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Shikshapatri (Swaminarayan)

A Sanskrit text of 212 verses composed by Swaminarayan in 1826 (Samvat 1882). It is the primary code of conduct and philosophical guide for his followers — covering ethics, devotion, daily practice, and the nature of God and soul.

Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas)

The Ramcharitmanas is the devotional retelling of the Ramayana composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century CE in Awadhi language. It consists of 7 Kandas with ~10,902 chaupais and dohas, and is one of the most beloved scriptures in North India.

Ayodhya Kanda

The Ayodhya Kanda recounts Rama's exile, the grief of Ayodhya, Bharata's devotion, and the departure to the forest.

Chapter 3 - Pure Devotional Service - The Change in Heart

Skandha 2, Chapter 3 of Srimad Bhagavatam: Pure Devotional Service - The Change in Heart

Yajurveda Upanishads

Upanishads of the Yajurveda tradition — Isha, Brihadaranyaka, Taittiriya, Katha, Shvetashvatara, and Maitri. The largest and most diverse group, spanning strict non-dualism, devotional theism, Yoga philosophy, and the doctrine of five sheaths.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4

The fourth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna glorifies the Karma Yoga and imparts the Transcendental Knowledge (the knowledge of the soul and the Ultimate Truth) to Arjuna. He reveals the reason behind his appearance in this material world. He reveals that even though he is eternal, he reincarnates time after time to re-establish dharma and peace on this Earth. His births and activities are eternal and are never contaminated by material flaws. Those persons who know and understand this Truth engage in his devotion with full faith and eventually attain Him. They do not have to take birth in this world again.

Skandha 4 - The Creation of the Fourth Order

The Fourth Canto contains stories of Daksha's sacrifice, Sati's self-immolation, the story of Dhruva Maharaja who achieved the Pole Star by intense devotion, and the story of King Prithu.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6

The sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Dhyana Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna reveals the Yoga of Meditation and how to practise this Yoga. He discusses the role of action in preparing for Meditation, how performing duties in devotion purifies one's mind and heightens one's spiritual consciousness. He explains in detail the obstacles that one faces when trying to control their mind and the exact methods by which one can conquer their mind. He reveals how one can focus their mind on Paramatma and unite with the God.

Agamas

Agamas are a collection of scriptures of several Hindu devotional schools. The texts of the Agamas cover a wide range of topics, including cosmology, epistemology, philosophical doctrines, precepts on meditation and practices, four kinds of yoga, mantras, temple construction, and deity worship.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7

The seventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Gyaan Vigyana Yoga . In this chapter, Krishna reveals that he is the Supreme Truth, the principal cause and the sustaining force of everything. He reveals his illusionary energy in this material world called Maya, which is very difficult to overcome but those who surrender their minds unto Him attain Him easily. He also describes the four types of people who surrender to Him in devotion and the four kinds that don't. Krishna confirms that He is the Ultimate Reality and those who realize this Truth reach the pinnacle of spiritual realization and unite with the Lord.

Skandha 7 - The Science of God

The Seventh Canto contains the most famous story of Prahlada Maharaja — his unshakeable devotion to Vishnu despite persecution by his demon father Hiranyakashipu, and the appearance of Lord Narasimha.

Maharshi Narada

Maharshi Narada is a divine sage (Deva-rishi) and devotee of Vishnu, who is the author of the Narada Bhakti Sutras — 84 aphorisms defining the nature of devotion (Bhakti). He appears across the Puranas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana as a celestial wanderer and teacher. Works: Narada Bhakti Sutras, Narada Purana.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8

The eighth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Akshara Brahma Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna reveals the importance of the last thought before death. If we can remember Krishna at the time of death, we will certainly attain him. Thus, it is very important to be in constant awareness of the Lord at all times, thinking of Him and chanting His names at all times. By perfectly absorbing their mind in Him through constant devotion, one can go beyond this material existence to Lord's Supreme abode.

