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Your Personal Relationship with God (2)

[6] Nor is God attained merely by listening [...] do these things with faith and devotion, or with enmity, the results are encouraging.

[7] The word shraddhá [translated “faith and devotion”] really has no equivalent in [...] this is called shraddhá.

Your Ideal in Life (3)

[2] [One by one, persons present there [...] themselves, Bábá said:] Devotion means unconditional self-surrender. The measure of devotion is the amount of this self-surrender. [...] devotee than one who has less of it.

[3] [Bábá paused and [...] devotees. But while comparing their devotion by this yardstick, we have got [...] greater devotee than was Arjuna.

Yoga, Tantra, and Kevalá Bhakti (35)

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Publisher's Note (2)

[22] “Instinct and Devotion”. Discourse in English, Bengali [...] English in “Instinct and Devotion” booklet. Second English publication [...] Bengali by ÁVA and ÁAA.

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.

Yoga and Tantra (8)

[19] Now the question is, how can human [...] Paramátmá. Such a person of devotion is called a bhakta.

[20] Thus we see that jiṋániis [...] because they develop so much love and devotion for Parama Puruśa that, [...] the three main branches of yoga.]

[24] There is a story that once a man of knowledge and a man of devotion went together to a mango orchard. [...] and started eating the mangoes.

[27] There is a family relation between [...] wise people say that the cult of devotion is the greatest. It is the best [...] one’s mind, snapping the bondages, devotion is the best Tantra. That is why [...] they are almost the same thing.

[29] In the life of a person of action, [...] but in the life of a person of devotion, kiirtana is indispensable. To [...] kiirtana, the person will die.

[30] The secret of a devotee’s [...] mutual relation is one of love and devotion. That is why Parama Puruśa [...] 7 )

[32] So you will notice that when people [...] attainable only by a person of devotion. The “wholesale right” to that boundless bliss lies with that devotee only.

Yoga and Bhakti (24)

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“Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante” (4)

[5] In fact, the best thing is not [...] According to the degree of their devotion human beings decide what to ask from Parama Puruśa. If their devotion is motivated by too much selfishness, [...] they cannot hope to attain Him.

[13] But the highest-grade devotees [...] rágátmika bhakti and is the devotion of the highest category. One should possess this type of devotion. “I will do those actions [...] beings should act in this way.

Yatamána – 2 (2)

[14] To control the masses in the psychic [...] bhay hoi ná piirit [“Devotion cannot be aroused without an element [...] No one can check their progress.

[20] Even in petty matters they resorted [...] priestocracy. Through fear they instilled devotion in people, thus providing ample scope to perpetrate their exploitation.

Yajiṋa and Karmaphala (2)

[13] When you render service to anyone you must mentally address them with sincere devotion. “O Lord, O Náráyańa! [...] being. A devotee in ecstasy says:

[37] People’s life becomes mechanical, [...] therefore fruitless. All ritualistic devotion, sham penance, counting beads [...] Sádhaná on love.

Word-for-Word Sútra Translations (3)

[79] sukha = happiness; ánuraktih = affection, love, devotion, hunger: anu – rańj [...] living being; vrttih = propensity

[180] bhaktih = devotion; Bhagavad = God; bhávaná [...] hymns; arcaná = worship

[181] [Devotion is ideation on God, not flattery of God or ritualistic worship.]

Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice? (1)

[6] Release from the influence of Avidyámáyá [...] should be practised with faith and devotion. It can be practised at home; [...] up the world is thus irrational.

Who Is Gopa? (1)

[4] “Dhyána” comes [...] idea of reciprocity, it is not devotion, it is an ordinary commercial [...] Krśńa is “gopa.”

“Wherever My Devotees Sing” (4)

[2] Today at noon I talked about the fundamental principles of devotion. The subject of discourse was [...] you all understand it properly?

[6] What does the word nárada [...] word nára is “devotion”. Nára + da = nárada [...] who gives nára , or devotion, one who distributes devotion”. Nárada was a great devotee. [...] but where is your nucleus?”

What Is the Way? (4)

[28] Now if the same humans address [...] loving lap” – this is devotion. If this devotion is present, everything else will [...] this straightforward idea, this is devotion. Beyond that nothing else is important. [...] accordingly.” This alone is sufficient.

[34] Oh spiritual aspirant, do not desire [...] respects through constant service and devotion to Him.

Vraja Krsna and Vishuddha Advaetavada – 1 (Discourse 10) (2)

[17] All created beings in the universe [...] jiivas are sheltered in Him. When devotion is aroused in the jiivas, that [...] their radius with every surge in devotion. The closer one comes to Parama [...] and due to this, I exist.”

Vraja Krśńa and Sáḿkhya Philosophy (Discourse 7) (3)

[9] Now, if we consider Vraja Krśńa, [...] expression of the single-minded devotion of the microcosmic mind.

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

Vraja Krśńa and Párthasárathi Krśńa – 2 (Discourse 2) (3)

[14] The role of Vraja Krśńa was to guide people along the path of bhakti [devotion]. He was the very embodiment of [...] present, but the primary factor was devotion. To guide people along the devotional [...] aparokśa anubhúti become one.

[16] Vraja Krśńa showed [...] to Parama Puruśa through devotion, through sweet love for Him (Rádhá [...] toughness, His firmness, to anyone.

Vraja Krśńa and Dvaetaváda (Discourse 17) (6)

[16] The jiiva bháva, when reduced [...] knowledge or action, but through devotion. So why do people bother to cultivate knowledge or action? They do so to make their devotion more intense, not for any other [...] strength to move along the path of devotion with greater acceleration. This movement towards Parama Puruśa is devotion, and the attainment is also devotion.

[17] People advance towards Parama Puruśa by virtue of their devotion – the microcosmic point [...] one’s head against the wall trying.

Vrajagopála and Bhaktitattva (Discourse 21) (7)

[1] I will say something about Vrajagopála [...] light of bhaktitattva [the cult of devotion]. Now what is bhaktitattva and how shall we relate Vrajagopála to it?

[8] Our proposed topic of discussion is bhaktitattva. What is the cult of devotion? Each and every object in this [...] universe which is totally valueless.

[9] There is mutual attraction everywhere. [...] ant. When in a sentimental flow of devotion a person thinks, “I am attracting [...] one endowed with this element of devotion is said to have had a successful [...] you are not inferior to anyone.

[10] You know the story of the Rámáyańa. [...] nice explanation of the cult of devotion – the best psychological explanation of devotion.

[11] Now, my Vrajagopála attracts [...] deserves my wholehearted love and devotion, it is my Vrajagopála. No other entity can aspire to this most exalted position.

Vrajagopála and Aesthetic Science (Discourse 25) (1)

[3] This is closely related to rágánugá bhakti. High-grade devotion is divided into two categories: [...] suffering to give Him joy.”

Various Forms of Exploitation (2)

[9] Spiritual aspirants – those [...] Yogi, one cannot be established in devotion, one cannot be a Bhakti Yogi. And unless one is first entrenched in the cult of devotion, unless one is a real Bhakti Yogi, [...] communion with Parama Puruśa.

Vaedhii Bhakti and Shuddhá Bhakti (42)

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Uttiśt́hata Jágrata . . . (4)

[2] This path of supreme attainment [...] the way out, and the way out is devotion.

[3] Work with devotion, go ahead with it. Wherever there is devotion, there is Paramátmá. [...] Since God is attainable only by devotion, therefore He is with you. Victory will certainly be yours.

Unity in Diversity (1)

[14] Hence realized people are never [...] through sádhaná, ardent devotion and sincerity will move along [...] flow of consciousness and bliss.

Under the Fathomless Depths of the Blue Sea (1)

[91] Tarun was pleased to see the sub-inspector’s devotion to duty and expected that he would [...] a secluded room and whispered:

Úk/Uk to Úd́ha (Discourse 10) (1)

[92] Shiva was the first man to marry [...] today still worship Shiva with devotion carrying on the traditions of that long-past event.

Ui to Uluka (Discourse 9) (1)

[62] The etymological meaning of upadevatá [...] paths of knowledge, action and devotion, of course, do not bow their heads [...] singular Parama Puruśa.

Two Hundred Mirrors (6)

[4] What’s the meaning of “devotee”? [...] ideation be finite, the term “devotion” should not be used; “addiction” [...] psychic movement is called “devotion”. The second requisite factor [...] Supreme Entity also – that is, devotion – the relationship, we can [...] In the case of devotion, you have to give your very existence, [...] mutual. It becomes unilateral.

[5] So the two requisite factors in devotion are one, that the object of devotion has to be infinite, otherwise [...] from Him. You become one with Him.

Three Cardinal Socio-Political Principles (1)

[9] There is a well-known story about [...] image of Kálii with great devotion. At that time some invaders, belonging [...] mercilessly for his bad behaviour.

This World and the Next (1)

[69] Those who seek to attain Him in [...] through the sádhaná of devotion.

The Vipra Age (7)

[63] The vipras tried to maintain their [...] could not understand why, their devotion to the vipras or to the spirituality [...] recognize this important fact.

[117] And not only phallus worship; most [...] gods and goddesses out of fear and devotion. Indra, Agni, Varuna, etc., of [...] support of various scriptures.

[122] The vipras have invented and are [...] teachings, either out of fear or out of devotion. That is why even intellectual [...] room for reason in religion"].

