The Lover's Life - 3b

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She enters the haven of the Beloved with the help

of the satsang, the association of His other lovers.

There is no jealousy amongst them. In the Bhakti arena,

the spirit of dedication is heightened by mutual

reflection.<br><br>Whatever situation Hari puts His bhakti-lover into or

through, whether it has to do with the connected family or

unconnected family, with friends or with other associates,

every situation in the world occurs because of the

Beloved's lila. It is seen as arising because of His

sporting nature. Everything else seems unreal.<br><br>The

lover who understands this, has an unconditional

acceptance of every situation. She knows and sees that Hari

has created everything. Then there is freedom, a

release from all false expectations and useless concerns

for the inevitable. That which does not vanish

becomes consecrated.<br><br>The lover, lives in her world

with comprehension. Behind the worldly existence wells

her ocean of devotion. Her service, and loyalty are

governed with the perspective of increasing His dalliance.

Now, she alone can remove His anguish. This is

insight, and this is also wisdom.<br><br>Some times, there

is a special command, a wish that comes directly

from the Beloved to His bhakta. It can arrive through

the guru, it can arise in a dream, or from a

celestial song. It can flow from another lover or can be

seen in the heart. At times, even the Beloved can

appear directly before His lover and hand it to her.

This is darshan.<br><br>Until the lover receives His

directions, she continues her practice and waits, according

to the revealed teachings. Refinement is knowing how

to decipher the Beloved's special wishes from

mundane ones. Insight is knowing how much to practice and

how much to wait.<br><br>When the remarkable request

arises, the lover follows the divine design and uses the

communication to deepen her lila entrance. She will adorn Hari

accordingly as she penetrates His special communication. The

special command should never be confused with anything

worldly, which would pay disrespect to the Beloved. It is

in all cases distinct from the bodily situation, yet

it comes through it. The special command never has

anything to do with worldly gain. It is not for the sake

of marriage or money. It will never instruct the

lover on how to increase worldly wealth, prestige or

desire. The special command is showered to enhance the

lover's lila entrance. Knowing this important distinction

between the divine and worldly order makes the lover

insightful.<br><br>(continued..)