Chapter 8 - Attaining Salvation Through Pure Devotion

Skandha 11, Chapter 8 of Srimad Bhagavatam: Attaining Salvation Through Pure Devotion

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9

The ninth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Raja Vidya Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna explains that He is Supreme and how this material existence is created, maintained and destroyed by His Yogmaya and all beings come and go under his supervision. He reveals the Role and the Importance of Bhakti (transcendental devotional service) towards our Spiritual Awakening. In such devotion, one must live for the God, offer everything that he possesses to Him and do everything for Him only. One who follows such devotion becomes free from the bonds of this material world and unites with the Lord.

Skandha 11 - General History

The Eleventh Canto contains the last instructions of Lord Krishna to Uddhava (the Uddhava Gita), which is a comprehensive guide on devotion, yoga, and liberation, delivered before Krishna's departure from the material world.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12

The twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Bhakti Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna emphasizes the superiority of Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion) over all other types of spiritual disciplines and reveals various aspects of devotion. He further explains that the devotees who perform pure devotional service to Him, with their consciousness, merged in Him and all their actions dedicated to Him, are quickly liberated from the cycle of life and death. He also describes the various qualities of the devotees who are very dear to Him.

Aranya Kaanda Grace on Sabari; a discourse on the nine forms of Devotion and departure for the Pampa lake

Grace on Sabari; a discourse on the nine forms of Devotion and departure for the Pampa lake in the Aranya Kaanda.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14

The fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga. In this chapter, Krishna reveals the three gunas (modes) of the material nature - goodness, passion and ignorance which everything in the material existence is influenced by. He further explains the essential characteristics of each of these modes, their cause and how they influence a living entity affected by them. He then reveals the various characteristics of the persons who have gone beyond these gunas. The chapter ends with Krishna reminding us of the power of pure devotion to God and how attachment to God can help us transcend these gunas.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15

The fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is Purushottama Yoga. In Sanskrit, Purusha means the All-pervading God, and Purushottam means the timeless & transcendental aspect of God. Krishna reveals that the purpose of this Transcendental knowledge of the God is to detach ourselves from the bondage of the material world and to understand Krishna as the Supreme Divine Personality, who is the eternal controller and sustainer of the world. One who understands this Ultimate Truth surrenders to Him and engages in His devotional service.

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Rudra-samhita - Chapter 5 - Verse 18

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 5 · Verse 18

दृष्ट्वा काशीं कृताऽर्थोभूत्काशीनाथं ददर्श ह ॥ आनर्च परम प्रीत्या परमानन्दसंयुतः ॥ १८ ॥

dRSTvA kAzIM kRtA'rthobhUtkAzInAthaM dadarza ha ॥ Anarca parama prItyA paramAnandasaMyutaH ॥ 18 ॥

After witnessing Kashi (Varanasi), having fulfilled his desires, he saw the Lord of Kashi (Lord Shiva) with great devotion, filled with supreme bliss.

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Shatarudra-samhita - Chapter 9 - Verse 68

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 9 · Verse 68

विश्वेश्वरेऽपि ये भक्ता नो भक्ताः कालभैरवे ॥ ते लभन्ते महादुःखं काश्यां चैव विशेषतः ॥ ६८ ॥

vizvezvare'pi ye bhaktA no bhaktAH kAlabhairave ॥ te labhante mahAduHkhaM kAzyAM caiva vizeSataH ॥ 68 ॥

The devotees of lord Śiva, who do not show devotion for Kālabhairava, attain great sorrow and especially so at Kāśī.

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Vishweshwara-samhita - Chapter 25 - Verse 82

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 25 · Verse 82

भक्तिश्रद्धा युतश्चैव सर्वकामार्थसिद्धये । रुद्रा क्षान्धारयेन्मंत्रैर्देवनालस्य वर्जितः ८२ ।

bhaktizraddhA yutazcaiva sarvakAmArthasiddhaye । rudrA kSAndhArayenmaMtrairdevanAlasya varjitaH 82 ।

For the achievement of all desired objects, the devotee shall wear the Rudrākṣa with mantras. He shall have great devotion and faith. He shall be free from lethargy.

