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                        Narada
                        Bhakti Sutra is one of the many well-known Surtras of
                        Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). 
                        This
                        Sutra was pronounced by Sri Narada Muni - one of the
                        most famous and adorable saints in Sanatana Dharma
                        (Hindu) Mythology. Sri Narad plays an important role in
                        most of the ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. He is
                        one of the most beloved and revered saints. He is also
                        known as Devarshi - or the Rishi (Saint/Seer) of Gods. 
                        This
                        Sutra (prayer/description/text/instruction) describes
                        Bhakti or devotion.  
                        Narad Bhakti Sutram
                        (Sanskrit Only) 
                        
                          Prathmo Adhyaye 
                          (Par Bhakti Svaroopam)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Athato Bhakti
                                    Vyakhyasamah
                                  
 - Sa Tva Asmin
                                    Parama Prema Rupa
                                  
 - Amrita Svarupa
                                    Cha
                                  
 - Ya Labdhva
                                    Puman Siddho Bhavaty Amrito Bhavti Tripto
                                    Bhavti
                                  
 - Ya Prapya Na
                                    Kinchid Vaanchati Na Sochati Na Dveshti Na
                                    Ramte Na Utsahi Bhavati
                                  
 - Yaj Gyatva
                                    Matto Bhavati Stabdho Bhavti AtmaRamo
                                    Bhavati
                                  
 - Sa Na
                                    Kamyamana Nirodha Rupatvat
                                  
 - Nirodhas Tu
                                    Loka Veda Vyapara Nyasah
                                  
 - Tasmin
                                    Ananyata Tad-Virodhis Udaseenita Cha
                                  
 - Anya
                                    Ashryaanam Tyago Ananyata
                                  
 - Lok Vedeshu
                                    Tad Anukul Acharanam Tad Virodhis Udaseenta
                                  
 - Bhavatu
                                    Nischayadaardyaad Urdhvam Shastra Rakshanam
                                  
 - Anyatha
                                    Patitya Shankya
                                  
 - Loko Api
                                    TavadEv Bhojan Adi Vyaparstva Shareer
                                    Dharanaavdhi
                                  
 - Tal
                                    Lakhshanaani Vachyante NanaMatBhedaat
                                  
 - Pooja Aadishva
                                    Anuraga Iti Parasharya
                                  
 - Katha
                                    Adishviti Garga
                                  
 - Aatmaratya
                                    Virodheneti Shandilya
                                  
 - Naradaste Tad
                                    Arpit Akhilaacharta Tad Vismarne Param
                                    Vyakulateti
                                  
 - Asty Evam Evam
                                  
 - Yatha Vraj
                                    Gopikaanaam
                                  
 - Tatra Api Na
                                    Mahatmya Gyana Vismritya Apavada
                                  
 - Tad Viheenam
                                    Jaranaamiv
                                  
 - Na Asteva
                                    Tasmin Tat Sukha Sukhitvam
 
                                 
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                          Dvityo Adhyaye 
                          (Par Bhakti Mahatvam)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Sa Tu Karma
                                    Gyan Yogebhyo Api Adhiktara
                                  
 - Phala
                                    Roopatvat
                                  
 - Iishvarasya
                                    Api Abhimaan Dveshitvaat Dainya Priyetvaat
                                    Cha
                                  
 - Tasya Gyan Mev
                                    Sadhanam Ityeke
                                  
 - Ananyo Anya
                                    Ashryatvam Itya Anye
                                  
 - Svayam Phal
                                    Roopat Iti Bhrahm Kumara
                                  
 - Raj Grah
                                    Bhojan Aadishu Tathaiv Dhrishtvat
                                  
 - Na Ten Raja
                                    Paritosha Khuchantirva
                                  
 - Tasmat Saiv
                                    Grahya Mumukhubhi
 
                                 
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                          Trityo Adhyaye 
                          (Bhakti Sadhnani)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Tasya
                                    Sadhanaani Gayanti Aacharya
                                  
 - Tattu Vishya
                                    Tyagat Sanga Tyagat Cha
                                  
 - Avyavrit
                                    Bhaganat
                                  
 - Loke Api
                                    Bhagvad Guna Shravan Keertanaat
                                  
 - Mukhyatastu
                                    Mahat Kripyaiv Bhagwat Kripaleshaad Va
                                  