[128] Neither the kśatriyas nor [...] which cannot be separated from devotion to an ideology. Even if it does [...] from the mental shock upon losing.

[198] As the vipras lacked courage and [...] people, who would then out of fear or devotion heap commodities at their feet. [...] footprints of the vipras on His chest.

[225] Almost everywhere in the world [...] with respect, or with a mixture of devotion and fear. For this reason they [...] may at any time be endangered.

[237] In the Vaeshya Age this type of [...] vaeshyas attempt to awaken respect and devotion for vaeshyas in children’s [...] symbols of peace, love and humanity.

The Universal Expression of Parama Puruśa (1)

[18] And [...] [sádhakas who follow the path of devotion] and jiṋániis – [...] Bhagaván [the Lord]. [laughter]

The Two Human Approaches (1)

[8] But for Parama Puruśa what [...] everything. When a man has got devotion, he may or may not be a scientist, [...] Puruśa, there is no Mr. Joseph.

The True Nature of Bhakti (3)

[1] The day before yesterday I told you something about the superiority of bhakti or devotion, but for want of time I had to [...] premasvarúpinii”.

[2] I told you that the word “bhakti” [...] “bhakti” or “devotion”, but when it is associated with [...] called “ásakti”.

[9] These things never occur on path of devotion. “Samyauṋmasrnito [...] non-existent in the mind of a devotee.

The True Devotee (3)

[1] The demarcation between right and [...] – you are to develop that true devotion for Parama Puruśa.

[3] Such is the true devotee, and such devotion you are all to develop, through [...] course, until you develop such devotion, you must distinguish what to do from what not.

The Thousand-Headed Puruśa (1)

[28] They run after the sweet music [...] individual ego. They have their devotion as the best course to follow. [...] language about 1300 years ago:

The Supreme Question – 2 (2)

[20] Accelerated progress towards the [...] Omni-Telepathic Entity, and in the path of devotion He is the big “I” of your small “I”.

[22] Progress along the path of devotion is sweet and smooth. However the [...] annihilation of their latent humanity.

The Supreme Cognition (3)

[2] Nára has three imports. [...] meaning of nára is “devotion”. The sage whose only duty was to preach the gospels of devotion was called “Nárada”. [...] “giver”, and nára means “devotion”. And the third meaning of Nára is the Supreme Operative Principle.

The Supreme Aesthetic Science and the Cult of Devotion (29)

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The Significance of the Word “Bhagaván” (1)

[15] Bhaga stands for six different [...] for cult and as a result of his devotion to ideals, is called “occult [...] one of the attributes of bhaga.

The Requirements for Sádhaná (1)

[4] There is an old story about this. [...] Nárada means “one who spreads devotion”. So Nárada came to the [...] spiritual pursuits. Dhruva replied,

The Process of Human Progress (3)

[9] When, in the distant past, humans [...] bhakti yoga. They realized that devotion is the only path. Human beings [...] the need to follow the path of devotion. This is the bright side of karma [...] yogas will strengthen the path of devotion, will make it more solid.

The Primordial Cause of Creation [in early editions titled Kśiire Sarpirivárpitam] (3)

[43] Know that Puruśottama, that [...] kindness through your strength and devotion. What is the secret of receiving [...] kindness on the strength of your devotion. He will put a garland of victory [...] performing your deeds like a hero.

[53] So I repeat, do not try to analyse [...] of attaining Him with the ardent devotion of your heart and all your discrepancies [...] float on the waves of His grace.

The Primary Causes of Success (1)

[43] Trtiiyaḿ gurupújanam [...] . One will have to maintain devotion for guru who removes this darkness [...] fall into danger at any moment.

The Path unto the Abode of Beatitude (2)

[12] If someone has pride inwardly that [...] In this third stage, if there is devotion, one can easily move forward without any difficulty; but a person who has no devotion, whose heart is as dry as a desert, will find it impossible to progress.

The Path of Salvation (3)

[16] Now, who can think these types of thoughts? Only those who have deep devotion to Parama Puruśa. And those [...] as and when He desires.”

[19] At long last Narada went to Vrajabhúmi, [...] wonderful.” This is the epitome of devotion, and to please Parama Puruśa we must develop this type of exclusive devotion.

The Origin of Existential Stamina (1)

[19] Sentiment when guided by Neohumanism can elevate humanity through devotion as a mission. Logic when properly [...] regarding the results of our work.

The Only Way to Salvation (6)

[16] Those who ideate on Brahma can [...] spirituality one needs a combination of devotion, knowledge, and action. Knowledge [...] are important only as aides to devotion. When they are not used for the cultivation of devotion, they become an obstacle. Whatever [...] attempt to surrender oneself through devotion forms the essential part of your [...] Ageless One, the Permanent One.

[21] As Sarvatomukha (having faces in [...] And if you run to Him with ardent devotion, discarding your vanity, He will [...] in human form, so He also knows.

[47] Only when one has embraced the Supreme Cognitive Force with utmost reverence, single minded devotion and extreme sincerity, can one [...] cessation of the triple afflictions.

The Only Cult (5)

[6] Now what is the guiding factor? [...] unto Him. That is, the cult of devotion is the only cult. There cannot be any second cult in the realm of spirituality.

[8] The intellectual giant of India, [...] cults, the best one is the cult of devotion. So that aspirant is the blessed one who has developed this cult of devotion. You may or may not be an intellectual, [...] if you can develop love for Him, devotion for Him, you are sure to be successful.

[9] Now how to develop this cult of devotion? The idea is that the All, the [...] secretly. He is always with you.

The Macrocosmic Stance and Human Life (1)

[12] The struggle in collective life, [...] those endowed with sincerity and devotion can be called righteous, and can [...] government help is not required.

The Lord and His Name (2)

[2] Now, let us take these names one [...] of “Nára” is devotion ( Bhakti). You know there was [...] Nárada means one who distributes devotion. Another meaning of “Nára” [...] Náráyańa means Parama Puruśa.

The Lord's Feet (5)

[6] After the death of Tripurásura, [...] worshipped Him with all his heart and devotion, and finally succeeded in attaining [...] of Viśńu or Shiva.

[20] Devotion is that bridge which connects the unit with the Cosmic Consciousness. Before crossing the bridge of devotion one feels, “You are That [...] feels, “I am That.”

[22] That which makes the mind soft [...] feeling within is called love. Devotion is identical with love. The moment devotion is aroused, the love of God comes.

The Liberation of the Devotee (6)

[17] The word bhakti [devotion] is derived from the root verb [...] nirguńá bhakti [non-attributional devotion] is true devotion; that is, a sádhaka will [...] Puruśa. Only by dint of this sort of devotion can a devotee attain Parama Puruśa.

[19] The spiritual aspirant should always [...] the wall, but remain devoid of devotion, will never attain liberation. [...] jiṋánii devoid of devotion is a veritable desert.

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 5 (2)

[5] The unit entities have been moving [...] intense attachment is what we call devotion. This momentum towards the Supreme [...] cycle of creation, life and death.

[72] Even in supramental vision people [...] invoke the spirits of gods with devotion or sit around the planchette – [...] Fakir strikes his form.”

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 4 (1)

[27] The word, Náráyańa, [...] (it is also used in the sense of devotion or water) and “Ayańa” [...] is tantamount to sheer madness.

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 3 (7)

[16] To become self-purified one has [...] which comprises three aspects viz., devotion, action and cognition. Medium [...] which comprises two aspects i.e., devotion and action, and the inferior Sádhaná [...] exist singly without action and devotion – whatever may exist will [...] the firm base of his knowledge, devotion and action (Jiṋána, [...] efforts to obtain it and eat it.

[23] You will come across many such [...] books he has read. Only one who has devotion can exact His mercy. The great devotee, Maharśi Nárada said.

[31] He who has taken the determination [...] strong and powerful through austere devotion to Truth. Only the soul of the [...] and spiritual force, firmness, devotion to Truth, knowledge, the proper [...] Sádhaka to attain unity with Brahma.

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 1 (2)

[10] Here the spider represents the [...] he or she prepares the cobweb of devotion and ties the elephant, the Supreme Entity to it.

[51] All unit objects are external. [...] self-surrender I call absolute devotion. Carry on performing your worldly [...] soul and His Supreme Soul. Amen!

The Intuitional Science of Tantra (1)

[22] Many may think that since Tantra [...] aspirants that the more love and devotion they develop for the Cosmic Goal, [...] vehicles to ensure spiritual progress.

The Influence of Máyá on the Human Mind (1)

[35] The process which leads to enlightenment [...] regularly and with utmost sincerity and devotion, they will move towards Parama [...] domination of Máyá.

The Importance of Society (8)

[14] The third category of affliction [...] and final aspect of meditation is devotion. One may not possess knowledge or intelligence; but if one has devotion, that is enough. So devotion must be aroused by all means. [...] people may also become devotional.

[16] Mahaprabhu said, “Haridas, you are such a good devotee, you have such devotion in your heart, that I just wish [...] holier. You are full of so much devotion that you can make the whole universe holy.” Devotion has tremendous power which neither [...] no one is afraid of people with devotion. Rather they think, “After [...] while.” So, if you can arouse devotion, then by coming in contact with [...] also be benefited by your contact.

The Highest Category of Devotion (13)

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The Grandeur of the Supreme Entity (11)

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The God of Human Beings (41)

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The Four Vargas and Devotion (2)

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[30] Then everyone said to Lakśmańa, [...] poor man. The name of my fruit is devotion.”