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Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Sri Madhvacharya) 4.41

Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Sri Madhvacharya) 4.41 · Chapter 4 · Verse 41

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Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Sri Madhvacharya) 3.26

Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Sri Madhvacharya) 3.26 · Chapter 3 · Verse 26

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The Characteristics of Devotion to Hari

Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 2

योगोभक्तिमतामेव सिध्यतीति त्वयोदितम। यस्य तुष्यति सर्वेशस्तस्य भक्तिश्च शाश्वतम।।

yogobhaktimatāmeva sidhyatīti tvayoditam| yasya tuṣyati sarveśastasya bhaktiśca śāśvatam||

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The Characteristics of Devotion to Hari

Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 3

यथा तुष्यति सर्वेशो देवदेवो जनार्दनः। तन्ममाख्याहि सर्वज्ञ मुने कारुण्यवारिधे।।

yathā tuṣyati sarveśo devadevo janārdanaḥ| tanmamākhyāhi sarvajña mune kāruṇyavāridhe||

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Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 6

भक्तर्दृढा भवेद्यस्य देवदेवे जनार्दने। श्रेयांसि तस्य सिध्यन्ति भक्तिमन्तो ऽधिकास्ततः।।

bhaktardṛḍhā bhavedyasya devadeve janārdane| śreyāṃsi tasya sidhyanti bhaktimanto 'dhikāstataḥ||

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Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 7

पादौ तौ सफलौ पुंसां यौ विष्णुगृहगामिनौ। तौ करौ लफलौ ज्ञेयौ विष्णुपूजापरौ तु यौ।।

pādau tau saphalau puṃsāṃ yau viṣṇugṛhagāminau| tau karau laphalau jñeyau viṣṇupūjāparau tu yau||

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Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Sri Madhvacharya) 8.28

Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Sri Madhvacharya) 8.28 · Chapter 8 · Verse 28

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Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 11

संसारपाशं सुदृढं महामोहप्रदायकम। हरिभक्तिकुटारेण च्छित्त्वात्यन्तसुखी भव।।

saṃsārapāśaṃ sudṛḍhaṃ mahāmohapradāyakam| haribhaktikuṭāreṇa cchittvātyantasukhī bhava||

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Rigveda 7.024.04

Rigveda · Chapter Mandala 7, Sukta 24 · Verse 7.24.4

आ नो॒ विश्वा॑भिरू॒तिभिः॑ स॒जोषा॒ ब्रह्म॑ जुषा॒णो ह॑र्यश्व याहि । वरी॑वृज॒त्स्थवि॑रेभिः सुशिप्रा॒स्मे दध॒द्वृष॑णं॒ शुष्म॑मिन्द्र

ā no viśvābhirūtibhiḥ sajoṣā brahma juṣāṇo haryaśva yāhi varīvṛjatsthavirebhiḥ suśiprāsme dadhadvṛṣaṇaṃ śuṣmamindra

Bring hither, with all-uttered praises, the universal call, O Brahman-invoking Harāsva. May the streams pour forth for us; Indra bestow bulls and subtle might.

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The Characteristics of Devotion to Hari

Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 8

ते नेत्रे सुफले पुंसां पश्यतो ये दनार्दनम। सा जिह्वा प्रोच्यते सद्भिर्हरिनामपरा तु या।।

te netre suphale puṃsāṃ paśyato ye danārdanam| sā jihvā procyate sadbhirharināmaparā tu yā||

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The Characteristics of Devotion to Hari

Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 9

सत्यं सत्यं पुनः सत्यमुद्धृत्य भुजमुत्यते। तत्त्वं गुरुसमं नारित नत देवः केशवात्परः।।

satyaṃ satyaṃ punaḥ satyamuddhṛtya bhujamutyate| tattvaṃ gurusamaṃ nārita nata devaḥ keśavātparaḥ||

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The Characteristics of Devotion to Hari

Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 10

सत्यं वच्मिहितं वाच्मि सारं वच्मि पुनः पुनः। असारे ऽस्मिंस्त संसारे सत्यं हरिसमर्चनम।।

satyaṃ vacmihitaṃ vācmi sāraṃ vacmi punaḥ punaḥ| asāre 'smiṃsta saṃsāre satyaṃ harisamarcanam||

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Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 12

