| Serial No. |
SHRI GRANTH |
CHAPTER /
VERSE NO. |
TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH |
| 25 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 5
VS 71-73 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Shri Gokarnji asked the councilors of GOD as to why salvation was alone granted to Dhundhakari upon hearing the pastimes of GOD and what was the reason for this bias when everyone heard the pastime. The councilors of GOD replied as above.
Knowing this difference is important in this Kaliyug (present era) because in this era this happens many times. We only listen to narration but do not contemplate it, do not think of it, do not go deep into emotions, therefore it does not strongly get into our hearts and our effort thus goes in vain. Just like the knowledge which gets wasted when it is not acquired in a proper way. Whatever we listen to, if we do not attentively do it, it goes in vain. The incantation, in which we do not have faith, goes in vain. The utterance of Holy chanting where we are not able to concentrate goes in vain.
We do not generally focus while acquiring spiritual knowledge, we do not focus while hearing the narration of Holy pastimes of GOD, we do not generate faith in incantation and we do not concentrate our mind on GOD during Holy chanting, therefore we fail in all of them.
What a beautiful clue to be successful in the path leading us to GOD has been revealed by the councilors of GOD for the benefit of us through the narration of Shri Gokarnji and Dhundhakari.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- If we do not focus and concentrate on our spiritual endeavors, we will not be able to generate desired results from it and our effort will therefore go in vain.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SUBRAMANIUM R |
| 26 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 5
VS 80,81 & 83 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - See the wonderful results of devoutly telling and listening to GOD’s narration that GOD Himself appeared and by hugging Shri Gokarnji He removed the difference between creature and GOD. All the creatures of that village including dogs and chandal (who works in cremation) attained salvation.
The first narration in which Dhundhakari attained salvation was also told by Shri Gokarnji and was listened by all but no one attained salvation because no one heard it with full reverence, full concentration and full faith. But in listening to the narration second time no one made that mistake. So the salvation of all became possible. All the animal species and even chandal attained salvation.
The fact that reverence and faith in GOD automatically ensure the welfare of a number of people, is also exhibited in Shri Kevatji's context in Shri RamCharitManasji. The merciful and kind GOD automatically liberated Shri Kevatji with his past and future generations. By interpreting that divine context and by visioning the mercy and grace of GOD, saints have stated that by the devotion of GOD, Shri Kevatji's past 21 and future 21 generations were liberated by GOD. Shri Kevatji has only wished that when GOD came to my ghat, I took Him across to another side, similarly, when I go to the GOD's ghat (Bhavsagar), GOD should also take me accross by His kind mercy. But GOD along with him crossed his generations after generations. What is the maxim ? As much as reverence, faith and devotion for GOD we have in our heart, GOD’s grace gives us many times more auspicious results in life and the afterlife.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must hear GOD's narration with full reverence, full concentration and full faith in order to derive the best results.
- The more faith, reverence and devotion we have for GOD, the more we are benefitted in life and in the afterlife.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 27 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 27 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Prior to the beginning of narration- Shri Bhagwatji week-yajna, there is a provision to praise this to GOD. How accurate and meaningful the words of praise have been chosen.
We are submerged in the worldly ocean and since we are alienated from the purpose of human life we are in humiliated state. Even when we are loaded with lots of funds and assets, we are poor because we have forgotten the purpose of human life.
The attachment (crocodile) of worldly deeds has held us. The attachment of worldly deeds has increased our engagement in earning money, increasing wealth, increasing family and other likewise worldly activities. Our situation has also become like that of Shri Gajendraji, who has lost the war of life with crocodile and is now on the verge of drowning. Just as GOD saved Shri Gajendraji, similarly, GOD has been requested to save us. It is completely impossible to be free from the worldly ocean and fascination of deeds without the mercy and grace of GOD.
We should earn the mercy and grace of GOD on the strength of GOD's devotion, then only our human life will get success and in the afterlife, we will get salvation.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We have over-engaged ourselves in worldly deeds and are trapped in the worldly ocean and fascination of deeds. Only by earning the mercy and grace of GOD through devotion, we can fulfill our human life purpose and secure our afterlife.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 28 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 37 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - What an important fact that we often overlook.
