5.1.02, Guntur ashram
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Nanna was speaking on the last day of dhyana saptaha. On 30.12.01. Nanna said
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The benevolent Mother is present here now. She is within me, speaking through me. You are fortunate. She is watching you. The Gods and Mahatmas are coming down to hear about Radha dhyana yoga. She laid a bridge between Her world and this world. She told me to speak about dhyana yoga for one week, starting from today. Listening about Radhaji is an extraordinary fortune. We are able to establish a link with Her. Do incessant Radha dhyana. It will make the impossible possible. Mother has seen you. That is the penance.
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About 30-35 devotees attended these lectures daily. Nanna spoke with Radha bhava from 7-9.30 a.m. He tried to give us the fortune of installing the Sovereign in our hearts through incessant Radha bhava; such a Mother who is unattainable to Brahma and other Gods; who is worshipped even by Krishna! He knows what happened within the persons who listened to him. Later, he gave Her offering to each devotee.
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On 5.1.02, Nanna gave the last lecture of this week long talks on dhyana yoga.
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Vedas are the first among the most prominent scriptures. Since the beginning, Brahma and other Gods realized about Vedas. They are not written by any human being. That is why they are known as apourusheya.(purusha means man). Generally, every book has an author. But nobody knows who wrote the Vedas and Upanishads. Their author cannot be traced. 'We heard them in divine Samadhi. That is why they are Sruthis.' They are sruthis because they were heard!
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Such Vedas asked two questions. All Vedic scholars and Maharshis came near Brahma and asked two questions. 'Indian culture is drawing the rishis attention towards Radha. Please tell us about her in detail.' Brahma replied 'Even if I put in all my longetivity and attempt to speak just a little about Her, I cannot do so. My life span is not enough to speak about Her.' Brahma's life span is 1296000 millions of years! That means Her life is such a vast ocean. The second question. 'Valmiki wrote Ramayana; Vedavyasa wrote Mahabharata. But nobody wrote the Vedas.' Therefore it must be a vast ocean. That is the unique and wonderful fact.
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Radhaji's life is very significant. Nobody knows about Her or some other incarnations of God. Then how was Her history revealed? One day Narada, the highest among rishis, was on his way to see Radhaji. 'I have no obstruction wherever I go. I can freely enter Vaikunta and Goloka. I can go to any corner of any world as I like. Nobody can stop me. But I cannot enter Sri Nikunj, the abode of Radhaji at my will. I need Her permission to enter Her dham. When She permits, Her sakhis will inform me. Then only I can enter Her kingdom.' So there is some greatness indeed!
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The Radhikopanishad of Rig Veda mentions 'Krishnena aradhyathethi Radha.' Such a small but meaningful sentence! She became Radha because She was worshipped by Krishna. Aradhana means worship. There is nothing more to be said because this sentence says it all!
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Who is Krishna? We all know that he is not an ordinary man. 'Ethasyamsa kalah punsah Krishnasthu Bhagawan swayam.' Vyasaji said that Krishna is not an ordinary incarnation. All other Gods are small parts, small aspects, and small attributes whereas Krishna is not like that that. He is the original, complete God, exactly as he is in Vaikunta. He came down in the same form as he is present in the divine dham. Nobody knows who his parents are! He was born in prison. Vasudeva carried him in a basket on his head across the river in the dark night because he was afraid that kamsa would kill the little boy. But he had to come of the prison first! How could he do that? He came near the gate and thought 'Krishna'. The locks broke, doors opened and the guards fell asleep. He easily walked out with the newly born Krishna.
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As he moved on, the river water became deeper. He wondered how he would reach the other end. He prayed 'Lord, if I take even one more step, I will drown. You are above me, on my head. It is surprising that the river is not giving way for me to move.' The river said 'I am yearning for your darshan since so many ages. You are moving beside me. You can see me. Please place your holy foot on me. Don't I deserve the touch of your divine feet? That is why I am increasing the water level to reach you.' Then Krishna put his foot in the river. Immediately Yamuna gave way for Vasudeva to cross the river. So many wonders at each and every step, ever since Krishna was born!
