RE: [Devotees of Holy Trio:7405] Sri Krishna as Bhagawad Gita
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Bharat Churiwala
Aug 9, 2008, 5:49:47 AM8/9/08
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Respected Skendhaji,
My humble pranaams to you for sharing such a marvellous post.
This is something totally a new approach towards Bhagwad Gita.
I am sure, Shri Gomuji who according to me is A REAL EXPONENT OF BHAGWAD GITA (I have no words to describe my feelings after reading his reply regarding BRAHMACHARYA....How extensively he has Gita.....UNBELIEVABLE. Here is a proof that AN HOUSEHOLDER ALSO CAN ATTAIN GOD REALISATION) will definitely appreciate your posting.
As you might be aware that GITA PRESS, GORAKHPUR, LITERALLY CONSIDERS BHAGWAD GITA AS DEITY ITSELF.
There is a temple of Bhagwad Gita in Kolhapur...
Here is a link to the http://picasaweb.google.com/bchuriwala/GitaMandir
Please keep sharing such wonderful mails, that is my humble request...
a devotee
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My humble pranaams to you for sharing such a marvellous post.
Sri Krishna as Bhagwad Gita
Chapter 1 - Dust of the Lord’s feet
Chapter 2 - Pada
Chapter 3 – Ankles
Chapter4 - Knees
Chapter5 - Hips.
Chapter 6 - Generative organs
Chapter 7 - Navel
Chapter 8 - Stomach
Chapter 9 - Heart
Chapter 10 - Ornament and robes
Chapter 11 - Long arms
Chapter 12 – Smile
Chapter 13 – Eyes
Chapter 14 – Eyebrows
Chapter 15 - Tilaka
Chapter 16 - Conch like ears
Chapter 17 - Hrishikesha
Chapter 18 - Mukuta
This is something totally a new approach towards Bhagwad Gita.
I am sure, Shri Gomuji who according to me is A REAL EXPONENT OF BHAGWAD GITA (I have no words to describe my feelings after reading his reply regarding BRAHMACHARYA....How extensively he has Gita.....UNBELIEVABLE. Here is a proof that AN HOUSEHOLDER ALSO CAN ATTAIN GOD REALISATION) will definitely appreciate your posting.
As you might be aware that GITA PRESS, GORAKHPUR, LITERALLY CONSIDERS BHAGWAD GITA AS DEITY ITSELF.
There is a temple of Bhagwad Gita in Kolhapur...
Here is a link to the http://picasaweb.google.com/bchuriwala/GitaMandir
Please keep sharing such wonderful mails, that is my humble request...
a devotee
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Gomu
Aug 9, 2008, 12:30:27 PM8/9/08
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Pranams.
It is an interesting and beautiful interpretation.
By the way, Bharatji, I started studying the Gita in detail only for the past one year, that too after a lot of pushing from Anand Maharaj here at Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore. Still he wants me to be thorough with the traditional explanation of each verse, but I don't have the patience yet for that. I hope someday I will be inspired to take that up. However, by the inspiration given by him, I now enjoy the Gita a lot. The overall philosophy, the depth with which Krishna has dealt with different topics is so beautiful. I have a few friends who have the entire Gita by heart with the meanings of each word. I am no way even near being an exponent. I have so several Gita experts around me here. I am only a beginner. The best means I have to look up Gita quickly is the software from Chinmaya Mission named "Gita Vaatika". It is free software that can be downloaded from http://www.chinmayauk.org/Resources/Downloads.htm It is very easy to locate relevant verses in the Gita using the excellent search in Sanskrit and English provided in the software. There are other interesting presentations too for downloading there.
Gita is very poetic. There are different names used for Arjuna and Krishna in various places. The name used and the topic being discussed are always interestingly connected. When Krishna addresses Arjuna as Kaunteya or Paartha (both meaning son of Kunti, whose another name is Pritha), either Krishna would be taunting at his weakness or appealing to the softer side of Arjuna. When Krishna addresses Arjuna as Bharatarishaba (bull of the descendants of Bharata) or Bhaarata (descendant of Bharata) or Paandava (son of Paandu) He would be reminding Arjuna of his great lineage. When Krishna addresses Arjuna as Dhananjaya (winner of great wealth by conquering several kings) He would be reminding Arjuna of his past great deeds. When He addresses Arjuna as Gudaakesha (one who has won over sleep) He would be appealing to the intellectual side of Arjuna. So whenever you look at a verse in the Gita, pay some attention to the name used to address Krishna or Arjuna. It will be interesting.