At the time of GOD’s narration, bhajan, kirtan, worship and mantra chanting often we do not forget the worries about public, property, wealth and children etc., and cannot devote to GOD by the concentration of mind and therefore our efforts are not so fruitful.
The words of the prayer - "Tan man dhan sab kuch hai tera, tera tujh ko arpan kya lage mera" (means body, heart and money are all yours, and what is yours is devoted back to you, doing so costs nothing to me) - we sing this prayer twice a day but it will be beneficial only when we will do like that. The above verse also supports devoting body and heart to GOD’s narration and listening to it with a pure heart (i.e. renouncing the desires of mind and impurities like hatred, pride, greed, etc.) is considered to be most fruitful.
Whenever we are able to do this in our life we definitely experience GOD’s companionship, GOD's mercy and GOD's grace. It is our fault that we are not able to do this and therefore we miss the companionship, mercy and grace of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- If we are able to devote our mind, heart and body to GOD in devotion we will experience GOD’s companionship, mercy and grace in return.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 29 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 51 & 53 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The doors of GOD are always open for the salvation of the downtrodden, this fact is emphasized here. All the doors of the world close for the downtrodden but the door of GOD (our Supreme Father) is never closed for them. GOD never closes His doors but we go astray and go in the wrong direction and commits the offense of distracting ourselves from GOD and His path.
The second thing, which is said, is the receipt of imperishable fruit to the downtrodden. Whatever we get in this world, can never be imperishable, its deterioration is natural. Only and only our Supreme Father Almighty GOD is capable of giving imperishable fruit. We will get many parables in GOD’s narrations where GOD has donated imperishable fruit to His devotees. So many devotee characters are the live example of this.
The saints had interpreted Shri Sudamaji's narration that GOD Shree Brahmaji wrote on the fate line of Shri Sudamaji that “Shri (wealth) would decay” means wealth will never be with him, never stay with him. It used to happen with Shri Sudamaji that there was no arrangement of even two meals a day, no roof was there at his home, clothes were torn from so many places that one could forget the count. But see the effect of my GOD’s mercy that He reversed the fate line. GOD added only two words in the Brahmavakya that “Shri (wealth) would never ever decay”. Then with GOD’s inspiration, GOD Shri Vishvakarmaji created fabulous Sudamapuri and Shri Sudamaji received the wealth and grandeur that never decayed.
We should always remember this golden example and should also remember that what Shri Sudamaji did after getting all this ? He continued his routine of GOD’s worship, chanting and service as he was doing earlier. This is the only way to continue receiving the grace of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Even if the entire world closes its door, GOD never closes His doors for the downtrodden at any time.
- Only GOD can reward us with the imperishable donation. Whatever we receive from the world will perish.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 30 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 83 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Vyasnandan GOD Shri Shukdevji's precious words that the essence of narration of GOD can only be tasted by the people living on earth and nowhere else (That is why even Deities also yearn to take birth on earth).
GOD Shri Shukdevji has therefore addressed the people living on earth as "Bhagyavan" (fortunate) and has said that one should keep on listening GOD's narration praising GOD umpteen times and as long as there is consciousness in the body, one should repeatedly listen to it. Pay special attention to the words "Never leave it, don't leave it".
Vyasnandan GOD Shri Shukdevji, the ocean of self-knowledge, has blessed us with such a strong insistence that would ensure creature's well-being and welfare.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- People dwelling on earth have been called fortunate because they can hear the narration that glorifies GOD. It has been emphasized that we must repeatedly listen to GOD’s narration till our last breath.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: ARPITA KARWA |
| 31 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 91 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When Vyasnandan GOD Shri Shukdevji was telling the glory of Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran, GOD appeared with His councilors. Because of listening to GOD's narration, all present got a rare vision of GOD. All were pleased and the delusion of all was destroyed. Then for the welfare of the universe, Vyasnandan GOD Shri Shukdevji established Bhakti Mata (devotion) along with her sons' Knowledge and Recluseness in the extremely Holy Mahapuran forever. Therefore, by listening to Shrimad Bhagwatji the seeds of devotion are germinated in our heart and spiritual knowledge (the greatest of all knowledge) is awakened and temptation for the world is curtailed and recluseness sets in life and because of all this we become true Vaishnav (worshipper and disciple of GOD and due to it blessed with virtues). GOD always resides in the heart of the Vaishnavas.