 - Mahat Sangastu
                                    Durlabho Agamyo Amoghas Cha
                                  
 - Labhte Api Tat
                                    Kripaiva
                                  
 - Tasmins Tat
                                    Jane Bheda Abhaavaat
                                  
 - Tdev Sadhyatam
                                    Tdev Sadhyatam
                                  
 - Dussanga
                                    Sarvaithava Tyaajya
                                  
 - Kaam Krodh Moh
                                    Smriti Bhransh BuddhiNaash Karantvaat
                                  
 - Trangita
                                    Apeeme Sangaat Samutraayante
                                  
 - Kas Tarati Kas
                                    Tarati Maayam Yah Sanga Tyajti Yo
                                    Mahaanubhavam Sevate Nirmamo Bhavti
                                  
 - Yo Vivikta
                                    Sthaanam Sevate Yo Lok Bandham Unmoolyati
                                    Nistrai Gunyo Bhavti Yoga Kshema Tyajati
                                  
 - Ya Karma
                                    Phalam Tyajti Karmaani Sanyssyati Tato
                                    Nirdvindvo Bhavti
                                  
 - Yo VedanApi
                                    Sanysyti Kevalam Avichinna Anuraagam Labhte
                                  
 - Sa Tarati Sa
                                    Tarati Sa Lokans Taaryati
 
                                 
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                          Chaturtho Adhyaye 
                          (Premnirvachanam)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Anirvachniyam
                                    Prem Svaroopam
                                  
 - Mooka
                                    Svaadanvat
                                  
 - Praashte
                                    Kvaapi Patre
                                  
 - Gun Rahitam
                                    Kamna Rahitam Prati-Kshan Vardhamaanam
                                    Avichinnam Sookshamtaram Anubhav Roopam
                                  
 - Tat Prapya
                                    Tdev Avlokati Tdev Shranoti Tdev Bhashyati
                                    Tdev Chintyati
                                  
 - Gauni Tridha
                                    Gun Bhedaad Arta-Aadi Bhedaad Va
                                  
 - Uttarasmad
                                    Uttarasmat Poorva Poorva Shreyaaye Bhavti
                                  
 - Anya Maat
                                    Saulabham Bhaktau
                                  
 - PramaanAantarsyaanApekhshavaat
                                    Svayam Pramaantvaat
                                  
 - Shaanti Roopat
                                    Parma Aanand Roopa cha
                                  
 - LokHanau
                                    Chintaa Na Kaaryaa Nivedit Atma Lok Vedtvaat
                                  
 - Na Tat Siddhau
                                    Lok Vyavharo Heye Kintu Phal Tyagaat Tat
                                    Saadhanam Cha
                                  
 - Stri Dhan
                                    Naastika Charitram Na Sravaneeyam
                                  
 - Abhimaan
                                    Dambha Aadikam Tyaajyam
                                  
 - Tad Arpit
                                    Akhilaachar San Kaam Krodha Abhimaan Aadikam
                                    Tsminnev Karneeyam
                                  
 - Tri Roop
                                    Bhanga Poorvakam Nitya Daasya Nitya Kaanta
                                    Bhajanaatmakam Prem Karyam Premaiva Kaaryam
 
                                 
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                          Panchamo Adhyaye 
                          (Mukhya Bhakti Mahimaa)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Bhakta
                                    Ekaantino Mukhyaa
                                  
 - Kanthaavrodha
                                    Roma Aashrubhi Parasparam Lapmaana Paavyanti
                                    Kulaani Prithveem cha
                                  
 - Teerthi
                                    Kurvanti Theerthaani Sukarmee Kurvanti
                                    Karmaani Sat Shastree Kurvanti Shaastraani
                                  
 - Tanmayaa
                                  
 - Modante Pitro
                                    Nrityanti Devatah SaNaatha Cheyam Bhur
                                    Bhavti
                                  
 - Na Asti Teshu
                                    Jaati Vidya Roopa Kul Dhan Kriya Aadi Bheda
                                  