तन्मनः संयुतं विष्णौ सा वाणी यत्परायणा। ते श्रोत्रे तत्कथासारपूरिते लोकवन्दिते।।

tanmanaḥ saṃyutaṃ viṣṇau sā vāṇī yatparāyaṇā| te śrotre tatkathāsārapūrite lokavandite||

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Narada Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit) · Chapter 34 · Verse 13

आनन्दमक्षरं शून्यमवस्थात्रितयैरपि। आकाशमध्यगं देवं भज नारद संततम।।

ānandamakṣaraṃ śūnyamavasthātritayairapi| ākāśamadhyagaṃ devaṃ bhaja nārada saṃtatam||

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Kotirudra-samhita - Chapter 4 - Verse 53

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 4 · Verse 53

नत्वा स्तुत्वा करौ बद्ध्वा महाभक्तिसमन्वितौ ॥ अवोचेतां समभ्यर्च्य शंकरं लोकशंकरम् ॥ ५३ ॥

natvA stutvA karau baddhvA mahAbhaktisamanvitau ॥ avocetAM samabhyarcya zaMkaraM lokazaMkaram ॥ 53 ॥

Bowing to and eulogising Śiva, the benefactor of the worlds, the couple endowed with great devotion spoke to him after worshipping him.

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Kailasa-samhita - Chapter 23 - Verse 27

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 23 · Verse 27

श्रुत्वा मुनीन्द्रो भवतो मुखाज्जात्सनत्कुमारः शिवभक्तिपूर्णः ॥ व्यासाय वक्ता स च शैववर्य्यश्शुकाय वक्ता भविता च पूर्णः ॥ २७ ॥

zrutvA munIndro bhavato mukhAjjAtsanatkumAraH zivabhaktipUrNaH ॥ vyAsAya vaktA sa ca zaivavaryyazzukAya vaktA bhavitA ca pUrNaH ॥ 27 ॥

Hearing this from your mouth Sanatkumara the lord of sages became full of devotion to Lord Śiva He who spoke to Vyasa and the elder brother of Shiva will be the speaker to Shuka and will be fulfilled.

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Kotirudra-samhita - Chapter 8 - Verse 11

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 8 · Verse 11

गोकर्णे तत्र मुनयो गत्वा पुण्यर्क्षवासरे ॥ येऽर्चयन्ति च तं भक्त्या ते रुद्राः स्युर्न संशय ॥ ११ ॥

gokarNe tatra munayo gatvA puNyarkSavAsare ॥ ye'rcayanti ca taM bhaktyA te rudrAH syurna saMzaya ॥ 11 ॥

O sages, those who worship the lord with devotion after going to Gokarṇa on a holy day with sacred constellation will undoubtedly become Rudras themselves.

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Rudra-samhita - Chapter 11 - Verse 77

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 11 · Verse 77

अघोच्चारणमुच्चार्य नमस्कारं प्रकल्पयेत् ॥ प्रार्थयेच्च पुनस्तत्र सर्वभावसमन्वितः ॥७७॥

aghoccAraNamuccArya namaskAraM prakalpayet ॥ prArthayecca punastatra sarvabhAvasamanvitaH ॥77॥

After uttering the Aghora mantra, one should offer salutations and pray again, with full concentration and devotion.

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Bhagavata Purana 3.32.11

Srimad Bhagavatam · Chapter 32 · Verse 11

अथ तं सर्वभूतानां हृत्पद्मेषु कृतालयम्। श्रुतानुभावं शरणं व्रज भावेन भामिनि

Then, the one who resides in the hearts of all beings, the refuge of the learned, is approached with devotion, O beautiful one.

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Bhagavata Purana 4.8.22

Srimad Bhagavatam · Chapter 8 · Verse 22

तमेव वत्साश्रय भृत्यवत्सलं मुमुक्षुभिर्मृग्यपदाब्जपद्धतिम् । अनन्यभावे निजधर्मभाविते मनस्यवस्थाप्य भजस्व पूरुषम् ॥ २२ ॥

tam eva vatsāśraya bhṛtya-vatsalaṁ mumukṣubhir mṛgya-padābja-paddhatim ananya-bhāve nija-dharma-bhāvite manasy avasthāpya bhajasva pūruṣam

My dear boy, you also should take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is very kind to His devotees. Persons seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death always take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord in devotional service. Becoming purified by executing your allotted occupation, just situate the Supreme Personality of Godhead in your heart, and without deviating for a moment, engage always in His service.

