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1. THE NATURE OF DIVINE LOVE
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Atha: Now: indicates that Narada Rishi is now
entering into the exposition of nature of Bhakti and
the means of attaining it, after having already ex-
pounded the other cults and disciplines of Karma,
Jnana, etc.
Athah therefore, alludes to the reasons that
prompted Narada to propound the Bhakti Sastra, viz.,
Bhakti itself leads to God-realisation and escape from
samsara. It is the easiest path. It can be followed by
any one. It is a help to those who aspire for Jnana.
Even Jnanis like Sankara, Madu Sudhana, Suka Dev
took to Bhakti after realisation to enjoy the sweetness
and loving relationship with God. Narada himself
likes Bhakti most and is eager to share his bliss of
love with others.
The term BHAKTI comes from the root 'Bhaj',
which means "to be attached to God." Bhajan, wor-
ship, bhakti, anurag, prem, prithi are synonymous
terms. Bhakti is love for love's sake. The devotee
wants God and God alone. There is no selfish expec-
tation here.
Vyakhyasyaamah: This means literally 'shall
comment upon'. This work is not a commentary in the
usual sense of the term. It is a commentary on the
actual experiences of the devotees. It is not a mere
speculative philosophical exposition, based on reason.
Nor is it a second-hand knowledge based on other's
experiences. It is the exposition based on the author's
own personal experiences, supported by scriptures.
19
Atha: Now: indicates that Narada Rishi is now
entering into the exposition of nature of Bhakti and
the means of attaining it, after having already ex-
pounded the other cults and disciplines of Karma,
Jnana, etc.
Athah therefore, alludes to the reasons that
prompted Narada to propound the Bhakti Sastra, viz.,
Bhakti itself leads to God-realisation and escape from
samsara. It is the easiest path. It can be followed by
any one. It is a help to those who aspire for Jnana.
Even Jnanis like Sankara, Madu Sudhana, Suka Dev
took to Bhakti after realisation to enjoy the sweetness
and loving relationship with God. Narada himself
likes Bhakti most and is eager to share his bliss of
love with others.
The term BHAKTI comes from the root 'Bhaj',
which means "to be attached to God." Bhajan, wor-
ship, bhakti, anurag, prem, prithi are synonymous
terms. Bhakti is love for love's sake. The devotee
wants God and God alone. There is no selfish expec-
tation here.
Vyakhyasyaamah: This means literally 'shall
comment upon'. This work is not a commentary in the
usual sense of the term. It is a commentary on the
actual experiences of the devotees. It is not a mere
speculative philosophical exposition, based on reason.
Nor is it a second-hand knowledge based on other's
experiences. It is the exposition based on the author's
own personal experiences, supported by scriptures.