Narada Bhakti Sutra

by Narada, Chinmayananda

Physical Condition: No Defects.
Very good condition. Like a brand new book. Mrp:110

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Hinduism, Mysticism, Philosophy, Personal Growth, Mythology

Paperback

First published July 1, 1945

Reviews

[Abhishek Rao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply exceptional!Words really dont do justice to the fountain of wisdom Guruji exudes from his beautiful interpretation of Narada Bhakti Sutras!

[Anmol · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short text explaining the basics of bhakti-yoga (particularly within the medieval Vaishnava tradition) in a beautifully poetic manner, going into the heart of things, despite the shortcomings of the sutra (aphoristic) manner of writing. Note to self: I've only read the text itself for now, and not the extensive commentary provided in this volume.

Conversing with one another with choking voice, tearful eyes, and thrilled body, they purify not only their families but the land which gave birth to them.

In them there is no distinction based on caste or culture, beauty or birth, wealth or profession and the like.

The fathers rejoice, the gods dance in joy, and this Earth gets a saviour.

[Alisha Arora · Rating 5 out of 5]

No words to explain. Completely different aspect of love and total bliss :)

[Anunay Shiv]

Love it..

[Shrikrishna Potdar · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are in love read this book, if you are with broken heart read this book, if you want to make more and more people happy read this book. This is a nice book which saved me when I was wondering what is the real meaning of Love. This book explains very easily the pure form of love. After reading this book I was inspired to watch talks by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Narada Bhakti Sutra. It is really worth reading this book.

[Rajmohanbabu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guruji's knowlege flooding in Bhakthi sutras

[Arunav Gogoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that epitomizes the definition of Love in all its forms .. ending in the final act of love ... "the love of and from the Devine".

[Sumit Dhamija · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in awe of Lord Krishna after having read the Narada Bhakti Sutra translated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Satsvarupa dasa Goswami and Gopiparanadhana Prabhu.

Down through the ages, highly evolved souls of both the East and West have taught that we can attain perfect, pure and eternal love only when we learn to love God. Bhakti-yoga, the science of devotion, teaches us this art. And there is no greater teacher than the Vedic sage Narada.

Narada’s eighty-four jewel like aphorisms on devotion, known as the Narada Bhakti Sutra, reveal the secrets of love of God - what it is, and isn’t; what its effects are; what helps or hinders progress along the path; and much more. These sutras are like a summary of the teachings in the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam.

The book is divided into the following five sections:
1. The Value of Devotion: Sutra 1-14
2. Defining Bhakti: Sutra 15-33
3. The Means of Achievement: Sutra 34-50
4. Pur and Mixed Devotion: Sutra 51-73
5. Attaining Perfection: Sutra 74-84

For the sincere seeker of life’s ultimate goal, the Narada Bhakti Sutra is essential.

[jadon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful treatise of sorts that go over the different forms of worship for your ishta-devata by the great sage Narada. I found myself contrasting the transactional relationship typified by mainstream interpretations of Christianity with the “love-for-its-own-sakeness” of the Bhakti (worship) discussed and elucidated in this work. God is not some sort of domineering authority figure necessarily, you can love God as a brother, as a mother, as a friend, so on and so forth. Gorgeous text and I will be integrating a lot of the thought within this book into my relation with the divine (and sadhana) moving forward.

[Jaymi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite translation, but still a decent study of this ancient text on devotion.

[LakshmiSandeep · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the Best Books I have read about Bhakti Yoga . Feeling blessed to read the translation of Swami Chinmayananda ji . Supreme Love ( Bhakti ) , towards the Lord , leads a seeker to find Oneness with the Divine . Bhakti Yoga seems to be the easiest path to Self Actualisation as it requires no specific qualities to be cultivated in the Seeker . The Compassion and Love is there with every Human Being . Just that it is divided to different objects/people etc . If one can channel all these love towards Thee, one can move ahead in the path towards the Divine easily. The book explains how to reach to the higher levels of Divine Love and surrender to the Divine , so that the Kama, Krodha,Lobha,Moha,Mada,Matsarya of mind ( six passions / desires of mind ) will not trouble a seeker . Narada , being one of the supreme devotee to Krishna , explains about Maya ( Illusion ) and how a seeker can thrive the same with complete surrender to Thee .

[Marilee Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read on bhakti yoga. It is the heart of yoga, the path of love and devotion mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita. I read it on the recommendation of a swami who was giving a retreat on bhakti yoga. I bought and read it the day before the lectures so that I could ask questions. However, it really is a book to be lingered over and absorbed slowly, perhaps a verse at a time.

[Endah setiolaksono · Rating 5 out of 5]

sebenarnya.. nyari yang punya anad krishna tapi gak ketemu..
disini kita belajar melihat kedalam diri kita sendiri. apa itu divine love, belajar menggapai cinta tak bersyarat dan tak terbatas.
read it

[David Chmelik · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is about Bhakti (devotion/love) Yoga. I like it, but different versions have different numbers of chapters, though the material is basically the same.

[Anjana]

Sri Sro

[Puloma Dasgupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most, most beautiful books ever. A rare gem. Fortunate to find it.

[Mahesh Venkataraman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book

Clear, concise translation. Elevating. Every Sanskrit word and phrase is aptly translated. Great experience reading the text. Om Tat Sat.

[Jason Southgate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really really good. Soars like a bird in terms of inspiration.

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Always avoid bad company. The two are like waves but together can form the Ocean.'