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When they reached Yashoda's house, she was asleep. Vasudeva was about to go inside. A maid stopped him and asked whether he brought Krishna. 'Yes'. 'Give him to me.' 'Why am I not allowed seeing Yashoda ma? Why didn't she come to take the child herself? Let me peep inside.' When Vasudeva peeped inside the room, he saw the dark complexioned boy child sleeping beside Yashoda. He wondered 'who is this child? And who is the child in my basket? Who brought this child here? It is so strange!'
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These are philosophical secrets. Their divine life is a mystery. Such a unique Krishna worships Radhaji. It is not a simple matter! When Brahma was asked to speak about Her, he said 'my life span is not enough to describe Her. She is the embodiment of infinite power, exquisite beauty and unlimited leelas. So everything about Her must be infinite! Her life is really extra ordinary.
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Nanna wants to install Radha in our hearts, that Radhaji who is unattainable to Brahma, Suka, Narada and other maharshis; Radhaji who is endowed with supreme magnificence.
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Mahimasye swayamane napi kalena vakthum nachotsahe.
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Brahma said 'Even if I speak about her power throughout my life, I cannot describe Her completely.' Then how difficult it must be to attain the fortune of being at Her holy feet. Nanna gave us such a Mother in the form of Chinnari. Till his last moments, he spoke only about Radha bhava dhyana. As a part of these efforts,, he spoke about Sri Radha leelas and Krishna's birth secret on the last day of dhyana saptaha. By highlighting Krishna's greatness, he emphasized how much greater Radhaji must be as She is worshipped by such a great Krishna.
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Narada went near Mother. This is the introduction. Now Radha comes into the picture. Now we can realize Her nature. 'Narada, you have come?' 'Yes, Mother.' He prostrated from a distance. 'Are all my people in Vraja doing well?' Narada wept. Normally such a rishi does not weep. 'Narada, what happened? Are they in some problem?' "Mother, some person with evil tendency came there. He is claiming that Brindavan belongs to him. He is torturing the people. Many women became widows and children became orphans. You are asking about their welfare. What can I tell you?' Hearing this, Mother fainted. Krishna appeared from somewhere and sprinkled cold water on Her face.
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She is so benevolent, kind and sensitive. She is very concerned about the welfare about the people in Vraja. Radha told Krishna that a demon was troubling the people. He said 'Radha, this is kaliyuga. It is quite common for the evil minded ones to come and trouble the people and many calamities occur. It is expected.'
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'Is this a common occurrence? Can't you change the yuga dharma? You are asking me to accept the atrocities because it is kaliyuga. Can't you change the situation? Who else but God can change this? What will you do? You are known as Chakradhari. You hold the Sudarshan chakra. When you use it, thousands of people are killed at a time. You claim that it is for the welfare of the world; to establish dharma; for protecting the sages. But is it really so? How can any activity meant for people's welfare be so cruel? Some of the dead people become evil spirits.'
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Mother sees all the worlds - above and below ours. That is why She said that spirits are present. Krishna asked 'what is the well being of the world in Your view?' She said 'it must be positive, pure and constructive , not destructive.' As it is, the world is filled with sins. 'Ksheene punya marthya loko visanthi'. When your sins increase and virtues decrease, you will descend and come to this world. It means that everyone who came to this world lack virtues. This is a statement from Bhagawad Gita. If you do good deeds, you will go to the higher worlds. When the virtues deplete, you will come down again. No wonder there are so many people who must be uplifted; so many have lost their virtues. Your life span is limited; your divine sight is limited; your life is constricted. Your devotion towards God is less and your worship is limited. How can such a world be full of virtues?
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Human beings are small without any spiritual growth. We don't know what will happen tomorrow. We don't even know what will happen the next second. We are afraid of small insects also. Man must be lifted from this down trodden state. How?
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'Mother, I will convert this family into a dhyana yoga Centre. I whole heartedly pray to you.' She will definitely oblige. We will provide food to everyone who does dhyana in this our ashram. Our only confidence is that Mother is with us. She has the power to do anything. Prof. Baladev Upadhyaya, a renowned scholar in Kasi heard about Radhaji. He invited all the religious scholars in the world and said that 'we must learn about Radhaji. She is the only one about whom research must be done in India.' All the Sanskrit scholars discussed on the basis of the Vedas which was published in a book 'Radha Devi in Indian literature'. The whole book speaks about only Radhaji and no other subject. A three day conference with scholars from different places discussing only about Radhaji!