 - Yatas Tadeeyah
                                  
 - Vaado
                                    Naavlambyah
                                  
 - Bahulya
                                    Avakaashatvaaad Aniyatattvaa cha
                                  
 - Bhakti
                                    Shastraani Manneeyaani Tad Udbodha Karmaani
                                    Karneeyani
                                  
 - Sukha Dukha
                                    Iccha Labha Aadi Tyakte PrateekshyaMaane
                                    Kshana Aardhamapi Vyartha Na Neyam
                                  
 - Ahinsa Satya
                                    Shaucha Daya Astika Aadi Charitryaani
                                    Paripaalneeyaani
                                  
 - Sarvada Sarva
                                    Bhaaven Nischintai Bhagwaaneva Bhajaneeya
                                  
 - Sa Keertyamaan
                                    Sheeghram Eva Avirbhavti Anubhaavyati
                                    Bhaktaan
                                  
 - Tri Satyasya
                                    Bhaktir Eva Greeyasee Bhaktir Eva Greeyasee
                                  
 - Gun-Mahaatmya
                                    Aaskti Roop Aasakti Pooja Aaskti Smaran
                                    Aaskti Daasya Aaskti Saakhya Aasakti
                                    Vaatsalya Aaskti Kaantaa Aaskti
                                    AatmaNivedana Aasakti Tanmyataa Aasakti
                                    ParamVirhaa Aasakti Roop Ekdhaa Api
                                    EkaaDashdhaa Bhavti
                                  
 - Itevam Vadanti
                                    Jana Jalpa Nirbhyaa Ek Matah Kumar Vyaas
                                    Shuk Shaandilya Garga Vishnu Kaundinya
                                    SheshodhVaruni Bali Hanumad Vibheeshana
                                    Aadyo Bhaktyaacharya
                                  
 - Ya Idam Naarad
                                    Proktam Shivaanushaasanam Vishvasiti
                                    Shradhte Sa Bhaktimaan Bhavti Sah Preshtam
                                    Labhte Sah Preshtam Labhte
 
                                 
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                        Narad Bhakti Sutram
                        (With Translations)
                         
                        
                          Prathmo Adhyaye
                          (1st Chapter) 
                          (Par Bhakti Svaroopam (Description of Bhakti)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Athato Bhakti
                                    Vyakhyasamah: Thus Bhakti is described
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Sa Tva Asmin
                                    Parama Prema Rupa: That is highest love
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Amrita Svarupa
                                    Cha That is like Amrit - Nectar
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Ya Labdhva
                                    Puman Siddho Bhavaty Amrito Bhavti Tripto
                                    Bhavti Finding which, a person becomes
                                    perfect. He becomes immortal. Becomes
                                    satisfied.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Ya Prapya Na
                                    Kinchid Vaanchati Na Sochati Na Dveshti Na
                                    Ramte Na Utsahi Bhavati Finding which, he
                                    desires nothing more. Neither grieves, nor
                                    hates. Neither engages and neither gets
                                    enthusiastic about any thing else.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Yaj Gyatva
                                    Matto Bhavati Stabdho Bhavti AtmaRamo
                                    Bhavati Having known which, he becomes as if
                                    drugged, lost as if. Stunned, surprised, and
                                    dwells in his own self.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Sa Na
                                    Kamyamana Nirodha Rupatvat By nature it is
                                    free of desire.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Nirodhas Tu
                                    Loka Veda Vyapara Nyasah Having the nature
                                    of unconcern with the worldly affairs.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tasmin
                                    Ananyata Tad-Virodhis Udaseenita Cha
                                    Exclusive devotion toward that, and
                                    unconcern toward any thing that contradicts
                                    it.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Anya
                                    Ashryaanam Tyago Ananyata Giving up of other
                                    shelters, and exclusively taking the shelter
                                    of that.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Lok Vedeshu
                                    Tad Anukul Acharanam Tad Virodhis Udaseenta
                                    Even when interacting with this world, or
                                    conducting worldly affairs, living according
                                    to that, and having unconcern toward any
                                    thing that contradicts that.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Bhavatu
                                    Nischayadaardyaad Urdhvam Shastra Rakshanam
                                    Still, the word of the scriptures must be
                                    followed.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Anyatha
                                    Patitya Shankya Else, doubt of falling.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Loko Api
                                    TavadEv Bhojan Adi Vyaparstva Shareer
                                    Dharanaavdhi Bodily creatures need to attend
                                    to this world, need to eat, work etc.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tal
                                    Lakhshanaani Vachyante NanaMatBhedaat Its
                                    signs are told as following as per different
                                    views
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Pooja Aadishva
                                    Anuraga Iti Parasharya Worship etc. and
                                    affection, thus, says Parashar Ji.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Katha
                                    Adishviti Garga Descriptions of Character,
                                    acts, Glory, stories - Garga Ji.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Aatmaratya
                                    Virodheneti Shandilya What ever does not
                                    oppose dwelling in the self - Shandilya Ji
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Naradaste Tad
                                    Arpit Akhilaacharta Tad Vismarne Param
                                    Vyakulateti According to Narad Ji - Offering
                                    all affairs, leaving every thing to him,
                                    Great anguish and anxiety on forgetting him.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Asty Evam Evam
                                    All these are true
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Yatha Vraj
                                    Gopikaanaam Like the Gopis of Vraj
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tatra Api Na
                                    Mahatmya Gyana Vismritya Apavada There they
                                    cannot be blamed for forgetting His
                                    Greatness.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tad Viheenam
                                    Jaranaamiv Without that, it is like love of
                                    ordinary lovers.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Na Asteva
                                    Tasmin Tat Sukha Sukhitvam
 
