Narada Bhakti Sutra 76-79(chapter 8, section 2)

Bhakti Doctrines should be contemplated upon

& their wisdom should be practised

Waiting for a propitious time

when pleasure, profits and the likes

dont trouble you

even half a moment should not be wasted

non-violence, truthfullness, cleanliness

faith & such virtues should be cultivated

always in all aspects free from anxiety

God alone is to be invoked

Narada Bhakti Sutra 74-75 (chapter 8 section 1)

Debate & Arguments should not be entered into

As there are chances for many diverse views

& are inconclusive & futile

 

Narada Bhakti Sutra 70-73 (chapter 7 section 2)

They are dissolved.

The ancestors rejoice

The gods dance in joy

this earth is endowed with a savior.

Amongst them there are no distinctions

based upon caste, culture, bodily, family,

wealth, or of actions.

because they are of his own nature.

Narada Bhakti Sutra 67-69 (chapter 7 section 1)

Devotees with single-mindedness are supreme

even though emotion choking their voice,

their body in horripilation

 &speaking incoherently,

they not only sanctify their family

but also verily the earth.

They sanctify the sacred places,

bring joy to all

& lend authority over the scriptures.

Narada Bhakti Sutra 61-66 (chapter 6 section 2)

Practice of Love

Need not worry about the disturbance in the world

surrender the self, the world, knowledge & well being

Till it is not attained

actions need not be abandoned

pursue your love

but let go of the anxiety for the fruits

The stories about women, wealth,

non-believers & enemies

should not be listened to.

Pride, Vanity and other such things

should be let go of.

Having surrendered all actions

even lust, anger, pride etc 

should be targetted at him alone

Transcending the three forms

always as a servant, as a beloved 

dwell on love alone, work on love alone

 act with love alone

 

 

 

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Narada Bhakti Sutra 56-60 (chapter 5 section 2 & chap 6 section 1 )

Secondary Love Divine

The lowe devotion is threefold

according to individual discrimination

or according to the type of discontent

Better than the other

each preceding one becomes nobler

 

Practice of Love-Divine

Better than all, easily attainable is devotion

because love depends on no other proof

love itself is the proof

it’s the nature of peace

because by nature it is supreme joy

 

 

Narada Bhakti Sutra 51-55 (chapter 5, section 1)

Kinds of Divine love

(Supreme love-divine)

The true nature of love is

indescribable, inexplicable

like a dumb man’s experience of taste 

expresses itself rarely

in a recipient

without attributes, without greed

growing every moment

continous, extremely subtle

is the nature of the experience.

once attained only that is

felt, seen, comprehended,

& contemplated upon. 

 

Narada Bhakti Sutra 49,50 (chapter 4, section 2)

Means for Love

He who renounces even the scriptures

gains unbroken flow of love

he crosses, 

indeed he crossed & helps

the world to cross over as well

Narada Bhakti Sutra 46-48 (chapter 4, section 1)

Means for love

He who crosses Maya

He who gives up attachments

He who serves Great Masters

He who gives up ‘My’ness

He who dwells in solitude

He who uproots Bondage with the world

He who is free from the three Gunas

He who is carefree about his wellbeing

He who relinquishes the fruits of his deeds

who renounces all Ego centric Actions

is free from Duality

 

 

 

Narada Bhakti Sutra 43-45 (chapter 3, section 3)

Bad company is to be ever renounced.

Being the cause for lust, anger, delusion

loss of memory, loss of discrimination

and utter ruin.

Though appearing as a ripple 

it becomes like an ocean.

Narada Bhakti Sutra 38-42 (chapter 3, section 2)

Satsang

Most Importantly it is the grace of great beings

or the grace of God.

To come in contact with a great being

is indeed extremely difficult,

It is impossible to know them fully

and yet it’s effect is invaluable.

Nevertheless it’s all due to grace.

Indeed grace and devotees

there is but any difference.

That alone is to be attained,

that alone is attained

 

Narada Bhakti Sutra 34-37 (chapter 3, section 1)

Aids to Divine love

Thus sing the teachers about the methods

That indeed is renunciation of objects and attachment

by uninterrupted love & devotion

In this world always dwelling on the nature and glory of the lord.

Narada Bhakti Sutra 28-33 (chapter 2, section 2)

“Knowlege alone is the means to Obtain it”-some say

“Mutually dependent they are”-others declare

It is it’s own fruit says son of Brahma

As observed in palaces while dining

appeasement of hunger

can not happen with just the knowledge of it

Neither is the king pleased

discussing cooking often

so it is to a seeker for liberation

Hence love alone is to be cultivated

Narada Bhakti Sutra 25-27(chapter 2, section 1)

Sutra 25

That supreme devotion indeed is far superior than 

Karma Yoga & Jnana yoga

Sutra 26

Because it is the nature of the fruits of  all systems of Yoga or communion

Sutra 27

The lord

distastes ego

and loves the ones who are egoless

 

Narada Bhakti Sutra 21-24

Sutra21

just like the gopis of vrindavan

Sutra22

even there, in this condition of love

there is no bane for forgetting the glory of the lord

Sutra23

love without wisdom

is like couples indulging in illicit love

Sutra24

love in ignorance

is truly not love that can cause true happiness

Narada Bhakti Sutra 18, 19 & 20 (chapter 1, section 3)

Sutra 18

Without opposing

abide in the self

so says Shandilya

Sutra 19

Narada says indeed

Surrender all to God

& in forgetfullness

feel the supreme pain

Sutra 20

Thus it is.

Narada Bhakti Sutra 15, 16 & 17 (chapter 1, section 3)

Sutra 15

It’s characteristics are being descibed now

due to the existence of many different views

Sutra 16

Worship with deep love

says the son of parashara Sri Veda Vyasa

Sutra 17

In the stories of the glories of the lord

experience deep love

so says Garga Maharishi

Narada Bhakti Sutra 13 & 14 (chapter 1, section 2)

Sutra 13

or else there is a fear of a fall 

Sutra 14

Be social only to the extent of basic necessities

like eating food, as long as the body exists

Narada Bhakti Sutra 10,11, 12 (chapter 1, section 2)

Sutra 10

All supports when renounced, only then is attained Single mindedness.

Sutra 11

only perform material and spiritual activities congenial to that

renounce  all activities hostile to that

Sutra 12

After a commitment to live the life of devotion

let there be guidance of the scriptural teachings.

Narada Bhakti Sutra 7,8,9 (chapter 1 section 2)

Sutra 7

That being of the nature of Renunciation there is no desire in it.

Sutra 8

Indeed this total renuncation is material, spiritual and of all activities.

Sutra 9

Single mindedness to that

and indifference to all else

This is renunciation.