Chinna Katha: Nandathi Nandathi Nandathi Eva

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Chinna Katha: Nandathi Nandathi Nandathi Eva

An innocent person was wandering out side the king's palace. He was

jumping with joy and started giggling. He declared that there was no

difference between him and the king. He pointed out to the boundary

wall and said jubilantly, " This is the only line difference between

the King and me. I am on this side of the wall and he is on the

other side of the wall. That's all the difference we maintain. "

Another passerby questioned him, " did you ever go inside and check

what kind of royal things and royal pleasures are available there? "

We are no less than this person. We never attempt to enjoy the

pleasure within us. (Atamanandam) and we are content with the

reflective external anandam, which is insignificant. As rightly

mentioned by Sri Prema Sidharth, we possess a diamond within us but

use it like a paperweight.

Yogarato Vaa Bhogarato Vaa

Sangarato Vaa Sangaviheenah

Yasya Brahmani Ramate Chittam

Nandati Nandati Nandatyeva ... Bhaja Govindam.

 

One may take delight or revel in Yoga or bhoga, may have attachment

or detachment or in other words, let one seek enjoyment in company

or in solitude, but only he, whose mind revels in the bliss of

Brahman, will enjoy and verily he alone enjoys.