                                 
                                In such devotion
                                (without knowing his Glory), feeling of Joy in
                                His Joy does not exist. 
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                          Dvityo Adhyaye
                          (2nd Chapter) 
                          (Par Bhakti Mahatvam)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Sa Tu Karma
                                    Gyan Yogebhyo Api Adhiktara This is greater
                                    than Karma or Gyana yoga (Selfless action or
                                    Renunciation through Knowledge).
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Phala
                                    Roopatvat Having the form of fruit itself.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Iishvarasya
                                    Api Abhimaan Dveshitvaat Dainya Priyetvaat
                                    Cha God does not like proud, and is
                                    affectionate toward who is meek, soft and
                                    humble.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tasya Gyan Mev
                                    Sadhanam Ityeke Knowledge is the means for
                                    this, according to some.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Ananyo Anya
                                    Ashryatvam Itya Anye Others say Knowledge
                                    and Devotion are independent.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Svayam Phal
                                    Roopat Iti Bhrahm Kumara Sri Brahma Kumaras
                                    (The 4 great Rishis) say Bhakti is its own
                                    fruit.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Raj Grah
                                    Bhojan Aadishu Tathaiv Dhrishtvat Just by
                                    seeing his Kingdom, Palace, Food etc.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Na Ten Raja
                                    Paritosha Khuchantirva The king is not
                                    satisfied, and hunger does not go away.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tasmat Saiv
                                    Grahya Mumukhubhi
 