This fact is also confirmed in another incident. Once Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji asked GOD of a certain place (among ShriGolok, ShriSaket, ShriBaikunth, Ksheersagar) where GOD dwells. In reply, GOD said that I always dwell in the heart of the devotees and there I have a definite abode forever.
Devotion makes us a true Vaishnav. It fills us with Vaishnav qualities. These Vaishnav qualities are most dear to GOD. Devotee Shri Narsiji had best portrayed the Vaishnav qualities in his immortal bhajan (hymn) "Vaishnav jan to tene kahiye". Whoever are true Vaishnav, this bhajan is very dear to them. Let us look at the Vaishnav qualities described in "Vaishnav jan to tene kahiye" –
He is Vaishnav
(1) who does charity (human welfare) without any pride (a) who knows the sorrow of others (b) who favor persons with sorrow (c) even by doing so who do not bring pride in his mind,
(2) who do not condemn anyone in the world,
(3) who keeps his words and actions pure (without deceit),
(4) who looks at every creature and living being with equanimity,
(5) who renounces craving (desire) from the mind,
(6) who looks to other women as if he is looking to his mother,
(7) who do not speak untruth even with a tired tongue,
(8) upon touching other’s wealth whose hands feel like burning and blisters and the hands are scattered,
(9) who does not allow his heart to indulge in temptation and illusion,
(10) who practices steadfast recluseness in his heart,
(11) who claps only and only in the name of GOD (not clapping for any worldly name),
(12) who keeps his mind free from greed and deceit,
(13) who keeps his mind free from lust and anger,
One who practices the above
(a) becomes as pure as if all pilgrimages has settled in him,
(b) one such person in the family liberates and uplifts the entire family with generations,
(c) the person with such Vaishnav qualities blesses the womb of his mother,
Only devotion has such a strong and intense power that it develops such golden Vaishnav qualities in us which are very dear to GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Devotion makes us a true Vaishnav (worshipper and disciple of GOD and due to it blessed with virtues). It fills us with Vaishnav qualities which are so dear to GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: CHANDRASHEKHAR KARWA |
| 32 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 92 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Verse providing much strength to the poor, distressed, trapped in illusion and drowning in the worldly ocean. This Holy Scripture which has the capability of doing welfare for such people roars like a lion. By the roar of a lion, animals like sheep, goat and other creatures run away, similarly, with the roar of Shrimad Bhagwatji poverty, sorrow and illusion run away.
We only need to go to the shelter of Shrimad Bhagwatji because this Holy Scripture has such magnificence and capability that it strengthens our inner devotion and opens the door of union with GOD.
Special attention must be paid to the word "Pishachini" (vampire) here. The Maya (illusion) has been called as a vampire. But see our misfortune that we fall in the trap of this "vampire" and forget the purpose of our human life which is to attain GOD by devotion.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We need to take shelter in the Holy Scripture as it repels poverty, sorrow and illusion and opens the door of union with GOD with its teachings of devotion.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 33 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 97 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Here two words are of special importance. The first-word "Bhavrog" (worldly diseases) means all the diseases of this world. Not one disease, two diseases or some diseases but all diseases. Shrimad Bhagwatji is the "Rambaan" (infallible) medicine of "Bhavrog".
The second-word “Rambaan” (the infallible arrow of GOD Shree Ramji) means the arrow that never fails. If it is fired, it will definitely destroy the target, no matter what the target is.
What a beautiful conclusion that this is the infallible medicine that is able to destroy all the diseases of the worldly ocean in Kalikaal (present era). An infallible medicine that never fails on all worldly diseases - Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The Holy Scripture is the infallible medicine to cure all worldly diseases.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 34 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Mahaatmya) |
CH 6
VS 99 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - A verse that destroys the fear of hell immediately in one go is very dear to me because it represents the capability of devotion.
