotees of Parama Puruśa, are bound [...] the path of supreme blessedness.

[29] Today, for all His devotees, and even for His non-devotees, [...] hand; and so he or she attains Him.

[32] In this Vrindavana of the devotee’s [...] mingled into one. Both are attracting devotees by bonds of love. This is the inner spirit of mohana vijiṋána. When devotees feel the presence of Parama Puruśa [...] for a karmii [person of action].

[33] The sooner one responds to the [...] only, as time is very short. When devotees come in close proximity to this [...] devotee exclaims in ecstatic joy:

[7] It has been said earlier that Vraja [...] emanated from His flute, and His devotees rushed towards Him in the flow [...] devotion is the predominant factor.

[13] In prapattiváda, if the devotees respond in the same manner as [...] Má phalesu kadácana.

[24] Krśńa played the [...] aroused a responsive ideation in the devotees. Each devotee felt that the sound [...] flute is calling me by name.”

[28] Human beings are moving ahead. [...] prapattivádii doctrine, the devotees of Lord Vraja Krśńa sang:

[2] How does this happen? At the time of kiirtana , so many people, so many devotees assemble, and all their collective [...] material, quinquelemental world.

[3] Moreover, those people doing kiirtana are the devotees of the Lord, and they have already [...] of Parama Puruśa .

[4] Why does He come there? “I will not sit on the thrones of the devotees’; hearts” – Parama [...] removing worldly difficulties.

[29] Those advocates of old ideas who [...] well that these ladies were ardent devotees of Parama Puruśa. They [...] the shloka is not justifiable.

[7] Everything is the expression of Parama Puruśa. Bearing this in mind the devotees serve all with integrated outlook and move ahead on the path of devotion. The path of the devotees is straightforward, it is blissful [...] it in detail on some other day.

[142] This word has an unusual origin. [...] loves, and grants boons to his devotees is called kaparda. Colloquially, [...] and wore ornaments in their ears.

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[47] Those who advance along the path [...] duties, will meet an unhappy end. Devotees, however, discovering the playful [...] more charming. In this case the devotees, at the end of their enjoyment [...] mental perfection. (citta shuddhi).

[17] Many consider it proper to use [...] authority of even the greatest of devotees (sádhakas) to stop this. [...] disservice than service to the sufferer.

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[21] Regarding the philosopher devotees often say:

[23] There are so many scriptures – [...] are completely unknown to you. Devotees use a humorous analogy to describe [...] is produced from the ocean the devotees consume it with relish. What do [...] and become covered with fungus.

[40] Human beings must possess maximum [...] the human mind. That is why the devotees exclaim:

[2] “Oh, Nárada, I don’t [...] of yogis; but I reside where my devotees sing.”

[3] Vaekuńt́ha is the [...] nucleus, to that place where His devotees are singing the Lord’s name, they are doing their kiirtana .

[4] So the Cosmic Entity, the Supreme [...] His nucleus to the spot where His devotees are singing. So you are to create [...] you should be good kiirtanites.

[15] It is not with one’s own strength [...] think and do what they say. So devotees will openly sing praises to Parama [...] Lord’s glory in a loud voice.

[18] What is Hari’s role? Human [...] is to lighten the burden of the devotees load; otherwise they will never [...] together. What does He want? As His devotees have surrendered everything to [...] their sins. He wishes to say to His devotees, “My dear children, give [...] yourself of your burden”.

[24] So Hari wants His devotees to unburden themselves by giving [...] can I give you my sins.”

[25] It is a fact that Hari loves His devotees very much; so much that perhaps [...] what does He do? He steals the devotees’; sins without them knowing. There is no other option, as the devotees refuse to give Him their sins voluntarily. Devotees may offer delicious dishes or [...] steals others sins is called Hari.

[17] Now, who can say such things? [...] themselves. They are the true bhaktas or devotees, not the karmiis or people of [...] who is established in devotion.

