Serial No. |
SHRI GRANTH |
CHAPTER /
VERSE NO. |
TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH |
529 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 12
VS 47 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above words to King Shri Parikshitji.
Wicked persons can never seek the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. The noble persons who have undertaken devotion can only seek the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. The noble person who has taken the path of religion and has undertaken devotion can only seek GOD. The second thing that is narrated in the verse is that one who takes the shelter in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD, all his desires are fulfilled by GOD. After taking the shelter of GOD there is nothing that cannot be attained by a creature.
Therefore, a creature must undertake the devotion of GOD and take shelter in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- There is nothing in the world that cannot be achieved after taking shelter in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
530 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 16
VS 20-21 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Sage Shri Kashyapji said the above words to his wife and mother of Deities Bhagwati Aditiji.
When the King of demons Shri Baliji attacked Devlok (the dwelling of Deities) then their Guru Shri Brihaspatiji ordered the Deities to leave heaven and hide somewhere and wait for a favorable time. Then the mother of Deities woefully begged her husband and asked for the solution for the re-establishment of Deities. Then sage Shri Kashyapji said to pray to GOD who removes the sorrows of devotees and resides in the heart of every creature. He said that GOD is very merciful and devotion of GOD never goes in vain.
In distress, it is only GOD who fulfills our desires. In distress, there is no other way than to take shelter of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- In distress, we must always take shelter of GOD and seek GOD who will fulfill our desires.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
531 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 16
VS 36 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD is the provider of all kinds of boons. GOD alone is capable of giving all kinds of boons. If there is anyone who is the best in giving boons then it is GOD. This is the reason why prudent persons worship the dust particles of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD for their welfare.
Here it is said to worship the dust particles of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. The dust particles of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD have such a huge effect that by worshiping them all our desires are fulfilled. Therefore prudent persons only worship the dust particles of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
Therefore, a creature must worship GOD devotionally because it is only GOD who is the provider of the desired result.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Only GOD gives us the desired fruits of all our deeds.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
532 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 16
VS 61 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Whatever rules and regulations we follow in our life should aim for the pleasure of GOD. The sole purpose of all kinds of austerities, all kinds of charity, all kinds of fasts and all kinds of yajnas should be the happiness of GOD.
Whatever we do, it becomes successful only when GOD is pleased from that. If GOD’s happiness is not our objective then that effort goes in vain. Scriptures and saints have unanimously said that the sole purpose of each and every deed must be the happiness of GOD. All deeds are done for the happiness of GOD.
Therefore, the root cause of all deeds should be the happiness of GOD then only that deed will be considered successful.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The objective of all our deeds should be to please GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
533 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 17
VS 08 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Bhagwati Aditiji said the above words in praise of GOD when GOD gave her visualization after doing Payovrat (fasting) for twelve days.
Creatures get salvation after taking the shelter of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. Listening and singing the glory of GOD allows a creature to cross the worldly ocean. Only by listening to the auspicious names of GOD, automatic welfare of a creature is attained. Whoever comes in the shelter of GOD, GOD destroys all his troubles. GOD is the master of the humble ones.
Therefore, a creature must take the shelter of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD and should chant and listen to the name and glory of GOD so that all his troubles can be destroyed.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must chant and listen to the glory of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
534 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 18
VS 28 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When King of demons Shri Baliji was performing Ashwamedha Yagya (religious sacrifice) then GOD took Shree Vamanji incarnation and entered his Yagyashala. After watching the splendor of GOD, King of demons Shri Baliji was very happy and he welcomed GOD and washed the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
The Charanamrit (foot nectar) which was obtained after washing the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD was extremely auspicious. By it, all the sins and heat of the creatures are destroyed. Charanamrit of GOD is so pure that even Devadhidev GOD Shree Mahadevji holds it on His head with great devotion. King of demons Shri Baliji received Charanamrit of GOD today and he placed it on his head with ultimate love.
We should also take Charanamrit of GOD daily in the temple and should make a habit to drink it daily in life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The Charanamrit which is achieved in the temple after washing the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD must be consumed daily by the devotee.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
535 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 21
VS 04 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When GOD in Shree Vamanji incarnation asked King Shri Baliji to donate three steps of land then King Shri Baliji took the resolution to give three steps of land. GOD took cosmic form and only in two steps He measured everything and when His Divine Lotus Feet reached Shri SatyaLok (Dwelling of GOD Shree Brahmaji) then GOD Shree Brahmaji washed His Divine Lotus Feet.