The Five Kinds of Conscience (Viveka) (6)

[30] All the “isms” prevalent [...] conscience, no place for service, love or devotion. With the help of falsehood and [...] of power craving materialists.

[36] Mahávákya viveka, [...] these five kośas, action and devotion are indispensable. Those who think [...] knowledge because it leads to vanity.

[37] If ignorant people want to acquire [...] perfect the cult of action and devotion first, thereby smashing their [...] questioning and selfless service.

[41] So, the five types of conscience begin with nityánitya viveka and terminate in devotion. The sphere of knowledge is vast, [...] transcend the barriers of time. Devotion brings abundance, enrichment, effulgence and dynamism. Devotion is the most valuable treasure of human life because it supplies endless vitality.

The Faculty of Knowledge – 1 (1)

[6] When the Aryans began to spread [...] became the followers of the cult of devotion (prapatti márga). You should know the difference between the two.

The Expansion of the Microcosm (5)

[11] Those who worship the various deities [...] is Brahma may have an element of devotion, but must be totally devoid of rationality.

[14] Only that person who remains free [...] the Supreme Entity with genuine devotion, and one-pointed ideation on Him, [...] who knows Brahma becomes Brahma).

[80] This Supreme Cognitive bearing [...] towards Him with ardent love and devotion for Him.

[82] While moving towards Him do not neglect the world or the path of action. Although devotion is the most essential aid to help [...] ruled out. Yet for a sádhaka devotion is the highest quality.

The Excellence of God-Centred Philosophy (1)

[8] Those who follow God-centred philosophy [...] of one’s selfless love and devotion goes on increasing towards God.

The Evolution of Society (1)

[18] O human beings, try to understand [...] Entity. Through action mixed with devotion and knowledge you will discover [...] the golden temple of your heart.

The Divine Will (4)

[18] Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Power without devotion is a force leading to degradation. [...] a moment, without prior notice.

[19] [filler] Knowing oneself is the [...] the vow to please God the real devotion.

[22] [filler] When the devotional depth [...] “I” is not. Remember, devotion is the prerequisite of sádhaná. Maturity of devotion is love, and maturity of love is HE.

The Divine Drama (1)

[24] Human beings would not be such [...] scattering thorns on the path of devotion, the devotee will ultimately be victorious in the struggle.

The Devotee and the Lord [to be retitled “The Lord of the Devotee”] (3)

[7] Some people think, “Well, [...] personal treasure only by virtue of devotion. A devotee can give up everything [...] case a devotee is like a miser.

[27] One of the major defects of people [...] work by virtue of their implicit devotion to Parama Puruśa. There [...] realization. The scriptures say,

[30] People of knowledge do not enjoy [...] machine. Unless one is endowed with devotion, one cannot realize the Supreme [...] “I am one with Him”.

The Devotee and the Lord (3)

[7] For a devotee, action is indispensable. [...] actions are indistinguishable from devotion are true devotees. Thus in the process of conversion of Bhavánii Shakti into Bhaeravii Shakti, devotion plays a greater role than so-called action.

[10] Suppose a certain student studies [...] with the proper application of devotion, knowledge and action, which are [...] bestow on spiritual aspirants.

The Cult of Spirituality – the Cult of Pinnacled Order (21)

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The Culmination of Devotion (1)

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The Cosmological Order (1)

[36] Here, the devotee says that his [...] the individual has to develop [devotion] for Him. Those who are not in [...] umbrella of vanity from upon the head.

The Causal Matrix (1)

[49] How to become one with Parama Puruśa? [...] this shloka, and that faculty is devotion.

The Bliss of the Devotee (8)

[1] In the Sanskrit language, the word [...] Principle. The third meaning is “devotion”.

[2] The main and inevitable aim of every sádhaka is not to enjoy the nectar of devotion by himself or herself, but to [...] others the bliss which they enjoy.

[3] In ancient times there was one [...] place distributing the bliss of devotion. His name was Narada. Once he [...] consider as dearest to You?”

[5] “The true meaning of the [...] práńáyáma, etc., without devotion are cultivating the desert. Without the water of devotion, their effort will not succeed. I am not in the hearts of such dry yogis.”

[6] The meaning of the word bhakti [...] attraction is to the Supreme, it is devotion, bhakti. There is no compromise, [...] and the night, cannot coexist.

[8] One person is scholarly, another [...] directed towards Him, then it is devotion. The only qualification is a sincere heart. If your heart is pure, you need nothing else.

[9] Nothing is gained by becoming a jiṋánii. [Jiṋána] has use only so far as devotion has not been born. When you eat [...] This alone is wisdom. Be wise!

The Best Process (1)

[1] [Mokśakárańasamagryáḿ] [...] “the best one is bhakti [devotion]; that is, the suspension of the [...] shruti [scripture] it has been said:

The Base and the Relative Truth (Ádhára and Ápekśika Satya) (1)

[39] Human beings derive or try to derive [...] they are not to be the objects of devotion. One has to practise Sádhaná [...] which is free from bondage of time.

Glossary (2)

[2] BHAKTI. Devotion. BHÁVA. Idea, ideation, [...] used in the sense of continence.

[11] NEOHUMANISM. A worldview characterized [...] enhances the development of one’s devotion. NIGAMA. See ÁGAMA AND [...] purpose of producing offspring.

The Acoustic Roots of the Indo-Aryan Alphabet (1)

[163] When one’s psychic attraction [...] consummation of this attraction is devotion. For this the Sanskrit verb is úrdhva gam or úrdhva gacchati.

Táttvika Diipiká (Dvitiiya Parva) (1)

[13] On a public platform speakers generally [...] well as spiritual practices with devotion through Jiṋána, [...] welfare of the entire living beings.

Táraka Brahma (1)

[2] Such individuals set the ideal [...] feet, one can offer the flowers of devotion and aspiration, but they desire no crude earthly flowers and offerings.

Tantra and Sádhaná (3)

[133] Some people are under the wrong [...] for ideology there is no room for devotion; or if there is an element of devotion, it is a very minor one. But this [...] on parábhakti [absolute devotion]. Hence it has been said:

Taking the Opposite Stance in Battle (13)

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“Tadátmánaḿ Srjámyaham” (1)

[11] In the Rámáyańa [...] highly pleased with Ravana’s devotion and reverence. She said to Shiva: [...] don’t you help him?”

Svadharma and Paradharma – 3 (1)

[11] If someone has to die for their devotion to svadharma, at least they will [...] Puruśa perform such a sinful act.

Svadharma and Paradharma – 1 (1)

[1] In this manifested universe there [...] vistára (psychic expansion), rasa (devotion) and sevá (service.) Follow [...] Bhágavata [divine] dharma.

Supreme Benevolence and Mundane Pleasure (Shreya and Preya) (3)

[42] Just as in the constant pursuit [...] many who may try to conceal their devotion from others and there are many [...] to freely express their genuine devotion to God.

[59] Suppose there is a virtuous discussion [...] at most listen with patience and devotion to the talks; and out of these [...] in a sádhaka’s life.

Supramundane Heritage and Supramundane Desideratum (1)

[29] I used the term “desiderata” [...] must proceed with single-minded devotion, ekabuddhi. To proceed with divergent mental flows means to invite trouble, to risk annihilation.

Subjective Approach through Objective Adjustment (1)

[8] But what happens? Because you are [...] of their minds. So the path of devotion or the path of spirituality is [...] most foolish amongst the fools.

Subjective Approach and Objective Adjustment (5)

[19] So, the best way is the path of devotion, complete surrender. Say “O [...] mother. This is the third approach.

[22] And when one realizes this Supreme [...] should start from the point of devotion, culminate in the point of devotion. Devotion is the order [...] ) and devotion is the policy for each and every [...] intellectual and spiritual-minded people.

Glossary (4)

[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.

[7] KÁLA. Time. KARMA. [...] His early youth He awakened the devotion and spiritual ardour of one and [...] to represent PURUŚOTTAMA.

[10] PÁPA. Sin. PARA. [...] PARÁBHAKTI. Highest devotion to the Supreme; devotion to Para Brahma, the unexpressed [...] (introversion to the Nucleus).

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAGAVÁN. Lord. BHAJAN. Devotional song. BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTI YOGA. Devotional [...] Consciousness, Supreme Entity.

Struggle and Progress (4)

[35] The one performing sádhaná [...] not develop at all on the path of devotion. A spiritual aspirant must take the help of devotion at the final stage of spiritual attainment. If ego remains, even on the path of devotion, the best way to counteract it [...] on the small I-feeling through devotion. Intelligent people should understand [...] used to be great scholar”.

Strange Experiences – Chapter 2 (1)

[2] In those days ordinary people had a rather excessive amount of devotion towards sannyásiis and [...] to see this scene all the time.

Spring Festival (7)

[23] The scriptures on devotion emphatically insist that only [...] questions ‘why’.”

[27] So all must work according to the [...] anurága. In the cult of devotion, it is said that the best sádhaná [...] infinitely superior to mine.”

[28] In the cult of devotion, a higher [[form of sádhaná [...] Rágánuga bhakti means that type of devotion which gives expression to one’s inner devotion. The psychology behind this type [...] derive joy from His joy.”

[29] But there is a still higher type of devotion than rágánuga, in [...] wish.” This is the highest stage of devotion.

