Sanat Kumaras, the blessed and highly erudite kids, tell Narada that there are many paths to realise the Paramatman. Many are ritualistic in nature.
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter One Sloka 17: Ragnyomoksham.
Translation: Brahma was surprised how a King (Parikshit) destined to die of serpent bite could get moksha. In Brahmaloka, he immediately ordered for a weighing scale and put all the elements of moksha on one pan...
Sloka 36: Evam pashyan... After witnessing the march of Kali all over the earth, I landed at the banks of Yamuna where Lord Krishna lived.
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter Two Sloka 4:
Satyadhithriyuge.In the three previous yugas – Krita, Thetra and Dwapara – wisdom and renunciation led to Mukti (liberation of the soul), but in Kali Yuga, only Bhakti is enough to attain Godhood.
Interpretation:...
In Kali Yuga, all that one needs is bhakti to realise God. Narada Muni also tells Bhakti where she can establish herself. For more, click link below.
Anger is a powerful emotion that, if left unchecked, can have harmful effects on our lives. Lord Krishna, in the Bhagavad-Gita, teaches us timeless wisdom about the destructive nature of anger and the importance of mastering this emotion. In Chapter 2, Verse 62-63, Lord Krishna explains the...
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 1: Naradaouvacha: Gnayana yagnam…Said Narada: In order to help Bhakti, Gnayana and Vairagya regain their strength, I shall narrate the story (Srimad Bhagavatam), as preached by Sage Sukha Muni, as a Yagna.
The learned Sanath Kumaras continue to tell Sage Narada the following: By mere listening to Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhakti, Gyana (wisdom) and Vairagya (detachment) would gain strength. Gyana and Vairagya would be able to stay without getting weak. Bhakti will be extremely contended. That is the power of the Holy Text.
Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 42-43: These two slokas state that those who do not read Srimad Bhagavatam are wasting their lives.
We start our spiritual journey through the Mahatmyam which describes the importance of Srimad Bhagawatham.