BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM (By Sadguru Sreemad Abhedanandaji Maharaj)
“Bhagavatha Dharmam’’ is a book containing 1060 soothras, (Axioms) which bring out the essence of Sreemad Bhagavatham. This is a translation of the book written in Malayalam.
It contains 1060 Suthras (Axioms)which bring out the essence of Srimad Bhagavatham. Bhagavatha Dharmam is not a verbatim interpretation of Srimad Bhagavatham. Bhagavatha Dharmam is really the Devotee (Bhakthan), the Devotion (Bhakthi) and the Deva(Bhagavan)(the Supreme Truth). It shows the interrelation among theses three. It explains the Devotional duties through which mortal beings could be rid of all fears. The observance of this Bhagavatha Dharmam is the very essence of Srimad Bhagavatham and it will take one to the ultimate goal of God Realization.]
Sreemad Bhagavatha Mahathmyam.
“Bhagavatha Dharmam’’ is a book containing 1060 soothras, (Axioms) which bring out the essence of Sreemad Bhagavatham. This is a translation of the book written in Malayalam.
It contains 1060 Suthras (Axioms)which bring out the essence of Srimad Bhagavatham. Bhagavatha Dharmam is not a verbatim interpretation of Srimad Bhagavatham. Bhagavatha Dharmam is really the Devotee (Bhakthan), the Devotion (Bhakthi) and the Deva(Bhagavan)(the Supreme Truth). It shows the interrelation among theses three. It explains the Devotional duties through which mortal beings could be rid of all fears. The observance of this Bhagavatha Dharmam is the very essence of Srimad Bhagavatham and it will take one to the ultimate goal of God Realization.]
Sreemad Bhagavatha Mahathmyam.
1) Ananda (happiness) exists internally within every man. But he wanders in search of happiness, among external objects like wealth, woman and home.
2) Jnana (knowledge) flashes in Man, at times; but it does not remain for long. So, it is difficult for those who follow the path of Janna to attain peace and happiness.
3) Fulfillment of the aim of human birth is Realization of Lord Krishna.
4) The ultimate benefit of worshipping idols of the Lord installed in temples as Archavatharas will accrue to us only when we are able to see the presence of the Lord in all living and non-living objects in the world.
5) All living beings are part and parcel of God. So the one and only goal of all beings is to become one with God.
6) In the present day world human life has become highly voluptuous. That is to say, man spends most of his life for gratification of the senses. It is, therefore, impossible for such men to reach God through the path of knowledge.
7) Those who live in luxurious houses, indulging largely in the material pleasures of the world, are not eligible for the study of the Upanishads.
8) It is dangerous for those who immerse themselves in carnal pleasures to practice Yoga. Bhogis (voluptuous persons) trying to become Yogis will definitely become Rogis (sick)
9) Every activity of man should be based on Bhakthi.(Devotion)
10) It is not a sin to live in the house; but to develop attachment towards the house is a sin.
11) Those who insult Bhakthi and indulge in worldly pleasures on the plea that “youth is the time for enjoying such pleasures and Bhakthi-Sadhana is for old age only”, will never get the taste of pure Bhakthi even after undergoing several births and deaths.
12) Do not get entrapped in the magic web of the world. The only method for it is to minimize your interest in worldly pleasures.
13) Let remembrance of the Lord be your regular habit. Set it as your life’s goal and realize it.
14) Man should perform all his actions on behalf of God. This is eternal law. When the doer of an action, loses even the feeling that he is doing it, that action gets transformed into Bhakthi.
15) Worship of the Lord should not become merely an action of the body. Mind should have the main role in it. Those who worship the Lord in this complete spirit, can bind Him with the rope of Prema ( Bhakthi)
16) In happiness as well as grief, God is Man’s constant companion; but man co-operates only when he is happy.
17)Those persons, who receive God’s grace, will never get attached to worldly pleasures.
18)Make it a habit to remember God before commencing every action. By doing so, it will become easy for you to remember God at every breath and every heart-beat.
