Friday, May 24, 2013

Thought for the day

Morning to night if we dedicate our feelings to God, it is akin to performing 24 hour pooja.

From the book Liberation Here Itself Right Now Part III



Sri Krishna and Radha are not two but one. They have become two, to rejoice in Prema. Theirs is eternal Prema; it does not have any relation with the body. It can be  easily understood if we chart out the differences between Prema and Kaama.
PREMA
1. Prema is pure consciousness.  There is no relationship with the body.
2. In Prema Bhakthi (the path of love), Bhagavan and the bhaktha, the one  who  receives Prema and the one who gives Prema, are pure consciousness. Sometimes,  Bhagavan in the state of bhaktha and bhaktha in the state of Bhagavan enjoy the Prema.  The one cosmic soul takes two forms to rejoice in Prema.  
3. The bhaktha who has become a Jeevan Muktha loves God only for Him. This is  Prema.
4. It is selfless. In the absence of body  consciousness, there is no desire to enjoy  pleasure of the senses. Out of love for God, the devotee always thinks of satisfying God, serving God.  
5. Superficially, it looks physical, but in truth, it is pure consciousness.
6. There is no delusion. Prema is based on the light of Jnana.
7. One who has Prema does not have worldly bondage. He does not desire the fruits of heaven or earth. So he has no sorrow. He revels in bliss forever. He becomes a jeevan muktha, who is liberated while living on earth. 
9. In Prema there is total freedom, because it is unrestrained and boundless.
Bhagavan submits to the love of the bhaktha. 
10. There is sacrifice in Prema. Prema cannot be complete without sacrifice. Sacrifice and Prema are related to each other. There is no sacrifice without Prema and no Prema without sacrifice. It takes one to a higher state.  
11. Due to Prema, the Bhaktha is totally free and surrenders himself to Bhagavan.
12. Prema expands every second. Every moment, it expresses itself in new ways. Life is never dull. With this divine energy there is no tiredness or boredom.  
13. The bhaktha aims only at Bhagavans happiness.   
14. Prema is born in purity. A pure mind is the reason for the bhakthas serenity.
15. The path of Prema takes one to Bhagavan. It opens the gate to liberation.
16. Prema is oneness.