Serial No. |
SHRI GRANTH |
CHAPTER /
VERSE NO. |
TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH |
145 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 4
VS 5 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When we listen to the auspicious narration of GOD, we become aware of truth. Only GOD is the truth in this world. When this knowledge is awakened inside us, the veil of ignorance is removed.
We give up our fondness which has become firm due to ignorance in body, wealth, relatives etc. After achieving knowledge we try to strengthen our eternal relationship with GOD.
Therefore, we should regularly listen to the auspicious narration of GOD so that our wisdom-eyes can be opened and ignorance can be destroyed.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We should listen to the auspicious narration of GOD so that it develops our wisdom for establishing an eternal relationship with GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
146 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 4
VS 7 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The verse stating the grandeur of GOD and displaying the grandeur of GOD. Shri Parikshitji was aware of GOD’s grandeur therefore, he asked this question to Vyasnandan GOD Shri Shukdevji.
Just as the children create a mud house in their play and destroy it after the play is over, similarly, GOD also creates the universes and destroys them. It is the Holy pastimes of GOD and it is very difficult even for great scholars to understand this secret.
The basic gist is that the grandeur of GOD is so immense that creating and destroying the universes is just child-like play for Him. As the children create mud houses and destroy them easily and effortlessly, similarly, GOD also creates the universes and destroys them with the same ease.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- As the child plays with a mud house, GOD plays with the universe, such is the great grandeur of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
147 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 4
VS 13 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Two things are said in the verse. Firstly, GOD removes the sorrows of gentle people. Secondly, GOD bestows the donation of love to them.
GOD is always ready to remove the sorrows of gentle people. Sorrow also comes in the life of gentle people as a result of their past deeds of previous lives but when they take the shelter of GOD, GOD removes their sorrows.
GOD is the biggest giver. GOD donates many things but the biggest donation He gives is His love. The one who receives the gift of GOD’s love is most fortunate.
We must also engage ourselves in the devotion of GOD and must pray to GOD for His gift of love.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Through devotion, we must strive to receive the gift of love from GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
148 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 4
VS 14 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This verse is dear to me because it describes the glory of devotion.
The verse tells us two things. Firstly, GOD is very Bhaktvatsal (who cares for devotees). Secondly, those who undertake means devoid of devotion can never even touch the shadow of GOD.
GOD is very caring for His devotees. He nurtures the devotees like a father. GOD loves His devotees like a father. Such is the grandeur of devotion. But those who are atheist or who undertakes means devoid of devotion, can never even touch the shadow of GOD. Therefore, devotion is the best and only means to reach GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Without devotion, we cannot attain GOD because devotion is the best and only means to attain GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
149 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 4
VS 15 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This verse is very dear to me because in it six things are mentioned which connect the creature with GOD and destroy the sins of the creatures immediately.
These are the six points that connect us to GOD. Chanting the names of GOD. Remembrance and meditation of GOD. To view the idol of GOD. To sing the praise of GOD. To listen to the Holy pastime narration of GOD and to worship Him.
If we adopt these six things and pursue them in our life, then our welfare is assured.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- When we connect ourselves with GOD, our sins are destroyed and our welfare is ensured.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
150 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 4
VS 19 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - An amazing verse that makes us realize that the various means and various paths lead us towards the same GOD.
All path lead us towards the same GOD. This fact is rendered here. GOD is the soul of the wise i.e. GOD is knowledge form. GOD is the owner of devotees. GOD is like an idol of Shri Vedas for ritualists. GOD is like an idol of religion for those who walk on the path of religion. GOD is the form of penance for the ascetics.
GOD is the root of all the means. The access of all means is only to GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is the core of all the means of worship.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
151 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 5
VS 9 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji asked questions related to GOD to his father GOD Shree Brahmaji then GOD Shree Brahmaji felt delighted because He got an inspiration and opportunity to describe the divine qualities of GOD as an answer to those questions.
A principle is formulated here that we should never miss an oppurtunity to describe the divine qualities of GOD. We should always search for opportunities to describe the divine qualities of GOD because describing the divine qualities of GOD is always beneficial to all.
We should make a habit to describe the divine qualities of GOD and always try to do so.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Whenever we get the opportunity, we must engage ourselves in describing the divine qualities of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
152 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 5
VS 11 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji revealed a secret in front of Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji. It is GOD who illuminates all. Because of GOD’s light, everyone is
illuminated. Everyone is governed by the power of GOD. GOD is at the core of everyone.
