Embodiments of Love !
Narada Bhakti Sutram 8
निरोधस्तु लोकवेदव्यापारन्यासः
Transliteration
word by word meaning
निरोधः—nirodhaha--renunciation
तु-tu---indeed
लोक—loka—secular, pertaining to world
वेद—veda—religious, of the revealed scripture
व्यापार—vyaapaara—activities, engagements
Simple Meaning
to understand the meaning of this Sutra, please read my earlier posting on Sutra 7, under the Title--Laws of Water: The drop is water, but water is not the drop!
There is an indication of Renunciation.
Meaning: this renunciation indeed is in the total giving up of all secular and religious activities.
Explanation: You have to believe me! I was struggling to get the meaning; not the literal meaning; any book/internet can give that.
My thinking was on “ Renunciation”; when we talk about Devotion( Bhakti) the main topic is on Love! How can that be possible?
Saint Jnaneshwar (संत ज्ञानेश्वरः ) comes to my help!
He talks about AJAPA JAPA! (Refer to Haripata हरिपाठ, written by Saint Jnaneshwar, Hari Pata means Chanting of Hari’s names)
What is it?
if you would have watched, the natives of India have the habit of just raising their hands as a mark of salute, whenever they cross a Temple, Church, Mosque or any religious site while travelling in any vehicle or on their feet; it is not that they do Voluntarily with a command from their Brain; it has become the way of their Life!
In the same way Namajapa—recitation of God’s name initially will happen with a dedicated time on a proper seat/mat, with hands raised for counting with a rosary mala!
But Ajapa Japa is the natural recitation of Lord’s name which happens through the inhalation and exhalation of one’s breath. In this way, every breath becomes channeled towards Divinity!
For those who are interested in Literature:
Marati is a Beautiful Language; we have treasures in that.
What is Haripata?
The Haripata consists of a series of 27 ecstatic musical poems or abhangas which repeatedly praise the value of chanting of God's names, describe the countless benefits to be gained, and gives us many insights into the correct way to live a spiritual life; a life immersed in the blissful presence of this divinity whom Jnaneshwara calls Hari, and our own Self.
The devotional song of Maharashtra is typically an "abhanga" which is a short verse of about four lines in olden Marathi, well balanced syllabically and with beauty and melody of its own. The essence of the abhanga is its simplicity. The appeal to Lord Hari or Panduranga is ever transparent through few but well chosen words, which even when chanted casually can take the devout to great heights of peace and tranquility. The text also lends itself admirably to musical compositions because of the subtle balance of words fitting well into elegant taal patterns. The appeal of the abhanga to the common man is obviously unique.
धन्यवाद:
धन्यवाद:
See you in the next episode
With lots of love
rajagopal
07.04.2012
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