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The Narada Bhakti Sutra (: Nārada Bhakti Sūtra) is a well known venerated within the traditions of, reportedly spoken by the famous,. The text details the process of devotion , or and is thus of particular importance to many of the within Hinduism. It has received particular attention among the traditions.scriptures often appear in variant editions which may show differences in organization and verse numbering. Sage Narada offering respect to Vishnu on.Firstly bhakti itself is defined as being 'the most elevated, pure love for God' which is by nature and through following which one obtains perfect peace and immortality (release from ). The symptoms of such devotion are that one no longer has any selfish desires, nor is affected by the dualities of loss or gain for himself being fully content with (and experiencing through) the process of bhakti itself. Killing floor 2 max players. Narada describes that lust is absent in those who execute bhakti purely because they naturally have no personal desires to fulfill.The aspirant bhakta is encouraged to renounce 'social customs' and 'religious rituals' and to focus purely on service to God with exclusive dedication, being indifferent to whatever may stand in the way of such service. Activities of social custom and religious rituals that are favorable to devotional service are still promoted but devotional activities are given as 'the only means for reaching the perfection of life.'
The text then goes on to quote, and in terms of their opinions on what is bhakti, giving the opinion that all three are correct but declaring in conclusion that 'bhakti consists of offering one's every act to the Supreme Lord and feeling extreme distress in forgetting Him'. The (cowherd women) of are given as an example of devotees who display this form of pure bhakti, but warning is also given about 'false devotion' that imitates this perfectional stage. Narada follows this warning by stating, 'Furthermore, the Lord dislikes the proud but is pleased with the humble'. Bhakti begets bhakti An important point is made in verse 30 in regard to the relationship between bhakti and knowledge: 'But the son of Narada says that bhakti is its own fruit'. In his commentary, A. Swami Prabhavananda.
—Bhakti Sutras of Narada (verse 58) The path of love and devotion, bhakti yoga, is the path of the heart. It is our deep longing to become one with that which is eternal and unchanging. By attaining the purest, highest state of unconditional love, we can overcome our sense of pain and separation, and experience an abiding inner peace and joy.
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(Bhaktivedanta Book Trust: 1998). Translation by and his disciple. Provides Sanskrit text translated into English with commentary from a perspective alongside the Sanskrit text, viewing Narada's teachings within the context of other devotional scriptures such as the, emphasizing the role of Krishna. (1997). Divine Life Society.,.
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Aphorisms on the Gospel of Divine Love or Narada Bhakti Sutras. (Sri Ramakrishna Math: Madras).
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