03 Nov 2023 – Dauji Mandir (English translation) – Vrindavana, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
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Cit-bala means spiritual strength. Baladeva Prabhu is Akanda-guru-tattva.
Without spiritual strength, without the mercy of the Guru, it is not possible to progress in spiritual life.
Baladeva Prabhu was the seventh son of Devaki. After being in the womb of Devaki for six months, He was transferred, by Yoga Maya, to the womb of Rohini Devi.
The six babies of Devaki who were born before Balarama and Krsna, represent six anarthas, such as anger, lust, envy, etc.
Srila Rupa Gosvami’s Upadesamrta: vāco vegaṁ manasaḥ krodha-vegaṁ — it is only possible to control the six impulses of the mind through the mercy of Baladeva Prabhu and Srila Gurudeva.
When Rohini Devi gave birth to Baladeva Prabhu, Yasoda Mayi gave birth to Krsna eight days later.
Baladeva Prabhu is no different from Krsna.
Baladeva Prabhu teaches how to serve Krsna, and with what mood. He serves Krsna in ten ways: shoes, seat, umbrella, etc.
For this reason Gurudeva is teaching us, Akanda Guru Tattva.
The Guru’s mercy destroys the anarthas of the heart, if they are not destroyed we do not enter the spiritual world.
Only in the prema stage will we reach God, Baladeva Prabhu shows us the path.
Only through service to the Guru is it possible to enter Bhakti. The only way to serve is to surrender to Sri Guru, which is why Guru-seva is so important.
It is necessary to understand the heart of Guru, to be able to serve appropriately.
Story of the foolish devotee, who is unable to carry the Guru’s belongings on the horse.