Shri SuryaNarayanDev (Sun), Shri AgniDev (Fire), Shri ChandraDev (Moon), planets, constellations, stars even GOD Shree Brahmaji performs their work with the power of GOD. The basic source of everyone is GOD.
No one has their own power. In the world, there is only one supreme power, i.e. GOD. From that supreme power, everyone gets their power.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is the only source of power for all.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
153 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 5
VS 14 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words to Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji. The point to be noted here is that GOD Shree Brahmaji, by whom this universe has been created, has revealed this secret that whatever is there in this world is only and only GOD and there is nothing other than GOD.
All matter, all deeds, all time, all nature and all creatures are part of GOD. It means that there is nothing other than GOD.
Saints have experienced GOD everywhere and have observed that "wherever I see, I see You (GOD) only".
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- There is nothing other than GOD in the world.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
154 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 5
VS 15 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji told Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji that Shri Vedji represents GOD. Deities are also merged in the divine organs of GOD. All ritual deeds, yagna, etc., are done only to please GOD. Because of these rituals and yagnas, whatever Lok (like heaven etc.) we attain are also part of GOD.
The essence is that everything is absorbed in GOD and all deeds are performed to please GOD.
When we begin to understand the godliness of GOD then our attitude becomes such that and we start looking to GOD as the essense of all.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- All deeds are done to please GOD as everything is encapsulated in GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
155 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 5
VS 16 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji told Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji that all types of yog whether it is karmayog (action), dhyanyog (meditation), gyanyog (knowledge) or Bhaktiyog (devotion), all are there to attain GOD. The aim of all the yogs is only to attain GOD. All austerities are done only to attain GOD. Knowledge of gyanyog is only to know GOD. GOD is the only cause of all means and modes.
The essence is that the objective of all means is to reach GOD. All the means are done to attain GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The objective of all the means and modes is to know GOD and attain GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
156 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 6
VS 6 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji told the above words to Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji.
Whatever we have attained, GOD protects it. It must be understood that whatever we have attained is only because of the grace of GOD and is also protected by GOD.
GOD also makes us overcome fear. Because by nature, the creature is prone to anxiety and fear but GOD removes his fears and worries. GOD is the source of fulfillment of all our desires. The Scriptures state that fulfillment of our desires is not possible due to manhood but it is fulfilled only by the will of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Whatever we have attained is protected by GOD.
- Our anxieties and fear are dispelled by GOD.
- Our wishes are fulfilled by the desire of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
157 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 6
VS 33 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji told the above words to Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji. Here one secret is revealed, that is why this verse is very dear to me.
Mind and speech should not be coated with untruth, our mind should never indulge in untruthful resolution, our senses should never violate their dignity and our legs should never go in the wrong way, what is the one remedy for all these ?
GOD Shree Brahmaji gives His own example that there is only one solution and that is to remember GOD daily in our life. It is an eternal principle that remembrance and contemplation of GOD save us from innumerable distortions.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Remembrance and contemplation of GOD save us from wrongdoings.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
158 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 6
VS 34 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Devotion is the only means of knowing GOD and attaining GOD. A rendition of this fact is found here.
GOD Shree Brahmaji tells Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji that he performed all the rituals of Yog with great dedication but was unable to know GOD. This happened because the only means to know GOD and attain GOD is devotion.
GOD can only be attained by devotion. The path of devotion takes us directly to GOD. This is an eternal truth which has been confirmed here by GOD Shree Brahmaji.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Devotion is the only means of knowing GOD and for attaining GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
159 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 6
VS 40 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - How GOD appears and disappears, this secret is revealed here.
GOD Shree Brahmaji tells Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji that when great souls pacify their senses, soul and body then GOD appears and those great souls get the visualization of GOD.
But when blockhead man indulges in sophistry related to GOD then GOD disappears i.e. gets covered up and cannot be seen.
The essence is that GOD appears in visual form in front of great souls and disappears in front of blockhead persons.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is visualized by saints who surrender to GOD with their body and soul.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
160 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 7
VS 40 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji says to Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji that it may be possible to count every single dust particle of the earth but even the one who does so cannot calculate the powers of GOD.
Dust particles of the earth are countless. It is not possible for anyone to count them. But imagine that if someone counts them then also it will be utterly impossible for him to calculate the powers of GOD because the powers of GOD are immense, no one can get beyond them.