                                 
                                Therefore,
                                seekers of Mukti, freedom should themselves take
                                to it. 
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                          Trityo Adhyaye
                          (3rd Chapter) 
                          (Bhakti Sadhnani - The means to Bhakti)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Tasya
                                    Sadhanaani Gayanti Aacharya The following
                                    means to that have been told by Acharyas
                                    (Teachers).
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tattu Vishya
                                    Tyagat Sanga Tyagat Cha Giving up pleasures
                                    and concerns, as well as attachments.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Avyavrit
                                    Bhajanat Continuously
                                    Remembering/Worshipping
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Loke Api
                                    Bhagvad Guna Shravan Keertanaat Even in the
                                    middle of this world, remembering and
                                    reciting the qualities of Bhagwaan (Lord).
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Mukhyatastu
                                    Mahat Kripyaiv Bhagwat Kripaleshaad Va And
                                    most of all, by grace and kindness of Great
                                    Souls or the Lord himself.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Mahat Sangastu
                                    Durlabho Agamyo Amoghas Cha The company of
                                    Great Souls, is hard to attain, hard to
                                    understand, and free from all vanity.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Labhte Api Tat
                                    Kripaiva One finds such company though by
                                    His mercy and kindness.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tasmins Tat
                                    Jane Bheda Abhaavaat There is no difference
                                    between Him and His beings, the Great Souls.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tdev Sadhyatam
                                    Tdev Sadhyatam Strive for him, Strive for
                                    Him
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Dussanga
                                    Sarvaithava Tyaajya Completely giveup all
                                    bad company.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Kaam Krodh Moh
                                    Smriti Bhransh BuddhiNaash Karantvaat
                                    Desire, Anger, attachment are the reasons
                                    for delusion of memory and destruction of
                                    wisdom.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Trangita
                                    Apeeme Sangaat Samutraayante These waves
                                    gather into a vast ocean
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Kas Tarati Kas
                                    Tarati Maayam Yah Sanga Tyajti Yo
                                    Mahaanubhavam Sevate Nirmamo Bhavti Who can
                                    cross these? Who can cross this delusion?
                                    Who gives up attachment, and who the greatly
                                    experienced, and become self-less.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Yo Vivikta
                                    Sthaanam Sevate Yo Lok Bandham Unmoolyati
                                    Nistrai Gunyo Bhavti Yoga Kshema Tyajati
                                    Those who like secluded places, and renounce
                                    attachments to this world, renounce the
                                    three Gunas (become neutral among Gunas),
                                    and who give up concerns of gain and
                                    security.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Ya Karma
                                    Phalam Tyajti Karmaani Sanyssyati Tato
                                    Nirdvindvo Bhavti Those who give up the
                                    fruits of action, give up unnecessary
                                    actions, and renounce duality.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Yo VedanApi
                                    Sanysyti Kevalam Avichinna Anuraagam Labhte
                                    Those who even renounce the word of the
                                    Vedas (or give up concerns of success and
                                    prosperity), find unending pure affection.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Sa Tarati Sa
                                    Tarati Sa Lokans Taaryati
 
                                 
                                They swim across,
                                They smim across, and they help the world swim
                                across. 
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                          Chaturtho Adhyaye
                          (4th Chapter) 
                          (Premnirvachanam)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Anirvachniyam
                                    Prem Svaroopam Cannot be spoken of, having
                                    the form of affection.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Mooka
                                    Svaadanvat Speaking of it would be like
                                    asking to describe the taste from someone
                                    who can't speak.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Praashte
                                    Kvaapi Patre However, the deserving get
                                    enlightened.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Gun Rahitam
                                    Kamna Rahitam Prati-Kshan Vardhamaanam
                                    Avichinnam Sookshamtaram Anubhav Roopam
                                    Devoid of qualities, devoid of esires,
                                    always increasing and unceasing, subtle, it
                                    is only experienced.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tat Prapya
                                    Tdev Avlokati Tdev Shranoti Tdev Bhashyati
                                    Tdev Chintyati Having attained it, one sees
                                    only it, one hears it alone, one speaks of
                                    it alone and one thinks of it alone.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Gauni Tridha
                                    Gun Bhedaad Arta-Aadi Bhedaad Va Having
                                    qualities, like based on the three Gunas,
                                    and also based on the states like affliction
                                    etc.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Uttarasmad
                                    Uttarasmat Poorva Poorva Shreyaaye Bhavti
                                    However, each succeeding state is better.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Anya Maat
                                    Saulabham Bhaktau A Devotee has it easier
                                    than others.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - PramaanAantarsyaanApekhshavaat
                                    Svayam Pramaantvaat Because it does not need
                                    any proof, being a proof by itself.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Shaanti Roopat
                                    Parma Aanand Roopa cha Peaceful, full of
                                    supreme joy.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - LokHanau
                                    Chintaa Na Kaaryaa Nivedit Atma Lok Vedtvaat
                                    Do not worry of worldly loss, having left
                                    the concerns of worldly affairs to Him.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Na Tat Siddhau
                                    Lok Vyavharo Heye Kintu Phal Tyagaat Tat
                                    Saadhanam Cha Even on having attained
                                    success, do not give up worldly duties,
                                    however, giving up of the fruits is the
                                    means.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Stri Dhan
                                    Naastika Charitram Na Sravaneeyam Do not
                                    find entertainment in tales of Women, Money
                                    or devotionless people.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Abhimaan
                                    Dambha Aadikam Tyaajyam Give up pride,
                                    arrogance etc.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tad Arpit
                                    Akhilaachar San Kaam Krodha Abhimaan Aadikam
                                    Tsminnev Karneeyam Giving up all states and
                                    affairs to Him, give up desires, anger,
                                    prides etc. all to him.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tri Roop
                                    Bhanga Poorvakam Nitya Daasya Nitya Kaanta
                                    Bhajanaatmakam Prem Karyam Premaiva Kaaryam
 