Spiritual Discourses (34)

34 occurrences

Some Characters of the Mahábhárata (2)

[2] Jayadratha : Humans should ask of Parama Puruśa only non-attributional devotion. Sometimes they ask material or [...] which was neither day nor night.

[7] On points of sincerity and devotion, Bhisma had no parallel, but in [...] any such request of his enemies.

Social Justice (1)

[88] A person who runs after petty objects [...] Supreme Entity as the object of their devotion – because it is an eternal [...] harm upon themselves and society.

Social Discourses (1)

[168] People will recognize sadvipras by their conduct, their devotion to service, their dutifulness [...] beings of the world, unite!”

Smell and Microvita – Excerpt A (1)

[3] The physical bodies of those who [...] ascertaining the degree of one’s devotion to God. If a person sits for a [...] an expression of divine grace?

Shiva – the Focal Point of Everything (Discourse 3) (1)

[30] Another popular festival is Jhánpán. [...] the practitioner’s intense devotion and love for Shiva, the mind becomes [...] though there may be heavy bleeding.

Shiva in the Light of Philosophy (Discourse 17 (continued)) (4)

[21] Thus the fundamental difference [...] is fresh and tender, the seed of devotion, although sown in time, does not sprout. Without that blissful flow of devotion which vibrates and inspires living [...] [circle of people around the Lord].

[22] Not only the gods are fond of the [...] with the fragrant flowers of the devotion of their hearts. If a flower has [...] the flower, and the overflowing devotion for one’s Iśt́a [...] full of flowers and crying –

Shiva in the Light of Philosophy (continued) (Discourse 18) (1)

[20] About 2500 years ago, when the [...] ritualistic ostentations, without any devotion or idealism, a simmering discontent [...] ruthlessly exploiting innocent people.

Shiva – Both Severe and Tender (Discourse 2) (1)

[56] [The fire of violence has been [...] ashes. There is no flower of devotion, of benevolence nor of generous [...] furiously, burn all to ashes.]

Shivas Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 17) (2)

[7] “The only way to attain salvation [...] attain self-knowledge, the path of devotion is the best. But here the term [...] is, long after Shiva’s time.

[8] Here Shiva says, self-knowledge [...] deeper and sweeter interpretation of devotion than this?

Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14) (1)

[55] [This entire creation is the child [...] says you can worship Her only with devotion; How can you worship Her with [...] understood Kálii at all.]

Shivas Teachings – 1 (continued) (Discourse 10) (2)

[26] The fight against obstacles in [...] intelligent people, say, “Bhakti [devotion] is both the means and the end.”

[31] “Parama Puruśa is [...] longing and drench Him with our devotion in a systematic way, can supreme fulfilment be far off?

Shakti and Its Proper Application (4)

[23] When psychic waves are directed towards Consciousness it is called bhakti or devotion. As long as bhakti remains within [...] how subtle it might be. But when devotion touches the spiritual wave of [...] social restraints cease to exist.

[24] When the psychic waves develop, [...] called karma or action. Genuine devotion originates from sentient inspiration; [...] or parajiṋána and devotion. Bookworms do not deserve to be called jiṋániis.

Service to Humanity Is the Supreme Ideology of Life (7)

[24] One who does not understand the [...] way and their way is the way of devotion. The path of devotion is – “I do not know [...] idea behind service is the idea of devotion. Who is served through devotion? It is Parama Puruśa alone [...] one who follows the real path of devotion will serve humanity to the maximum [...] watch their singing and dancing.

[30] Where my devotees laugh, cry, sing [...] to remain. This is the path of devotion. I have nothing to say if you [...] devotees you will enjoy bliss.

[31] This is why, for ordinary people, [...] action the best way is the way of devotion. Do meditation, do kiirtan and [...] ideology for an ideal human being.

Service to God Is Devotion (15)

15 occurrences

Serve the Supreme by Kiirtana (1)

[5] In the psychic sphere also, we [...] His kiirtan a with love and devotion. When Parama Puruśa [...] and clashes in the society today.

Salvation and Devotion (33)

33 occurrences

Safeguards against the Defects of Jiṋána and Karma (1)

[2] While bhakti is free from any defect, [...] kevalá bhakti [non-attributional devotion], which is absolutely essential [...] jiṋána and karma.

Sadvipra, Táraka Brahma, Sadáshiva and Shrii Krśńa (2)

[9] What happened during the days of [...] Iśt́a (goal); their devotion to Krśńa. And because of their devotion they became successful in their [...] sincerity than with their knowledge.

Sádhaná (6)

[47] The underlying spirit of Vaishnavite [...] a clear dominance of action and devotion. Vaishnavite sádhaná [...] save me from danger,” but

[59] The importance of pratyáhára [...] harmonious blending of knowledge, devotion and action. In this sádhaná, [...] its consummation, and the latent devotion starts sprouting. This sprout [...] action and culminates in selfless devotion.

[60] Vashiikára siddhi is only [...] salvation the way of bhakti or devotion is the greatest.”

[61] If knowledge is likened to the elder brother of a family, devotion is his younger sister, happily [...] she your little sister?”

Religious Dogma – Excerpt B (2)

[6] Once a priest noticed that a so-called [...] eggplant because the villager lacked devotion. Out of fear the villager pleaded [...] priest achieved his objective.

[22] During the Durga Puja festival [...] goal with holy chants mixed with devotion. It is useless to perform worship [...] accept bribes from anyone.”

Relativity and the Supreme Entity (4)

[43] What is the result of this headlong [...] ka. The second meaning is “devotion”: nára + dá + d́a = nárada; that is, one who distributes devotion. If we take the first meaning [...] possesses any light of its own.

[65] Thus you see that those who possess knowledge mixed with some devotion are bound to dabble in intellectual speculation, while those who possess devotion mixed with some knowledge are [...] He belongs to me as well.”

Glossary (1)

[2] BAULS. A psychology based on Jain [...] Bauls were devotional singers whose devotion seemed to onlookers almost like madness.

Ráŕh – 2. Outstanding Personalities of Ráŕh (1)

[2] The Mahábhárata is [...] Shástra, that unending flow of devotion, through the ears of deep-thinking Bengalees into their very hearts.

Rágánugá and Rágátmiká Samádhi (5)

[1] Parama Puruśa is the only [...] finally reach the high stage of devotion. According to the degree of devotion aroused due to practice of Iishvara [...] I wish to taste sugar.”]]

[2] In Vaeśńava philosophy, [...] rágánúgá bhakti is devotion of vanity, of occult power and knowledge, and unlike vaedhiki bhakti, this kind of devotion has no ostentatious display. The [...] rágánugá samádhi.

[6] Brahma in His flow of Saiṋcara [...] feelings toward Him, there arises a devotion called rágátmika [...] rágátmiká samádhi.

Rádhiká Shakti (2)

[14] The Cosmological Nave is called [...] the devotional principle, it is devotion.

[15] Now, one may say, “I understand everything, and I feel that devotion is something heavenly, is a heavenly [...] restore an unstable equilibrium.

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[2] The Cosmological Nave is called [...] the devotional principle, it is devotion.

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[5] A selfless devotee, bathed in the purity of devotion, wants nothing for himself or [...] self-immolating sádhaka.

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[1] Human beings (jiivas) come closest to Parama Puruśa through devotion, through sweet love for Him (Rádhá [...] make it their own through love.

Rádhá's Devotion – Excerpt A (2)

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[1] Rádhá [...] through madhura bháva [sweet devotion]. In Krśńa she found [...] in Krśńa of Vraja.

Puńya All Twenty-Four Hours (5)

[1] There was an intellectual – [...] approaches, all the spiritual cults, devotion is the best – devotion is the highest order.” So [...] he has got bhakti in him, devotion in him. Truly speaking, knowledge [...] cult. Bhakti is the goal. Devotion is not a cult – devotion is the goal. Shankaracharya, the great intellectual, said:

Publisher's Note (2)

[13]Devotion: The Only Way to Salvation”. [...] published in English as “Devotion: The Only Way of Salvation” in Education and Culture, Aug.-Sept. 1966.

Publisher's Note (1)

[2] The author sets out here the two [...] Krśńa, the lord of devotion, and Párthasárathi [...] service and the fight for justice.

Publisher's Note (6)

[1] Neohumanism is a world-view characterized [...] developing one’s spiritual devotion, the adoption of Neohumanistic [...] enhance the development of that devotion.

[2] And once, in turn, a person comes to feel devotion for the Supreme, that devotion or love will ultimately overflow [...] Supreme, free from any discrimination.

[3] So devotion expands one’s world-view, [...] finds the ecstasy and peace of devotion.

Publisher's Note (6)

[1] Neohumanism is a world-view characterized [...] developing one’s spiritual devotion, the adoption of Neohumanistic [...] enhance the development of that devotion.

[2] And once, in turn, a person comes to feel devotion for the Supreme, that devotion or love will ultimately overflow [...] Supreme, free from any discrimination.

[3] So devotion expands one’s world-view, [...] finds the ecstasy and peace of devotion.

Publisher's Note (6)

[17] And those who possess the inner asset of devotion within their hearts and follow [...] Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism)

[26] This entire creation is the child [...] says you can worship Her only with devotion; How can you worship Her with [...] understood Kálii at all.

[29] The chapter on “Rádhá’s Devotion”, in The Feminine Aspect of Spirituality conveys much to us about spiritual devotion from the feminine perspective.