GOD is at the core of all the powers of the world. GOD is the focal point of all the powers of the world.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- All powers of the world originate from GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
161 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 7
VS 49 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above facts to Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji.
Two things are worth noting here. Firstly, the fruit of all human deeds is given by GOD. Man performs the deeds and GOD gives its fruit. Secondly, whatever auspicious deeds are done by humans, their inspiration is also given by GOD. It is an eternal principle that GOD motivates a man to perform auspicious deeds.
So whatever auspicious deeds are done by us in life, we should assume them to be a gracious offering from GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Fruit of all human deeds is given by GOD.
- It is GOD who inspires us to perform all auspicious deeds.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
162 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 8
VS 5 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The advantage of listening Holy pastimes of GOD daily in the form of narration is highlighted here. What benefits we obtain from listening to the narration of GOD, is explained here.
As the narration of GOD reaches our conscience through the holes of our ears, it awakens the love towards GOD inside us. Our heart becomes full of love for GOD and GOD comes and dwells in such an emotional loving heart.
Listening to the narration of GOD is a sure and simple means to attain GOD. Therefore, we should adopt the habit of listening to the narration of GOD daily in life. It is an infallible means to attain GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Listening to the narration of GOD is an effective means to attain GOD as it awakens the emotions of love towards GOD inside us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
163 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 8
VS 6 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The verse stating the criteria of purity of our heart.
GOD resides in a pure heart, it is an eternal principle. How can we know the purity of the heart ? One perfect criterion for this is how much our conscience is immersed in GOD. If our conscience does not leave the contemplation of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD even for a second then we should consider that our heart is in a pure state. Because in a pure heart constant remembrance and contemplation of GOD goes on.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- A pure heart is in constant association with GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
164 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 9
VS 14 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - In this verse, four adjectives are used for GOD.
Firstly, GOD is the protector of all the devotees. GOD has taken the responsibility of protecting the devotees forever. Secondly, GOD is Laxmipati. We can interpret that Bhagwati Laxmi Mata, who is the GODDESS of wealth, Her husband is GOD. Hence GOD is the owner of all the wealth. Thirdly, GOD is Yagyapati, i.e. the center point of all the Yagya is GOD. All the types of Yagya are performed to please GOD. Fourthly, GOD is Vishwapati meaning GOD is the owner of the whole universe.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is the protector of devotees, the owner of all wealth and the whole universe.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
165 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 9
VS 16 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - An amazing verse that tells us that GOD imbibes six divine virtues in totality at all times.
The point to be noted is that GOD imbibes these virtues completely. In this universe, whatever grandeur, religion, fame, wealth, knowledge and reclusion exist they all reside in GOD and GOD always imbibes them completely.
These virtues do not reside completely anywhere other than GOD. These virtues also do not reside anywhere at all times apart from GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Grandeur, religion, fame, wealth, knowledge and reclusion reside in GOD completely and at all times.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
166 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 9
VS 20 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD made the above statement to GOD Shree Brahmaji.
Whatever means we adopt, in the end, what should be its result, it has been clarified here by GOD. GOD says that all welfare means of a creature must result in visualization of GOD.
The only aim of the creature should be to visualize GOD. Scriptures and saints have emphasized greatly on self realization. Visualizing GOD residing inside the heart is considered to be the greatest achievement of human life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Visualization of GOD inside us is the essence of human life.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
167 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 9
VS 24 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji told the above facts to GOD.
Inside all beings, GOD resides in witness form. We cannot do anything hiding from GOD. GOD is there as a witness for all our deeds. Therefore, we should take care that all our deeds should be religion-compatible.
GOD gives us the result of our sins and virtues equally because GOD residing inside us witnesses both the deeds and then gives the result. GOD is witnessing every deed, by keeping this thought constantly in our mind, we will be always motivated to do righteous deeds.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is the witness to all our deeds.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
168 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Second Skandh) |
CH 9
VS 32 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD rendered the above facts in front of GOD Shree Brahmaji.
Whatever seems to us as the universe is GOD Himself. Nothing exists other than GOD in the universe. Before the universe, there was only GOD and after the universe also only GOD will be there. Where there is no universe, GOD exists there too. Whatever is left after the universe, it will also be GOD only.
It implies that before, during and after the universe, there was nothing, there is nothing and there will be nothing other than GOD. In all situations there is nothing other than GOD, there was nothing and there will be nothing other than GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Before the universe, during the universe and after the universe, there was nothing, there is nothing and there will be nothing other than GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |