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Obstacles in Bhakti
Meaning – “The one who constantly meditates on me with deep concentration
– I am easily available to that yogi.”
In Srimad-Bhâgavatam Sri Shukadev Goswâmi told Parikshit Maharaj –
tasmât sarvâtmanâ râjan hridisthang kuru keshavam,
mriyamâno hy-avasthitas-tato yâsi parâng gatim.
Meaning – “O Râjan 1 ! You carefully meditate on Bhagavân Sri Keshav with all
your might. Due to the effect of such meditation you will attain the Supreme
Abode.”
Again, He told in Sri Gitâ –
abhyâas-yuktena chetasâ na-anya-gâminâ,
paramam purusham divyam yâti partha-anu-chintayan.
Meaning – “Dear Pârtha ! Do not let your mind wander elsewhere. In stead
still your mind with repeated practice and concentrate on That Divine
Personality (Me). Then you will attain Him.”
The aim of all sâdhanâ is to draw the mind away from material objects and
fix it on Sri Bhagavân. As we practice meditation, our mind is so deeply
immersed in Him that we are not aware of our body even. As long as our
mind will remain attached to external objects, we will not relish true bhajan.
This is because, when we think more about material objects we continue to
taste the same.
Vivek das – You speak the truth. However, whenever I sit to perform
bhajan, my mind gets engrossed in other things. I don’t even realize when it
happens. It involuntarily rushes towards sensual objects. Now, please tell me
- how on earth do I control this terrible mind?
Gour Kripa – Arjun asked Sri Bhagavân in Srimad-Bhagavad-Gita –
chanchalam hi manah krishna pramâthi balavad-dridhâm,
tasyâham nigraham manye vâyoriva sudushkaram.
Meaning – “O Krishna! The mind is naturally flickering. It leads the senses
astray, is extremely powerful and strong. Therefore I feel, just as it is
impossible to control the wind, it is impossible to control the mind.”
Sri Bhagavân replied –
asangshayang mahâbâho mano durnigrahang chalam,
abhyâsena tu kounteya vairâgyena cha grihyate.
Meaning – “O strong-armed Arjun! The mind is naturally playful.
Undoubtedly, it is very difficult to control it. Nevertheless, the son of Kunti,
We can subjugate the mind with practice and renunciation.”
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