Shrimad Bhagwatam MahapuranSynopsis of the First SessionBhagwat MahatmayAll at the feet of Shri Hanuman, who is our main Listner (Mukhya Shrota), main Speaker (Mukhya Vakta) and main Brahmin. He was there and always will be there, a “Katha Rasiya”, Who goes where ever the Hari katha is happening, and listens to it soaked in the love for the Lord. My naman to HanumanjiTo absorb the most from the story, we need to learn to Listening. As such, considered a very natural activity, but it does not come naturally to most. The first session is devoted to the ‘Art of Listening - Sravanam Mangalam’Stories covered:1. Ramdasji and Hanumanji - Color of the flower2. Water and the Vessel3. Sadhu and his Student - The Brick of Gold4. Atmadev, Dhundhuli, Dhundhukari and Gokarna  1. Disparity in Reward  2. Difference in FormRamdasji and Hanumanji - Color of the flowerPoints to Ponder 1. Ramdasji while narrating would start visualising the entire scene, as if it was happening in front of him. (Time after all is just an illusion)2. Many a times our perception or vision is clouded by our mental state and situation.3. There can be various version of the story.4. Listen to the narration with an ‘Open Mind’.5. Ones a Granth is opened, the Granth which is imbibed with a soul takes over, and presents what it actually wants to, at a particular time.6. Multiple Kalps and multiple yugs are happening simultaneously and in repetition. Each has a different narrative. The change in minor details in the story should not distract us, our focus should be on the essence and the learning.Water and the VesselPoints to Ponder1. Only when the vessel is empty is it possible to put water into it.2. At the same time the vessel has to be kept with the open mouth up and not upside down.3. We have to be receptive when sitting and listening.4. Irrespective of how many times we have heard the story, every time we hear a new lesson can be derived.Sadhu and his Student - The Brick of GoldPoints to Ponder1. We all have a lot of baggages which weigh us down.2. Sit free of all the worries, fears, sorrows, expectation and assumptions. 3. In order to really revel in the story, we need to dispose off all that is bothering us.4. If only we were a rolling stone, we would not gather any moss. Till then, we can always deposit our baggages with the Lord, time and again.Atmadev, Dhundhuli, Dhundhukari and GokarnaPoints to PonderDisparity in RewardGokarna asked: On this very Spot there are many sinless souls that have listened to my discourse. How is it that aerial cars have not been brought for them? How has disparity come in the matter of reward?Servants of Hari replied: The disparity in the matter of reward here has come on account of diversity in hearing the exposition. Thought it has been heard by;- It has not been reflected upon in an equal degree of intensity by everyone.- It was not heard by a composed mind.- One has be there 100% body, mind and soul. Hear, Listen, understand, contemplate and implement. It is to be noted here;- Pointless is spiritual wisdom which is not firmly rooted.- Hearing of scriptures is tarnished through lack of interest.- Counsel which is received with a doubting mind is lost.- Fruitless is the muttering of a sacred text done with a restless mindHence, the hearing of Srimad Bhagwata is efficacious only when;- There is faith in the words of the narrator- The thought of ones wretchedness- The subjugation of one’s mental aberrations - Unflattering devotion to the hearing of Srimad BhagwataDifference in...

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