Liberation is only possible through devotional path
Ajana Anantatbhava
Adbhutam Anurmritam Prabhe
Astitya Kebalom Bhkati
Bhakti Bhavena Saranagati
This is unborn, most wonderful and eternally existing even in finite molecule overcoming the definite peril of death that is the existence of Bhakti (devotion). Liberation of any soul is only possible through devotion.
PURPORT:
Throughout the universe, whether it is spiritual or material, liberation means enjoying unlimited freedom without any formalities or pre-condition. In the Vedic literature, it is explained that even Lord Vishnu or any Demigod do not enjoy that unlimited freedom without prescribed formalities. The supreme personality of Godhead is most powerful person throughout the universe. But whenever Lord had appeared in front of anyone that is because Lord had given His protection or mercy due to austerities or payer offered by His devotees. Hence Lord Himself is bound to certain procedure or formalities to manifest His eternal power. It is also similar for any demigod. Even If Lord appeared in front of any demigod, certain formalities had been followed and Lord is never an informal supreme person. If we think that Lord is one powerful president of the entire universe and demigods are like governors of their local states, then neither Governor nor the president can appear without any formalities to each other. Though Lord is the most powerful one and everything laying on Lord’s mercy, even then, Lord had never enjoyed the unlimited freedom like His devotees. Whereas devotee like Narada who can access to any abode of Lord without any formalities or pre-condition. Hence the liberation in its topmost form is given to the devotion or devotees only. Thus if any person claims to be liberated by mental speculation without devotion to the supreme personality of Godhead, it is always untruth. In that context it is very important to understand this message from Prabhupada. In great humility Prabhupada expressed that, “Yes I am liberated but I am not professing my liberation. I am not going on talking about my liberation. I am simply dependant on the mercy of my guru and simply because I am following his instructions I am liberated.” This was Prabhupada’s instruction to us. This is the way to get liberated. And what was Prabhupada’s instruction to us? Simply have faith in chanting of the holy names of the Lord. Prabhupada followed the devotional path which was coming from disciple succession through Krsna and Narada Muni. Since liberation is only possible through devotional path, thus Prabhupada’s claim for the liberation can be accepted. Other than devotional path, if any one claims to be liberated, cannot be accepted and not possible. All glories to Prabhupada! All glories to Narada Muni! All glories to Lord Krsna! All glories to Radha Madhava! All glories to Lord Vishnu! All glories to Mohaparbhu! All glories to Lord Jagannatha! All glories to Lord Hari! All glories to Worldwide Hari Nam Sankirtan! All glories to the devotees of Mohaprabhu! All glories to the devotees of Nityananda Prabhu! All glories to Narahari Narshima Dev! All glories to the devotees of Prabhupada! All glories to devotees of Advita Achyaria! All glories to devotees of Gadadhar Prabhu! All glories to the devotees of Pancha Tattva! All glory to Srivas including all Vaisnavas and all devotees! Hare Krsna! Haribol!
Live from Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir! HH Bhakti Vinoda Swami
Adbhutam Anurmritam Prabhe
Astitya Kebalom Bhkati
Bhakti Bhavena Saranagati
This is unborn, most wonderful and eternally existing even in finite molecule overcoming the definite peril of death that is the existence of Bhakti (devotion). Liberation of any soul is only possible through devotion.
PURPORT:
Throughout the universe, whether it is spiritual or material, liberation means enjoying unlimited freedom without any formalities or pre-condition. In the Vedic literature, it is explained that even Lord Vishnu or any Demigod do not enjoy that unlimited freedom without prescribed formalities. The supreme personality of Godhead is most powerful person throughout the universe. But whenever Lord had appeared in front of anyone that is because Lord had given His protection or mercy due to austerities or payer offered by His devotees. Hence Lord Himself is bound to certain procedure or formalities to manifest His eternal power. It is also similar for any demigod. Even If Lord appeared in front of any demigod, certain formalities had been followed and Lord is never an informal supreme person. If we think that Lord is one powerful president of the entire universe and demigods are like governors of their local states, then neither Governor nor the president can appear without any formalities to each other. Though Lord is the most powerful one and everything laying on Lord’s mercy, even then, Lord had never enjoyed the unlimited freedom like His devotees. Whereas devotee like Narada who can access to any abode of Lord without any formalities or pre-condition. Hence the liberation in its topmost form is given to the devotion or devotees only. Thus if any person claims to be liberated by mental speculation without devotion to the supreme personality of Godhead, it is always untruth. In that context it is very important to understand this message from Prabhupada. In great humility Prabhupada expressed that, “Yes I am liberated but I am not professing my liberation. I am not going on talking about my liberation. I am simply dependant on the mercy of my guru and simply because I am following his instructions I am liberated.” This was Prabhupada’s instruction to us. This is the way to get liberated. And what was Prabhupada’s instruction to us? Simply have faith in chanting of the holy names of the Lord. Prabhupada followed the devotional path which was coming from disciple succession through Krsna and Narada Muni. Since liberation is only possible through devotional path, thus Prabhupada’s claim for the liberation can be accepted. Other than devotional path, if any one claims to be liberated, cannot be accepted and not possible. All glories to Prabhupada! All glories to Narada Muni! All glories to Lord Krsna! All glories to Radha Madhava! All glories to Lord Vishnu! All glories to Mohaparbhu! All glories to Lord Jagannatha! All glories to Lord Hari! All glories to Worldwide Hari Nam Sankirtan! All glories to the devotees of Mohaprabhu! All glories to the devotees of Nityananda Prabhu! All glories to Narahari Narshima Dev! All glories to the devotees of Prabhupada! All glories to devotees of Advita Achyaria! All glories to devotees of Gadadhar Prabhu! All glories to the devotees of Pancha Tattva! All glory to Srivas including all Vaisnavas and all devotees! Hare Krsna! Haribol!
Live from Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir! HH Bhakti Vinoda Swami
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