| Serial No. |
SHRI GRANTH |
CHAPTER /
VERSE NO. |
TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH |
| 1 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 1
VS 12 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - If a person’s mind gets attracted towards Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, one must understand that it is the effect of virtuous deeds performed in his previous births. It means that on the strength of virtues of one birth one cannot attain the blessings of Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran. This shows how remarkable and rare this Holy Scripture is, the ultimate conclusion of the Bhagwat principles (GOD's principles), the prime reason for the happiness of GOD and increases the flow of devotion.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- If someone feels inclined to read a Holy Scripture (of any religion), it is the result and reward of noble deeds performed in many previous births. The inclination to read the Holy Scripture is therefore very rare and the person having such inclination is truly blessed.
- Holy Scripture is a truly divine and ultimate treasure chest.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
| 2 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 1
VS 60 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When in Kaliyug (the present era) Bhakti Mata (devotion) asked Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji about the ill-fortune of her two sons, namely Gyan (knowledge) and Vairaagya (recluse), this reply was received. Due to the desire for materialistic things (being trapped in illusion) neither virtuous knowledge remains in us nor disinterest does arise (on the contrary, the tendency to accumulate increases day by day). When knowledge or recluse doesn't come into our lives, their mother Bhakti (devotion) also does not enter our life.
In this Kaliyug, most of the devotion is done for selfishness and hence this is not virtuous devotion. Virtuous devotion means selfless without any reason. Virtuous devotion means which is regularly done (not at the times of necessity and forgetting thereafter). With virtuous devotion, GOD is pleased. In selfish devotion, we may get prosperity and desired wealth, etc., because for GOD these are nothing but just soil. If we ask GOD for soil He lets us take as much as we want. But on the strength of virtuous devotion, GOD becomes of His devotee and comes in control of His devotee. He comes running bare-feet to help His devotee (Prahladji, Draupadiji), He gets ready to barter Himself for His devotee (Narasiji), He gives higher respect to His devotee than Himself (Sudamaji).
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Knowledge and reclusiveness must come in life for devotion to come.
- Only selfless devotion pleases GOD. Devotion for self-fulfillment is a very poor substitute.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 4 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Explaining the greatness of devotion Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji said that knowledge and recluseness were the means for Mukti (salvation) in the Satyug, Tretayug and Dwaparyug (the three ancient eras). "Knowledge" means attaining salvation from the path of knowledge through spiritual knowledge, Ved Vedant and thousands of other great Scriptures. "Recluseness" means attaining salvation through isolation in the social life by settling on a hillock and religious austerity in solitude.
Both these paths are difficult, though, in Kalikaal (the present era), the devotion of GOD alone is the easiest and the only recourse to attain salvation. Therefore despite being immaterial King Shri Parikshitji considered Kalikal to be the essence and allowed it to remain because of this quality.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- In the present era, devotion towards GOD is the one and only path that will lead to salvation. It is the easiest of the many paths and therefore we must consider ourselves blessed to be born in this era.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
| 4 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 6-7 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji had disclosed this secret to Bhakti Mata (devotion). GOD had made Mukti (salvation) a slave of devotion. As per the rule laid down by GOD that during Kalikaal (the present era) salvation can only be attained through devotion. Knowledge and recluseness are considered to be two sons of devotion as given by GOD. During Satyug, Tretayug and Dwaparyug one had to strive hard to get knowledge and recluseness but they can be automatically attained through the devotional path in Kalikaal. When devotion comes in our life, then both her sons, knowledge and recluseness also come along and salvation also comes along with her in the form of a slave.
Here a story narrated by the saints comes to mind. We must understand the narration with some changes. In a royal palace of a king, GOD dwelt with His divine qualities. The king indulged in some wrongdoings and the divine qualities shree, fame, grandeur, etc., started leaving him. The king did not stop anyone. Finally, when GOD started leaving, the king caught hold of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD and started crying in remorse. GOD agreed and stayed with the king. All the divine qualities which left the king started coming back to him, one by one, on their own without being called because they all were like the shadows of GOD. Wherever GOD dwells, these divine qualities also automatically dwell there.