With regards,
Gomu.
Shoubhik
Aug 10, 2008, 9:23:58 AM8/10/08
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Very Nice illustrated summary...Thanks for sharing this...
On 9 Aug, 11:47, "Skendha Singh" <skendha.si...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear devotees
>
> Namaskars!
>
> Last janmashtami I found this beautiful little booklet which contained notes
> of a lecture by *Swami Nikhilananda Saraswati* on *Sri Krishna as Bhagwad
> Gita*. Swamiji is the Head of Chinmaya Mission Delhi.The lecture is truly
> original and fascinating.Presented below are excerpts from the same booklet.
> I hope that they will be lucid enough.
>
> Namaskars!
>
> Skendha Singh
> __________________________________________________________________________________________________
>
> *Sri Krishna as Bhagwad Gita*
>
> The essence of all scriptures is the realisation of Self as God.
> The scriptures are like the body of God....
> To meet someone we go to that person's home...Similarly,
> if we want to meet Lord Krishna, we study the Bhagavad Gita, as that is His
> abode.
>
> *Chapter 1*
> Literally, the title of the chapter 'Vishada Yoga' means the "Yoga of
> sorrow". Mere sorrow would not qualify for this title,
> because..sorrow is not yoga. Only that sorrow which ignites our jijnasa and
> propels us towards God is yoga...
> The Lord speaks only one sentence in the first chapter,"Partha pashyaitaan
> samavetaan kurun" He touches an inner chord.
>
> Chapter 1 is like the *dust of the Lord's feet*..represents our humble
> relationship with God and His compassion for us.
>
> *Chapter 2
> *The essence of...Samkhya yoga unfolds in the second chapter...After giving
> a patient hearing , Lord Krishna shakes Arjuna out of His apathy....This
> chapter is a direct introduction to the Atman..(it)describes the state of
> sthitaprajna..This state can be achieved by recognising ourselves as we
> are. We don't have to go anywhere...We are jivan mukta. We must drop what we
> are not, to become established in what we are.
>
> Chapter 2 is like Bhagavan's *pada*...It represents our goal..the
> culmination of all spiritual practice. Bhagavan's feet are the path and the
> goal in a beautiful confluence.
>
> *Chapter 3*
> The third chapter deals with Karma Yoga...the commencement of our sadhana.
> The path..purifies our mind apart from giving us the worldly results...Karma
> yoga is not some special action, it is every action done specially.
>
> Chapter3 is the *ankles*..Wearing anklets, He dances and jumps...symbolising
> movement. It is the beginning of our sadhana.
>
> *Chapter4*
> The fourth chapter speaks of Upasana and jnana...Just as stained clothes
> sometimes need a powerful detergent to cleanse them, we need upasana to
> purify our minds further.This is achieved by puja, japa, tapa, vrata, yoga..
> Upasana is to superimpose the idea of divinity in all and act...
> Sin is in not seeing the Lord manifesting as the world. We need to be
> established in knowledge with full conviction.
>
> Chapter 4 is the Lord's *knees*-they enable us to run faster. Progress is
> faster on employing the techniques of upasana and jnana in our spiritual
> journey.
>
> *Chapter5*
> This is the core of karma yoga-the technique of acting without
> acting...Actions take place of their own volition...The more we are able to
> imbibe this attitude..the nearer we are to dhyana...We pass the litmus test
> , when we are aware that action is happening and we are merely instruments.
>
> Chapter 5 is the Lord's *hips*.We are now ready to sit down in meditation
> and come to understand our true nature.
>
> *Chapter 6*
> Here SriKrishna shows us how to meditate. The state of meditation is
> different from waking, dream or deep sleep states..It is the turiya or the
> fourth state of which we know very little. This fourth state is one's own
> nature..Ramana Maharishi said,"Be as you are."