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Yuddha Kanda 131.121

Valmiki Ramayanam (IIT Kanpur) · Chapter Yuddha Kanda 131 · Verse 121

एवमेतत्पुरावृत्तमाख्यानंभद्रमस्तुवः ।।

ēvamētatapurāvṛtatamākhayānaṅbhadaramasatuvaḥ ।।

This way Ramayana is the ancient narration. Read it daily with trust and devotion. You be auspicious and let the strength of Vishnu grow in you.

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Vaat 6.121

Swamini Vato Prakaran 6 Vaat 121 · Chapter 6 · Verse 121

Āvā Sādhuno guṇ le te bījnā chandranī peṭhe vṛuddhi pāme ne avaguṇ le te ghaṭī jāy ne jaḍ thaī jāy. Ne Mahārāj kahe, "Chosaṭh lakṣhaṇe jukta evā sādhu1 tenā darshan ame paṇ karavā ichchhīe chhaīe." Tyāre jo Bhagwān paṇ tenā darshan karavā ichchhe to bījānī shī vāt kahevī! Tevā sādhu āpaṇne maḷyā, tenu āpaṇne ahoho nathī thātu. 'Sāche sant mile kamī kāhu rahī, sāchī sīkhave Rāmkī rītku jī' Evā, ne - Tīn tāpkī zāḷ jaryo prānī koī āve; Tāku shītal karat turat dildāh miṭāve. Evā, ne Sādhavo hṛudayam mama em kahyu chhe, evā Sādhuno samāgam karavo. Have evā Sādhu ne Mahārāj e to oḷakhāṇā, paṇ viṣhaymā rāg rahī jāy chhe, e vātnī khoṭya chhe. Māṭe hamaṇā ja chokhu karavu. Jem hajār kūtarā, mindaḍā, ūnṭiyā e saḍī gayel paḍyā hoy te jevā bhūnḍā lāge tevā viṣhay lāge tyāre thāy; te sāru ātmaniṣhṭhā shīkhavī. Footnotes: 1. 1. Santnā 64 lakṣhaṇ: 1. Dayāḷu, 2. Kṣhamāvāḷā, 3. Sarvajīvnu hit ichchhanārā, 4. Ṭāḍh, taḍako ādik sahan karanārā, 5. Koīnā paṇ guṇmā doṣh nahī jonārā, 6. Shānt, 7. Jeno shatru nathī thayo evā, 8. Adekhāī tathā vairthī rahit, 9. Mān tathā matsarthī rahit, 10. Bījāne mān āpanārā, 11. Priya ane satya bolnārā, 12. Kām, krodh, lobh tathā madthī rahit, 13. Aham-mamatva-rahit, 14. Svadharmamā draḍh rahenārā, 15. Dambha-rahit, 16. Andar ane bahār pavitra rahenārā, 17. Deh tathā indriyone damnārā, 18. Saraḷ swabhāvavāḷā, 19. Ghaṭit bolnārā, 20. Jitendriya tathā pramād-rahit, 21. Sukh-dukhādi-dvandva-rahit, 22. Dhīrajvāḷā, 23. Karmendriyo tathā gnānendriyonī chapaḷtāthī rahit, 24. Padārthnā sangrah-rahit, 25. Bodh karavāmā nipuṇ, 26. Ātmaniṣhṭhāvāḷā, 27. Sarvane upakār karavāvāḷā, 28. Koī paṇ prakārnā bhay rahit, 29. Koī paṇ prakārnī āshārahit, 30. Vyasan-rahit, 31. Shraddhāvāḷā, 32. Udār, 33. Tapasvī, 34. Pāparahit, 35. Grāmyakathā ne vārtā nahī sāmbhaḷnārā, 36. Satshāstranā nirantar abhyāsvāḷā, 37. Māyik panchaviṣhay-rahit, 38. Āstik buddhivāḷā, 39. Sat-asatnā vivekvāḷā, 40. Madya-mānsādiknā sansarge rahit, 41. Draḍh-vratvāḷā, 42. Koīnī chāḍī-chugalī nahī karanārā, 43. Kapaṭ-rahit, 44. Koīnī chhānī vātne prakaṭ nahī karanārā, 45. Nidrājit, 46. āhārjit, 47. Santoṣhvāḷā, 48. Sthir buddhivāḷā, 49. Hinsārahit vṛuttivāḷā, 50. Tṛuṣhṇārahit. 51. Sukh-dukhmā sambhāvavāḷā, 52. Akārya karavāmā lājvāḷā, 53. Potānā vakhāṇ nahī karanārā, 54. Bījānī nindā nahī karanārā, 55. Yathārth brahmacharya pāḷnārā, 56. Yam tathā niyamvāḷā, 57. Āsanjit, 58. Prāṇajit, 59. Bhagwānnā draḍh āshrayvāḷā, 60. Bhagwadbhakti-parāyaṇ, 61. Bhagwān arthe ja sarva kriyā karanārā, 62. Bhagwānnī mūrtimā dhyān-parāyaṇ rahenārā, 63. Bhagwānnī līlākathānu shravaṇ-kīrtan karanārā, 64. Bhagwānnī bhakti vinā ek paṇ kṣhaṇ vyartha nahī javā denārā. [Satsangijīvan (Harigītā) 1: 25-37] (Swāmīnī vāt: 1/171nī pādaṭīpa)

