April 8, 2012
At the SWARANJANEYA event (see link for description of the event in New Delhi) in Singapore on April 7, 2012, Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji told a humorous story that I thought illustrated Chapter 12 nicely. What follows is from my notes and not a direct quote from Guruji.
Once Devarshi Naaradmuni (Naaradji) heard that Śri Mahavishnu, the Lord of the Universe had a list of Bhaktas. So, Naaradji went up to the Lord and said that, "Given my Right to Information, I demand to see the list." Śri Mahavishnu shared the list with Naaradji who was surprised at some notable omissions. Naaradji ran to Hanumanji who looked at the list and shrugged. Naaradji asked Hanumanji, "Aren't you surprised your name is not on the list?" Hanumanji said, "My devotion is not meant to get me on any list."
Soon, Naaradji heard that the Lord had another list. Once again, Naaradji demanded to see the list. Once again, Śri Mahavishnu complied with the request. This time, Naaradji saw that Hanumanji topped the list. When Naaradji asked the Lord why he had two lists, the Lord replied:
"The first list is of those who love ME. The second is a list of those whom I Love." Naaradji was stunned into humility.
Recall that in Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 12, verses 13-20, Śrī Kṛṣṇa repeatedly describes the devotee who is dear to Him. I guess Hanumanji checks all those boxes:
सर्वारम्भपरित्यागी - One who has renounced all ego-prompted activities पवनसुत हनुमान की जय!
Jai Hanuman!
Interested in the Swaranjaneya CD? Click here. Click here, for other links to chapter 12 posts
Hari Om and Namaskaar until the next post
At the SWARANJANEYA event (see link for description of the event in New Delhi) in Singapore on April 7, 2012, Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji told a humorous story that I thought illustrated Chapter 12 nicely. What follows is from my notes and not a direct quote from Guruji.
Once Devarshi Naaradmuni (Naaradji) heard that Śri Mahavishnu, the Lord of the Universe had a list of Bhaktas. So, Naaradji went up to the Lord and said that, "Given my Right to Information, I demand to see the list." Śri Mahavishnu shared the list with Naaradji who was surprised at some notable omissions. Naaradji ran to Hanumanji who looked at the list and shrugged. Naaradji asked Hanumanji, "Aren't you surprised your name is not on the list?" Hanumanji said, "My devotion is not meant to get me on any list."
Soon, Naaradji heard that the Lord had another list. Once again, Naaradji demanded to see the list. Once again, Śri Mahavishnu complied with the request. This time, Naaradji saw that Hanumanji topped the list. When Naaradji asked the Lord why he had two lists, the Lord replied:
"The first list is of those who love ME. The second is a list of those whom I Love." Naaradji was stunned into humility.
Recall that in Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 12, verses 13-20, Śrī Kṛṣṇa repeatedly describes the devotee who is dear to Him. I guess Hanumanji checks all those boxes:
- अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां - He who hates no one
- मैत्रः - Friendly
- करुणः - Compassionate
- निर्मम: निरहङ्कारः - Free from attachment and egoism
- समदुःखसुखः - Balanced in pleasure and pain
- क्षमी - Forgiving
- सन्तुष्टः सततं - Ever content
- योगी - Steady in meditation
- यतात्मा - Self-controlled
- दृढनिश्चयः - Possessed of firm conviction
- मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिः - Mind & intellect dedicated unto Me
- न उद्विजते लोकः - One by whom the world is not agitated
- लोकान्नोद्विजते - Is not agitated by others
- हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तः - Free from joy, envy, fear and anxiety
- अनपेक्षः - Free from dependence
- शुचिः - Pure
- दक्ष: - Alert
- उदासीन: - Unconcerned by the ups and downs of life
- गतव्यथः - Free from agitation
Jai Hanuman!
Interested in the Swaranjaneya CD? Click here. Click here, for other links to chapter 12 posts
Hari Om and Namaskaar until the next post
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