Serial No. |
SHRI GRANTH |
CHAPTER /
VERSE NO. |
TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH |
625 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 10
VS 38 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Shri Kuberji’s sons Nalkubar and Manigreev said the above words in praise of GOD.
Our voice should describe the blissful qualities of GOD. The significance of voice is in this thing that it describes the qualities of GOD and does not get engaged in describing the waste things of the world. Our ears should be engaged in listening to the divine narration of GOD. Only those ears are blessed which listens to the narration and description of the qualities of GOD. We should not listen to the wasteful conversations of this world from our ears. Our hands should be engaged in GOD’s service. Only those hands are blessed who are engaged in GOD’s service. Our mind should be engaged in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. If we get success in engaging our mind in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD by diverting it from the world then our heart will become pure and serene.
Therefore, a creature should dedicate his voice, ears, hands and mind to GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We should dedicate our voice, ears, hands and mind to the service of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
626 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 11
VS 11 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - How merciful and kind GOD is, it can be seen here in this parable.
Once a fruit seller woman passed in front of the building of Shri Nandji. She was shouting take fruit, take fruit. Saints describe that GOD intentionally listened that give fruit, give fruit. As GOD listened to this, GOD the fruit giver of all deeds and worships decided to give her fruit. GOD just ran towards her by taking some grains in His little hands. The grain of GOD’s little hands fell down on the way. But the fruit seller woman still gave Him the fruits. GOD was very pleased with this thing that even as she was not going to get anything in return then too she filled both the hands of GOD with fruits only because of love. Immediately GOD took a resolution and filled her full fruit basket with gems. GOD gave her so much that she never needed to sell fruits again. GOD is so merciful and kind.
When we undertake devotion of GOD without any expectation then GOD gets pleased and gives His everything.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD gets pleased when we must undertake devotion without any expectation from GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
627 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 11
VS 23 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - How much the residents of Braj used to love GOD, this fact is rendered here.
Ominous violence was happening in Shri Gokulji. At first, Putna came, then Shaktasur came, then Trinavart came and then the trees of Yamlarjun fell down. Therefore for the safety of GOD and to ensure that no such calamity comes again, all the residents of Braj unanimously decided to leave Shri Gokulji and settle down in a forest named Shri Vrindavanji. At the center of the decision it was the welfare of GOD. It was done so for GOD and therefore all residents of Shri Gokul unanimously made a decision of new settlement leaving their well-settled houses. It shows their attachment and love towards GOD.
A creature should also love GOD like this and should never hesitate in abandoning anything for the sake of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must love GOD and must be ready to do anything for GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
628 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 11
VS 53 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - This context shows the love of herdsman children towards GOD.
Once a demon named Buk came in the form of a heron and swallowed GOD. When herdsman children saw that demon had swallowed GOD then their condition became just like what happens to the senses after death. GOD was the life for them. GOD came out of that heron and grabbed that heron by his beak and ripped it like He was playing and provided salvation to that demon. When herdsman children saw that GOD is coming back after the salvation of heron then they felt such joy as if after infusion of life senses becomes alive and gets rejoice. They hugged GOD turn by turn. We can see their love towards GOD in this parable.
A creature should also love GOD immensely. GOD only wants love from a creature.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD only seeks love from a creature.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
629 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 11
VS 54 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - After the salvation incident of Bakasur, when the herdsman children went home and told Gops and Gopis about this incident then they all were extremely surprised.
They came near GOD and looked at GOD with great interest. Love towards GOD arose in their hearts. GOD had provided salvation to so many demons, therefore, a feeling of respect towards GOD came in their mind. Again and again, they were continuously visualizing GOD. Thirst of their eyes to visualize GOD was continuously increasing. Even after visualizing GOD, their heart was not getting satisfied.
It is a thing to learn from Gops and Gopis that how much immense love we should have for GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must have boundless love for GOD in our heart.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
630 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 12
VS 11 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above words to King Shri Parikshitji.
Those who have a feeling of an owner in GOD and remain like a servant, for such devotees GOD is their adorable Deity and supreme opulent GOD. We can add a relation with GOD in so many ways. Whatever relation we add with GOD, GOD accepts it and behaves with us accordingly and maintains that relationship. But the relation of servant and owner with GOD is a wonderful relation. GOD Shree Hanumanji is the supreme teacher of this relation. He has played the relationship of servant and owner and set an example for the world.