[6] But when this is the law, how does [...] Parama Puruśa steals from His devotees – not directly but indirectly. [...] steals because He dearly loves His devotees.

[8] In the eyes of Parama Puruśa [...] Puruśa will think how His devotees may get final liberation from [...] Parama Puruśa says to His devotees, “Just see how difficult [...] I will carry it for you”.

[9] The devotees reply, “How can we possibly [...] such a heavy load of sins”.

[10] But Parama Puruśa knows that His dear devotees cannot carry such a heavy load [...] takes the load of sins from the devotees without their permission, He is [...] Hari. So, one of His names is Hari.

[1] One of the names of Parama Puruśa [...] does, i.e. He steal the sins of devotees. You know that every action has [...] a reaction equal to the action.

[3] Real devotees do not want to give their sins [...] Puruśa will be with you.

[3] Whenever the devotees of Hari assemble together they [...] scriptures. Hari resides at its nucleus.

[5] From the devotional point of view, [...] of a devotee is endangered. If devotees are estranged from Hari, or separated [...] miserable as a fish out of water.

[6] The worst calamity that can befall [...] wants to harm anyone, nor do His devotees. However, if an individual or [...] Destruction comes as a matter of course.

[40] Of course, Rabindranath and other [...] compositions. One of Rabindranath’s devotees was an excellent musician. Once [...] previously composed this song:

[34] It is often seen that those who [...] feelings of pettiness are absent in devotees for they love humanity out of [...] underlying devotional sentiment.

[74] Is there any place where He does [...] His Cosmic bliss. Thus, for the devotees, this entire universe is a blissful expression of the Supreme One.

[75] Behind this playful stance of the [...] Macropsychic manifestation. When devotees see His mutable forms with genuine [...] the supreme spiritual fulfilment.

[17] Those advocates of old ideas who [...] well that these ladies were ardent devotees of Parama Puruśa. They [...] the shloka is not justifiable.

[10] Some so-called bhaktas – those who do not have genuine devotion - pretend to be devotees just to cheat others. That is, [...] scorching heat of the desert.”

[5] Regarding Parama Puruśa, [...] His cause is known only to His devotees and to nobody else. That Supreme [...] become one with His Macrocosm.

[22] It is said that there are how many [...] floats to the top. And those who are devotees, who are spiritual aspirants, [...] around to eating, they find that the devotees have eaten all the butter and [...] is not and cannot be obtained.

[4] GOPA m. or GOPII f. Village cowherd boy or girl; devotees of the Lord. GUŃA. [...] tamoguńa, the static principle.

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[5] And what is bhajana? You know, [...] ideation, that is called bhajana. Devotees sing the name of their Lord, and [...] mucyate bhava bandhanát.

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[16] There is another expression of bhakti which occurs when devotees realize that all beings are created [...] bliss. In that divine flow the devotees see Parama Puruśa dancing [...] and vie with each other. When the devotees clearly understand this they become established in “bhaktiránanda rupáca”.

[17] When all humans are dancing in [...] not even a distinction between devotees and non-devotees. Does Parama [...] Parama Puruśa will be angry.

[20] “Bhaktih bhaktasya jiivanam”. [...] person’s life. Similarly, if devotees are unable to remain in a devotional [...] and the skies in search of other devotees. When two devotees meet they cling to each other [...] “Bhaktih bhaktasya jiivanam.”

[21] Devotion is the life-force of a [...] devotion is taken away from the devotees, they, tom, will die. So devotees always want to listen to topics [...] they should listen. That is why devotees will never tolerate anything said against God or anything propagated against Parama Puruśa.

[21] All molecules, atoms, electrons, [...] life. They are the real bhaktas [devotees]. When this devotional cult [...] created beings of this universe.

[16] “Bhaktiránanda rupáca” – “The only desire of devotees is to give pleasure to Bhagaván.”

[17] “Bhakti bhaktasya jiivanam” – “Devotion is the life of devotees.” Just as a fish cannot live without water, devotees cannot survive without devotion. Devotion is the essence, the very source, of life.