                                 
                                Destroying the
                                three forms (the modes or qualities), remain in
                                constant servitude, constant affection,
                                remembering him, doing loving actions,
                                affectionate actions. 
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                          Panchamo Adhyaye 
                          (5th Chapter)(Mukhya Bhakti Mahimaa)
                         
                        
                          
                            
                              
                                
                                  - Bhakta
                                    Ekaantino Mukhyaa A single-minded Devotee is
                                    the highest.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Kanthaavrodha
                                    Roma Aashrubhi Parasparam Lapmaana Paavyanti
                                    Kulaani Prithveem cha With choked throats,
                                    hair rising on their ends, eyes full of
                                    joyous tears, such great souls, talking of
                                    Him to each other, purify their families and
                                    this whole earth.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Teerthi
                                    Kurvanti Theerthaani Sukarmee Kurvanti
                                    Karmaani Sat Shastree Kurvanti Shaastraani
                                    They give holiness to holy places, the
                                    goodness to good actions, and truth to
                                    scriptures.
 
                                 
                                
                                
                                  - Modante Pitro
                                    Nrityanti Devatah SaNaatha Cheyam Bhur
                                    Bhavti The forefathers rejoice, Gods dance,
                                    and the earth feels protected.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Na Asti Teshu
                                    Jaati Vidya Roopa Kul Dhan Kriya Aadi Bheda
                                    Differences of caste, education, looks,
                                    family, finances, work etc. don't exist in
                                    such Devotees.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Yatas Tadeeyah
                                    For they belong to Him.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Vaado
                                    Naavlambyah Do not engage in debates.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Bahulya
                                    Avakaashatvaaad Aniyatattvaa cha They
                                    consume too much time, and are
                                    inconclusive.Bhakti Shastraani Manneeyaani
                                    Tad Udbodha Karmaani Karneeyani Accept and
                                    follow the Scriptures which teach Devotion,
                                    and perform the actions prescribed in them.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Sukha Dukha
                                    Iccha Labha Aadi Tyakte PrateekshyaMaane
                                    Kshana Aardhamapi Vyartha Na Neyam Giving up
                                    Joy, Sorrow, Desire, Profit etc., just
                                    waiting out, don't waste even half of a
                                    second.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Ahinsa Satya
                                    Shaucha Daya Astika Aadi Charitryaani
                                    Paripaalneeyaani Nurture and develop the
                                    qualities of Non-violence, truth,
                                    cleanliness, kindness, believing in God etc.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Sarvada Sarva
                                    Bhaaven Nischintai Bhagwaaneva Bhajaneeya
                                    Always, with full devotion, without worries,
                                    worship God.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Sa Keertyamaan
                                    Sheeghram Eva Avirbhavti Anubhaavyati
                                    Bhaktaan Having Glorified, very soon, He
                                    reveals Himself to His Devotees and lets
                                    them experience Himself.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Tri Satyasya
                                    Bhaktir Eva Greeyasee Bhaktir Eva Greeyasee
                                    Bhakti is precious, Bhakti is precious, this
                                    is true, over and over again.
 
                                 
                                
                                  - Gun-Mahaatmya
                                    Aaskti Roop Aasakti Pooja Aaskti Smaran
                                    Aaskti Daasya Aaskti Saakhya Aasakti
                                    Vaatsalya Aaskti Kaantaa Aaskti
                                    AatmaNivedana Aasakti Tanmyataa Aasakti
                                    ParamVirhaa Aasakti Roop Ekdhaa Api
                                    EkaaDashdhaa Bhavti
 
                                 
                                Attachment to His
                                Glories and qualities, to the Looks, to Worship,
                                to Remembrance, to Servitude, to Friendship, to
                                loving as a Parent, to Affection toward Him, to
                                taking His Refuge, to being One with Him, to
                                feeling anguish at Missing Him - having eleven
                                forms but in reality all these are just one. 
                                
