enlightened men Stuck – Stuck in the cycle of rebirth, it is very common to find devotees who express repentance and seek ways to negate their sins. Bathing in holy rivers like Ganga, performing penance or working hard to enrich others in a religious manner are common paths taken to attain inner peace.

S. This can also be achieved by developing the company of respectable men, Sarma said. The scriptures say that when a person invites a spiritually developed person to his home and welcomes him with due respect, a different atmosphere is created in the atmosphere, which has a positive effect not only on the host but on everyone living with him.

Divine grace is transmitted by the saint resulting in an outpouring of devotion among the host and his associates. The Bhagavata is replete with examples of such benefits derived from welcoming spiritually developed people.

The second recommendation is to study the sacred literature at different times. Ideally, one should read the epic on gambling (Mahabharata) in the forenoon, about the consequences of passion (Ramayana) in the afternoon and through the Bhagavatam about the activities of a ‘thief’ (Lord Krishna who steals a devotee’s heart), which contains details of Krishna’s incarnation, in the evening.

Parikshit was a powerful king and yet, due to an unintentional mistake he was cursed to die within seven days. Instead of lamenting his fate, he chose to seek the company of a wise sage and listen to the interpretation of the Bhagavata. The holy scripture says that devotion is a value that an ordinary person can attain.

In fact, bhakti is considered superior to mukti (merging in God). Rukmini’s marriage with Krishna explains how, when a soul longs deeply to be with God, that prayer comes to fruition with the help of evolved souls. When a devotee takes just one step towards Perumal, he immediately rushes towards the devotee.