[32] Readers are encouraged to delve [...] Krśńasundaram on devotion Proutist Economics on economics [...] Natural Remedies on health

[140] Chapter on “Rádhá’s Devotion”

Psycho-Spiritual Parallelism (1)

[8] For the physical, there must be [...] Him. This is the real bhakti or devotion. This is the ultimate and only way to final liberation or final union.

Psychic Assimilation in Psycho-Spiritual Practice (1)

[24] Prańidhána is devotion attained through japakriyá [...] dhyána is actually more effective.

Problems of the Day (1)

[149] No ism except universalism can [...] among students, and reverence, devotion, orderliness and discipline will [...] 17 )

Prapatti, Viprapatti, and Aprapatti (Discourse 6) (2)

[7] When a devotee advances through the cult of sweet devotion, he or she prefers to avoid the [...] you advance in the cult of sweet devotion, you enjoy more and more sweetness. [...] jiṋána and karma.

“Prańipátena Pariprashnena Sevayá” – 2 (2)

[19] Finally Rama and Laksmana’s [...] by Rama’s side with utmost devotion and fanning him with a cámara [...] can’t you see that!”

[27] Pariprashna will enhance our intellectual [...] Paramátmá; but if deep love and devotion for Paramátmá is [...] destination, to Parama Puruśa.

Prańáma Mantra (1)

[14] “O Lord, Thou art the creator [...] Your big devotees, by their strong devotion and love for You, have snatched [...] mind. I offer it to Thee.”

Prakrti Tattva and Oṋḿkára Tattva (2)

[66] Prańava is another name [...] “prańava” signifies zealous devotion (pra-nu+al, “nu” means to worship).

[72] O human beings, proceed ahead in [...] through sádhaná and devotion. Realize the mental elevation [...] endless stream of divine mercy.

Pleasing the Lord (7)

[1] To attain Paramatattva (The Supreme [...] knowledge), karma (action), and bhakti (devotion). Everybody has accepted, and [...] gariiyasi” – for salvation, devotion is the best approach. Bhakti is [...] “bhakti.” The flow of this very devotion is prema (divine love). When this [...] thereby “mine-ness.”

[3] There should not be any amalgamation in devotion. For example, people mix copper [...] shuddhá bhakti, unadulterated devotion; that is, there should not be [...] desire was your main desire, and devotion was a show. This will not do.

[5] But this rágánugá [...] you.” This alone is the supreme devotion. This is known as “rágátmiká [...] Paramátman is a slave to the Gopas.

Please Parama Puruśa through Your Service (5)

[2] How can people increase their strength? [...] strength in exchange for one’s devotion, not in exchange for one’s knowledge.

[3] What is devotion? Every individual has two I’s: [...] fully understand this truth is devotion. When people are established in devotion, they attain a state called “iśt́a niśt́a” – devotion for one’s goal. In that stage [...] please Parama Puruśa”.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Pariprashna (Discourse 24) (1)

[28] At the time of Mahaprabhu, there [...] he enjoyed his physical wealth. Devotion is something internal.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Dvaetádvaetaváda (Discourse 20) (2)

[4] Some devotees employ all their [...] bhakti márga [the path of devotion].

[5] Kiirtana [...] This is the philosophical side of devotion. But the fundamental point is [...] be in the state of non-dualism.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Bhaktitattva (Discourse 23) (10)

[1] Today’s subject of discourse [...] of bhaktitattva [the essence of devotion]. Devotion can be explained in various ways: [...] entity, and that attitude is known as devotion. (This is the primary interpretation of devotion. It has other interpretations [...] of mutual attraction is known as devotion or bhakti.)

[2] When an individual’s psychic [...] attitude towards that great entity is devotion. Initially it is known as sámányá bhakti [natural devotion]. This sámánya bhakti [...] of reverence for the Himalayas.

[30] So we see that the eight aeshvaryas [...] bow their heads in reverence and devotion, were fully manifested in my beloved [...] Párthasárathi is fully entitled to our devotion, and at the same time I will add that no one else is entitled to our devotion, for there is no other entity who possesses the eight aeshvaryas.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Aesthetic Science (Discourse 26) (2)

[19] “O Parama Puruśa, grant me devotion – that devotion which will enable me to love you [...] its highest fulfilment.”

Parama Puruśa – the Only Bandhu (1)

[8] “Samapráńáh sakhá smrtah”. Where love and devotion are so overwhelming that it appears [...] addressed Arjuna as His sakhá.

Parama Puruśa Is One – Countless Are His Names (3)

[19] Nára does not only mean “water;” another meaning is “devotion”. For example, he who distributes devotion, who gives devotion, is nárada . Da means “one who gives”.

Parama Puruśa and His Creation (3)

[31] Regarding áshaya, spiritual [...] establish a relationship of exclusive devotion to Iśt́a. If there [...] thinking of you. This is the proper devotion to one’s Iśt́a. [...] mental tendency is called bhakti or devotion.

Our Spiritual Treatise (6)

[7] To attain Parama Puruśa there is a necessity of selfless devotion. To illustrate the point, a very [...] self-interest, swallows poison).

[8] For higher spiritual practice, [...] (knowledge), karma (action), and bhakti (devotion). Ananda Marga scripture asks: Do you know the mutual relation amongst devotion, action and knowledge? Suppose [...] door and calling Him, is bhakti or devotion.

[13] (a) “O human beings, proceed [...] through sádhaná and devotion, arouse your divine wisdom and [...] yourself as human being.”

[19] In the “Subhasita Samgraha” [...] bhakti, etc. Of these stages of devotion which one should be pursued by [...] staying in gopiibháva.”

Opening, Not Closing, the Heart With Kiirtana (2)

[11] “Madbhaktá yatra gáyante [...] the word nára is “devotion.” “Nára” [...] “giver.” One who distributes devotion is Nárada. So it is said, [...] radiate vibrations in the universe.

On the Colour Festival (4)

[1] Those who worship Parama Puruśa with single-minded devotion, with their undivided attention [...] of devotees, because the inner devotion of their tender ideation is embedded [...] specially endowed with this unique devotion and ideation. This sort of gopiibhava, [...] oneself to the highest state of devotion. It may also happen that within [...] maśrńito shánto).

Oṋḿkára and Iśt́a Mantra (3)

[23] And another meaning of náram is bhakti, devotion. You know there was a great muni [...] “Náradeneoyálá” [“Distributor of Devotion”].

[24] Regarding nára’s first [...] nárada is “[one] distributing devotion”.

Nityánitya Viveka (6)

[32] The formal differences among objects [...] through proper knowledge, action, and devotion.

[33] Proper knowledge means to know [...] have to arouse the sentiment of devotion within you.

[34] Devotion means to merge all the rivulets [...] sádhaná is to arouse devotion. Remember always that all your efforts should be aimed at arousing devotion. Devotion aroused, nothing remains. If even [...] mist of doubt and be fearless.

Names of the Supreme (3)

[2] Another popular name is Náráyańa. [...] “water”. Another meaning is “devotion”. You know the rśi Nárada? [...] bhakti”, “he who distributes devotion” – “Nára-da”. [...] So the second meaning is “devotion”, bhakti.

Names of the Lord (3)

[7] In the Sanskrit language the word [...] of nára is “devotion”. You know, in ancient times, [...] “the man who distributes devotion”. Nára means “devotion”. And the third meaning of [...] Principle, the Cosmic creative faculty.

Names of the Lord (1)

[4] “Náráyańa”. [...] “water”, the second meaning is “devotion”, and third meaning is “Cosmic [...] “Náráyańa” means Parama Puruśa.

Glossary (3)

[2] BHAGA. Bhaga is a collection [...] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTITATTVA. The cult of devotion. See also INDIAN PHILOSOPHIES. [...] SHAKTI. BUDDHI. Intellect.

[8] The various theories or approaches [...] non-dualism); bhaktitattva (cult of devotion); and pariprashna (spiritual questioning).

Appendix (2)

[4] These two shlokas are the verbal [...] step by step at the pinnacle of devotion. This appendix is intended to explain the underlying import of these two shlokas.

[12] At that stage all the discriminating [...] restoration and dissemination of devotion and spiritual bháva. To [...] the glories of naraliilá.

Glossary (2)

[2] BHÁGAVATA DHARMA. The DHARMA to attain the Supreme. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHÁVA. Idea, ideation, [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.

[12] NAMAH. Salutations. NÁTHA. [...] enhances the development of one’s devotion.

Mysticism and Spirituality (13)

13 occurrences

“Mucyate Bhavabandhanát” (4)

[9] “Even those who are popularly [...] can be superior to Brahmans if devotion to Hari [the Lord] is present [...] the other hand, a Brahman has no devotion to Hari, that person is indeed [...] mental balance is very important.

[19] Api cet sudurácáro… [...] sudurácárii worships Me with undivided devotion, worships Me with deep love and devotion, I will certainly liberate such [...] Puruśa, victory is certain.

Momentum and Attraction (18)

18 occurrences

Microvita and Spiritual Attainment (1)

[22] In the case of sádhaná [...] sádhaná there is a fair degree of devotion, and at the same time the psychic [...] acquired power for malevolent deeds.

Microcosm and Macrocosm (2)

[5] Whatever the endeavour of the microcosmic [...] when they reach the pinnacle of devotion they see the Supreme Entity is [...] urge to serve the Lord with utmost devotion. When the devotee surrenders his [...] meaningful for the unit entity.