                                  - Itevam Vadanti
                                    Jana Jalpa Nirbhyaa Ek Matah Kumar Vyaas
                                    Shuk Shaandilya Garga Vishnu Kaundinya
                                    SheshodhVaruni Bali Hanumad Vibheeshana
                                    Aadyo Bhaktyaacharya
 
                                 
                                Thus tell,
                                without fear of gossip, with one opinion, the
                                Brahma Kumaras, Sri Vyasa Ji, Sri Shuk Ji, Sri
                                Shandilya Ji, Sri Garga Ji, Sri Vishnu Ji, Sri
                                Kaundinya Ji, Sri Shesh Ji, Sri Udhava Ji, Sri
                                Aruni Ji, Sri Bali, Sri Hanumaan Ji, Sri
                                Vibheeshan Ji etc. - the Devoted Teachers. 
                                
                                  - Ya Idam Naarad
                                    Proktam Shivaanushaasanam Vishvasiti
                                    Shradhte Sa Bhaktimaan Bhavti Sah Preshtam
                                    Labhte Sah Preshtam Labhte
 
                                 
                                Those who
                                believe, and become devoted to these
                                instructions spoken by Sri Narad Ji, they become
                                devoted, they find the Dearest Lord, they find
                                the Dearest Lord. 
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                        Just English
                          
                        1st Chapter 
                        Thus Bhakti is described.
                        That is
                        highest love. That is like Amrit - Nectar. Finding
                        which, a person becomes perfect. He becomes immortal.
                        Becomes satisfied. Finding which, he desires nothing
                        more. Neither grieves, nor hates. Neither engages and
                        neither gets enthusiastic about any thing else. Having
                        known which, he becomes as if drugged, lost as if.
                        Stunned, surprised, and dwells in his own self. 
                        By nature
                        it is free of desire. Having the nature of unconcern
                        with the worldly affairs. Exclusive devotion toward
                        that, and unconcern toward any thing that contradicts
                        it. Giving up of other shelters, and exclusively taking
                        the shelter of that. Even when interacting with this
                        world, or conducting worldly affairs, living according
                        to that, and having unconcern toward any thing that
                        contradicts that. 
                        Still,
                        the word of the scriptures must be followed. Else, doubt
                        of falling. Bodily creatures need to attend to this
                        world, need to eat, work etc. 
                        Its signs
                        are told as following as per different views. Worship
                        etc. and affection, thus, says Parashar Ji. Descriptions
                        of Character, acts, Glory, stories - Garga Ji. What ever
                        does not oppose dwelling in the self - Shandilya Ji.
                        According to Narad Ji - Offering all affairs, leaving
                        every thing to him, Great anguish and anxiety on
                        forgetting him. All these are true. Like the Gopis of
                        Vraj. There they cannot be blamed for forgetting His
                        Greatness. Without that, it is like love of ordinary
                        lovers. In such devotion (without knowing his Glory),
                        feeling of Joy in His Joy does not exist. 
                          
                        2nd Chapter
                        This is
                        greater than Karma or Gyana yoga (Selfless action or
                        Renunciation through Knowledge). Having the form of
                        fruit itself. 
                        God does
                        not like proud, and is affectionate toward who is meek,
                        soft and humble. Knowledge is the means for this,
                        according to some. Others say Knowledge and Devotion are
                        independent. Sri Brahma Kumaras (The 4 great Rishis) say
                        Bhakti is its own fruit. 
                        Just by
                        seeing his Kingdom, Palace, Food etc. The king is not
                        satisfied, and hunger does not go away. Therefore,
                        seekers of Mukti, freedom should themselves take to it. 
                          