Likewise, if we bring devotion in life, knowledge and recluseness will automatically come in our lifetime and in the end, salvation has to come. This is my GOD's eternal rule which is endorsed in the above verse of Shrimad Bhagwatji.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- If we keep our devotion intact towards GOD, everything else will automatically fall into place. This principle is defined herein in Shrimad Bhagwatji’s verse.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 16 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Maxim of Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji (who has a very close relationship with GOD) is that in whose heart loving devotion resides, those pure-hearted men will never have to face Shri Yamdevji (GOD of Hell) even in their dreams. Here three words have special significance.
(First Word) Continuous devotion means, not the type which is done at times of necessity and then forgotten.
(Second Word) Pure-hearted means devotion which is continuous and selfless. Devotion done with impure conscience, that is having affection or hatred with someone, yearning for something, to fulfill one’s desire, gives the desired result but such devotion is done with selfish motives, therefore such devotion is not very fruitful.
(Third Word) The one who is devoted to GOD in such a way, even in his dreams, will never have to encounter hell. (i.e., leave aside going to hell in reality, he will never see the hell in his dreams).
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- With selfless devotion towards GOD and purification of oneself with it, one is absolved of sins and thereby going to Hell.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 17 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - It is said in the verse that ghost, vampire, demons do not have the guts to even touch the devotees i.e. all forces that create fear go dormant in front of the devotee. It is true that on whose head the Holy hand of GOD is placed, fear never dwells there because the fear that tries to create fear for devotees also trembles due to the fear of GOD for this offence. Because GOD never tolerates any offence done towards His devotee. (The proof for this is the instance of offence done by sage Shri Durvasaji towards King Shri Ambarishji. To stop His own Shri Sudarshanraj Chakra (Divine weapon of GOD) GOD Himself refused sage Shri Durvasaji and finally the sage apologized to King Shri Ambarishji. GOD said very clearly that My Sudarshan can now be stopped only by My devotee because at this time I am under My devotee, and hence My Sudarshan is also under My devotee).
One more citation to this fact is available in the life of Saint Shri Tulsidasji. Saint Shri Tulsidasji inadvertently offered water to the roots of a tree every morning by which the ghost residing there got satisfied and appeared pleasingly before Saint Shri Tulsidasji and told him to ask for something. When Saint Shri Tulsidasji asked for the means to meet GOD Shree Hanumanji, the ghost directed him to go to a nearby place where Shri RamKatha was going on and said GOD Shree Hanumanji will be available there for certain, listening to the Katha. When Saint Shri Tulsidasji asked him what was the reason for his saying this with such confidence. The ghost said that they have to keep such information because they are prohibited to visit such places where GOD, devotee of GOD and means of GOD (Katha, Kirtan etc.) are there.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The forces that create fear go dormant in front of GOD’s devotee because GOD never tolerates any harm done to His devotee.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 18 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji conveys a Godly principle with proof that GOD comes in influence and is attached so soon and with so ease through devotion that you cannot attain Him through austerity, through the path of knowledge, through Gyanmarg, Karmmarg, or by any other means.
The exact proof of this is the loving devotion of ShriGopijan. For the reason of loving devotion, GOD united with Bhagwati Radha Mata and became established in the form of Shree RadhaKrishna Yugal Sarkar (Couple form).
GOD had such great affection and admiration for ardent devotee GOD Shree Hanumanji due to His sheer devotion in the form of a servant of GOD. Hence at each of ShreeRam temple and Shree RamDarbar GOD Shree Hanumanji sits beside GOD, apart from these there are innumerable temples where GOD Shree Hanumanji could be seen in the solo form (wherein the heart of GOD Shree Hanumanji resides GOD Shree Ramji. A testimony to it is the Holy pastimes when GOD Shree Hanumanji tore His heart apart and showed a glimpse of GOD in his heart.)