Meditative Songs Heard from Afar (1)

[1] After completing daily spiritual [...] inundated with even a little flow of devotion, it can hear this meditative music [...] the Himalayas, there is a line:

Máyá and Mokśa (2)

[14] Máyá has three guńas [...] be negotiated with the help of devotion. Thus we see that Máyá, [...] from which point the domain of devotion begins. An interesting illustration [...] Máyá, but rather through its help.

“Máyámetáḿ Taranti Te” – 1 (1)

[18] A person of evil deeds is called [...] worships me with single-minded devotion, that person may move ahead without [...] beings, rest assured, rest assured.

Matter and Spirit (4)

[6] You will have to do regular experiments [...] (pointed intellect) with complete devotion and zeal.

[34] It is not sufficient to merely [...] with all one’s sweetness and devotion, to one’s inner being. According [...] eternal being will awaken in them.

[39] Prior to your birth your affectionate [...] affectionate relationship of reverence and devotion has developed between you two. [...] the eternal – the dhruva.

[73] The Yama said, “Characteristically [...] “One who has earnest zeal and devotion should learn the method of spiritual [...] the highest attainment”.

Man and His Ideological Desideratum (3)

[20] What is spiritual flow? For spiritual [...] collective flow of your mind is devotion. By dint of one’s devotion, one can attain the Supreme Stance. One gets the Parama Puruśa.

[21] So, devotion is the only secret in spiritual [...] incantative waves, and spiritual waves.

Mantra Caetanya (3)

[44] Shravana therefore enables one [...] sádhaná will automatically arouse devotion.

[45] When you come in close contact [...] you have no wealth superior to devotion. All worldly possessions will prove of no avail. Only devotion enables you to come into close [...] human life. This is true progress.

Macropsychic Conation and Micropsychic Longings (1)

[5] Just as the Macrocosm thinks of [...] and the Macrocosm arouses supreme devotion in the microcosms, and bestows permanent liberation upon them.

Love – the Essential Prerequisite (8)

[1] As you know, curry, even if it [...] infinite fail, if there is want of devotion in them.

[2] Take the case of karma. The aspirant [...] sure to fail if there is want of devotion. A karma is glorified only when it remains associated with devotion and love for the Supreme. Otherwise, [...] said karma is not associated with devotion or love for the Supreme.

[5] Suppose, a man has no devotion or love for the Supreme, but he [...] propounders of these crude philosophies.

[8] There are many categories of bhakti. [...] Támasii bhakti means static devotion. It is not actually bhakti because [...] won’t get Parama Puruśa.

[9] Rájasii bhakti means mutative devotion. In this form of bhakti, one wants [...] Puruśa is not the goal.

[10] In the case of sáttvikii bhakti, or sentient devotion, the goal is Parama Puruśa. [...] Supreme Goal of all human endeavours.

Light Comes (25)

25 occurrences

Krśńa Unparalleled (1)

[18] But if the time does come when [...] – whether they feel love, devotion, respect or fear – under [...] under their own internal power.

Krśńa and Prapattiváda – 2 (Discourse 5) (1)

[7] It has been said earlier that Vraja [...] element of knowledge and action, devotion is the predominant factor.

Krśńa and Prapattiváda – 1 (Discourse 4) (2)

[18] Vaishnavism, or the cult of devotion, chiefly rests on the idea of [...] we accept your supremacy.”

[23] Vraja Krśńa does [...] the people float in the stream of devotion.

Knowledge and Progress (7)

[20] All physical, physico-psychic, [...] only worth licking by a dog, then devotion will arise in you. Then you will acquire true knowledge.

[25] This very spiritual knowledge is alone devotion; that is, knowledge finally transforms itself into devotion after constant efforts; that is, [...] then alone does it surrender to devotion. When knowledge surrenders to devotion, that is spiritual knowledge.

[26] Hence remember that once you have got devotion, you have got everything. If Paramátman [...] for parábhakti [absolute devotion].

Kárpat́ika to Kála (Discourse 23) (1)

[26] By using the suffix uń [...] word káru is “devotion to work” or “to go [...] because it is a superior skill.

Karpat́a to Karśú (Discourse 19) (4)

[87] 2) The collective name of Satya, [...] common belief, if a person possesses devotion then they will get liberation [...] don’t mix any alloy with their devotion. They remain absorbed in their devotion in the belief that, if not today, then at the kalpánta they will get liberation.

[89] Kal + i = kali. Its etymological [...] jiṋána-bhakti-karma [knowledge, devotion, action] – an auspicious [...] means “performed”].

Karna and Draopadi (2)

[30] Nonetheless, one should not miss [...] nirguńa bhakti [unconditional devotion]. However, saguńa bhakti [conditional devotion] sometimes asserted itself in [...] blessings of Parama Puruśa.

Karma Is Brahma (3)

[2] Work is Brahma, and hence, do more [...] proceed through the path of Bhakti (devotion).

[4] The followers of “Karmayoga” [...] Supreme One is attained. The path of devotion is -

[7] Everything is the expression of [...] outlook and move ahead on the path of devotion. The path of the devotees is straightforward, [...] it in detail on some other day.

Jiivátmá and Pratyagátmá (2)

[11] Now, how to do it? There is no alternative but to take the path of, to resort to, devotion. How are you to move towards the [...] radius? You will have to create devotion within your “I” feeling. [...] there won’t be any reflection.

I Will Not Discourage Jiṋánam (10)

[1] And the idea functioning behind [...] propulsion, is called bhakti, or devotion. The mentality is called bhakti, [...] any difference between prema and devotion. In the practical field, I say that both salvation and devotion are causal entities. They are [...] physicality and intellectuality.

[2] Now, how to attain bhakti, how [...] jiṋánam [knowledge] is equal to devotion” – “karma minus jiṋánam [...] zero is equal to [the resultant] devotion. He earned five hundred degrees of devotion. And that’s why you will find that in the case of less-educated people, devotion is developed very quickly. And [...] that.” But they know nothing.

[6] Now you know, in the case of bhakti [...] bhakti and sentient bhakti, sentient devotion.

[7] What is static devotion? You say: “O Lord, O Náráyańa, [...] Náráyańa.

[8] Now the second type of bhakti is mutative devotion.

In Adoration of the Supreme (9)

[46] Which is the best way to attain [...] others emphasize the superiority of devotion. In my opinion all three – knowledge, action and devotion – are necessary. But devotion is more important than the other [...] lies the excellence of the cult of devotion. Bhagaván Shankarácárya [...] all the ways to attain salvation, devotion is the best”.

[47] Those who advance along the path [...] Here lies the charm of the cult of devotion. And, if supplemented by knowledge this devotion becomes even more charming. In [...] exalted state both knowledge and devotion are necessary. To complement them [...] mental perfection. (citta shuddhi).

[54] On this path one must move in unison [...] the synthetic path of knowledge, devotion and action, a path which is totally [...] importance to ritualistic differences.

Intuitional Practice and Its Necessity (2)

[16] People use the power that comes [...] A desire to command respect and devotion from others is only being entrapped [...] leads to a fall and to degradation.

[26] Intuitional practice (sádhaná) [...] system of intuitional practice with devotion and faith, and not assume that [...] preceptor cannot obtain emancipation.

Interpretation of “Ráma” and “Náráyańa” (2)

[2] Náráyańa and [...] and the third meaning is “devotion” (bhakti). Nára + dá [...] Nárada, Nára means devotion. And nára also means both [...] Consciousness, the Cognitive Faculty.

Integral and Non-Integral Outlook (2)

[20] How can one know the Átmá? [...] practice (sádhaná) with devotion and sincerity. For human beings [...] names of the same Indian ocean.

[27] The story goes that the tyrannical king Hirańyakashipu wanted to murder his own son due to devotion to Krśńa. First [...] establish me in immortality?”

Instinct and Devotion (5)

[title]

[1] The subject of today’s discourse is “Instinct and Devotion”. What is instinct? When the psychic [...] it varies amongst human beings.

[23] When this instinct is converted [...] transmuted instinct, is known as “devotion”.

[24] This devotion is a heavenly attribution, and [...] instinct and convert its instinct into devotion. It may also enjoy the Supreme Bliss.

Inner Asset (6)

[2] The movement of the inner life of humanity is entirely an internal affair, a matter of devotion – a path to the inner world with devotion as a cult, as a mission. In the [...] inner life; and in the realm of devotion, there is no ism that can establish humanity in the supreme spiritual stance. In the case of devotion, human beings become resplendent [...] process. For that there is a path of devotion, a devotional spirit, and the sweet mission of devotion. In that case there are only two [...] concern with the objective mind.

Ideology, Goal and Devotion (4)

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[8] Iśt́a. There are many [...] need anything else. We cannot get devotion by going to pilgrimages. The minimum requirement for getting devotion is the human mind. By simply exerting little efforts, you get development. If you desire devotion, you will get it. If you have [...] “Iśt́a.”

Ideation on Brahma (8)

[11] The first and foremost attribute [...] for God-realization. Exclusive devotion to Parama Puruśa is all [...] returns disappointed again and again.

[14] Can a human brain, with the help [...] will have to resort to the path of devotion and intense longing for Parama [...] rejecting the path of multiplicities.

[25] Araneśu. Arańi means [...] no other way. Without exclusive devotion to Parama Puruśa nothing [...] one must cultivate one-pointed devotion for Him. Hence the most pedantic [...] Puruśa is to develop an exclusive devotion for Him by embracing a life of [...] human intellect explain what He is.