GOD Shri Yamrajji (controller of Hell) alerts His representatives that I owe the power to punish everyone but not Vaishnavas (worshipper and disciple of GOD and due to it blessed with virtues). What is its crux ? It is the provision that GOD Shri Yamrajji punish us because of our offense. If there is no offense then He cannot punish us. GOD incinerates all offenses of this life and past lives of devotees in a moment. It is thus interpreted in Shrimad Bhagwatji.
GOD Shree Ramji endorses this fact in Shri RamCharitManasji in His divine words in front of Shri Vibhishanji in this auspicious and immortal verse in Shri Sundarkandji "Sanmukh hoi jeev mohi jabhi, janam koti agh naasahi tabhi” meaning that the moment a creature surrender before me, I incinerate all his offenses and evil acts of umpteen births at that very moment.
As GOD mercifully and kindly incinerate the offenses of devotees, the punishment process of that offense automatically ends there itself. Now GOD Shri Yamrajji cannot fire His Yamdand (weapon of punishment) on that devotee.
In the above verse, the statement of GOD Shri Yamrajji verifies the same fact.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- When we surrender to GOD with remorse, He mercifully and kindly incinerates our offense and evil acts of many births in a split second and therewith the punishment process of that offense or evil act automatically ends. Thus the fear of hell vanishes instantly.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 35 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 1
VS 1 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - So many things about this verse of Mangalacharan (invocation) are very dear to me. We will see it one by one.
Who is responsible for the creation, operation and destruction of the universe, that is, the interpretation of the word GOD in English is G= Generator, O= Operator, D= Destroyer.
Who is not inert but is conscious, not dependent but He is self-illuminant meaning GOD is in all of us in conscious form. But the creature is dependent, he is bounded but GOD is independent and He is not bounded. Those creatures who are already dependent cannot liberate each other i.e. one dependent to another. Only independent GOD can liberate dependent creatures. GOD Himself is self-illuminant means He does not need the light of anyone because He is the only source of all the lights.
About whom big-big scholars are also fascinated, let's leave aside big scholars, about whom Shri Vedji, Bhagwati Saraswati Mata, Devadhidev GOD Shree Mahadevji, Shri Sanakadi Sage also gets fascinated and calms down saying Neti-Neti (means infinite which cannot be described at all).
Because of the impact of His Maya (illusion) the false world also looks true to us, only GOD is totally and always free from the illusion and illusionary works, none other than Him can escape from illusion. Deity, sages, saints, devotees all get trapped under the influence of illusion at some time or other and GOD’s grace and mercy had absolved them from it. If anyone has exceptionally remained free from illusion then he had remained so only because of the grace and mercy of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is the generator, operator and destroyer of the cosmos.
- Creatures are dependent and only GOD is independent and therefore He only can liberate the dependent creatures.
- GOD is the only source of all illumination and lights.
- All creatures get trapped in worldly illusion, only GOD is utterly free from it. It is only the grace and mercy of GOD which saves us from worldly illusion.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 36 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 1
VS 19 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Here we get the interpretation of those who are the true lover of GOD. The one who never gets satisfied by listening to the auspicious Holy pastimes of GOD, is a true devotee. The highest example is that of Bhakt Shiromani (ardent devotee) GOD Shree Hanumanji. When GOD Shree Ramji finally decided to go back to His own dwelling after resting his dignified Holy pastime, He prepared to take all the residents of Ayodhya along with Him but GOD Shree Hanumanji with folded hands requested GOD to leave Him on the earth. When GOD asked the reason, ardent devotee GOD Shree Hanumanji replied that He continually wants to imbibe the nectar of GOD's Holy pastimes on earth.
GOD Shree Hanumanji is never satisfied by listening to Ramkatha (narration of GOD Shree Ramji) while He Himself was a great character of that narration, He has directly seen all the events described in the narration and also has been a character in it but yet His inner desire for always listening to the Holy pastimes of GOD, again and again, is constantly awakened. This is the sign of a true devotee because while listening to the pastimes of GOD again and again we experience new feelings and new interpretations and new visualization. Saints always do so.