We should also establish a relation of devotion with GOD by becoming the servant of GOD and by assuming Him as our supreme owner.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must make a relation with GOD in any form as we like.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
631 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 12
VS 24 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - Once when herdsman children were in the forest with GOD then a demon named Aghasur came there. He took the form of a python and sat in the way by spreading his mouth wide.
His wide mouth was looking like a cave and herdsman children thought that it was a cave. They eagerly thought of entering the cave. Then a few herdsman children said that it seems like a python. If it turns out to be a real python then it will swallow us. Then the statement made by herdsman children is noteworthy. They said that even if it is a python then too our Kanhaiya (GOD) will protect us and will not leave him. Saying these words and keeping full faith in GOD they laughingly entered the cave form mouth of that python.
Herdsman children have so much unshakable faith in GOD. Those creatures who leave the responsibility of their protection on GOD, become assured because then GOD holds their weight of worry.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- If we have complete faith in GOD, He takes full care of our worries.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
632 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 12
VS 39 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD entered the mouth of the python form Aghasur to protect herdsman children and calves. After entering the mouth, GOD enlarged His form so much that Aghasur started thrashing and his soul left his body.
A light came out from the body of Aghasur and entered GOD. By the mere touch of GOD, all the sins of a creature are destroyed and that creature gets salvation. When GOD had entered the mouth of Aghasur, therefore, it was certain that he will get salvation because he has received the contiguity and touch of GOD in his last time.
GOD is so kind and merciful that He even gives liberation to demons and offers them salvation.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD is so very kind and merciful that He liberates a creature and gives him salvation.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
633 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 13
VS 02 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above words to King Shri Parikshitji.
Voice of saints is engaged in singing the Holy pastimes of GOD. They do not use their speech in wasteful conversations of this world. They sing the Holy pastimes of GOD from their voice. Ears of saints are engaged in listening to the narration of GOD. They do not use their ears for listening to the wasteful conversation of this world. Their ears are only used for listening to the narration of GOD. Heart of saints is always engaged in contemplating the Holy pastimes of GOD. It is their nature that they daily experience the new and ultimate pleasure of GOD’s Holy pastimes.
We should also use our speech, ears and heart in singing, listening and contemplating about the Holy pastimes of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We should sing, listen and contemplate about the Holy pastimes of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
634 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 13
VS 55 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - When GOD was eating food with herdsman children in the forest then GOD Shree Brahmaji thought to see an alluring glorious Holy pastime in the human form of GOD.
Then GOD Shree Brahmaji took all the herdsman children and calves and hid them in His dwelling. GOD is all capable. He knew the secret and if He wanted He could have easily brought those herdsman children and calves back. But saints say that mothers of those herdsman children and cows used to wish that at some point we should also receive the opportunity to offer motherly love to GOD. So to fulfill their wishes GOD became the same number of herdsman children and calves. When GOD Shree Brahmaji came back after a year on earth He saw GOD in form of all herdsman children and calves of Shri Braj. In this manner, GOD provided tender pleasure to the mothers of herdsman children and cows.
Whatever wishes we expect from GOD with a solemn feeling, GOD certainly fulfills them.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Whenever we wish love from GOD, He offers His love to us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
635 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 13
VS 57 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shri Shukdevji said the above words to King Shri Parikshitji.
The nature of GOD is beyond logic. A creature can never know GOD by reasoning. We can never reach GOD by keeping logic intellect. In intellectual persons, there is the primacy of logic and in devotees, there is the primacy of emotions. Therefore, GOD is available more for devotees than intellectuals. The glory of GOD is extraordinary. The glory of GOD is immense means no one can go across it. Even Shri Vedji are unable to describe the glory of GOD. GOD is swayamprakash i.e. self-illuminated means He enlightens Himself. GOD is pleasure form. The nature of GOD gives pleasure. GOD is far away from illusion. It is only GOD on whom illusion cannot exert its influence because GOD is the owner of illusion.
