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NARADA BHAKTI SUTRAS
LIFE OF NARADA
I
Deva Rishi Narada moves about playing on his
Veena, singing the praises of Sri Hari drawing the
hearts of people towards God and thus radiates joy,
love and peace throughout the afflicted world. Glory
to Devarishi Narada !
Through the power of Yoga he can go wherever
he likes in the twinkling of an eye. The misunder-
standings and quarrels he creates are all intended for
the good of the world. He inspired Valmiki, Vyasa,
Sukadev, Prahlad, Dhruva and other great souls to
practise devotion.
Narada was the son of a female servant in his
former birth. A large number of saints, sages and
sannyasins came to his village during a certain rainy
season to spend their four months of Chaturmas.
Narada was a small child at that time. His mother
engaged him in their service. He was not childish.
He gave up all childish plays. He spoke a very few
words. He served them beautifully and whole-
heartedly. He served all his time quietly at their feet.
The Mahatmas were very much pleased with the
boy. They were extremely kind to him. As ordered
by them he ate the leavings of their food left by them
on the leaves. His sins were destroyed by this act.
His heart became pure. He heard the beautiful
stories of Sri Krishna recited by them. He gradually
developed Bhakti. His mind became firm and steady.
The Mahatmas gave him special instructions and
revealed the secret of divine knowledge.
NARADA BHAKTI SUTRAS
LIFE OF NARADA
I
Deva Rishi Narada moves about playing on his
Veena, singing the praises of Sri Hari drawing the
hearts of people towards God and thus radiates joy,
love and peace throughout the afflicted world. Glory
to Devarishi Narada !
Through the power of Yoga he can go wherever
he likes in the twinkling of an eye. The misunder-
standings and quarrels he creates are all intended for
the good of the world. He inspired Valmiki, Vyasa,
Sukadev, Prahlad, Dhruva and other great souls to
practise devotion.
Narada was the son of a female servant in his
former birth. A large number of saints, sages and
sannyasins came to his village during a certain rainy
season to spend their four months of Chaturmas.
Narada was a small child at that time. His mother
engaged him in their service. He was not childish.
He gave up all childish plays. He spoke a very few
words. He served them beautifully and whole-
heartedly. He served all his time quietly at their feet.
The Mahatmas were very much pleased with the
boy. They were extremely kind to him. As ordered
by them he ate the leavings of their food left by them
on the leaves. His sins were destroyed by this act.
His heart became pure. He heard the beautiful
stories of Sri Krishna recited by them. He gradually
developed Bhakti. His mind became firm and steady.
The Mahatmas gave him special instructions and
revealed the secret of divine knowledge.