Guest guest Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 SravanamListening to the Lord's stories, Leelas and Mahimas. KirtanamSinging the glories of the Lord's Name. SmaranamRemembrance of Lord's Name. Pada SevanamService to the Lotus Feet of the Lord. ArchanamWorship of the Lord. VandanamSalutation of the Lord. DasyamMaster and Servant Relationship like the one between Sri Rama and Hanuman. SakhyamCompanionship of the Lord. Atma NivedanamOffering oneself to the Lord in complete self-surrender.It is the inner feeling or motive behind the forms of Bhakti that is important. Your inner feeling must always be pure. Of all the nine forms of devotion, Sneha (friendship) is the most important. It is only when you cultivate this feeling of friendship with God, you can reach the last stage of Atmanivedanam (self-surrender). For this purpose, you must have a pure heart, which in turn is based on love and devotion. You must have pure and selfless love towards one and all. Such love is not a one-way traffic. Love begets Love. You must also be prepared to receive love from others. Love is a gift of God. In fact, you must rise to such a level that whatever is given by God, you must be prepared to receive wholeheartedly. At times, God also gives you a bitter pill like the doctor. This is for your own good. Both happiness and sorrow are God's gifts. Nobody can comprehend His Divine Leelas.- From Bhagawan's Discourse in May'2003 in Prasanthi Nilayam Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Edition * Click here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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