                        3rd Chapter
                        The
                        following means to that have been told by Acharyas
                        (Teachers). Giving up pleasures and concerns, as well as
                        attachments. Continuously Remembering/Worshipping. Even
                        in the middle of this world, remembering and reciting
                        the qualities of Bhagwaan (Lord). And most of all, by
                        grace and kindness of Great Souls or the Lord himself.
                        The company of Great Souls, is hard to attain, hard to
                        understand, and free from all vanity. One finds such
                        company though by His mercy and kindness. There is no
                        difference between Him and His beings, the Great Souls. 
                        Strive
                        for him, Strive for Him. Completely give up all bad
                        company. Desire, Anger, attachment are the reasons for
                        delusion of memory and destruction of wisdom. These
                        waves gather into a vast ocean. Who can cross these? Who
                        can cross this delusion? Who gives up attachment, and
                        who serves the greatly experienced, and become
                        self-less. Those who like secluded places, and renounce
                        attachments to this world, renounce the three Gunas
                        (become neutral among Gunas), and who give up concerns
                        of gain and security. Those who give up the fruits of
                        action, give up unnecessary actions, and renounce
                        duality. Those who even renounce the word of the Vedas
                        (or give up concerns of success and prosperity), find
                        unending pure affection. They swim across, They smim
                        across, and they help the world swim across. 
                          
                        4th Chapter
                        Bhakti is
                        indescribable, having the form of affection. Speaking of
                        it would be like asking to describe the taste from
                        someone who can't speak. However, the deserving get
                        enlightened. Devoid of qualities, devoid of desires,
                        always increasing and unceasing, subtle, it is only
                        experienced. 
                        Having
                        attained it, one sees only it, one hears it alone, one
                        speaks of it alone and one thinks of it alone. Having
                        qualities, like based on the three Gunas, and also based
                        on the states like affliction etc. However, each
                        succeeding state is better. 
                        A Devotee
                        has it easier than others. Because it does not need any
                        proof, being a proof by itself. Peaceful, full of
                        supreme joy. Do not worry of worldly loss, having left
                        the concerns of worldly affairs to Him. Even on having
                        attained success, do not give up worldly duties,
                        however, giving up of the fruits is the means. Do not
                        find entertainment in tales of Women, Money or
                        devotionless people. Give up pride, arrogance etc.
                        Giving up all states and affairs to Him, give up
                        desires, anger, prides etc. all to him. Destroying the
                        three forms (the modes or qualities), remain in constant
                        servitude, constant affection, remembering. 
                          
                        5th Chapter
                        A
                        single-minded Devotee is the highest. With choked
                        throats, hair rising on their ends, eyes full of joyous
                        tears, such great souls, talking of Him to each other,
                        purify their families and this whole earth. They give
                        holiness to holy places, the goodness to good actions,
                        and truth to scriptures. Fully devoted. The forefathers
                        rejoice, Gods dance, and the earth feels protected.
                        Differences of caste, education, looks, family,
                        finances, work etc. don't exist in such Devotees. For
                        they belong to Him. 
                        Do not
                        engage in debates. They consume too much time, and are
                        inconclusive. Accept and follow the Scriptures which
                        teach Devotion, and perform the actions prescribed in
                        them. Giving up Joy, Sorrow, Desire, Profit etc., just
                        waiting out, don't waste even half of a second. Nurture
                        and develop the qualities of Non-violence, truth,
                        cleanliness, kindness, believing in God etc. Always,
                        with full devotion, without worries, worship God. Having
                        Glorified, very soon, He reveals Himself to His Devotees
                        and lets them experience Himself. 
                        Bhakti is
                        precious, Bhakti is precious, this is true, over and
                        over again. Attachment to His Glories and qualities, to
                        the Looks, to Worship, to Remembrance, to Servitude, to
                        Friendship, to loving as a Parent, to Affection toward
                        Him, to taking His Refuge, to being One with Him, to
                        feeling anguish at Missing Him - having eleven forms but
                        in reality all these are just one. 
                        Thus
                        tell, without fear of gossip, with one opinion, the
                        Brahma Kumaras, Sri Vyasa Ji, Sri Shuk Ji, Sri Shandilya
                        Ji, Sri Garga Ji, Sri Vishnu Ji, Sri Kaundinya Ji, Sri
                        Shesh Ji, Sri Udhava Ji, Sri Aruni Ji, Sri Bali, Sri
                        Hanumaan Ji, Sri Vibheeshan Ji etc. - the Devoted
                        Teachers. 
                        Those who
                        believe, and become devoted to these instructions spoken
                        by Sri Narad Ji, they become devoted, they find the
                        Dearest Lord, they find the Dearest Lord. 
                        
                        
                        Rameshwar Prasad
              invites you to the Wonderful Spiritual World
               
                
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