The glory of devotion is the greatest, as GOD keeps the devotees on His eyelids.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The glory of devotion is the greatest because it pleases GOD to the greatest extent. Nothing else pleases GOD as much as devotion does.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 19 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - We cannot find a bigger and clearer proof without any if and buts than this. (These words are said by Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji, who in verse 54 of this same chapter is addressed by Sankadi Sages as an eternal guide for true followers of GOD and the Sun lighting the path of devotion).
Undertaking devotion is the result of the noble deeds of innumerable births. In Kaliyug, only devotion, only devotion is the essence of life. (This fact has been repeated twice to make an emphasis). Through devotion, GOD Himself appears before the devotee.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Only and only devotion towards GOD has the capability to attain GOD in the present era. No other means is as powerful as devotion is, in the present time.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
| 9 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 21 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji says enough, stop everything because fasting, pilgrimage, yog, yagya and intellectual discourse and other means are not at all necessary. Therefore he feels there is no point in discussing them because the only means to attain salvation in the Kaliyug (present era) is through devotion.
Pay special attention here to the word "only". By uttering the word "only" Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji has placed devotion on the highest pedestal in the present era.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Devotion stands on the highest pedestal when compared with other means in order to attain salvation in the present era. Devotion towards GOD is referred to here as the "only means" in the present era to attain salvation.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
| 10 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 56, 57 & 59 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Although Shri Sankadi Sages appears as 5-5-year-old boys but they are great yogis, intelligent, knowledgeable, ancestor of the ancestors, residing in ShriVaikunth Dham, always singing the praise of GOD, always testing the Godly nectar and remain stable in it, whose only focus is Bhagwat Katha and whose only mantra (incantation) is surrender to GOD. Such great Shri Sankadi Sages told Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji that other than devotion, all the other means revealed by the sages are all painful means and at best can only lead to heaven.
Devotion is the secret means to attain GOD. To seek GOD and to be of GOD should be the ultimate aim of mankind and to attain it devotion is the only and ultimate means.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Devotion towards GOD is the undisputed means to attain GOD.
- The ultimate aim of mankind must be to attain GOD in human birth.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 2
VS 62 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - One can hardly find a more beautiful and clear attribute of Shrimad Bhagwatji. In this citation, Shrimad Bhagwatji’s verses are defined as the roar of a lion and defects of Kaliyug (present era) are described as a wolf, which is by all means accurate. Seeing a lion even at a distance or near, the wolf feels its life in its throat. Just as the wolf runs away with fear when the lion roars, the sins of Kaliyug fade away simply on the roar of the preachings of Shrimad Bhagwatji.
Then imagine that situation, where Shrimad Bhagwatji is continuously worshiped at home, where a routine of daily chanting of some verses of Shrimad Bhagwatji is done, can the sins of Kaliyug stay there ? Absolutely not because there Shrimad Bhagwatji celebrates divine ecstasy along with GOD's loving devotion, knowledge and recluseness.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The preachings of Holy Scripture (of all religions) are capable of washing our sins and purify us from within.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 9, 24,25 &31 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Shri Sankadi Sage had explained the greatness of Shrimad Bhagwatji in the above verses.
In the first verse, it is evident that Bhakti (devotion) automatically evolves when one hears GOD's Katha i.e. by listening divine and fascinating pastimes of GOD. Pay special attention here to the word "automatically". The easiest means for devotion to come without any labor and effort is by merely listening to the divine pastimes of GOD.
In the second verse, it is said that when devotion is undertaken Mukti (salvation) is attained automatically because GOD has made salvation the maid of devotion. Wherever Bhakti Mata (devotion) will go, salvation will follow it.
The third verse tells us that as soon as the devotion comes its best result is that GOD comes and resides there. This fact is to be understood in the following way that GOD dwells in everyone’s heart, however, for reasons of ignorance due to Maya (illusion), we had closed the doors of our inner soul. Devotion opens that door and unites the soul with the Universal Soul (GOD).
