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Narada Bhakti Sutra in English

There are many texts in the Indian spiritual tradition that show the path to take man closer to God. Some of them are simple, some are complex. Some describe the path of knowledge, some of action or yoga. But there is one text that says — “You can reach God through love!” This is the “Narada Bhakti Sutra”. A short but extremely profound text, composed by Devarshi Narada himself.

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Through this “Narad Bhakti Sutra” text, Narada Muni makes it clear that devotion is the easiest, accessible and effective path. No difficult penance, no strict vows — only selfless love, complete surrender and unbroken devotion to God is required for this path.

“सा त्वस्मिन् परं प्रेमरूपा।” (सूत्र 2)
“Sa tvasmin param premarupa.” (Sutra 2)

Meaning: Bhakti is the ultimate love for God.

Narad Bhakti Sutra is just one sentence, but its meaning is infinite. Narad ji has called Bhakti a form of love, going beyond any ritual or philosophy. Narad Muni says that a person who attains Bhakti becomes Siddha (i.e. he gets the purpose of life), attains Amrit (i.e. spiritual immortality), gets satisfied (i.e. is filled with satisfaction and peace).

Gyan, Karma and Yoga – all these means are also good, but in the path of Bhakti, the truth of the heart is the greatest. This path does not have any attachment to any special qualification. Anyone – woman, man, child, old, learned, ignorant – all can walk on this path. When we associate with gentlemen, saints, devotees, then love for God starts awakening within us. Then that love increases – Shravan (listening to the story of God), Kirtan (singing), Smran (keeping in memory) and then finally it turns into exclusive devotion.

In Narada Bhakti Sutra, Bhakti is said to be beyond description, but still Narada Muni has given some of its characteristics such as Bhakti remains constant, it is not interrupted for any reason. There is no reason for Bhakti – neither fear, nor desire for profit. Bhakti cannot be bound in words, it can only be experienced.

A devotee is identified not by his external behavior, but by his inner inspiration. In Narada Bhakti Sutra, Narada ji says that a devotee does not hate anyone, sees God in everyone, is free from greed, attachment, ego, accepts the will of God in every situation. For a devotee, God is everything – father, mother, friend, wealth, and purpose.

At the end of Narada Bhakti Sutra, Narada Muni urges everyone to do Bhakti themselves and inspire others to follow the same path. In today’s fast-paced, confused and stressful world, people are looking for peace and inner satisfaction. Narada Bhakti Sutra tells us that true happiness and peace is only in love – and the purest love is love for God. This book is not bound by any sect or tradition. It is just a cry of the heart – O Lord! I want only your love, nothing else.

“Narada Bhakti Sutra” is not just a collection of 84 sutras – it is 84 lamps that kindle the light of God’s love in our hearts. It teaches us that devotion is above action. Love is superior to knowledge. Surrender is the path to salvation. Even today if a person reads, understands and follows this book – he can experience God. Because God is full of love – and devotion is the key to reach Him.

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