After listening to the virtues of GOD our faith, devotion and love towards GOD should increase.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Our faith, devotion and love for GOD must increase every day.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
636 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 13
VS 62 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - After watching the Lordship of GOD, Shree Brahmaji jumped from His vehicle swan and fell down like a stick on earth. He fell down before GOD in obeisance and fully dedicated Himself.
He greeted GOD by touching the Divine Lotus feet of GOD and washed the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD by His tears of joy. Whatever glory GOD has shown Him, remembering it He fell down in the Divine Lotus Feet, again He got up and again He fell down. He did this over and over again. He was full of emotions and for a long time, He remained at the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
How to express the feeling of emotions for GOD is visible in this parable. We should also make a habit in life of greeting GOD in obeisance by bowing down before Him.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Every day we should humbly greet GOD with obeisance.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
637 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 01 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji started the praise of GOD with these words that in this world only GOD is praiseworthy. It is important to see who is saying this. Here the creator of the world GOD Shree Brahmaji is saying so, therefore, this statement is very important.
In all Scriptures, we can find the praise of GOD performed by Deities, sages, saints and devotees. Because in this world only GOD is praiseworthy. GOD is the supreme father of all and the creation, operation and holocaust of the world are performed only by GOD. In this world, there is nothing else other than GOD. GOD’s grandeur is limitless. GOD is almighty. GOD graces everyone with mercy and kindness. All creatures are nourished only by GOD.
After considering all the above-mentioned facts the only conclusion that comes out is that in this world only GOD is praiseworthy.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- In this world, only GOD is worthy of praise.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
638 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 03 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
Those who do satsang (religious discourse) and listen to the Holy pastime and narration of GOD and dedicate their body, speech and mind to GOD, they win GOD. Those who make GOD’s Holy pastime, narration and satsang their life and those who cannot leave without them, they win GOD. Though in all the three worlds no one is capable of winning GOD but under loving devotion, such devotees win GOD.
Only by the power of love and devotion, GOD comes under the bonding of a creature. In Scriptures, we can find many such instances where GOD offered Himself pleasingly on the loving devotion of a devotee.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- With love and devotion, a devotee wins the heart of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
639 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 04 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
The devotion of GOD is the root of all types of welfare. The devotion of GOD is the origin of all types of welfare. At the root of all types of welfare, devotion is there. The welfare of the creature starts only with the devotion of GOD. If we want our welfare then there is no alternative other than devotion. The place of devotion is the highest and the best in ensuring the welfare of a creature. In other words, the welfare of a creature is not at all possible without devotion. No other means can do so much welfare of a creature which is done by devotion.
Therefore that creature who keeps an aspiration for his welfare, should undertake devotion in his life then only his welfare is possible.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Our welfare is only possible with the devotion of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
640 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 05 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
By listening to the Holy pastime and narration of GOD devotion and love for GOD are awakened inside our heart. When we visualize GOD’s nature, effect, grandeur and compassion in GOD’s Holy pastime and narration then a feeling of devotion is awakened inside us. By devotion, we come to know about GOD’s form by which a creature can very easily achieve the supreme status.
Therefore, a creature must listen to the Holy pastime and narration of GOD daily and should awaken his feeling for GOD. Listening to the Holy pastime and narration of GOD is an infallible means to awaken devotional feelings for GOD. In the end attainment of supreme status is only possible when the feeling of devotion for GOD is awakened inside us.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We should be able to awaken the devotional feeling for GOD inside us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
641 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 07 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
GOD Shree Brahmaji says that a capable man can count every atom of this world and can count shining stars and planets after a hard work of several lives but still he can never ever imagine counting the virtues of GOD. GOD’s virtues are countless and none of Shri Vedji, Scriptures, sages, saints and devotees hold the capability to count them. It is impossible to count the virtues of GOD. GOD only incarnates for the welfare of this world. The only reason behind GOD’s incarnation is everyone’s welfare. Even the knowledge of GOD’s glory is very difficult. The glory of GOD is immense. Its knowledge is not possible without the grace of GOD.
A creature should constantly contemplate the virtues of GOD in life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- The virtues and glory of GOD are immense.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
642 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 08 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
One who experiences the grace of GOD every moment and by a loving heart, cheerful voice and blithe body dedicates himself in the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD, becomes entitled to the supreme position. Creature doing so naturally possess the supreme position just like a son naturally possesses his father’s property. Therefore there is a big importance of dedicating ourselves to the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. Sages, saints and devotees always dedicate themselves to the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD and reside under His shelter.