The fourth verse tells us that until we listen to Shrimad Bhagwatji very well, sin dwells in our body. Here the word "very well" has special significance. Even after hearing the Holy discourse, if an emotion of devotion towards GOD does not surface and in the absence of it sins do not get washed away it is only because of not listening "very well".
Being immersed in the love devotion of the Katha and visualizing each and every pastime of GOD, visualizing GOD's grandeur, compassion, grace, kindness, love and devotee affection is the only indicator of "very well" hearing.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The easiest means to attain devotion is by listening to the Holy Scriptures which narrates the divine pastimes of GOD.
- With devotion towards GOD, salvation will automatically follow.
- Devotion opens the door for our soul to unite with GOD.
- We must "very well" pay attention while listening to the Holy Scriptures as it will help us to visualize GOD’s grandeur, grace, mercy, kindness and love.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 42 & 43 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This is precisely a sarcastic verse. One who had not heard the Holy pastimes of GOD or has not stepped forward in the path of devotion has been labeled as "wicked", "chandal (who works in cremation)" and "ass". He has totally wasted his human birth and has been born only to cause labor pain to his mother unnecessarily. He is considered to be a living corpse, is labeled as a dead mass on the earth and such a person is cursed like an animal.
It is the opinion of divine Scripture and not a personal opinion of someone and all religion more or less somewhere give the same warning to persons who do not walk "on the path that leads to GOD".
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Whoever has not taken the path of devotion towards GOD is considered a living corpse.
- Warning messages for such persons not devoted to GOD can be found in religious Scriptures of all religions.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 61 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - At the time when GOD wanted to rest His ShreeKrishna incarnation and go to His dwelling, Shri Uddhavji pleaded with GOD that Kalikaal (present era) will immediately descend on the earth. Then evils will rule the world, even good people are likely to become aggressive and volatile. Till now, GOD was the support of devotees but afterward who will be the support of the devotees.
Pursuant to the plea, my GOD rested all His powers in Shrimad Bhagwatji and disappeared from this world and entered in Shrimad Bhagwatji. That is why Shrimad Bhagwatji is considered a GOD idol of Holy words. Serving, listening, reciting and visualizing of Shrimad Bhagwatji leads to the destruction of all sins. This divine Scripture is the means for washing out poverty, misfortune and sins and to succeed in winning over desire, anger and other enemies of mankind.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Holy Shrimad Bhagwatji represents GOD on earth. Faith in this Holy Scripture leads to great heights in life and counters all adversities of life.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 64 & 65 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This verse reflects the influence of Maya (illusion). It is difficult even for the Deities to escape from illusion, the humans are utterly helpless. Only by seeking the contiguity of Mayapati (GOD, the owner of Maya), we can get rid of the illusion.
In Kalikaal (present era) hearing the divine pastimes of GOD is the most powerful means to adopt GOD devoutly and get rid of illusion.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- To tide over worldly illusion, the only means is to take the devotional path and fall back on the mercy of GOD, otherwise, we cannot maneuver worldly illusion by any other means.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 67, 68 & 69 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - As predominantly as we listen and contemplate to the divine pastimes of GOD, with double predominance, Bhakti Mata (devotion) with her two sons' knowledge and recluseness appears with the divine ornaments of meaningful words of Shrimad Bhagwatji seeking GOD.
This fact must be understood in this sequence. After going deep into the divine pastimes of GOD the emotions behind the meaning are revealed due to which the enlightenment of devotion occurs. Then only true knowledge (spiritual knowledge) comes in, then only recluseness (detachment from worldly illusion) happens.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Hearing the divine pastimes of GOD brings devotion. With it follows knowledge (Spiritual knowledge) and recluseness (automatic detachment from worldly illusion).
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 71 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - One should give special attention to these words "devotion blesses devotees with the form of GOD", "devotion imbibes exclusive love in the devotee’s heart for GOD", "devotion relieves us from all forms of worldly diseases and destroys the root cause of worldly diseases".