But in the mind of a normal creature, this thought comes that he has listened to these narrations once or twice and he knows the narration so why he should waste time again and again.
Those creatures who feel like this should descend into the depth of the narration and should try to visualize the emotions. Because GOD's narration superbly fascinates devotees. Each and every pore gets blown up, joy rises in the heart. There is no other and greater means than this which enthralls, excites, purifies and delights. Neither in the past, there was a greater means than this nor in the future, a greater means than this is possible at all because GOD’s narration is the paramount state of divine elated ecstasy.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- A true devotee listens to GOD’s pastimes again and again for seeking new interpretations and for getting into the state of divine elated ecstasy.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 37 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 3 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - What a beautiful essence of Shrimad Bhagwatji we get here.
Pay special attention to a few words. This Mahapuran (Holy Scripture) is very confidential and mystical means that it reveals the secrets. This Mahapuran offers a direct experience of GOD’s appearance and is the essence of the Shri Vedas. It is a unique lamp that takes us out from the darkness of ignorance to the light of spiritual knowledge.
Every word of the verse is so very accurate and true, we automatically feel this while hearing the pastimes with true emotions.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The Holy Scriptures take us out from the darkness of ignorance to the enlightenment by spiritual knowledge.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 38 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 6 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - A unique verse pointing towards the Bhagwat religion. Here we get the best interpretation of religion on the world stage.
Religion is that which makes us undertake the devotion of GOD, a devotion which is selfless and constant. What is the result of such devotion ? The real experience of delightful natured GOD in our heart, gratifying human life by direct visualization of GOD. By an audience with GOD, union of "Jeev" (soul) and "SHIV" (Universal Soul) means the union of creature and GOD which is the paramount achievement of human life. How much money or reputation we earned in human life, is a very minor and very dwarf standard to judge human life, which is prevalent in the Kaliyug (present era). But in spirituality, we will not get the endorsement of this parameter anywhere.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Selfless and true devotion of GOD is the essence of all Religions. It is also the real parameter to judge a human life.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 39 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 7 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Associating with GOD through devotion, attaching our heart with GOD by exclusive love, germinates knowledge and recluseness inside us. The happening of this is natural as GOD has given "Knowledge and Recluseness" to Bhakti Mata (Devotion) as her sons'.
Therefore, when Bhakti Mata (devotion) comes into our life she brings her sons' "Knowledge and Recluseness" with her.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The devotion of GOD germinates spiritual knowledge and recluseness in us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 40 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 8 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - What an accurate interpretation which is very relevant in Kaliyug (present era). We perform various religious rituals like yagna, Katha (narration), Kirtan (chanting of hymns), etc., but if they do not evoke true affection for GOD, true loving devotion for GOD in our heart, if those rituals do not blithe our pores then they are nothing but mere labor. Such rituals do not provide us with any special benefit.
Religious rituals should be done in a virtuous form, in a holy way and by keeping loving devotional emotions for GOD as prime. It should not be done only as a mere routine practice. Only that ritual proves to be profitable and beneficial which is done with loving devotional emotions for GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Religious rituals done with loving devotional emotions for GOD prove to be most beneficial.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 41 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 10-12 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - With the knowledge and recluseness gained by listening to the narration, the devotees experience the supreme element Satchidanand (GOD) in their hearts through devotion. The Satchidanand form who is also called by many names as Brahm, Parmatama, Prabhu, Bhagwan (all these Holy names are used in Holy Scriptures to address Almighty GOD), etc., experiencing that supernatural element by curiosity is the essence of human life. This is also the purpose of human life. Indulging in means of luxuriousness to satisfy the senses or performing acts to go to heaven cannot be the purpose of human life.
How accurate analysis and clear explanation of the purpose of human life are given here.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Experiencing GOD and oneness with GOD is the essence of human life. Indulging in worldly luxuries or doing acts for going to heaven is not the purpose of human life.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 42 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 15 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - One of my favorite verse stating the means of cutting the opposite results (the adverse result of deeds done) accumulated in previous births and this birth. The first thing mentioned here is that the knot of deeds is very tight. It is not possible to cut it by any other means or method. Discreet people cut this knot solely by "contemplating GOD".
