Narada: Maharshis of Ancient India

By Sri Hari

Narada, Lord Brahma's son, was asked to leave Satyaloka, be born twice as a human being in order to understand the trials and tribulations of earthly life. So first, he was born as a gandharva when he invented the Veena. Second, he was born as a son of a housemaid who worked in a brahmin's house. Thus his mind was filled thoughts of God and service to Him. God appeared before him saying that he had fulfilled his purpose. Soon after, there was the great deluge and everything was destroyed. When Brahma thought of creating the world all over again, Narada was born along with four Sanaka brothers and the Prajapathis. It is as a result of his brother's curse that he roams about the world, playing on his Veena, singing the praise of the Lord.  Narada blessed Dhruva when the latter resolved to go to Madhuvana and perform penance. He beseeched Devendra to release Kayadhu( Hiranyakashipu's wife) when she was being dragged so that the child in her womb could be killed. Later, in the pious environs that Narada created for her, she gave birth to Prahlada. Upon the advice of Narada, Ratnakara who was the head of a band of robbers ,went into a state of Samadhi chanting Lord Rama's name.  Sage Narada was instrumental in getting the Bhagvatha composed; he himself  was a Parama Bhagvatha. He enlightened the people of the world  about the greatness of God, the need to love Him and be grateful to Him. Our Puranas proclaim that he was a child of the Goddess of Devotion. It's believed that he still roams  all over the world, unseen by the mortal eye, carrying out the Lord's biddings. Narada Bhaktisutra has become a beacon to spread bhaktirasa among those who want to reach the Creator.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bharatha Samskruthi Prakashana
• Release date: May 23, 2019
• ISBN: 9789389020250

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MAHARSHIS OF ANCIENT INDIA

Narada

Written by

Sri Hari

Translated by

Prof. G. S. Mudambadithaya

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Sri Ranga Sadguruve Namah

Bharatha Samskruti Prakashana, which has the major objective of acquainting our children with Bharathiya culture in its true form has brought out a number of books based on two of our great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha. The chief among them are the Epic Characters of the Mahabharatha and the Ramayana. These beautiful books have come out in a number of languages and have been welcomed by educational institutions, the government and the public wholeheartedly. We are delighted to learn that the Bharatha Samskruti Prakashana has brought out another set of ten books on Great Maharshis of Bharatha.

These books acquaint the society with the great sages who built our great culture. They are great souls who have found out truth and devoted their life, energy and experience for the welfare of the people of this planet. They were extraordinary human beings having great wisdom, vast experience and character worthy of imitation. They gifted everything to the world without seeking fame or any kind of gain. Welfare of the world was their sole object. (Lokassamastah Sukhino Bhavantu). A few among such great men are introduced to us through these books. By a study of these books let our young boys and girls develop qualities such as faith in truth and good character and become vibrant individuals and useful citizens of this great land of Bharatha.

Let Bharatha Samskrithi Prakashana bring out many such useful books and help people become better citizens and make our country great among the nations of the world. May God bless the scholars who have written these books and those who edited them and brought them out in attractive forms. We pray to God for the good of all.

Ashtanga Yoga Vijnana Mandiram

Shravana Sukla Dwitiya

With Narayanasmaranas

Sri Sri Srirangapriya Sripadasrisrih

Bangalore

Date : 22-07-2001

NARADA

Shri Gurubhyo Namaha

After completing the creation of the entire cosmos, Lord Brahma asked his sons Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanathkumara and Sanatsujata to continue the task of further creation. The four sons refused saying, Lord we cannot do it. We have to perform penance. They left the place for good. The lord was sad. He asked his another son, sage Narada, "My dear son, please help me in my great