Sage Shri Sanatkumarji has given devotion a place to reside in the heart of the devotees permanently and forever. Pay special attention to the words “permanently and forever” here. Devotion needs to be undertaken permanently and forever, only then it can be called devotion. Devotion done at times for the purpose of fulfilling one’s desire or necessity is not true devotion.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- True devotion towards GOD is capable of relieving us from all forms of worldly problems.
- For true devotion to flourish, it must be undertaken permanently and forever.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 72 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The curses of the Kaliyug (present era) can influence the world but it cannot harm true devotees who undertake true devotion. What a prominent and convincing explanation that bad omens do not even look upon the true devotees, hurting the devotees or harming them is totally out of the question.
We must also understand this explanation in the opposite way that if the defects and the curses of the Kaliyug have started subsiding then it means that our devotion is meaningful and is progressing in the right direction. If it is not so, it means that our devotion is not meaningful and is not progressing in the proper direction.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- With devotion, if we are able to tide over the defects and the curses of present times, our devotion is meaningful and is in the right direction.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 3
VS 73 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This is one of my favorite verses which is endorsed by the experience of devotee Shri Sudamaji and devotee Shri Nursiji. This verse from Shrimad Bhagwatji endorses Bhagwati Meerabai's beautiful lyrics "Payoji mene Ram ratan dhan payo" (I have attained the great wealth in form of GOD).
In whose heart the devotion for GOD resides, even though if he is poor by earthly means, he is very wealthy and truly blessed not only on earth but in the entire Triloki (the entire cosmos) (Pay special attention to the word "Triloki"). Because upon getting tied with the devotional chord, GOD leaves His heavenly abode and comes to reside in the heart of the devotee. (Pay special attention here that how GOD comes into our lives - drawn by the devotional chord). During ShreeVaaman incarnation, King Shri Baliji offered himself to GOD. With such dedication, if GOD could become the gatekeeper of King Shri Baliji, with our surrender will He not come to reside in our heart ? On surrender, GOD will surely come.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Our humble surrender to GOD with devotion makes Him reside in our hearts and makes Him stand by us. To endorse this fact, there are umpteen examples in Holy Scriptures.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 4
VS 11 - 14 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Look here at the excellent result of listening, understanding, contemplating and thinking about GOD.
Given here are some of the evils, almost all the people in the present era will have them in some measure or the other. Committing sin through the mind, body and words, misbehavior, going on the wrong path, burning in anger, crookedness, lustful carving, craving restlessly for desires, devoid of religious dharma, arrogant, getting envied upon the progress of others, giving sorrow to others, alcoholism, theft, adultery, betrayal, treachery, cruelty, mercilessness, not having a clean mind, wicked heart, etc.
The only means to purify us by destroying these bad qualities and eliminating the defilement of the mind is only possible by listening, understanding, contemplating the Holy pastimes and narration of GOD. Such nectar-like flow due to GOD’s pastimes harvests the seeds of goodness in our heart because when devotion awakens it paves the way for auspicious things and kills inauspicious things.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- There are excellent results of listening, understanding, contemplating and thinking for GOD. With devotion towards GOD, all evils of the present times subside. Thereafter devotion sows the seeds of goodness in us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 4
VS 79-80 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran's first detailed story is about Shri Atmadev Brahman who sought a child against destiny and got an evil child by name of Dhundhakari. Because of him, when Shri Atmadevji lost everything, he wept of his misfortune in front of Shri Gokarnji who gave him this great piece of advice.
Pay special attention to these lines that see the world as fleeting day and night because the one who sees so will never be attached to anything. Once desires are sidelined, recluseness comes in and thereafter we qualify for experiencing the juice of devotion. Bhagwat Dharma is the biggest of all religions and we must always take shelter in it. Avoid the temptation for earthly things, give up the discussion of good and bad characters around us because it is meaningless. (We destroy a major part of our human birth by getting greedy for pleasures and in the merits and faults of others). Serve only GOD and hear the narration of GOD.