>
> Chapter 6 is the Lord's *generative organs*, the secret area of the Lord. It
> helps us to get established in our own nature.This reveals to us not only
> our identity, but that of the world as well.
>
> *Chapter 7*
> The nature of the Lord.He proclaims Himself as the Creator, manifest as para
> and apara prakriti, matter and the consciousness expressing in matter. Both
> these make up the whole...yet the Lord is beyon both.
>
> Chapter 7 is the Lord's nabhi or *navel*. The centre of the physical body
> and the cosmos in a way.
>
> *Chapter 8*
> The Lord in His different aspects.-as Brahman, as Atman, as the creative
> power,as the world, as the universal Purusa and as jiva....the goal we reach
> is determined by our convictions and our faith. Various paths and their
> final destinations are mentioned. Some lead directly to God and some take us
> to different lokas or planes.The Lord is democratic and kind.He gives us
> different options.
> uttarayana-light path, dakshinaya-dark path,
> sakama karma-swarga
> upasana which leads to krama mukti (liberation in due course)
> Yet others who remember Him, attain His abode directly.The Lord promises. .
> .
>
> Chapter 8 is the *stomach* of the Lord. What we eat makes us what we are. In
> other words, we reap the fruits of our actions. The state of mind depends on
> what we feed it with. He who feeds on the nectar of the Lord's name gains
> immortality.
>
> *Chapter 9*
> In the very centre of the Bhagwad Gita, and ..the Mahabharat, sits the ninth
> chapter. The whole shastra seems to revolve around this chapter.Here the
> Lord elaborates the path of bhakti.....Bhakti is very dear to the Lord. This
> is His heart. It beats for His devotess. This is the seat of love and
> compassion.
>
> Chapter 9 is the Lord's *heart*. The immense love in His heart is revealed
> as bhakti.
>
> *Chapter 10
> *The whole world is God. He Himself is His own glory. All His glories are
> like His ornaments..He is all these and much more.
>
> Chapter 10 is the *ornament and robes* of the Lord.In and through all
> creation Bhagwan displays His glory. As devotees, we need support in
> meditation.So meditate on His vibhutis.
>
> *Chapter 11*
> In the eleventh chapter we see a gimpse of Sri Krishna's virat rupa. Here,
> Sri Krishna says,"I am everywhere. I am in all." In the eleventh chapter He
> says," Everything is in Me. All are in Me."
>
> Chapter 11 is the Lord's *long arms*, embracing the entire world.The
> compassionate Lord advises,"See whatever you want to see.The whole of
> creation is within Me. . . I embrace all..."
>
> *Chapter 12*
> The twelfth chapter is hort with only 20 shlokas. It speaks primarily of
> bhakti...Bhakti nd happiness are interlinked. Where there is love,there is
> happiness. A heart bereft of love cannot know happiness...Complete love
> gives complete joy and happiness. Love with selfish expectations is
> attachment, but nonetheless it provides joy.
>
> Chapter 12 is the Lord's captivating *smile*! This smile represents both
> maya and bhakti. As maya it has the power to bind, as deep bhakti it
> releases us. Bhagwan captivates the jivas with His smile and again with His
> smile He releases them.
>
> *Chapter 13*
> The chapter reveals this body as a kshetra, the field, and the witness as
> the kshetrajna, the seer. It seems that there are so many eyes ..but the
> Lord clarifies there is only one Seer...It is like the security room in the
> supermarket, with many screens but only one guard witnessing all the action.
> Bhagwan says,"There are many beings in the world, but I am the Seer in all.I
> am the experiencer in all. I am the knower in all."
>
> Chapter 13 is the Lord's *eyes*, large and luminous, full of love and
> compassion.It may seem as if we are watching ..but He is the one Seer of the
> drama of the world.
>
> *Chapter 14*
> The chapter explains the three gunas of prakriti. These gunas are moods of
> the mind. Gurudev (Sw Chinmayananda) called these "seasons" of the
> mind.According to seasons, plants and trees flower...eg Mangoes are hidden
> in the mango tree.They give fruit only duing the season. The sweetness
> within us manifests when sattva guna rises.
