Saturday 15 February 2020

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020


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."


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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