After washing the Divine Lotus Feet, GOD Shree Brahmaji kept that nectarous water in His stoup and the same was transformed into Bhagwati Ganga Mata to purify the entire world. Bhagwati Ganga Mata purifies all three worlds because She is the nectar of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
Bhagwati Ganga Mata purifies the downtrodden and those who keep utmost reverence in Mata, she destroys all their sins.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Those who keep utmost reverence, Bhagwati Ganga Mata purify such downtrodden creatures.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
536 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 22
VS 05 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - King of demons Shri Baliji said the above words to GOD Shree Vamanji when GOD took everything of Shri Baliji in His only two steps. Then GOD said to Shri Baliji that after taking the oath if he will not give three steps in donation he will have to suffer the hell. Then without getting distracted, with great patience, Shri Baliji gave a touching answer and requested GOD to keep His third Divine Lotus Feet on his head.
King Shri Baliji said to GOD that because of providing the excellent education to demons from time to time GOD is his supreme master. Whenever demons become blind in the delightfulness of wealth, power etc., GOD does their welfare by seizing their things.
When GOD takes away the wealth and power of a creature then he turns towards GOD. Therefore, saints say that when GOD wants to call anyone near Him and wants to provide him His contiguity, then GOD takes his wealth and power.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD blesses us by seizing the things from our life that leads us away from GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
537 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 22
VS 26 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Vamanji said the above words to GOD Shree Brahmaji.
GOD says that a creature gets the human body by the great grace of GOD. In the human species, a creature becomes arrogant about his deeds, family, position, beauty, knowledge, grandeur and wealth. GOD says that He snatches the means of ego like wealth from those to whom He favors. We should consider that those who are egoless it means that GOD’s great kindness is there on them. Those who are under the shelter of GOD, are never fascinated by the means of egoism.
Therefore, a creature must take the shelter of GOD so that he never become egoistic and can make his human life successful.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We should remain under the shelter of GOD and should never be affected by egotism.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
538 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 23
VS 02 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - King of demons Shri Baliji said the above words to GOD.
King Shri Baliji remained in the shelter of GOD even after GOD took his entire kingdom and cursed by his Guru. Being pleased with this, GOD sent him to SutalLok and appointed him as next Indradev. Hearing this, tears came out from the eyes of King Shri Baliji and he was stunned by the mercy and kindness of GOD. He said that till now I have not even completely greeted you and then too you gave me the result which is achievable only to the great devotees. GOD never blessed even the Deities with such mercy which GOD had blessed King of demons Shri Baliji with.
GOD is so merciful and so kind that even with small devotion and seeking His shelter, He is pleased and gives everything.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is very merciful and very kind and on being pleased He provides the devotees with everything.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
539 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 23
VS 10 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD said the above words to great devotee Shri Prahladji.
When GOD sent King Shri Baliji, grandson of Shri Prahladji to SutalLok, then GOD Himself became the gatekeeper of King Bali in SutalLok. Then Shri Prahladji said while praising GOD that demons are misguided from their nature then too GOD have bestowed so much favor and grace on them. Then GOD said that in SutalLok, GOD will be always available as a gatekeeper with a mace in His hand. GOD said that since Shri Prahladji was engrossed in the visualization of GOD, all his bondage of deeds will be destroyed.
GOD provides so much grace to His devotees that He is willingly ready to become a gatekeeper. For devotee Shri Arjunji, GOD became a charioteer and for devotee Shri Baliji, He became a gatekeeper. No one else can do this much favor other than GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD bestows so much favor and grace on His devotees which is unparalleled.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
540 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 23
VS 16 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Guru of demons Shri Shukracharyaji said the above words to GOD.
When GOD sent King Shri Baliji to SutalLok then King Shri Baliji revolved around GOD and went to SutalLok after greeting GOD. Then GOD said to the Guru of demons that in the Yagna which was performed by King Shri Baliji, if there was any mistake then complete it. Then the Guru of demons said that King Shri Baliji had performed all the deeds by dedicating it to GOD, therefore, there is no error in them. It is because all the mistakes of mantras and rituals are rectified by the name of GOD. The utterance of GOD’s name rectifies all the errors.
There is so much capability in the name chanting and singing hymns of GOD that it rectifies all the errors, therefore, a creature must chant the name of GOD and sing hymns of GOD after every deed and after every religious ritual.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Chanting the name of GOD and singing the praise of GOD rectifies all defects in religious rituals.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
541 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 23
VS 17 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Guru of demons Shri Shukracharyaji said the above words to GOD.
The greatest welfare of man lies in obeying the order of GOD. Those who obey the order of GOD, GOD is always pleased with them. Those who obey the order of GOD are never harmed. GOD holds the entire responsibility of those who obey His orders. GOD’s order is mentioned in Shri Vedji and Scriptures. Therefore we should consider the order described in Shri Vedji and Scriptures as GOD’s order and should obey them. Sages, saints and devotees follow the orders described in Shri Vedji and Scriptures.