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Sacchidananda rasmaya poorna purushottama muksya sakthi, prana sakthi
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Sacchidananda purushottama is God, Krishna. His life force is Radha. Throughout Bhagawata, it is said that true Krishna bhakti is very difficult.
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Janmantara sahasreshu samadhibhi naranam ksheena papanam Krishna bhakti prajayathe.
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As you do penance and dhyana for thousands of years, your sins will be destroyed and you will attain Krishna bhakti. It is so difficult. Sanatana Goswami was prominent among the shadgoswamis (six Goswamis) of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. In his last days, Chaitanya spoke about everything in his heart to him. Sanatana Goswami recorded these teachings in the form of a book. He wrote how difficult it is to attain Krishna bhakti.
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Manushyanam sahasreshu kaschidyathathi siddhaye
Yatatamapi siddhinam kaschinman vetthi tattwataha
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'It is very difficult to realize my true tattwa.' He told us the secrets of Krishna and Krishna bhakti. This bhakti cannot be attained without Radhaji's grace. If Chaitanya has revealed such secrets in this world, it is evident that he is not simply Chaitanya. Radhaji's radiance shone in him. Then he became Krishna Chaitanya.
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The scholars of tattwa say that 'Chaitanya is the only one on this earth who expressed so much agony due to separation from God. Nobody else was like him. He showed unbearable rasa of love.
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Henry Ford is popularly known as Kubera. His grandson George Ford is also so wealthy that he would buy half of India. At the young age of 29 years he heard of the secrets of Bhagawata, tattwa and the attribute of love. He was deeply moved and immersed in that love. He attained Mother's grace. Without Her grace, you cannot have Her darshan! Immediately he accepted sanyasa at the age of 29 years. 'What will you do with all your money?' 'They will remain. But the proprietor will be Krishna. He is the Master of my body. So all this belongs to him.' This is the tattwa of the Gopikas. They did not relinquish any object. That is not sanyasa. The object remains with them but they are not linked with it. That is gopika's Krishna bhakti. The Swamini, the life force of Krishna, the Sacchidananda poorna purusha is Radhaji. He is constantly worshipping Her feet.
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Purushottama's main power, in the form of Sri Swamini ji..
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She took two forms - the life force of Krishna and that of Swamini. She is Swamini of Purushottama. Swamini means Master. Radha is the Master of Sacchidananda Purushottama. When She is in dhyana, She can accomplish any and every task.
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This book describes Her in the form of Swamini....
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The scholars organized a Conference ..All the discussions were compiled in a book. The book has only one subject - Radhaji. All the country participated in the conference. They did intensive research and brought out this book on Radhaji. Who arranged this? Mother indeed! The printing of books cost them some lakes of rupees. She arranges things which no human beings can!.
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The distance between Mathura and Brindavan is around 20 miles. The people of Vraja would go to Brindavan everyday. It cost them a lot of money. Thousands of them yearned to go to Brindavan. But could they go? Now see Her leela! The maharaja of Jaipur went to Brindavan and prayed to Her. 'Mother, You must come to our kingdom and bless us. Will you please come?' 'Yes. Certainly. But I will come in whichever form I wish. Do you agree?' 'Yes Mother.' 'I will not enter into the houses where families are residing. Construct a separate building for Me, five miles away from your palace. I shall come directly to that building.' 'That building shall be ready soon.' As promised, the building was ready within no time. The maharaja of Jaipur was the strongest king in Rajasthan. The Delhi Emperor conquered all other kings in Rajasthan except Jaipur. Mother acceded to his request and came to the building constructed specially for Her. That building is present even today.