One who sees virtues in this Sadhu progresses like the waxing moon of the second day of the bright half of the month. And if one sees faults, one declines and becomes lifeless like the waning moon. Maharaj says, “Even I desire to have darshan of the Sadhu who possesses the 64 virtues.”1 So, if even God wishes to have his darshan, then what is to be said of others? We have attained such a Sadhu, but we do not feel truly elated. “Sāche sant mile kami kāhu rahi, sāchi shikhve Ramki ritkuji.”2 Tin tāpki jhāl jaryo prāni koi āve; Tāku shital karat turat dil dah bujhāve.3 And ‘Sādhavo hrudayam mama.’4 Associate with such a Sadhu. Now, such a Sadhu and Maharaj have been recognized but deep desires for enjoyment of material pleasures remain and there is deficiency in this aspect. Therefore, purify everything (mind, body, etc.) now. This happens when the material pleasures are believed to be like a thousand rotting dogs, cats and camels lying around. For this, one should learn ātmā-realization. Footnotes: 1. 1. The 64 qualities of a sadhu (as mentioned in the Satsangijivan/Harigita: 1/25-37) are, one who: 1. Is compassionate, 2. Is forgiving, 3. Wishes the betterment of all jivas, 4. Tolerates cold, heat, etc., 5. Does not look at the flaws in others’ virtues, 6. Is tranquil, 7. Does not have an enemy, 8. Is devoid of jealousy and animosity, 9. Is free of ego and envy, 10. Honors others, Expand all qualities 11. Speaks kindly and truthfully, 12. Is free of lust, anger, greed, and arrogance, 13. Is free of I-ness and my-ness, 14. Is firm in one’s personal dharma, 15. Is free of pretentiousness, 16. Maintains physical and mental purity, 17. Punishes his body and indriyas, 18. Possesses an agreeable nature, 19. Speaks only as necessary, 20. Has control over the indriyas and free of laziness, 21. Is free from the duality of happiness and misery, 22. Possesses patience, 23. Is free from over-activity of karma-indriyas and gnan-indriyas, 24. Does not collect material objects, 25. Is an expert in instruction, 26. Possesses ātmā-realization, 27. Benefits everyone, 28. Is free of all types of fear, 29. Is free from any expectations , 30. Is free of addictions, 31. Possesses faith, 32. Is generous, 33. Is austere, 34. Is free of sin, 35. Does not listen to gossip, 36. Constantly engages in scriptural study, 37. Is free from indulging in worldly pleasures, 38. Possesses a theist intellect, 39. Possesses discretion of truth and false, 40. Is free of alcohol and meat consumption, 41. Is firm in observances of vrats, 42. Does not gossip, 43. Is free of deceit, 44. Does not reveal other’s secrets, 45. Has conquered sleep, 46. Has conquered taste, 47. Is content, 48. Has a stable mind, 49. Is inclined toward nonviolence, 50. Has no desires, 51. Has equanimity in happiness and misery, 52. Is ashamed in doing misdeeds, 53. Does not compliment himself, 54. Does not slander others, 55. Observes celibacy perfectly, 56. Has self-control and restraint, 57. Has complete control of his body, 58. Has control of his breath (and thus internal faculties), 59. Has firm refuge of God, 60. Is inclined toward devotion of God, 61. Does all activities for God’s sake, 62. Is inclined to remain in meditation of God’s murti, 63. Listens to God’s divine incidents, 64. Does not let one second pass without devotion to God. 2. One who surrenders to the true Sadhu has no deficiencies, since he shows the true path to God. 3. If one who is suffering from the three miseries comes to the Sadhu, one feels peace and one’s heartaches are removed. 4. A sadhu is my heart.

