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Obstacles in Bhakti
Vivek das – Now I understand that it is not enough to avoid Nâm-aparâdh
alone; I have to be very careful about nindâ also.
Please have mercy on me and throw some more light on the blocks in bhakti
and how to remove them.
Gour kripa – The goal of our life is to obtain God. If we are firm on this
point and we are striving hard to progress in bhakti, then first of al l we must
be aware that – “God exists in every element.”
God exists in every element – This is the beginning of sâdhanâ and also
the end. Sâdhanâ begins with–
“Jibe sammân dibe jani krishna adhishthân.”
Meaning – “We must respect every living being since Krishna dwells in each
and every one.” - (C.C.)
And sâdhanâ ends in –
“jâhân jâhân netra pode tâhân krishna sphure.”
Meaning – “Krishna reveals Himself wherever we glance.” – (C.C.)
All Shâstras have repeatedly mentioned this fact. It is impossible to obtain
God if we are not aware that “God exists in every element.”
“sarva-bhuta-sthitang yo mâng bhajaty-ekatvam-âsthitah,
sarvathâ vartamâno’pi sa yogi mayi vartate.”
Meaning – “The devotee who is equal towards all, and forsaking all
differences, adores Me – the One Who dwells in every element – he always
resides in Me.”
(Sri Gita 6.31)
“yo mâm pashyati sarvatra sarvam cha mayi pashyati,
tasyaham na pranashyâmi sa cha me na pranashyati.”
Meaning – “The one who sees Me in every element and sees every element in
Me, we continuously gaze upon each other.”
(Sri Gita 6.30)
There is no existence other than God. He is the cause and He is the
ingredient of every element. He is present in all living beings as the Witness.
“mayâ tatam-idang sarvang jagad-vyakta-murtinâ.”
Meaning – “I am present throughout Creation as the Unmanifested.”
- (Sri Gita)
“vistârah sarva-bhutasya vishnur-vishwam-idang jagat,
drashtavyam-âtmavat tasmâd-bhedena vichakshanayih.
sarvatra daityâh samatâm-upetâ samatwam-ârâdhanam-achyutasya.”
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