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What is Her form? She is neither a man nor a woman. Nobody knows who She is even till today. She came to Jaipur as a 20 year old boy.(Head of Sriji peeth). All the people paid their respects as She walked with royal grace...(weeping). Mother..changed Her form. She came like a man. Now, who came to see Her? The ladies of Rajasthan, the Rajput women; only women, not men. The women of Rajasthan are not allowed to leave the house. If the husband is dead, the wife is forced to burn herself and die. Such rules exist for the women there. Mother went to that place in the form of a man. So many women from all over Rajasthan assembled there to see Mother. What did they do? They served Mother who was in the male form by applying sandalwood paste and cooling Her body with a hand fan. At 10 p.m. the Rajputs came near Mother. 'You may be our great Mother. But we have a request. The Rajput women are not permitted to associate with men. You came in the form of a man. Our ladies are supposed to be veiled always. They gave up that custom for You. They ignored their husband's orders and came here to see You from different places. Their intimacy with You by applying sandalwood paste and decorating You is a problem. Mother, a rebellion is about to take place here.' Then Her male form disappeared and She took a beautiful form. She spoke softly 'Your ladies are being imprisoned in their houses in the name of ghosha. Then how can they have my darshan? They are not allowed to come out; I will not come to your houses. My coming here is your fortune. It is enough for them to have my darshan one time. But you are not giving them that opportunity. You are controlling them I can hear their grief. That is why I created this leela. It is not their fault. They all left.' 'Mother. You came here with such kindness. We cannot give You any gifts. How can we serve You?' 'Construct a majestic building in Brindavan. That will be my temple. It shall be a palace like temple. I will come into that temple. Your women must travel 20 miles to come there. They cannot come here. You must make some arrangement for them.'
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It cost a huge amount of money to purchase the land between Madhura and Brindavan. The king approached the Viceroy. He acquired the land and handed over to Mother. He constructed a palatial building. It is popular as Jaipur Maharaja's palace in Brindavan.
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Such a leela does not exist in this kali yuga. They acquired the site, constructed a railway track..the people could travel by this mode. This is an unbelievable leela of the all pervading Radha. Leave everything to Her. She emerges from the state of highest silence. Don't waste your life. You are fortunate to have a link with Mother. Do dhyana with the bhava that 'I am in Mother's sight. She is watching me.' Don't think that you must see Her. She is watching you and looking after your welfare.
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Recently one person came to me. He said that he was spending sleepless nights due to some problem in the office. I said 'Don't worry. Take Mother along with you. Don't worry. Don't go to office alone. When She is with you, all your problems will be solved within two days.' He rang up later and said that his problem was solved. He was weeping. So Mother came!
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Speaking about Radhaji's highest position, Nanna mentioned about the conference organized by Prof. Baladev Upadhyaya. The book Bharateeya Vangmay mein Sri Radha' discusses Sri Radha tattwa based on Vedic scriptures. He highlighted the essence of the book - The Master of Sacchidananda Purushottama Krishna is Radha.
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Speaking about Radhaji's highest position, Nanna mentioned about the conference organized by Prof. Baladev Upadhyaya. The book Bharateeya Vangmay mein Sri Radha' discusses Sri Radha tattwa based on Vedic scriptures. He highlighted the essence of the book - The Master of Sacchidananda Purushottama Krishna is Radha.
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He narrated Radhaji's leela in a typical manner. At the request of the king, She came in the form of a man as the Head of Sriji's peeth into the temple constructed specially for Her. The women were mesmerized by the hladini power emanating from Her and permeating the surroundings. They served the mahatma with songs and dances. When they heard about this, the Rajput kings came near Her. When the king expressed that the women serving Her in the form of a man was objectionable, She appeared in Her original form!
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Nanna told this leela many times earlier. This time he was totally immersed in it. He had a darshan of Sriji in the male form. That is why he said 'Mother, You may be our great Mother. But we have a small request. Our ladies are not permitted to meet men. You came in the male form' as if the Jaipur king was asking Her. The fact is that Nanna is aware of the truth that Radhaji Herself came in the form of the head of Sriji peeth. But Jaipur maharaja saw Her as a man only. That's why he raised this objection. When Mother gave her darshan in Her original form in the place of the Sriji peeth head, the king of Jaipur realized his mistake. The way in which Nanna narrated the leela that day clearly indicates that the mahatma was immersed in Radha bhava while he gave the lectures on dhyana yoga.
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Lokamantha nindiyunna needu thejamu
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Ekadaivamu nevenani chatuchunnadi
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Parasakthi karuna choopava
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Na hrudini prematho nimpiveyava
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Your radiance spread all over the world proclaims that You are the only one God, our deity. O powerful one, please shower mercy on me and fill my heart with love
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