[18] What is then the most precious [...] and nothing remains unrealized. Devotees have to serve the Lord.

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[5] Each and every sádhaka, [...] in their past lives, were great devotees of God later, and became the finest [...] great devotee of God in no time.

[17] Materialists are worshippers of [...] cannot be called devotion. Genuine devotees will shower their love equally [...] misappropriate others’ property.

[26] The movement caused by the attraction [...] Such psychic-clash or moralistic devotees cannot feel the sweetness of sentient [...] is the only genuine devotion.

[30] Sá vidyá yá [...] alone. In this category of devotees the resultant Vidyá [...] force [of the Supreme Entity].

[28] My opinion is that it is proper [...] Paramátmá, because those who are truly devotees know that Paramátmá [...] not possible without devotion.

[11] Then the bhaktas [devotees], what do the bhaktas say? They say:

[26] There are three classifications [...] (aparábhakti means they are not devotees, they are so-called devotees) says, “O Parama Puruśa, [...] aparábhakti is not at all bhakti.

[34] And the devotees of A-category will say, “He [...] belongs to nobody else.”

[6] “But I am accustomed to people [...] that those who are first class devotees, prominent bhaktas, famous bhaktas, [...] – please accept it.”

[7] In philosophical language, this [...] relationship between the Lord and the devotees is the relationship of service. The devotees want to serve the Lord out of pure love, to please Him, and wish for nothing and return.

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[15] The essence of dharma is that Parama [...] This is the path of a devotee. Devotees do not get satisfaction from the [...] the sweet fruit from the tree.

[5] Amongst devotees there are three clear categories. [...] one hundred percent mine.”

[6] I hope you boys and you girls belong to the first grade of devotees. That is, the relationship is a personal one.

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[7] The diverse schools of music or [...] kiirtana was first invented by devotees to give joy to Parama Puruśa [...] Parama Puruśa , the devotees lost themselves. Thus kiirtana belongs to the category of supra-aesthetic science.

[132] [Your abode is brimming over with [...] lack, as it has been stolen by Your devotees; it is Your mind. I therefore offer my mind to You. Please accept it.]

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[5] Ánanda Vacanámrtam [...] Lord”, “Wherever My Devotees Sing” and “Take Refuge [...] considered as belonging to Part 9.

[22] “Wherever My Devotees Sing”. Discourse in Hindi. [...] Bengali by Deváshiiśa.

[3] Some of the discourses in the Ánanda [...] called “From the Notebooks of Devotees”. In the present volume, the discourse [...] Vacanámrtam Part 33 appendix”.

[15] Appendix: From the Notebooks of Devotees

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[3] In this present volume, twenty [...] appendix “From the Notebooks of Devotees” in the last pages of the book. [...] Vacanámrtam Part 31 appendix”.

[20] “Devotees Moving around the Cosmic Nucleus”. [...] English re-editing by ÁAA.

[22] Appendix: From the Notebooks of Devotees

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[8] You will notice how much sin a [...] wants to bear their burden but the devotees say, “No, no, no. O Parama [...] will he do? When He sees that His devotees are not ready to give their accumulated [...] His other name is Hari, or thief.

[9] If you do not do the kiirtana for this Hari who loves his devotees so deeply, then whose kiirtana [...] Good people will do this alone.

[20] There was no pomp and show in any [...] ornaments were His followers, His devotees – the common people, whom [...] fact they were not ghosts but the devotees of Shiva. In Sanskrit, they were called gańa [mass of followers].

[21] These people were the ornaments [...] joyful, educated or uneducated, devotees or opponents, were included in [...] a big family became their god.

[67] [I Salute Thee, O blue Sarasvatii [...] grants all good fortune to her devotees.]

[24] Now what I say, it is for the devotees, for all the spiritual aspirants. It is the Supreme Truth. Repeating the words of Buddha I say,