Intrinsic Nature of Shuddha-Bhakti (Summary)
(From "Bhakti Tattva Viveka" - click to read more from it.
You can also read the previous page: Deceitful Bhakti and Bhakti Free From Deceit)
In the previous articles, the intrinsic nature of shuddha-bhakti has been explained.
Having carefully reviewed all the instructions of our predecessor acaryas, in summary form we are presenting their heartfelt sentiments in the following verse:
purna cid-atmake krishne jivasyanu cid-atmanah
upadhi-rahita ceshta bhaktih svabhaviki mata
Sri Krsna is the complete, all-pervading consciousness who always possesses all potencies, and the jiva is the infinitesimal conscious entity who is likened to a single particle of light situated within a ray of the unlimited spiritual sun.
The natural and unadulterated endeavour of the infinitesimal conscious entity towards the complete consciousness is called bhakti.
The jiva’s persistence towards anyabhilasha (acting to fulfill desires other than the desire to please Sri Krsna), jnana and karma is called “acquiring material designation.” We should understand that the natural inherent endeavour of the jiva can only mean the favorable cultivation of activities to please Sri Krsna.(from Part 1 – "The Intrinsic Nature of Devotion")
Another revelation, An Analysis of Bhakti-abhasa or the Semblance of Bhakti. Check out the previous page too: Deceitful Bhakti and Bhakti Free From Deceit. You will benefit from reading the whole work: Bhakti Tattva Viveka.And now listen to this sound >>
Harih Om Tat Sat.
Natural Brotherhood (Bhaktivinoda Thakura):
"Gradually, when the offensive portions of the established religions are destroyed, there will be no more differences in the bhajana performed by the various Sampradayas nor any quarrel between them.
Then as brothers, the people of all castes and countries will spontaneously chant the Holy Names of the Supreme Lord together.
At that time, no one will hate anyone or consider others dogeaters; nor will anyone be overwhelmed by the pride of high birth.
The living entities will not forget the principle of natural brotherhood."