When Naam-Smaran is done with knowledge, devotion and awareness, then only the true awareness develops in the heart. When there is Bhavna with awareness and devotion in Naam-Smaran, Bhavna of concentration and oneness develop in the heart. Only then it is possible to develop the heartfelt relationship with Shree Prabhu (God). The reason for the failure of this relationship to develop lies in the roots of our nature and Prakruti. We have many kind of habits including natural tendencies, vrutties, thoughts, feelings, expectations, wishes, desires, demands, likings and disliking, knots of understanding and habit of understanding within these parameters only. We get entangled in these things whenever they manifest. We fail to keep awareness and develop good qualities like peace, genuine happiness, impartiality and sense of discretion. So how can Bhavna with awareness and devotion develop in Naam-Smaran? We do not even start the game that we want to play. The Jiva must think what kind and whose sadhana it wants to do if there is no genuine effort made to remember spirit of Naam-Smaran and Prabhu-Bhavna in all the work that is done, or it is not possible to make an effort with heartfelt sincerity; and it is not possible to remember and establish Guru Bhavna in the heart and asking for the help and grace.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Sopan
Edition 6; Pages 274 - 275.