What a great, fabulous and clear preaching on the purpose of human life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Clear preaching on the purpose of human life. Just like the fall of day and night, everything in the world also changes and therefore we must not waste our life in earthly temptations or in merely talking about someone or something. Instead, we must serve GOD and hear the praise of GOD to fulfill the purpose of our human birth.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 5
VS 40-41 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Even after completing all the rituals of the afterlife in Shri Gayaji and after looking at many Scriptures from top to bottom Shri Gokarnji did not find any way to rescue Dhundhakari who has taken the shape of an evil spirit and to lead him to salvation, he therefore prayed to GOD Shri SuryaNarayanji.
Pay attention to the words of prayer wherein it is said that GOD, you are the witness of the whole world. We must understand that whatever we do in a secret way by hiding ourselves is witnessed by GOD. Everyone knows this fact but once if we accept this, then we would save ourselves from doing any bad and sinful acts.
Secondly, GOD Himself (in the form of Shri SuryaNarayanji) has endorsed Shrimad Bhagwatji as the means of attaining salvation where everything else has failed. The greatness of Shrimad Bhagwatji is exhibited here in GOD's own words.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is the supreme witness of all that is happening in the world. All our deeds are being witnessed and therefore whatever we do nothing is hidden from GOD.
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 5
VS 58-60 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - What an accurate description of the human body. This human body is a place for disease to dwell, made of faults in every pore and it takes a split of a second for it to get destroyed. What a clear interpretation. There are three ways prescribed upon the destruction of this human body and then the golden preaching that in such mortal body why do not men work for attaining immortal benefits ? To divert our human life for attaining GOD through devotion is the best use of this human body. The human body and human life are a golden opportunity to attain GOD through devotion but we lose this opportunity by engaging ourselves in unwanted issues.
It has not been prohibited anywhere against doing human acts but we must not lose sight of the basic purpose of human life and thus keep that priority of human life, this is what is clearly desired here.
We use our human body and human life for mortal benefits like the accumulation of wealth, money, etc. Does the wealth, money of the universal kings and conquerors of history still exist ? No, they have all been destroyed. But through devotion, trying to attain the ultimate thing which is to attain GOD is the immortal fruit of human life because this frees us forever from the cycle of birth and re-births and leads us to rest in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. This is the fruit that is eternal, everlasting and immortal.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The human body is mortal and we use it for accumulating mortal benefits like wealth, money, etc. Achieving mortal benefits is not prohibited but stress is laid to use the human body and human life for deriving immortal benefits, which is, attaining GOD through devotion. This will lead us to salvation and free us from the cycle of birth and death.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
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SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 5
VS 66 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The narration of GOD is termed here as pilgrimage. The narration of GOD washes away the dirt of the world and makes our life purified. It is the clear view of sages and saints that if by narration of GOD we are able to imbibe love for GOD, devotion for GOD then we must feel assured of attaining salvation.
Those (sages and saints) who had traveled along this path for attaining GOD had told this on the strength of their experience.
For example, we tried to touch the fire and felt the heat out of it. From our experience we can tell the child not to do so, otherwise, it will burn his hand. If the child takes our advice his hand is saved from getting burnt.
If we too listen to the advice of sages and saints and take the path towards GOD, we will be saved from the worldly heat and will be forever freed from the cycle of birth and death.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The sages and saints from their own experience have shown us the path of devotion for attaining GOD. By adhering to their advice, we can save ourselves from the ill-effects of worldly living and also free ourselves from the cycle of re-birth.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIAM R |
सर्वसामर्थ्यवान एवं सर्वशक्तिमान प्रभु के करीब ले जाने वाले आलेख (हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी में) 
श्रीग्रंथ के श्लोकों पर छोटे आलेख (हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी में) 
प्रभु के बारे में उत्कथन (हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी में) 
हमारे उद्देश्य एवं संकल्प - साथ ही प्रायः पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्नों के उत्तर भी 
वर्तमान समय में प्रभु कृपा के दर्शन कराते, असल जीवन के प्रसंग
प्रभु के लिए प्रार्थना, कविता