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Rudra-samhita - Chapter 18 - Verse 11

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 18 · Verse 11

शिवालयं प्रविश्याथ स भक्तश्शिवसक्तधीः ॥ यथोचितं सुचित्तेन पूजयामास शंकरम् ॥ ११ ॥

zivAlayaM pravizyAtha sa bhaktazzivasaktadhIH ॥ yathocitaM sucittena pUjayAmAsa zaMkaram ॥ 11 ॥

The devotee entered the temple of Śiva where he worshipped Him in the prescribed manner with sincere devotion.

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Shanti Parva 336.48

Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Chapter Shanti Parva Chapter 336 · Verse 48

गच्छध्वं मुनयः सर्वे यथागतभितोऽचिरात्॥ न स शक्यस्त्वभक्तेन द्रष्टुं देवः कथंचन।

Go hence, ye Munis, to the place from where you have come! That great Deity is incapable of being ever seen by one who has no devotion.

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Ayodhya Kanda 31.16

Valmiki Ramayanam (IIT Kanpur) · Chapter Ayodhya Kanda 31 · Verse 16

एवं मम च ते भक्तिर्भविष्यति सुदर्शिता। धर्मज्ञ गुरुपूजायां धर्मश्चाप्यतुलो महान्।।

ēvaṅ mama ca tē bhaktirbhaviṣyati sudarśitā. dharmajña gurupūjāyāṅ dharmaścāpyatulō mahān৷৷

If you do this, your devotion to me will be amply demonstrated. Service to the elders, O dutiful one, is a virtue, great and unequalled.

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Madhuparka - Verse 19

Varaha Purana (Motilal Banarsidass English translation, S. Venkitasubramonia Iyer) · Chapter 191 · Verse 19

"This, O Lord, is what arose from your body. It is by name madhuparka and it is capable of granting release from sarhsara, I offer it to you with great devotion. Be pleased to receive it. I bow to you."

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Vishweshwara-samhita - Chapter 11 - Verse 15

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 11 · Verse 15

स्थावरं जंगमं जीवं सर्वं संतोष्य यत्नतः । सुवर्णपूरिते श्वभ्रे नवरत्नैश्च पूरिते १५ ।

sthAvaraM jaMgamaM jIvaM sarvaM saMtoSya yatnataH । suvarNapUrite zvabhre navaratnaizca pUrite 15 ।

With great effort, one should be content with all living beings, both immobile (sthāvara) and mobile (jaṅgama), And offer devotion to them, with a golden-filled sky and filled with nine jewels.

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Uma-samhita - Chapter 41 - Verse 8

Shiva Purana (siva.sh) · Chapter 41 · Verse 8

न योगेन गतिस्सा तु पितृभक्तस्य या मुने ॥ पितृभक्तिर्विशेषेण तस्मात्कार्या महामुने ॥ ८ ॥

na yogena gatissA tu pitRbhaktasya yA mune ॥ pitRbhaktirvizeSeNa tasmAtkAryA mahAmune ॥ 8 ॥

O sage, the goal attained by devotion to the Pitṛs is not attained by the practices of Yoga. O great sage, so devotion to the Pitṛs shall be pursued with care.

