Guest guest Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. Genuine Bhakti One night, Sree Rama was taking rest. He put his head on the lap of his beloved friend Sugreeva. Bhakta Hanuman and Angada were doing Paada-seva (pressing the feet) of Paramatma (Sree Rama). Lakshmana was arranging the weapons and guarding everyone. Sri Rama’s sight was caught by the beautiful Pournami-Chandra (Full Moon). He saw the moon and said “can any one of you explain the dark regions in the moon?” Every one expressed their opinions. They provided their arguments also. However Hanuman said “Moon is the perfect devotee of Maha Vishnu who is Neela-megha-syama (Blue cloudy dark complexioned). Since Paramatma is a Bhakta Varada (One who grants boons to devotees), He always stays in the hearts of devotees. “Naaham vasaami vaikunThe na yogi hrudaye ravou, Madbhakta yatra gaayanti tatra tishTaami naarada” Hence it is Sree Rama who is in the Moon’s heart. That is the reason Moon is able to give nectar and Aushadhas (Medicinal plants) to the world. This explains the dark region (because Sree Rama is Neela-megha-shyama). Sri Rama felt extremely happy on observing the Bhakti of Hanuman. A true Bhakta (Devotee) recognizes and respects the Bhakti (Devotion) of others, as Hanuman did in the case of moon. A true devotee should see Paramatma (The Supreme Spirit) in every thing, similar to Hanuman who could see in the Moon. With love and regards, Sastry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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