Mayapura, India
Foundation
One of the most foundational principles in the science of bhakti
is expressed in a verse from the Adi Purana. Here's the Sanskrit with Roman
Transliteration then the translation.
ye me bhakta
janān partha
na me
bhaktās ca te janāh
mad bhaktānām
ca ye bhaktās
te me
bhaktatamāh matāh
“One who claims to be my devotee
is not my devotee, but one who is a devotee of my devotee is actually my
devotee.”
The above verse from the text, is God speaking—the actual
words of Sri Krishna. The verse
capsulizes the identity of the self and how we approach life in service to
others. It is not a direct access to the
Supreme. To progress spiritually, one
must channel through via a medium—through one who is devoted, then the Supreme
is achieved.
In my walks in western countries, I see people take their
dogs to parks, and it's my observation that pet owners usually have an
interesting way of communicating. As the
saying often goes, "If you love me, love my dog.” (something like that) So
to draw on analogy, "if you want to show your love to Me then serve those
who love Me."
That's the lesson. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8dRcqagMgC/?igshid=m0xggxjw4si8
Today our meetings began.
I was in a seat next to my monastic peers. To my left was Lokanath Swami and to my right
was Bhakti Bhusana Swami.
The sensation was one where I felt protected, and that I
have a chance to have access someday.
May the Source be with you!
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