Vâtsalya-bhakti-ras
“The devotee in vâtsalya-ras has 4 ras-qualities –
1. the qualities of the shânta-devotee
2. the sevâ of the servant – as a parent the sevâ comprises of love, care and protection.
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Chapter 11 – Shaanta bhakti-ras
Definition of shânta-devotee |
“Sri Bhagavân has stated with His Holy lips that, the shânta-devotee only knows Sri Krishna’s swarup and is firmly attached to Him.”
– (C.C.Madhya.19.173)
Chapter 10 – Primary and secondary bhakti-ras
Sriman-Mahâprabhu has thus instructed Srila Rupa Goswâmipâd –
Chapter 9 – Bhaav-equalization – how we can relish Sri Krishna’s sweetness
Equalization of Bhâv
What is bhâv?
How can we get the bhâv of the eternal associates?
‘Bhâv’ is an experience of Sri Krishna’s sweetness. Although we live in the material world, all of us can get this bhâv… Read more >
Chapter 8 – Formation of ras
The answer to this question is –
All the divine pastimes of Sri Krishna are eternal. His various ages such as childhood, adolescence, youth – are also timeless.
Chapter 7 – Permanent bhaav
Permanent bhâv or Sthâyi bhâv – Alankâr-Koustubh says –
“When our heart is without a tinge of rajah (mode of passion) and tamah (mode of ignorance) and it is full of only pure goodness, then an indescribable passion can fill … Read more >
Chapter 6 – How does ras form?
Formation of ras
Before we go into the study of ras-formation, we need to become familiar with certain terms such as vibhâv, anubhâv, sâtvic bhâv, vyâbhichâri, sthâyi bhâv etc. Let us learn these terms
Chapter 5 – Who is unworthy of relishing ras?
Srila Rupa Goswâmipâd replies –
“When the heart is burnt up with dry renunciation and one is disinterested in bhakti, he is not qualified to relish ras.
Chapter 4 – Which sâdhanâ arouses ras, what causes ras to arise and what is the way through which ras arises?
Which sadhana arouses ras?
Srila Rupa Goswâmipâd has written – “Ras arises when –
1. Bhakti has uprooted all our faults and at last
Chapter 3- Who is qualified to relish devotional ras?
“Those who have past and present desire for devotional ras, they alone can relish bhakti-ras.” – ( B.R.S. 2.1.6.)
What is ‘past’ and ‘present’ desire? |
Srimat Jiva Goswâmipâd has explained the above verse –
“Past desire refers to … Read more >