Preface
Narada is highly honoured everywhere. He was a great lover of God. All his life he spread the fragrance of devotion and the present treatise of devotion is his very precious creation. It contains eighty-four aphorisms-short, concise sentences. Unlike other sutras, this one is simple and beautiful, crisp and clear. For Narada, devotion is supreme love of the Divine. This kind of love is depthless and profound, unmotivated and unending. He declares that the path of devotion is the easiest path and hence majority of Sadhakas prefer it. Moreover, great rishis like Vyasa, Shuka, Shandilya, Garga, Valmiki etc., walked joyfully on this path, realised the Divine Truth and merged into it. The love of the Divine brings about much changes in the life of devotees. Devotion is like nectar, when the devotee drinks it, he feels free from all worries, fears and unwholesome feelings like ego, anger and envy. He remains always calm and contented. Worldly desires won't trouble him. He rejoices within himself. All his physical and mental activities are consecrated. He is not interested even in the fruits of his benevolent and socio-religious services. Wherever such a devotee lives, that place becomes holy; whatever work he does, that work becomes sacred, and whatever good things he says, they become scriptures. He spreads peace and piety everywhere. Sure, he is a great lover of God. But his God is not confined to any place or any time. He is immanent, also transcendent. He is visible, also non-visible. The devotee sees His holy presence in all saints and seers. He sees no difference between God and His men; between God and His creation. The devotee feels the holy presence of God in all beings. Hence, he does not see any distinction between man and man based on caste, education, beauty, birth, wealth and the like. Being freed from all kinds of emotional bindings, he lives ever in peace and experiences the Divine Bliss.
About The Author
Sri Siddheshwara Swamiji, an exquisite renunciant with incredible saintly qualities, is known widely for his spiritual discourses. The abstract eastern sacred texts find pronounced simplicity in his discourses, making even an ordinary person to understand the depth of truth contained therein. The nuances of Eastern and Western philosophies showcased by him in his talks inspire and invigorate the listeners. Most of his talks have been published as books.
About The Book
"Narada Bhakti Sutras" is a collection of aphorisms on bhakti (devotion). This work is believed to have been written by Sage Narada. Scholars however attribute its period at around 12th century. It is a very strange coincidence that this was written elsewhere, when Sharana Movement was at its zenith in Karnataka. The present work "Narada Bhakti Sutras" is a masterly exposition of a popular treatise of Indian spiritual literature. This translation and summary is in a very simple and profound style, to suit the needs of scholars and sadhakas alike.
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