Therefore, a creature must follow the order of GOD which is paramount, in his life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD’s orders as described in Scriptures are paramount and must be followed in life.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
542 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 23
VS 29 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD’s Holy pastimes are infinite. The glory of the Holy pastimes of GOD is immense. To overcome the Holy pastimes of GOD is as if someone has taken the resolution to count the number of atoms of this world. Just as the resolution of counting the atoms of this world is not going to be fulfilled, similarly, it is impossible to overcome the Holy pastimes of GOD.
Maharishi Shri Vashishtji has told us the essence of Shri Vedji in terms of GOD that the one who wants to overcome the glory of GOD neither such man ever existed before nor he is at present and nor he will be in future.
GOD’s Holy pastimes are immense, therefore, we must take a resolution in mind to listen and read them daily.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The glory of the pastimes of GOD is measureless and we should read and listen to the pastimes of GOD daily.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
543 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 24
VS 31 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above words to King Shri Parikshitji while narrating him GOD’s incarnation as Matsyavatar (incarnation as Fish).
GOD graces His creatures. GOD is the only shelter for devotees. GOD greatly loves His exclusive devotees. It is clearly seen in the character of devotees that GOD keeps the pride of devotees and loves them and sacrifices everything for the devotees. One who deeply love GOD, GOD love that creature infinitely more than that. Giving infinite love in lieu of love is the nature of GOD. GOD can only be attained by loving devotion.
Therefore, a creature must unconditionally and exclusively love GOD and thus make his human life successful.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD loves His devotees many times more than the devotee loves GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
544 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 24
VS 48 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - King Shri Satyavratji said the above words to GOD.
The creatures of this world are devoid of self-knowledge and are covered by ignorance. For this reason, they have to bear several afflictions of the world. Fortuitously when GOD graces a creature then his filth of ignorance is discarded. Just as the heat of the fire filth of gold and silver is discarded and they emerged in their true natural form, similarly, because of GOD’s service and GOD’s grace, ignorance form filth of a creature is destroyed and the creature is established in his real form.
Therefore, we should try to achieve the grace of GOD by devotion so that self-knowledge can arise inside us.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- By the grace of GOD, a creature is enlightened else he is covered by ignorance.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
545 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 24
VS 49 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - King Shri Satyavratji said the above words to GOD.
King Shri Satyavratji says that all the Deities, all the Gurus and all the other creatures of this world if they all unite independently and provides grace then too they cannot match the grace of GOD. Grace provided by GOD to a creature is unmatched. It is the nature of GOD to grace creatures. GOD graces the creature without any reason. Saint says that GOD tries to find out an excuse to grace creatures. Saints tell a story in the form of a parable. Once a thief went to a temple of GOD Shree Shivji with the mind of theft. He did not find anything there, then he saw a water vessel above the Shree Shivalingaji (a round-shaped linga which is worshipped as an idol of GOD Shree Shivji). He tried to find something so that he can climb on it and steal that water vessel. When he was unable to find anything then he put his leg on the Shree Shivlingji and climbed it and took the water vessel. GOD Shree Shivji immediately appeared there and after looking at GOD that thief began to tremble in fear. But GOD said that ask for a boon because I am pleased with you. GOD said that I am pleased because people offer water, flowers and milk on my Shivling but you have offered yourself.
In this world, there is no one as merciful and as kind as GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- No one can match the grace, mercy and kindness of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
546 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Eighth Skandh) |
CH 24
VS 60 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Those creatures who listens to the various Holy pastimes of incarnations of GOD and chant those Holy pastimes daily, GOD fulfills all resolutions of them. Such creatures attains salvation.
We should daily listen and think about the narration of various incarnations of GOD and sweet Holy pastimes performed by GOD in those incarnations. The person, who does so, makes his life successful. All the wishes of that person are fulfilled and he attains salvation.
Therefore, a creature should listen to the narration of Holy pastimes of GOD every day and should chant it in the form of a hymn.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We should daily listen to the sweet Holy pastimes of the incarnation of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
547 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Ninth Skandh) |
CH 02
VS 11 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Among the sons of Shri Manu, there was a son named Prishdhra. He was appointed by his Guru Shri Vashishtji for protecting the cows. On one dark night, a tiger entered the herd of cows. Prishdhra rushed immediately to kill the tiger by taking a sword, but in the dark, he accidently beheaded the cow caught by the tiger.
