Nityam Shuddham mantra explained

Nityaḿ Shuddhaḿ 15 October 1978, Patna There is a shloka of Tantra, Nityaḿ shuddhaḿ nirábhásaḿ nirákáraḿ niraiṋjanam; Nityabodhaḿ cidánandaḿ Gurubrahma namámyaham. Nityam means “unchangeable”, that which is permanent, which does not undergo any change. That which is nitya is also known as deva [divinity, god]. Deva is the expression of Paramátman [the Supreme Soul] which...

Bhakti – Devotion 2: by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti

The following is a Spiritual Discourse on Bhakti - Devotion, by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti DEVOTION It has been said in Bhakti Shastra "Bhaktir bhagavato seva. Bhaktih prema svaru'pin'ii. Bhaktir ananda rupa cha. Bhaktih bhaktasya jiivanam." What is meant by 'bhakti' ? The word 'bhakti' has been derived from the root verb 'bhaj' by adding the...