Gopikas Of Brindavan
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The Bhagawan Uvacha series brings to devotees the world over, a compilation of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's teachings in the form of quotations, skilfully compiled and woven together by Shri. N. S. Venkatesh, the compiler.
In this book in the series, Gopikas Of Brindavan, Shri. Venkatesh says, "The simple folk of Brindavan were an illiterate lot. They were ignorant to the ways of the world. They went about their daily duties like you and me, living lives of relative obscurity. But, their love for God earned them the coveted privilege of being ‘His own’ during His advent as Sri Krishna. This book is about the women, who left their impressions on the sands of time, but more importantly, in the heart of God. It is the one-pointed devotion, which has been the praise of men, seekers, and poets alike. It is also their constant communion with the Lord. It is about the love, a love that is acknowledged till date by our beloved Bhagawan. Listen to Him as He speaks of His precious gopikas of Brindavan."
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born as Sathyanarayana Raju on November 23rd, 1926 in the village of Puttaparthi, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Even as a child, His spiritual inclination and contemplative nature set Him apart from other children of His age, and He was known as 'Guru' and "Brahmajnani' among His peers and others in the village. On October 20th, 1940, He made the historic declaration of His Avatarhood and the world at large learnt of this divine phenomenon. Today, millions of devotees worship Him as an 'Avatar' and an incarnation of the Sai Baba of Shirdi.Revealing the purpose of His Advent, Sai Baba has said that He has come to re-establish the rhythm of righteousness in the world and repair the ancient highway to God, which over the years has systematically deteriorated.Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is an integral manifestation who combines two very significant roles. Firstly, He is a great spiritual Master, famed for His simple and sweet exposition of the greatest and most intricate of spiritual truths which form the fundamental teachings of all the religions of the world. His formula for man to lead a meaningful life is the five-fold path of Sathya, Dharma, Shanthi, Prema, and Ahimsa. Love for God, fear of sin and morality in society - these are His prescriptions for our ailing world.Secondly, He is an inexhaustible reservoir of pure love. His numerous service projects, be it free hospitals, free schools and colleges, free drinking water supply or free housing projects, all stand testimony to His selfless love and compassion for the needy and less privileged. True to His declaration - "My Life is My Message", He has inspired and continues to inspire millions of His devotees worldwide by His personal example to live the ideal that service to man is service to God.Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is a beacon of hope in the world. A devotee said, "Bhagawan Baba is nothing but Love walking on two feet."
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Gopikas Of Brindavan - Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Foreword
The simple folk of Brindavan were an illiterate lot. They were ignorant to the ways of the world. They went about their daily duties like you and me, living lives of relative obscurity. But, their love for God earned them the coveted privilege of being ‘His own’ during His advent as Sri Krishna. This book is about the women, who left their impressions on the sands of time, but more importantly, in the heart of God. It is the one-pointed devotion, which has been the praise of men, seekers, and poets alike. It is also their constant communion with the Lord. It is about the love, a love that is acknowledged till date by our beloved Bhagawan. Listen to Him as He speaks of His precious gopikas of Brindavan.
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The Gopikas realised that Krishna was beyond the reach of the mind, because of His cosmic subtlety and immensity. But, they experienced His Divinity in their hearts, because of their devotion.
(SSS. XXX p.163)
Do not worry about the world, concentrate on God. This was the attitude of the Gopikas, who were unmindful of what others said regarding their total absorption in the contemplation of Krishna. They exemplified pure and unwavering devotion. One must hold fast to one’s belief, whatever may happen. A true devotee will not give up his faith, whatever may befall him. The basis of that faith is not reason, but instinctive conviction like the child’s love for its mother.
(BSSB. Vol.III p.18)
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The Gopikas experienced the presence of Krishna in everything. What joy can be had when God’s omnipresence is experienced; can be known only to those, who have had the experience. Many have treated the Gopikas as deluded simpletons, carried away by their own fancies. This is a grievous mistake. Their hearts were pure and filled with selfless love. Mundane love believes only in receiving and not giving. God’s love revels in giving and not receiving. This is the difference between worldly love and Divine love. The Gopikas were able to experience the Divine, by pure and selfless love. For them, there was no difference between