Perfection is Achieved Through the Name

Perfection is achieved through the Name

Nama-dvara siddhi-labha

One’s service to Radha-Krishna is never disturbed again, and he is absorbed in the highest ujjvala-rasa. One is in a constant state of divine madness.

The Name is the greatest treasure; therefore, one must take refuge in the transcendental Name. After reaching perfection through the Name, the Jiva places himself on the plane of pure virtue.

The process in brief

Samksepe krama paricaya

A person inclined towards bhakti, in association with sadhus, will start chanting the Holy Name in solitude, without excluding anything in the process.

In a short time, by gradually following the process, he will achieve all perfection. If he rejects bad company and keeps himself in the company of sadhus, the results will come.

Association with Sadhus, favorable isolation and a mood of determination

(1) sadhu-sanga, (2) sunirjana, (3) drdha-bhava

Association with sadhus, favorable isolation and a mood of determination: one achieves natural glory based on the strength of these three.

I am fallen, petty and absorbed in material things. I neglect the association of sadhus and thus I have robbed myself[1].

If You ever expand Your causeless mercy, then my prayer is that I may be permitted to enter bhakti-rasa.

Saying this, Hari Dasa lost consciousness due to strong exhalation of prema. Then he offered his body at the feet of Sri Gauranga.

With a prema-choked voice, the Lord picked him up, hugged him, and spoke these words from His heart.

 

[1] Here Hari Dasa Thakura is showing his natural humility, which is an ornament of prema.

 

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