67. Bhakta ekantino mukhyah
Those who have one pointed devotion to the lord, without any desire for anything else, such devotees are primary or main devotees. Devotion of these Bhaktas is called Mukya Bhakti.
68. Kanthavarodharomanchashrubhih parasparam lapmanah pavayanti kulani prithvim cha
(Such devotees) talk to each other with choked voices, their eys full of tears, thrilled to the cose. (Such devotees) not only purify their families but they purify the entire earth.
Narad says that real devotees are so full of gratefulness and so overwhelmed that their voices becomes tremulous eyes fill with tears and hairs stand on end. They discuss about him with each other. They purify the land of their birth, not only their families.
69. Tirthikurvanti tirthani sukarmikurvanti karmani sachhastrikurvanti, shastrani
Sacredness of the places of pilgrimage, righteousness and goodness of actions, spiritual authority to the scriptures is imparted (by these devotees)
70. Tanmayah
As every one of these is filled with the spirit of God through these devotees.
Narad makes an important announcement. He says the places of pilgrimages are sanctified by the presence of devotees, places like Kashi, Prayag, Rameshwaram are holy places because many devotees did their penances there. Kashi devotees did their penances there. Kashi was sanctified because of lord Shiva. Prayad by many Rishis, Rameshwaram became a place of pilgrimage as Rama himself worshipped lord Shiva there. Actions of Bhaktas like Dhruva, Prahlad, Bharata, Hanumana, etc have become standard good and righteous conduct in the society. Similarly the experience of the devotees have imparted moral authority to the scriptures. Vedas were sung by Rishis filled with devotion. Gita is a discourse of the lord himself to guide his devotee Arjuna. Voices of Kabir and Nanak gave authencity to the scriptures.
71. Modante Pitaro nrityanti devatah sanatha cheyam bhurbhavati
The fathers are delighted, Gods dance with joy and the earth feels as some saviour has come to give her salvation.
72. Nasti teshu jatividyarupakuladhanakriyadibhedah.
(Among the Bhaktas) there is no distinction of caste, creed, culture, beauty, learning, family, wealth or profession etc.
73. Yatasdiyah
Because they all are his own. Since all are created by God, to him all are equal. How can he differentiate among his creations? His gates are open to all, without any discrimination.
74. Vado navalambya
It is not proper to enter into any debate or argument about him.
75. Bahulyavakashtvad aniyatvaccha.
There is scope for many opinions about him but it is not possible to reach the ultimate truth by arguments alone.
76. Bhaktashastrani mananiyani tadudvodhakakarmani karnuyani
(But) study discussions and contemplations on the scriptures dealing with devotional aspects, should be undertaken.
Narad is advising against the idle discussions and arguments of the vulgar. The devotees must study the scriptures dealing with devotion, they should reflect and meditate upon than and should discuss there among them.
77. Sukha duhkhakshalabhadityakte kalepratikshamane kshanardhamapi vyartham na neyam
After surrendering his desires, pleasures, pains, loss or gain etc the time saved should not at all be wasted in the idle arguments and discussions.
78. Ahimasatyasauchadayastikyadicharitrayani paripalanayati
He (Bhakta) should acquire and strengthen virtues like non-violence, truth purity, compassion faith in god and similar other qualities.
79. Sarvada sarvabhavana nischintaih bhagavanabhjaneyah
It is desirable to worship the lord, in all circumstances at all the times, after freeing one's mind of all the anxieties and worries.
80. Sa kirtiyamanah shighramevavirbhavatya yanubhavayati bhaktan
Singing his glories in such manner the devotee realizes him soon, through his grace. He manifests himself to the devotee.
81. Trisatyasya bhaktireva gariyasi, bhaktireva gariyasi
Only love of the Sat (the truth), Chit (the absolute) and Anand (the bliss) is the greatest. This love (Bhakti), indeed, is the greatest.
Narad says that realization of the absolute, the truth and the bliss is the greatest experience, there is nothing which remains beyond it. That is the Bhakti, the greatest experience.
82. Gunamahtmayasakti, rupasakti, pujasakti, smaransakti, dasyasakti, sakhyasaktivatsakti, kantasakti, atmanivedanasakti, tanmanyasakti, paramchirhassakti, rupaekadhapiekadashdham bhavati
Bhakti or divine love is one but it manifests itself into eleven forms. Love of the glories of the lord his beauty, worship, constant remembrance his service. Him as a friend, as a son, as a wife for her husband, self surrender to him. Complete absorption in him, pain of separation from Him.
83. Etyevam vadanti janjalparirbhayah ekmatah kumar-vyas-shuka-Shandilya-garg-vishnukaundinya-sheshodhavaruni-bali-hahumatvibhishandaya bhaktacharyah.
Thus the teacher (Acharyas) of Bhakti as one in the opinion, unmindful of public criticism the great teacher are - Kumara (Sanata or Narad) Vyasa-Shuka, Shandilya, Garg, Vishnu, Kaundiya, Seshaudalhava, Truni, Bal Hanuman, Vibhisana and others.
84. Ya edam naradaproktam shivanusashanam vishvasiti shradhaye, sa bhakiman bhavati sa prestham labhate sah prestham labhate omtat sat
Whoever believes in this auspicious Gospel of Narad and has faith in it. becomes a Bhakta of God and attains the highest state & goal.
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