Expressions of this verse will be found in these lines "Contemplating GOD is my work, worrying for me is the work of GOD". If we contemplate GOD with a sincere heart, He takes on the burden of worrying about our present, our future and to reap the adverse effects of our past accumulated deed bondage.
Shrimad Bhagwatji shows us such a simple way to be free from worry, yet a person who does not follow it, does not contemplate GOD, does not listen the nectar-like narration of GOD and most importantly does not imbibe loving devotion of GOD then he will continue to burn in the pyre of deeds. Such a person can never be free from the bondage of the deeds and because of it, he will continue to be engaged in the cycle of birth and rebirth.
If we have to be free from the birth cycle then we have to cut the knot of the deeds and it has to be cut by "contemplation of GOD". This is the only solution. Such a big secret has been revealed through this verse for the welfare of the people.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Contemplation of GOD can free us from the bondage of present and past deeds and thus free us from the cycle of birth and rebirths.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 43 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 17 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - A unique endorsement of the Bhagavad (divine) principle is seen here. Both listening and chanting the glory of GOD sanctifies us. If the heart becomes pure then GOD resides in that heart. GOD resides in each and every creature but because of impure thoughts and behavior, GOD remains invisible to us though He is within us. As GOD dwells in the heart, evil longings run away and holy and pure thoughts and conduct automatically takes place inside us.
It is a divine principle that if GOD resides in our heart then goodness automatically wakes up within us and evil within us automatically sleeps. On the contrary, when GOD is invisible from our heart then our goodness falls asleep and evils are awakened. A vision of this principle has been revealed by saints in the Holy pastime of the appearance of my GOD Shri Krishnaji. As soon as GOD appeared in the prison of Shri Mathuraji, the shackles of Shri Vasudevji and Bhagwati Devaki Mata were opened and soilders of Kansa means evils went to sleep. As soon as GOD reached NandBhawan and Shri Vasudevji came back with Maya (illusion), bondage again clinched him and the soldiers of Kansa i.e. evils got awakened.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- When GOD dwells in our heart, evils inside us remain suppressed and goodness inside us gets awakened.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 44 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 20 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This verse states that when by GOD’s loving devotion all the attachments of this world get destroyed, when the heart is filled with ecstasy then by the devotion of GOD we automatically experience the GOD element. Pay special attention here that devotion is very clearly stated to be the means of eradicating worldly attachments. It has also been stated that as our worldly attachments are destroyed, ecstasy spreads in our hearts. But we search for joy amidst worldly attachments. How can we find something, where it is not available. Anand (ecstasy) and Paramanand (divine elated ecstasy) can only and only be experienced when we go to GOD.
A narration heard from the saints is relevant here. All the virtues reside in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. Once GOD lifted His Divine Lotus Feet and sent all virtues to the earth. Jagjanani (Mother of the world) Bhagwati Lakshmi Mata was sitting nearby, She saw that something is still sticking under the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. When She meditated She came to know that ecstasy and divine elated ecstasy are still sticking in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. It means that creatures can get ecstasy and divine elated ecstasy only when they come under the shelter of Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. When there is no "ecstasy and divine elated ecstasy" in any substance on earth then from where can we get it ? But humans are continuously searching for these things in the wrong place i.e. on earth and have been wandering.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Ecstasy and divine elated ecstasy can only be experienced in the contiguity of GOD. They are not available elsewhere on earth.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 45 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 21 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This verse is very dear to me. It is a unique verse that opens mysteries one by one. When we experience soul form GOD in our heart at the same time all the knots get opened, all the misconceptions are removed, all the questions are answered, all doubts are cleared. Most importantly, all of our deeds bondage is weakened. We cannot remove the bondage of our deeds on our own because as we perform new deeds, its bondage gets ready at the same time.
It should be understood that deeds and bondage of deeds are born together. As we performed the deed its bondage gets ready. After being engaged in the bondage of deeds we continuously get involved in the cycle of rebirths. We undergo to suffer for our old deeds by taking birth, perform new deeds in that life and again new bondage of deeds are ready for the next birth.
