Sadhna for beginners - Bhakti Yoga

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Namaste.

 

Adau zraddhA tataH sAdhu-saGgo'tha bhajana-kriyA

tato'nartha-nivRttiH syAt tato niSThA rucis tataH

tathAsaktis tato bhAvas tataH premAbhyudaJcati

sAdhakAnAm ayaM premNaH prAdurbhAvaH bhavet kramaH

 

The progressive development of Divine Love goes through the steps of

faith,

association with the Rasik saints,

undertaking devotional practice prescribed by them,

purification of the heart and consciousness,

firm commitment and dedication to the teachings of the Rasik saint,

natural relish,

intense attachment,

deep devotional emotion

and then ecstatic love.

 

-BRS 1.4.14-15

 

More simple understanding given as:

 

(1) zraddhA, (2) sAdhu-saGga, bhajana-kriyA and anartha-nivRtti;

(3) niSThA; (4) ruci (5) Asakti, (6) bhAva; (7) prema in separation,

and (8) prema in union.

 

satAM kRpA mahat-sevA zraddhA guru-padAzrayaH

bhajaneSu spRhA bhaktir anarthApagamas tataH

niSThA rucir athAsaktI ratiH premAtha darzanam

harer mAdhuryAnubhava ity arthAH syuz caturdaze

 

(1) One first receives the blessings of a pure devotee;

(2) one then engages in service to such a great soul (mahat seva);

(3) one develops faith;

(4) one takes shelter of a spiritual master;

(5) one begins trying to perfect the performance of devotional

practices;

(6) one starts to experience devotion; and

(7) one's anarthas begin to disappear.

Next one proceeds through the stages of

(8) steadfastness in devotional practice (nishtha),

(9) taste (ruchi),

(10) attachment (asakti), and

(11) bhava. Then one comes to

(12) the stage of ecstatic love (prema), followed by

(13) the direct vision of the Lord, and

(14) a full experience of the Lord's sweetness.

 

Jaya Sri Radhey!

 

, pyari_h <no_reply> wrote:

> Namaste all.

>

> Here is a Message From Jagat Guru Kripalu Ji Maharaj:

>

> While remembering Radha Krishn and meditating on Their Divine form,

> you have to chant Their name, virtues and leelas with tears of love

> and longing, and with a deep desire to receive Their Divine vision

and

> Divine love. During devotion, loving meditation on Their form is

most

> important.