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Bhagavata Purana 8.16.23

Srimad Bhagavatam · Chapter 16 · Verse 23

आदिश त्वं द्विजश्रेष्ठ विधिं तदुपधावनम् । आशु तुष्यति मे देव: सीदन्त्या: सह पुत्रकै: ॥ २३ ॥

ādiśa tvaṁ dvija-śreṣṭha vidhiṁ tad-upadhāvanam āśu tuṣyati me devaḥ sīdantyāḥ saha putrakaiḥ

O best of the brāhmaṇas, kindly instruct me in the perfect method of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead in devotional service, by which the Lord may very soon be pleased with me and save me, along with my sons, from this most dangerous condition.

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Bhagavata Purana 8.16.25

Srimad Bhagavatam · Chapter 16 · Verse 25

फाल्गुनस्यामले पक्षे द्वादशाहं पयोव्रतम् । अर्चयेदरविन्दाक्षं भक्त्या परमयान्वित: ॥ २५ ॥

phālgunasyāmale pakṣe dvādaśāhaṁ payo-vratam arcayed aravindākṣaṁ bhaktyā paramayānvitaḥ

In the bright fortnight of the month of Phālguna [February and March], for twelve days ending with Dvādaśī, one should observe the vow of subsisting only on milk and should worship the lotus-eyed Supreme Personality of Godhead with all devotion.

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Karna Parva 33.26

Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Chapter Karna Parva Chapter 33 · Verse 26

तां प्राप्य तेपुनस्तास्तु लोकान् सर्वान् बबाधिरे॥ महता तपसा सिद्धाः सुराणां भय वर्धना। न तेषामभवद् राजन् क्षयो युद्धे कदाचन॥

Thus after having regained their dead, they (the Daityas), who attained to their ascetic success by means of great devotion and who also enhanced the terrors of all the celestials, now began to oppress all the different worlds. O monarch, there had never been the slightest diminution of their number in the field of battle.

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Chapter 119 - Verse 34

Matsya Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit recension) · Chapter 119 · Verse 34

सCतनमलमुकुमC हरकेय्क्रभ्क्चितम

saCtnamlmukumaC hrakeykrabhkcitam

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Bhagavata Purana 12.12.1

Srimad Bhagavatam · Chapter 12 · Verse 1

सूत उवाच नमो धर्माय महते नम: कृष्णाय वेधसे । ब्रह्मणेभ्यो नमस्कृत्य धर्मान् वक्ष्ये सनातनान् ॥ १ ॥

sūta uvāca namo dharmāya mahate namaḥ kṛṣṇāya vedhase brahmaṇebhyo namaskṛtya dharmān vakṣye sanātanān

Sūta Gosvāmī said: Offering my obeisances to the supreme religious principle, devotional service; to Lord Kṛṣṇa, the supreme creator; and to all the brāhmaṇas, I shall now describe the eternal principles of religion.

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Chapter 119 - Verse 3

Matsya Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit recension) · Chapter 119 · Verse 3

द[च्म्वैव कौतुकविच्मस तC विवे[अ मह+पति%

d[cmvaiva kautukvicmas taC vive[a mah+pati%

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Chapter 119 - Verse 8

Matsya Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit recension) · Chapter 119 · Verse 8

तस्मिन्सरसि पद्मनि पद्मरगच्छदनि तु

tasminsarasi padmni padmargacchadni tu

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Chapter 119 - Verse 13

Matsya Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit recension) · Chapter 119 · Verse 13

पुच्परगGइ सर्वGइ तथ कर्कोमकनि च

pucpargGi sarvGi tath karkomakni ca

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Chapter 119 - Verse 14

Matsya Purana (GRETIL Sanskrit recension) · Chapter 119 · Verse 14

रजवर्तस्य मुख्यस्य रुचिरक्चस्य चप्यथ

rjvartasya mukhyasya rucirkcasya cpyatha

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