Therefore, a creature must live by dedicating himself to the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must dedicate ourselves and take the shelter of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
643 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 11 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
In this verse, we can visualize the grandeur of GOD. In every pore of GOD, countless universes fly just like we can see small atoms of dust fly in GOD Shri SuryaNarayanji's rays (sun rays) coming from a window. When we see the sun rays coming from a window we can see countless small atoms of dust flying there. Similarly, in every pore of GOD, countless universes fly. By this, we become aware of the grand form and grandeur of GOD. GOD’s form is so vast that in every pore of GOD uncountable universes are contained.
We must be aware of the grand form and infinite grandeur of GOD.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD’s grandeur is infinite.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
644 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 20 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
GOD is the owner of the entire world. GOD is the creator. GOD takes incarnation in various species to grace noble persons and devotees. The second reason is that in order to break the pride of the wicked, GOD takes incarnation in various species. Saints have primarily believed that GOD only takes incarnation to grace noble persons and devotees. GOD, Himself has to come to shower blessings. Breaking pride of wicked or killing wicked people can be done by GOD only by mere resolution while sitting in His dwelling. But to grace noble persons and devotees, GOD Himself has to come. When GOD comes then at the same time He destroys wicked people and provides them salvation.
The main objective of GOD’s incarnation is only to grace devotees.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- GOD takes incarnation to grace the devotees.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
645 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 27 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
GOD is the soul within us and we have considered GOD as an outsider. Our body is an outsider and is about to be destroyed but we have considered it as our own. GOD always resides inside us and we try to find GOD outside by considering Him as an outsider. A creature is ignorant and what a big ignorance that even we are not able to identify GOD situated inside us. GOD who is situated inside us and who is our own, we consider Him as an outsider and our body which is destroyable and outsider, we consider it as our own.
Therefore, a creature must experience GOD situated inside us and it is only possible because of devotion. Devotion helps us to realize GOD who is situated inside us.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- Devotion helps the realization of GOD situated inside us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
646 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 28 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
GOD is situated in everyone’s heart. Therefore saints abandon whatever appears other than GOD by considering it as mendacious. Saint never considers anything as true other than GOD. In the opinion of the Scriptures also everything other than GOD is mendacious. All visuals that we see are created by the illusion of GOD. Therefore sages, saints and devotees always reside in the contiguity of GOD and whatever appears by their vision they abandon it. They always try to find GOD within themselves. If we want to attain GOD we have to become introverted because GOD is not outside, He is situated inside us.
Therefore, a creature must try to experience GOD within himself through devotion.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- To seek GOD we have to be introverted as GOD resides within us.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
647 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 29 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
It is impossible to know the glory of GOD. Even after long research by any means and efforts, one cannot know the glory of GOD. There is only one way to know the glory of GOD. The person who takes the shelter of the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD and achieves GOD’s grace and mercy can only know the glory of GOD. Without GOD’s grace, it is impossible to know the glory of GOD. Therefore saints engage their entire life in achieving GOD’s grace and mercy.
A creature must try to achieve GOD’s grace and mercy in his life.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- We must try to achieve the grace and mercy of GOD.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |
648 |
SHRIMAD BHAGAVATAM
(Tenth Skandh) |
CH 14
VS 30 |
TRANSLATION OF WRITE-UP IN ENGLISH - GOD Shree Brahmaji said the above words in praise of GOD.
GOD Shree Brahmaji says that in this birth or in any other birth or in any species of bird or animal, He should get a fortune that He can become a slave among the many slaves of GOD and can serve the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. No fortune is bigger than serving the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. The life of a creature is only successful if he serves the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. Therefore sages, saints and devotees do not seek salvation from GOD but only seek the opportunity to serve GOD. Only a few get the privilege of serving GOD.
Therefore, we should only consider our life as blessed when we can get the fortune to serve GOD in our life. There is nothing more fortunate than serving GOD as a slave.
GIST FOR ALL RELIGIONS
- There is no bigger fortune than to be able to serve GOD as a slave.
ENGLISH TRANSLITERATION by: SHEELNIDHI GUPTA |