Hyderabad, Embrace truth in life, without it life will not be excellent. Those beings who resolve to follow truth, their worship of Lord Shiva, visiting temples, and listening to the Katha become meaningful. If truth is not adopted in life, none of these are meaningful. Truth is Narayana and Narayana is truth, Satyam Param Dhimahi.

These sentiments were expressed on the second day of the Shrimad Bhagavat Katha Jnana Mahayagna organized by Srinivas Sanjay Kumar Totla at Maheshwari Bhavan in Begum Bazaar by the Katha speaker, Mahamandaleshwar Balyogi Brahmarshi Shree Shree 1008 Mahant Amritdas Khakiji. Maharaj said that when special grace occurs in a being’s life, then devotion to God enters.

Just as food cooked and offered to God becomes Prasad, similarly, when devotion is incorporated into a being’s life, the devotee attains salvation. In the world of emotions, emotion itself is the cause of grace. Therefore, the Supreme Being is never a subject of logic but of faith and trust.

Chanting God’s name described as the easiest path to attain the Lord in Kali Yuga

In Kali Yuga, there are very few means to attain the Lord. Among them, the simplest means is chanting the Lord’s name. So wherever you are, keep chanting the Lord’s name. Maharaj said that among all the scriptures in the world, at the beginning of each, there is praise of some deity, but only the Shrimad Bhagavat Katha is such a scripture that does not praise any deity but only venerates truth.

The Supreme Being by whose will the entire universe is created, sustained, and finally dissolved, that Lord alone illuminates everyone with His light. In this illusion of the world, even the wise and learned wander in delusion trying to understand truth. They perceive land in water and water on land, but cannot recognize it. Only the Lord is always beyond the workings of Maya. Such ultimate truth is venerated in the Shrimad Bhagavat Katha.

Message to adopt truth as the supreme duty of life

Truth is established at the beginning, middle, and end of the Katha. In the beginning, middle, and end of the Bhagavat, only the Lord is truth; nothing else in the world is truth. Maharaj said that Maharishi Vedavyas has written that truth is the greatest; there is no other duty. One in whose heart there is truth, the Supreme Being resides in that heart.

Adopt truth in your life, stay away from falsehood. If truth comes, our salvation will happen. The Shrimad Bhagavat describes those saints and devotees who remember the Lord’s name with a sincere and desireless heart. The Lord’s Katha not only brings salvation but also destroys the three types of afflictions: physical, divine, and material.

Listening to the Lord’s Katha brings Shri Krishna’s manifestation in the heart

Maharaj said that even if a person does not get time to read any other scripture, but takes refuge only in the Shrimad Bhagavat in life, salvation will still be attained

Maheshwari Bhavan

Maheshwari Bhavan is a historic building located in Varanasi, India, known for its architectural elegance and cultural significance. It was built in the 19th century by the Maheshwari community, a prominent merchant group, and has served as a hub for social and religious gatherings. Today, it stands as a preserved heritage site, reflecting the rich history and traditions of the region.

Begum Bazaar

Begum Bazaar is a historic and bustling market located in Hyderabad, India, established in the 18th century by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, and named after his mother, Begum. It served as a major commercial hub during the Nizam’s rule, renowned for its wholesale trade in spices, textiles, and pearls. Today, it remains a vibrant economic center, reflecting the city’s rich cultural and mercantile heritage.

Shrimad Bhagavat Katha

Shrimad Bhagavat Katha is a traditional discourse based on the Bhagavata Purana, a sacred Hindu text that narrates the life and divine pastimes of Lord Krishna, as well as the stories of his devotees. This storytelling tradition has been practiced for centuries in India, often during week-long spiritual festivals, and is believed to have been first recited by the sage Shuka to King Parikshit. It serves as a means of imparting spiritual wisdom and fostering devotion, with its roots tracing back to ancient Vedic times.

Shrimad Bhagavat

The Shrimad Bhagavat, also known as the Bhagavata Purana, is a revered Hindu scripture composed in Sanskrit around the 9th to 10th century CE. It focuses on the life, teachings, and divine exploits of Lord Krishna, emphasizing devotion (bhakti) as the path to spiritual liberation. The text is considered one of the most influential Puranas, shaping Vaishnavism and inspiring countless works of art, literature, and philosophy across India.

Bhagavat

Bhagavat is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the divine or the Supreme Being, often associated with Lord Vishnu or Krishna. In a historical context, it also refers to the ancient Bhagavata tradition, a theistic movement centered on devotion (bhakti) to a personal god, which flourished in India around the first millennium BCE. This tradition significantly influenced the development of Vaishnavism and produced sacred texts like the *Bhagavata Purana*, which narrates the life and teachings of Krishna.

Kali Yuga

Kali Yuga is the last of four cyclical ages in Hindu cosmology, characterized by spiritual decline, moral decay, and widespread conflict. According to tradition, it began around 3102 BCE with the death of Krishna and is said to last 432,000 years, marking the period when humanity is most distant from divine truth. Despite its negative connotations, Kali Yuga is also seen as a time when liberation can be achieved through simple devotion and spiritual practice.