[40] Human beings must possess maximum devotion (bhakti) and veneration (shraddhá) [...] That is why the devotees exclaim:

[82] This cannot be allowed to continue [...] deepest and most heartfelt love and devotion for Him. They should not worship [...] Nor will we allow that to occur.

[84] In the same way all the urges and [...] say, concentrate all your love and devotion, consolidate all your psychic [...] direction, towards any other object.

Ideation and Meditation (2)

[9] Mental flow is concerned with both [...] parallelism, knowledge, action and devotion are required. In spiritual parlance, [...] thinking, Guru cakra and ultimate devotion. All these are utilized in dhyána [...] stage becomes omniscient”].

Human Society Is One and Indivisible – 2 (1)

[17] Likewise, the glorious history [...] a subterranean flow of love and devotion in people’s minds for those [...] inspire unity among the masses.

Human Life and Its Goal (11)

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How Should Human Beings Live In This World? (6)

[24] Prayer and stuti serve no purpose [...] to achieve anything. Bhakti, or devotion, however, is not like this. Let [...] which means “to call with devotion”. It is not stuti or flattery. It is different from prayer also. It is only to call God with devotion. The utility of this calling has [...] Him completely by calling Him.

[25] The quality or nature of the human [...] to become That one day. Bhakti, devotion, or calling Cosmic Consciousness, thus leads one to become like That. Bhakti or devotion is neither prayer nor stuti. Some, [...] made to follow it again. Bhakti or devotion is, therefore, neither prayer [...] quickest return to the supreme rank.

How an Ideal Person Should Live (2)

[17] Now, who can say such things? Only those who have strong devotion to the Lord. Such people love [...] only to one who is established in devotion.

History and Superstition (1)

[25] Many people become confused and [...] at times be used to mean “devotion”) and ayana means “shelter”. [...] Náráyańa?

He Makes the Dumb Speak (1)

[8] Since Parama Puruśa remains [...] with equanimity. This is called devotion, that is, when the mind is withdrawn [...] state for human beings to attain.

Hari Pari Mańd́ala (7)

[2] Hari is an internal entity, residing [...] whether that heart has love and devotion for Him. Suppose a certain person [...] heart to see how much love and devotion there is for Him.

[4] Those in the Hariparimańd́ala [...] hours, due to the intense collective devotion, the environment becomes so sweet [...] dhyána, the object of ideation.

[5] From the devotional point of view, [...] sky, a devotee cannot live without devotion. Without Hari the very existence [...] estranged from Hari, or separated from devotion, they become as miserable as a fish out of water.

[6] The worst calamity that can befall a devotee is to be separated from devotion. Those who try to deprive people of devotion, who tried in the past, and will [...] Destruction comes as a matter of course.

Guhá and Satsaunga (2)

[3] We must always bear in mind the [...] we have reached this degree of devotion, or whether there is still in fact some wordly desire that diverts our thoughts from Him.

[4] The second meaning of guhá [...] Puruśa, seeing the degree of our devotion, will have to take us to Himself – success is surely ours.

Geo-Sentiment (Discourse 3) (3)

[1] I was discussing humanism. This is a very deep and intricate theory of philosophy. Devotion and love for God, the most valuable [...] inner assets of the human heart.

[12] Now as a human being, what should [...] who possess the inner asset of devotion within their hearts and follow [...] accomplish worthy deeds in this world.

[25] There are some people who want to make a show of their devotion, saying, “I am a slave of [...] geo-sentiment centring around Benares.

Form and Formless (16)

16 occurrences

Five Virtuous Ladies (2)

[18] Nonetheless, one should not miss [...] nirguńa bhakti [unconditional devotion]. However, saguńa bhakti [conditional devotion] sometimes asserted itself in [...] blessings of Parama Puruśa.

Finding the Supreme Veracity (1)

[2] Where there is knowledge, but no devotion, there such people try to establish [...] fail to find the Supreme Veracity.

Every Word Is Meaningful (1)

[6] For the Supreme Father, for God, [...] meaning of nára is “devotion”, bhakti. He who distributes bhakti [...] each and every word is meaningful.

Even the Greatest Sinners (2)

[31] One who worships Paramátmá with sincere devotion, even if he or she is a [sudurácárii] [...] concentrated mind…”]

[40] Any member of society whom a durácárii [...] “worships Me with undivided devotion, withdrawing his or her consciousness [...] in each and every being”.)

Eka to Ekáuṋga (Discourse 12) (2)

[14] They knew neither how to light a fire, nor the use of fire. Out of fear and devotion they used to venerate Agni [fire-god] [...] horizon with its crimson light.

[125] [The divine, snow-coloured conch born of the Pacific Ocean. I salute the moon with devotion, the one who adorns the crown of Shiva.]

Dream, Telepathic Vision and Clairvoyance (1)

[10] Those who feign theophanic or demoniacal [...] invoke the spirits or gods with devotion (be it out of fear or love), or [...] is a Bengali proverb which says,

Do Virtuous Deeds Day and Night – 2 (7)

[1] In the morning discourse there [...] [knowledge], karma [action] and bhakta [devotion] are, and you know that ultimately there is no other path except bhakta or devotion. You also know that devotion is based on prapattiváda.

[2] What is prapattiváda? Human [...] is called prapatti. The cult of devotion is based on prapatti. It is the [...] ‘Whoever comes, goes.’”

[7] Everything in this universe takes [...] prapatti. The volumes of books on devotion are based on the concept of prapatti.

[10] Some so-called bhaktas – those who do not have genuine devotion - pretend to be devotees just [...] like machines. A person lacking devotion becomes like a machine. There [...] scorching heat of the desert.”

Disembodied Souls and Microvita – Excerpt B (2)

[17] Prakrtiliina. Those who want Parama Puruśa but worship crude matter out of misguided devotion attain the state of prakrtiliina [...] metal or wood out of misguided devotion can never attain Parama Puruśa [...] Puruśa, they were devayonis.

Saḿskrta Glossary (2)

[8] Niiti – Morality. Nirguna Bhakti – Non-attributional devotion.

[11] Sádhaka – Spiritual practitioner. Saguna Bhakti – Attributional devotion. Satya – “Satya” [...] were devoted to physical labour.

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAGAVÁN. Lord. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTI YOGA. Devotional [...] or live by intellectual labour.

Glossary (2)

[2] BHAJANA. Spiritual song. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTI YOGA. Devotional [...] of which Brahma is the essence.

[12] NÁDA. Flow without curvature [...] enhances the development of one’s devotion. NIRGUŃA BRAHMA. BRAHMA unaffected by the GUŃAS; Non-Qualified Brahma.

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAGA. Bhaga is a collection [...] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHÁVA. Idea, ideation, [...] SHAKTI. BUDDHI. Intellect.

Dhruva and Adhruva (1)

[9] Now the question arises why all [...] jiṋána [knowledge], bhakti [devotion] and karma [action].

Dharma Sádhaná (1)

[17] And let His Grace be always with [...] to enjoy the complete love and devotion which has been showering on you for time eternal.

Dharmamegha Samadhi (1)

[1] The human heart is the abode of higher psychic propensities. The feeling of pain, pleasure, devotion and bliss have a deep impact on [...] bliss to the sadhaka’s mind

Devotion: The Only Way to Salvation (4)

[title]

[5] And what is bhajana? You know, [...] – “with single-minded devotion”] – then what will happen? [...] mucyate bhava bandhanát.

[12] You are all sádhakas. You [...] But to attain the supreme state, devotion is extremely necessary. Without devotion one cannot come into contact with [...] salvation, bhakti is the best.”

Devotion – the Only Path (10)

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[1] I will say something regarding the necessity of devotion (bhakti) in the path of spiritual [...] (knowledge), karma (action) and bhakti (devotion) are the three aides for progress [...] gap remains. A bhakta (person of devotion) reaches right to the goal. The [...] unaffected by pain and pleasure.

[5] Devotees feel alike whether in [...] value. Those who are devoid of devotion, even if they work conscientiously, [...] not with Parama Puruśa.

[7] All other knowledge is the penumbra [...] iron safe of a merchant. A show of devotion will not help. The process of [...] located. This is not the right path.

[8] There is only one path, the path of devotion. The goal of this path is not [...] feels happiness in His happiness.

[9] The greater devotees, however, think in a different way. They follow the path of devotion and serve Parama Puruśa [...] themselves. This is the highest peak of devotion.

[10] Those who work for the happiness [...] “gopa”. This is the supreme height of devotion. It is the only true path.

Devotion Is the Life-Force of a Devotee (4)

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[21] Devotion is the life-force of a devotee, [...] quickly follows. Similarly, if devotion is taken away from the devotees, [...] always want to listen to topics of devotion – they do listen and they [...] propagated against Parama Puruśa.

Devotion and the Realm of Intellectuality (1)

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Devotional Sentiment and Neohumanism (Discourse 1) (3)

[1] In my previous discourse, I said that human beings reach the culmination of devotion by subjective approach through objective adjustment. I also explained how devotion develops through various psychic [...] be crystal-clear to one and all.

[6] The devotional sentiment is the [...] the human heart. This element of devotion, the most precious treasure of [...] the onward movement of society.

Devotion (10)

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[3] What is meant by “bhakti”? [...] “Bhaj” means “to call with devotion”; that is to call the Lord with utmost devotion, taking Him to be everything of [...] expressions of one’s mind.

