DEFINITION OF BHAKTI AND ITS GOOD RESULTS

 When there is no expression of Bhavna and Bhakti in whatever we do, Bhavna is not solidified because of its absence. Only when Love-Bhakti is expressed with knowledge, we can really understand the mind with ease and concentration. Just as there is need of glue to stick something, Bhakti is needed to engage the mind in Bhagwan. Bhakti does not mean some kind of craze or a fad. Bhakti encourages knowledge. When there is expression of Bhakti, we get appropriate understanding of many aspects of our lives. Our intellect becomes subtle and we become aware of the need to cleanse many aspects of body and mind. We develop complete understanding of our apprppriate and inappropriate Bhavnas and Vtutties. Our sense of discretion becomes subtle of the subtlest. We observe ourselves more and more with Samata(equality) and gain understanding about us. We experience immense strength of determination and firmness within us because of the expression of Bhakti. This means we can do anything if there is expression of Love-Bhakti within us. 

One who has Bhakti can never be weak and worthless. No one can challenge his determination, bravery, patience and tolerance. Devotee is never defeated. He may seem to be falling behind from the view point of progress, but he wake up immediately from such condition. It is not that the Jiva who has living awareness of his goal in life never makes mistakes; he understands and gains knowledge from his mistakes, and receives higher knowledge and understanding from his mistakes. Know that, there is beginning of expression of Bhakti, if you receive object-lessons and inspiration from whatever you do. One who has developed Bhakti has no animosity or hatred towards anyone. He does not ignore anyone. He sees everyone within him. Of course, this is very advanced stage. Even then, such Bhavna begins to develop within him.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Yog, Edition 1,

Part 2, Pages 81 - 82. 

MIRACLE OF LOVE—DEVOTION (BHAKTI)

 Bhavna of life is never a useless Bhavna; such solid Bhavna is not present in any other kind of life. Life full of sadhana is not life imagined and it is also not a life with emotions. Bhakti does not mean it is a hollow life. The base of Bhakti stands on the solid footing of knowledge and wisdom. It is called Bhakti when it keeps the mind constantly engaged and contemplating about its beloved. To have such Bhakti, one needs boundless and immense Bhava of the heart that is full of intoxicating intensity. Hearts of one another cannot become one without the development of such lively and creative Love-Bhava. Minds melt when there is expression of complete Love-Bhava. Mind becomes free of other thoughts. It is possible to be one when there is expression of such Love-Bhava. Since there is realization of the purpose for the expression of Love-Bhava, it also results in the its expression in all other fields in life. Just as sun light spreads in all directions and no space is left without it, when sun of knowledge shines we experience its light and warmth in the life. At this time, even though our Karmas appear to be done physically, they are done with awareness (consciously). 

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Yog, Edition 1,

Part 2, Page 80- 81.

GREATNESS (GLORY) OF BHAKTI

 One cannot enter this path (spirituality) with imagination and even intellect. One can enter this path only with Bhakti that is filled with knowledge. When there is this kind of expression of Bhakti, the understanding of the field of Life gathers speed and it becomes much deeper, subtler and original. One gets to know and understand Prakruti and Nature of many Swajans that come in our contact. It is our job to see that we do not get overwhelmed, entangled, dazed or we develop attachment and hate, from experiencing many kind of natures. We should think right away whether whatever thought, vruttie, feeling or tendency develop within us is helpful to us or not in the development of our life. If it is not helpful then we should rebuke and reject that thought right away and let it go with love. At the same time, we should make our mind aware about its being insignificant and small. Please know that we need to elevate the mind this way with Love-Bhava.    

We should not behave in dealings of Sansar by its ways. We should also not keep or use our mind in the ways of Sansar. Bhakti of Prabhu is both, expressed and not expressed. We should keep Smaran-Bhavna and Dharana of Prabhu alive in any work that comes our way and at the same time we should consider the relationship of the Jiva as insignificant. 

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Yog, Edition 1,

Part 2, Page 80.

INTRODUCTION OF THE PATH OF DEVOTION (BHAKTI)

 * It is not possible to enter this path with imagination and intellect. Only with Bhakti filled with knowledge, you can enter this path.

* It is called Bhakti when it keeps the mind constantly focused on the Beloved Prabhu.

* Know that Bhakti is beginning to take hold, when you get inspiration and knowledge from everything you do.

* You cannot evaluate Bhakti properly, without first experiencing that particular level of the Bhakti. 

* " There is no one that I like or dislike, even-then ones who worship me with devotion, I am within them and they are within me"; meaning there is complete Bhava of Oneness between I and them. I especially love those devotees."  

* Magnet by its own nature, attracts iron that comes within its effective parameter. Similarly, Bhagwan is ready to pull us towards Him, but we need to come within the border of His attraction.

* We need to make our contact with Bhagwan personal. 

* If the Jiva wants to follow this path, maximum beneficence of this Jiva is in leaving everything behind (of mind, intellect, prana etc,) and finding and accepting shelter at the lotus feet of Shree Hari with love and devotion. 

* Bhava of Bhagwan is within us but we cannot even imagine how much interest we have in the worldly affairs. 

* "Like attracts like," with this belief, we have to be increasingly like Him if we want to  express Him within us.   

* In the path of devotion, love is its main characteristic. We have to understand that when love increases in us, descent of Prabhu has started to express within us.

* We have instant comprehension to sacrifice everything with love. Not only we have this idea, we actually sacrifice everything. 

* If anyone in society is not happy with our behavior, we should believe that our Vahalo (Loved One, Bhagwan) is not happy with us. We should try to give heartfelt satisfaction to that person. 

* Merciful Bhagwan has done so much good to us and yet not only we did not appreciate Him, we even did not remember Him.

* Bhava of Bhagwan is always present. It is lot more than relatives in Sansar. We have not been able to develop close relationship with Bhagwan with Interest, Love and Bhava. That is why He appears to be far. 

* Call Prabhu for everything. We need to make Him our heartfelt, alive, active and talking friend.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Yog, Edition 1,

Part 2, Page 77 - 78.