19 Study of the scriptures, writing and thinking about them are good, but translating them into your life is better.
20) Death is inevitable. The attack of the God of death will definitely come any day. Therefore, await the arrival of death, just as King Pareekshit had done. 21) Fear (of death) will not approach any one who takes refuge in Sreemad Bhagavatham.
22) Remembrance of death will enhance our devotion and love towards the Lord.
23)Fear of death will not affect those Mahatmas who have conquered lustful tendencies.
24) If your mind is not merged in God, you cannot get rid of lust, anger and other negative feelings.
25) By regular practice, prepare yourself to meet death any time.
26) When your eyes, mind, words, deeds and wealth are put to proper use, you can defeat death and become ‘Mrithyunjaya’,(he who has defeated death)
27) By constant efforts, you can bring Ridhies (plenteousness) and Sidhies (superhuman powers) to remain permanently in your home. So waste no time and offer prayers to the Lord.
28)Re-birth occurs because of accumulated Vasanas (tendencies).Therefore, make all efforts to get rid of all Vasanas during this life-time itself.
29)God will be pleased with us, if we offer to Him anything that is most dear to us.
30) When evil tendencies and pleasure-mongering dominate our life, it becomes as dangerous as poison.
31) Unless you practice self-control and righteous living, your bookish knowledge is a mere waste.
32) Speak less; speak the truth.
33)Keep the mind pure by all means; because, mind remains even after death. 34)Observe Ekadasi day religiously. On that day, try to imbibe the feeling that all your sense organs and mind are surrendered to the Lord. (Ekadasa means eleven. Ekadasi means pertaining to eleven. i.e. five organs of knowledge and five organs of action plus the mind.)
35)By listening to the stories of Bhagavan's Glory, Bhakti (Devotion) arises in us.Then Jnana(Knowledge) and Vairagya(Dispassion) which are the off-springs of devotion also strengthens.
36) We must withstand the biological urges like hunger, thirst and sleep. 37)Our body is the temple of God
38) Never complain about the circumstances in which God has placed us. Whatever be the circumstances, be always happy and contented .Constantly remember God ,who does only what is good for us.
39) If we surrender ourselves to God whole-heartedly, we will be able to shine forth like God Himself.
40) Hands which do not serve God or help fellow creatures,are no better than the hands of a corpse.By performing Sandhya-vandanam(prayers at sunrise and sun set) your intellect becomes sharp
41) Our main duty is to detach the mind from the worldly objects by any means and keep it in close contact with God .
42) Mind gets polluted by the cumulative effect of many many past births. 43)A man who is subservient to his sense organs gets tormented by several mental agitations.
44) Sinful men ultimately become ghosts.It is rather difficult for them to get liberation.
45)Departed souls get liberated through Gaya Sradham.( Obsequies performed at the holy place Gaya
46) Married life will be happy and peaceful, if both husband and wife have the feeling that ‘we have joined together to serve God’
47) We should constantly endeavor to destroy our vasanas (natural tendencies) and attachment to worldly objects.
48) Scriptures have said that the Jeeva (the life principle) is bound by seven knots consisting of Kama(desire), Krodha(anger) Lobha(miserliness), Moha(delusion), Mada(pride), Mathsarya (conflict) and Avidya(ignorance) .It is , therefore, necessary that these knots are broken off by constant Sadhanas(spiritual practices)
49) Listen carefully to the stories of the Lord. Assimilate them properly through meditation, and imbibe their contents in actual life.
50) Good things should be done most expeditiously. Never postpone anything for ‘tomorrow’.
51) Do not look at this world with an eye of desires and craving for enjoyment. When our vision is vitiated we can’t get divine vision.
52)Listen to the stories of God with one-pointed mind, so that you can forget the world of miseries at least for that time.
53) If a person succumbs to anger, he will immediately lose all his merits .So, both the story-teller and listener should be totally free from anger.
54) Study of the scriptures or their preaching to others will not yield any results. The greatness of the scriptures can be realized only when we put them into practice.
55) Do not bother about past actions or past births. It is enough if you can keep your present, free from faults.
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