Every human being embarks on a journey seeking fulfilment, peace, and ultimate happiness. While material achievements provide temporary satisfaction, they are fleeting and often lead to further desires. True and lasting contentment can only be attained through spiritual realization.
Naradji, the great spiritual teacher, teaches us that Bhakti (devotion) is the supreme means to achieve perfection. Through devotion, one experiences spiritual completion, transcending worldly desires and finding joy in divine love. He elaborates on how Bhakti leads to the three greatest rewards—Siddha (perfection), Amrita (immortality), and Tripta (satisfaction). Understanding these profound gifts allows seekers to cultivate true devotion with a deeper sense of purpose and clarity.
Bhakti is not just a religious practice but a way of life. It shifts one's consciousness from material aspirations to divine service. Those who walk the path of Bhakti undergo a transformation where love and surrender become their guiding principles. It is through this transformation that they attain the three divine states Naradji speaks of.
The Outcomes of Bhakti
Naradji states that a human being who attains Bhakti will become Siddha (perfected), Amrita (immortal), and Tripta (satisfied). Let us explore these three profound states in depth.
1. Siddha (Perfected): The Attainment of True Perfection
Many mistakenly equate perfection with supernatural abilities or material accomplishments. However, true perfection lies not in external achievements but in the purification of the soul. Naradji explains that a Bhakta (devotee) attains perfection through unwavering love and surrender to God. This divine perfection is beyond any material gains; it is the purification of the heart and the ultimate realization of the soul's purpose.
Swami Mukundananda Ji shares a famous anecdote about Swami Vivekananda to illustrate this concept. A yogi once demonstrated his ability to levitate across a river. He then asked Swami Vivekananda to show what he had achieved through his spiritual practices. Swamiji simply walked downstream, paid a boatman two dollars, and crossed the river. He then remarked that the yogi’s achievement was worth not more than two paise.
This story highlights how true spiritual progress is not about acquiring mystical powers but about attaining a purified mind and heart. Bhakti leads to such perfection, where one becomes free from ignorance, attachments, and selfish desires.
The great saints and sages of history were Siddha not because they had supernatural abilities but because they had conquered their lower nature. Their minds were absorbed in divine consciousness, and their lives became beacons of divine grace. Perfection in Bhakti means that one has no selfish motives left—only a pure and unconditional love for God.
2. Amrita (Immortal): The Freedom from the Cycle of Birth and Death
Mortality is the defining reality of human life. Every individual is bound to the cycle of birth, disease, old age, and death. However, Bhakti provides a path to transcend this cycle and attain spiritual immortality. When a devotee develops unwavering love for God, they realize their eternal nature beyond the physical body.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu beautifully expresses this truth in his prayer:
“I do not desire wealth, followers, beauty, or even liberation. O Lord, grant me only the boon of your selfless devotion, lifetime after lifetime.”
Unlike those who seek liberation from worldly existence, a true devotee desires only to serve God in any lifetime. By completely surrendering to the divine, a Bhakta achieves immortality, not in a physical sense, but in an eternal connection with God that persists beyond birth and death. The devotee no longer fears death because their soul is forever immersed in divine bliss.
The desire for liberation, Mukti, is often seen as the highest goal of spiritual life, but Bhakti goes beyond this. A devotee does not seek to escape life but to dedicate every birth to serving and loving God. This divine connection ensures that the devotee remains untouched by the fears and suffering that accompany human mortality.
3. Tripta (Satisfied): The True Contentment of Divine Love
The human mind is restless, always seeking something more—wealth, status, relationships, and pleasures. Yet, no matter how much one acquires, true satisfaction remains elusive. Bhakti, however, brings about complete inner fulfilment by connecting the devotee to the infinite bliss of God’s love.
Swami Mukundananda beautifully illustrates this divine satisfaction with a real-life experience. During a trek to Yamunotri, a group of travelers & he encountered three ascetics in a remote cave. Despite having no material comforts, these saints radiated immense joy and peace. They humbly offered the travellers prasad—rice cooked in the region’s natural hot springs. Though the meal was simple, the devotees experienced deep contentment, feeling as if they had received nectar itself.
This story highlights that real satisfaction is not about external circumstances but about internal alignment with divine love. A Bhakta remains content in all situations, as their fulfilment is not derived from temporary pleasures but from an eternal connection with God.
In worldly life, satisfaction is conditional—we are happy when things go our way. But in Bhakti, satisfaction is unconditional. A true devotee accepts every situation as God's will and remains joyous in both prosperity and hardship. This unwavering state of bliss is the hallmark of true Bhakti.
The Ultimate Message
Naradji’s teachings remind us that true perfection, immortality, and satisfaction can only be achieved through Bhakti. This path purifies the heart, liberates the soul, and fills life with divine bliss. The journey of devotion leads to ultimate freedom—freedom from desires, attachments, and sufferings.
In today’s world, people chase material success, hoping to find happiness. Yet, the only true and lasting joy lies in surrendering to the divine and cultivating Bhakti. This message is not just a spiritual ideal but a practical truth that has been experienced by great saints and devotees throughout history.
Bhakti is not about renouncing the world but about transforming our perspective towards it. When love for God becomes the central focus, everything else falls into place naturally. Devotion enriches our relationships, brings clarity to our purpose, and ensures that every action is done with sincerity and joy.
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True satisfaction and perfection are not distant dreams—they are attainable for anyone who embraces Bhakti with sincerity. May we all strive for this divine love and experience the boundless joy it brings!