[14] So it has been said, “Bhaktirbhagavato sevá” – “Devotion is service to Bhagavat or Bhagaván”. [...] is service to Bhagaván.

[15] “Bhaktih premasvarúpińii” that is, “devotion is pure love”.

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

[18] What is then the most precious thing in human life? It is devotion. If one has gotten devotion, one has gotten everything, and nothing remains unrealized. Devotees have to serve the Lord.

Desire and Detachment (9)

[16] Through Aśt́áuṋga [...] one has to go to a preceptor with devotion and reverence. Try to awaken your [...] to you, if you so wish. Once the devotion is awakened, you shall get divine mercy without doubt.

[19] With the attainment of only a wee [...] Remember, in the path of meditation devotion is the paramount factor. Wherever there is devotion God’s mercy is there – it has got to be.

[35] A selfless devotee, bathed in the purity of devotion, wants nothing for himself. He [...] self-immolating Sádhaka.

[53] The Supreme dharma – the [...] For this you require integrity, devotion and singular and earnest love [...] and unflagging and unflinching devotion. When the devotional depth will [...] “I” is not. Remember, devotion is the pre-requisite of Sádhaná. Maturity of devotion is love and maturity of love is He.

Desideratum of Human Life (3)

[17] Devotion to the Supreme Entity is withdrawal [...] stable base is one and not many.

[25] Similarly, the word “Náráyáńa” [...] (2) Paramá Prakrti and (3) devotion. The word Ayana means the shelter, therefore, one who is the abode of devotion; it also means the Parama Puruśa.

Dasha, Bháva and Mahábháva (5)

[5] Each and every sádhaka, [...] always counts is one’s latent devotion and great desire to become pure [...] great devotee of God in no time.

[12] The entire [extent] of the conscious, subconscious and unconscious minds becomes filled with devotion. But devotional expression is [...] sádhaka are filled to the brim with devotion when flooded by bháva.

[15] [Bábá called one sádhaka and aroused his devotion by touching his anáhata [...] was in mahábháva.

[17] The sádhaka feels waves of devotion in body, mind and heart, and feels [...] Vrndábana or Vaekuńt́ha.

Dagdhabiija (1)

[12] There are so many grades of sádhaka [...] púrńa bhakti [cent per cent devotion] is aroused for Paramátmá. [...] the range of psychic directly.

Cult, Inference and Propensity (13)

13 occurrences

Cosmic Attraction and Spiritual Cult (25)

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Chapter 3 (3)

[37] [Devotion is ideation on God, not flattery of God or ritualistic worship.]

[38] Purport: Being merged in the constant thought of God is devotion. Devotion is not related to the chanting [...] devotional sádhaná.

Cause and Effect (3)

[9] If one wants to know something [...] Sádhaná. Sádhaná without devotion is meaningless, a waste of time. Sádhaná with devotion means maximum utilization of human existence.

[10] So you may or may not know the [...] Effect Theory. But if you have got devotion, if you have got love for the [...] There is no other alternative.

The Cardinal Spirit of Action and the Supreme Stance of Devotion (Karma-Sannyása and Parábhakti) (4)

[title]

[1] The subject of today’s discourse [...] Action and The Supreme Stance of Devotion” (Karma-Sannyása and Parábhakti).

[28] My opinion is that it is proper [...] of action. The strength of their devotion will establish them in their action, [...] knowledge is not possible without devotion.

Bondages and Solutions (Discourse 2) (12)

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Bhakti, Mukti and Parama Puruśa (1)

[7] But in the spiritual sphere – [...] your sádhaná, your devotion, your self-sacrifice, you get [...] not artha, but Paramártha.

Bhakti Is the Best Avenue for Salvation (1)

[1] 1300 years ago, India gave birth [...] all the avenues for salvation, devotion or bhakti is the best course. Now what is bhakti?

Bhakti and Krpá (28)

28 occurrences

Bhaktitattva (4)

[3] Now what is bhakti? Bhakti has [...] stutirnárcaná [“Devotion is ideation on God, not flattery [...] means “to worship”.

[6] Na stutirnárcaná. [...] In it there is little of sincere devotion.

[7] Suppose a father is praised by [...] increase in proximity will generate devotion in the heart of the spiritual aspirant.

[10] There are different gradations of devotion, such as nirguńa bhakti, [...] love for Parama Puruśa.

Bhaktitattva (5)

[1] The word Bhakti (devotion) means worshiping. For worshiping, [...] of Bhakti-Sádhaná.

[14] Pure Bhakti cannot be based on [...] many people confine their love and devotion to finite objects and as a result [...] so-called satiation of a goddess.

[45] It has to be borne in mind that [...] knowledge nor the show of riches. This devotion cannot be attained through Vaedhii Bhakti.

[51] Bháva is that whereby the [...] existence. When this feeling of devotion for the adored awakens the introversion [...] light of mellifluous realizations.

[52] When there is fear or feeling of [...] cannot be pure Anurakti or Bhakti. Devotion generated through fear is no Bhakti [...] towards the Lord is termed Love.

Bhakti-Rúpa Setu (Devotion Acts Like a Bridge) (19)

19 occurrences

Glossary (1)

[3] BALA – spiritual force [...] devotional song BHAKTI – devotion, intense attraction for the Supreme [...] subtlest realm of the universe

A Purely Personal Entity (2)

[8] But in the realm of devotion He is purely a personal Entity. [...] Love requires a personal entity.

[9] Now as the relationship is a personal [...] of divinity or in the field of devotion, the interpretation of the creation [...] sounds, of different colours.”

A Guide to Human Conduct (5)

[101] The very purpose of tapasyá [...] their comforts selflessly develop devotion or love for the Supreme in a short [...] what else remains to be achieved?

[109] There is another peculiarity in [...] towards emancipation. Of course, devotion also gives rise to discrimination but such devotion cannot be aroused in those who have not experienced Cosmic bliss.

[120] Prańidhána means [...] big crowd to assemble, or showing devotion by beating drums, etc., has got [...] convey your mental feelings to Him.

[122] Perhaps you know that japa is of [...] Respect, affection, sincerity and devotion are attributes of the inner heart [...] Iishvara prańidhána.

Átman, Paramátman and Sádhaná (1)

[12] Such individuals set the ideal [...] feet, one can offer the flowers of devotion and aspiration, but they desire no crude earthly flowers and offerings.

Astitva and Shivatva (25)

25 occurrences

Art and Science (9)

[13] In the process of introversion [...] acquires the human form and develops devotion, that is the minimum, final, and only qualification.

[14] Everyone should remember that when there is human body, then that human body by dint of its devotion, is able to attain the Supreme [...] behind if [[there is want]] of devotion, and an illiterate man can attain the Supreme Status or the Supreme position if there is devotion in him. This was the reply of Shiva.

[15] I told you that the old Chinese [...] asked Shiva how one is to know that devotion is the only way, and how, when one feels that devotion is the only way, one can devote [...] potentiality, and stamina in developing devotion. When one devotes everything to [...] his faculties are then known as devotion. The collective name of these propensities [[goaded]] unto the Parama Puruśa [[is]] devotion because they are devoted to Him.

Aoktha/Aokthaka/Aokthika to Aokśa (Discourse 15) (1)

[3] Originally, the Vedas could not [...] whether it concerned spirituality, devotion, or meeting the mundane necessities.

Ánanda Váńii Saḿgraha: A Collection of the Spiritual Messages of Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti (2)

[9] (5) The accumulated distortions [...] cultivation of knowledge, selfless devotion and untiring action.

[50] (25) Knowing oneself is the real [...] please Parama Puruśa the real devotion.

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAGA. Bhaga is a collection [...] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, [...] SHAKTI. BUDDHI. Intellect.

Glossary (1)

[2] BÁBÁ. Affectionate [...] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, [...] BRAHMA CAKRA. Cosmic Cycle.

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAKTA. Devotee. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, [...] SHIVA, and PRAKRTI, or SHAKTI.

Glossary (2)

[3] BARENDRA. The portion of Bengal [...] Devotee, spiritual aspirant who has devotion. BHAKTI. Devotion. BRAHMA. Supreme Entity, comprising [...] appeared approximately 2500 years ago.

Glossary (1)

[2] BHAGAVÁN. Lord. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAKTI YOGA. Devotional form of spiritual practice.

Glossary (1)

[2] BALA. Energy. BHAKTI. Devotion. BHAVA. The expressed universe. [...] BUDDHI, BUDDHITATTVA. Intellect.

All Shine with His Effulgence (3)

[39] Intelligent people realize Parama [...] Him; one cannot buy the mind or devotion with money. In order to receive devotion one must give devotion. One has to give a similar object [...] never hope to merge in Him.”

All Bask in the Glory of Shiva – 2 (Discourse 7) (1)

[17] At the time of His marriage, He [...] and along with that, unflinching devotion to duty.

Abhedajiṋána and Nirvikalpa Samádhi (2)

[8] The concepts of virtue and vice [...] themselves at His altar out of devotion, they no longer remain sinners. [...] the so-called sinners by saying,

[21] Through abhidhyána the unit [...] sacrifice, incantation, ostentatious devotion are insignificant. In psycho-spiritual [...] means to attain divine knowledge.

Abhedajiṋána and Daeshika Vyavadhána Vilopa (1)

[13] This removal of the spatial gap [...] make him or her free. Bhakti, or devotion, is the thing that counts in the spiritual sphere.