Doing deeds is the nature of the creature. He cannot leave without doing deeds. Doing deeds is also religion compliant. Doing deeds is not prohibited anywhere, we will not get any preach about not to do the deeds. The path shown by religion is to do good deeds and dedicate them in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. Even bigger preaching of religion which we often miss is to bond with GOD through devotion and then start performing deeds for GOD. After reaching such a stage, deeds done by us will never bind us. When the bondage of the deeds is released and at the same time we are liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Doing good deeds and surrendering them in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD will free us from the bondage of deeds and also free us from the cycle of birth and rebirths.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 46 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 22 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The point to be noted in the verse is the interpretation of the term "wise men". Who is considered to be wise ? Who acquires entire worldly knowledge, who makes rare discoveries or inventions, who becomes the scholar of any subject - No.
Wise are considered to be those who continually and lovingly undertake devotion of GOD and immerses in ecstasy, thereby achieving self-enlightenment.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Wise men of earth are those who love GOD and undertake devotion of GOD and therefore attain self-enlightenment and divine ecstasy.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 47 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 23 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Here we get the explanation of the english word GOD. G=Generator means GOD Shree Brahmaji who originates, O=Operator means GOD Shree Vishnuji who maintains and D=Destroyer means GOD Shree Shivji who dissolves through the holocaust. We read, speak and listen to the word GOD everyday. But if the interpretation of this word settles in our mind that it is GOD who originates, operates and dissolves then we come to know our real position that we are nothing. Our power is nothing. It is the pride of power that leads to the downfall of the creature. When we make it firm in our mind that our strength is nothing then pride can never grow. The person who thinks so, no matter how greater he reaches in life, he will still visualize the power of GOD and not his own power.
The ardent devotee GOD Shree Hanumanji presented a wonderful illustration of this in Shri Sunderkandji of Shri RamCharitManasji. While crossing the sea, Nagmata Sursa (mother of the snakes) appeared before Him and expanded her mouth to 16 yojans (1 yojan = 8 miles) then GOD Shri Hanumanji expanded His size to 32 yojans. As Sursa kept expanding her mouth GOD Shree Hanumanji also continued to double His size. When Sursa expanded her mouth to 100 yojans, then GOD Shree Hanumanji immediately took miniature shape and entered Sursa’s mouth and came out. Saints have very beautifully interpreted that in this instance at the time of necessity GOD Shree Hanumanji kept doubling His deeds and size and finally by making Himself tiny He preached to everyone that doubling or quadrupling His action and size was not due to His strength and capability, it was due to the capability of His GOD and His capability was as tiny as His miniature size.
One who believes in this and does so can only attain the true pinnacle, true height of life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD originates, maintains and dissolves everything. Therefore, in whatever we do, we must be able to visualize the power and capability of GOD at all times.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
| 48 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(First Skandh) |
CH 2
VS 23 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - The interpretation of human-bodied creatures with three main qualities is found here.
Those in whom the Satvagun (virtuous deeds) is the main quality, they use the human body as a means for crossing the worldly ocean. They neither waste their time criticizing anyone nor looking anyone’s fault. Most humans have not fixed their goal for crossing the worldly ocean in their human life, therefore, they are engaged in useless activities like criticizing others, looking faults and are engaged in other mundane affairs. Satvaguni creatures spend their life in worshiping GOD and His forms because it is the only bridge for crossing the worldly ocean. It is the only powerful means of disengaging from the cycle of rebirth and from the trap of 8.4 million species.
Those whose predominant nature is Rajogun (moderate deeds) or Tamogun (evil deeds), they worship to fulfill their desire for money, grandeur and children and engage their whole life in achieving them.
All three qualities are found in every creature in more or less quantity. We need to refine Satvagun within us because it is the only one capable of liberating us from the worldly ocean. For refining Satvagun we have to move towards GOD. As we will move towards GOD, Satvagun will increase. Similarly, when we will move towards money, grandeur and the world then our Rajogun and Tamogun will keep increasing. An increase in Rajogun and Tamogun will only lead us towards money, grandeur and the world.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Satvagun (virtuous deeds) in us makes us undertake devotion and bring us closer to GOD, therefore we must try to develop this quality in our lives.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
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