BHAJANA

To recognize a Sadguru from the innumerable fake gurus is a very difficult task. It is not an ordinary thing to understand his real state. It is not possible to have unflinching faith in him and follow his directions unless we have great dedication, Bhakthi and sraddha. If we cannot follow in action his directions, we arc not at all benefited in any way. Only by their presence and service, we can develop such devotion and Bhakthi and sraddha in us. If we cannot get their direct presence, the parayana of their life history will be -equal to their direct presence (Ramana Maharshi). How to get their immediate presence or the capacity to undertake parayana? This is possible only when the power of our punya is greater than our sins. What are such deeds to increase our power of punya? "Deva, Dwija, Guru, Pragnya Pujanam" and Namajapa are the various best sadanas to increase our punya.

So Sri Venkaiah Swamiji always encouraged Namajapa and Bhajana. He himself used to sing "Om Narayana Audi Narayana" Maha mantram playing on his yekatara for hours together sweetly. At times he asked the devotees to stop the singing of tatvas and asked them to sing "Om Narayana Audi Narayana" maha mantram.

Sri Swamy blessed those who sing the glorious God's name with heart felt devotion and love. One day the devotees at Bonta Raju Palem wore anklets on the feet and instruments in their hands and were doing Bhajan with great exaltation. All the on lookers forgot God and were immersed in deciding who   was   acting     well.All the participants in the  bhajan programme were immersed in attracting the audience by their actions.

After a while Sri Swamy innocently asked "What is it that they are doing" and laughed loudly. We know why Sri Swamy did like that. So let us participate in the bhajan with wholehearted devotion and love towards God and get the grace of Sri Swamy.

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