Shreeji Maharaj says in his Vachanamrit (G.M.10), ‘It is most difficult to attain the kind of devotional fervour that was seen in the devotion of the Gopis. The Punyas (virtuous rewards) of the last one or two births, cannot create such devotional fervour. The accumulated Punyas of many past births may cause such intense devotional fervour. Such devotion or love is Parampada (the highest attainment).’
(A bumblebee leaves a flower after relishing the sweet fragrance from it and a bird deserts a tree after having fruits from it. Shree Krishna has acted like them, by leaving us.)
The Gopis said, “O Uddhava! Krishna behaves like a bumblebee and a bird that leaves the flower plants and trees on fulfilling their selfish motive. Krishna has deserted us like the deer that desert the forest and meadows burning in a wild fire. He has deserted us like a disciple who leaves his Guru after receiving knowledge from him and has acted like a brahmin who deserts his host after receiving cash gifts. Similarly, Shree Krishna has abandoned us and left us unsatisfied when his intentions were fulfilled. He has drawn from us our vital air by loving us. How could we expect solace and happiness in his absence?”
Love is not possible without a relationship
Devotees love God, but love is not possible without a relationship. Many people may be ailing in a town, but we never pay a courteous visit to them. Relationships are the cause of feelings. If there is no relation then there is no feeling. Relationships create feelings. If a relative is indisposed, we will see him immediately. This is human nature. Love and affection are founded on a relationship. Try to establish a relationship with God.
God is my master! He is my master and Lord. He is my sustainer – my father. God is everything for me. None else except He, is related to me. God was with me before my birth, God is with me at present, God will be with me after my death. Hold trust and faith in God like this. Establish a firm relationship with God. Be connected. To be connected is the essence of Yoga. Those who are connected are called Yogis.
To establish good connection with God is a necessity of the present times. People try their best to establish good contact with rich and powerful people, but they hardly think of such contact with God or saints. Remember this well, contact with God and saints are always beneficial.
Robber Valio became Rishi Valmiki through his good contact with Narada. Robber Joban Pagi become a devotee of God through his contact with Shree Hari. Vaghri Sagram became Sagram Bhagat in the holy company of Shree Hari.
Discard the delusive world by treating it like a fake coin. True happiness is available only in hearty devotion and Katha-Satsang. Do it with love.
The Gopis said, “O Uddhava, we are not happy without Shree Krishna.”
(We are not happy in the absence of Shree Krishna. We don’t like our relatives or our house. We don’t like to have meals and we spend nights on end without sleep. Our mind is attached to Shree Krishna. We cannot live without Shree Krishna.)
The Gopis said, “O Uddhava! We are not happy, we like nothing else. We don’t like to have food and we spend nights without sleep. We long only for our loved one - Shree Krishna. We chant the names of Shree Krishna to call him to us. O Krishna! Please come back to us.”