After watching this act Guru Shri Vashishtji cursed Prishdhra. Prishdhra accepted the curse. He calmed his desires and controlled his senses and took the celibacy vow and became the exclusive lover of GOD with full of devotion.
By sending any kind of calamity in life, GOD inspires us to turn towards Him. We should not miss that opportunity and should turn towards GOD with devotion.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD sends us an opportunity in life to divert us towards GOD and we must not miss such opportunity.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
548 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Ninth Skandh) |
CH 04
VS 10 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Naabhag was the son of Nabhag, the son of Shri Manu. When he returned after observing celibacy for a long time, his brothers divided the property and gave old father in his part. Father said to Naabhag that some Brahmins are doing a big religious Yagna and every sixth day they forget their deed. You go and tell them the formula and they will give you the entire leftover money of the Yagna.
The same thing happened, but when Naabhag was collecting money then GOD Shree Shivji appeared there and said that whatever part remains in Yagna is mine. GOD said to Naabhag that go and ask your father. Father said that it is true that whatever remains after yagna, it only belongs to GOD Shree Shivji.
Because of giving the correct decision and saying the truth, GOD Shree Shivji was pleased and He gave the knowledge of the Brahmatattva (supreme element) and the entire wealth to Naabhag. GOD is always happy on conduct of Dharma and truth.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- If we practice truth and behave according to the guidelines set in religion, GOD is pleased with us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
549 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Ninth Skandh) |
CH 04
VS 17 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above about King Shri Ambarishji.
King Shri Ambarishji had the kingdom of all the seven islands of this earth, immovable property and incomparable majesty. But he was a great devotee of GOD. He was aware that by being greedy for wealth and luxuries, a creature falls into terrible hell. The moonlight of wealth and glory lasts only for four days. Due to this reason he had ultimate love towards GOD. After attaining the love of GOD, the whole world and all its wealth seem to be a lump of clay for him.
If true love towards GOD arises through devotion then the entire behavior of the creature changes. The creature then tries to achieve ultimate wealth instead of worldly wealth. GOD is the ultimate wealth. After attaining GOD, the worldly wealth cannot attract us.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- When we get the contiguity of GOD, nothing in the world will be able to fascinate us or lure us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
550 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Ninth Skandh) |
CH 04
VS 18 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above words about King Shri Ambarishji.
King Shri Ambarishji had engaged his mind in the Couple's Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. He had engaged his voice in singing the divine qualities of GOD. Even though he was a king then too he himself did the service and cleaning of the temple of his palace. He had not appointed any servants for that work because he treated himself as a servant of GOD. King Shri Ambarishji had engaged his ears in listening to the divine auspicious narration of GOD. He had engaged his tongue in eating the Prasad offered to GOD. He had engaged his eyes in visualizing GOD. His legs were engaged in walking in GOD’s area. His head was always bowed in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. Like a supreme devotee, he had devoted all his senses to the service of GOD.
A creature should also divert all his senses towards GOD then only his human life will be successful.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- To make our human life successful, we must lead all our senses towards GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
551 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Ninth Skandh) |
CH 04
VS 28 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD is always pleased with His devotees and Himself takes the responsibility of protecting His devotees. We can clearly see this fact in the instance of King Shri Ambarishji.
After being pleased with the exclusive loving devotion of King Shri Ambarishji, GOD appointed His divine Shri Sudarshan Chakra to protect him. Shri Sudarshan Chakra is a divine weapon that frightens and destroys the opponents and protects the devotees of GOD.
GOD is always concerned about the safety of His devotees and takes the responsibility for their safety. That is why devotees feel secure under GOD’s shelter. Therefore, a creature must try to please GOD by devotion and then there will be no need for the creature to worry about his own safety.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD protects His devotees under all circumstances.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
552 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Ninth Skandh) |
CH 04
VS 63 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This is one of my favorite verse because in this GOD had said that I am completely under subjection of My devotees.
When Sage Shri Durvasaji generated Kritya to kill GOD devotee King Shri Ambarishji then Shri Sudarshan Chakra of GOD immediately destroyed her. Shri Sudarshan Chakra now followed Sage Shri Durvasaji. Sage Shri Durvasaji went to GOD Shree Brahmaji and GOD Shree Shivji but no one gave him shelter and in the end burning and trembling by the fire of Shri Sudarshan Chakra, he fell down in the shelter of GOD. Then GOD said that your offense is against My devotee and I (GOD) am always under My devotees. The supremely free GOD said that He is not free at all because He is under His devotees. GOD then said that My innocent devotees keep My heart with them. GOD said that My devotees love Me and I love them.
Here we can clearly see how much GOD loves and respects His devotees.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD loves His devotees and holds them in high esteem.
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