> Bhagwan reveals Himself as these gunas.In this chapter is His guidane on how
> to go beyond the gunas and become a gunatita.
>
> Chapter 14 is the Lord's *eyebrows*.Eyebrows express different moods.The
> Lord's moods (gunas) are seen through His eyebrows.
>
> *Chapter 15*
> This chapter is the very essence of the Bhagwad Gita. The most secret
> knowledge is revealed in the twenty shlokas of this chapter. . . The world
> is depicted as an inverted banyan tree, with God as the source or support.
> This chapter is the sara or essence of the Vedas. It is generally chanted
> before meals.
>
> Chapter 15 is like the *tilaka* on the forehead of the Lord. When the Lord
> is dressed up..everything would be incomplete without the Chandana tila on
> His forehead. The point..is the abode of memroy. Whatever we want to
> remember is depicted by the tilaka. The essence of what we want to remember
> is the tilaka.
>
> *Chapter 16*
> This chapter enumerates the daivi and asuri sampatti. Both.. are present in
> each one of us. The sixteenth and seventeenth chapters are appendices
> answering some of the questions that may have arisen from the earlier
> chapters.There is a constant conflict within thoughts in our mind. To win
> over our demonic qualities we have to follow the Shastras.
> They are the pramana, they guide us. Listening to the words of the Guru is
> the best way of imbibing this profound knowledge.
>
> Chapter 16 is the *conch like ears* of the Lord. When we listen with
> faith..we gain wisdom.
>
> *Chapter 17*
> The chapter gives direction to our day to day sadhana. Lord Krishna
> indicates sadhana as threefold: yajna, dana and tapa.Yajna is our duty
> towards the totality, dana is our duty towards society and tapa is our duty
> towards ourselves.
> These should be done with shraddha. The personality of each individual
> depends on his/her conviction...You are what your convictions are! ..We go
> to satsang to mould our convictions..
>
> Chapter 17 is the *hrishikesha* or beautiful curly locks of the Lord.
> Sadhana done well adds to our beauty..like well groomed hair!
>
> *Chapter 18*
> Summary of the entire Bhagwad Gita...After an exhaustive explanation of the
> philosophy of life, Lord Krishna reveals the ace in His hand. . . He advises
> Arjuna to drop everything and surrender to Him. This is the crowning glory!
> Saranagati or surrender. Just embrace the Lord and He promises to take care
> of us. He will do whatever needs to be done. The onus
> is on the Lord, the devotee is free..
>
> Chapter 18 ...
>
> read more »
On 9 Aug, 11:47, "Skendha Singh" <skendha.si...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear devotees
>
> Namaskars!
>
> Last janmashtami I found this beautiful little booklet which contained notes
> of a lecture by *Swami Nikhilananda Saraswati* on *Sri Krishna as Bhagwad
> Gita*. Swamiji is the Head of Chinmaya Mission Delhi.The lecture is truly
> original and fascinating.Presented below are excerpts from the same booklet.
> I hope that they will be lucid enough.
>
> Namaskars!
>
> Skendha Singh
> __________________________________________________________________________________________________
>
> *Sri Krishna as Bhagwad Gita*
>
> The essence of all scriptures is the realisation of Self as God.
> The scriptures are like the body of God....
> To meet someone we go to that person's home...Similarly,
> if we want to meet Lord Krishna, we study the Bhagavad Gita, as that is His
> abode.
>
> *Chapter 1*
> Literally, the title of the chapter 'Vishada Yoga' means the "Yoga of
> sorrow". Mere sorrow would not qualify for this title,
> because..sorrow is not yoga. Only that sorrow which ignites our jijnasa and
> propels us towards God is yoga...
> The Lord speaks only one sentence in the first chapter,"Partha pashyaitaan
> samavetaan kurun" He touches an inner chord.
>
> Chapter 1 is like the *dust of the Lord's feet*..represents our humble
> relationship with God and His compassion for us.
>
> *Chapter 2
> *The essence of...Samkhya yoga unfolds in the second chapter...After giving
> a patient hearing , Lord Krishna shakes Arjuna out of His apathy....This
> chapter is a direct introduction to the Atman..(it)describes the state of
> sthitaprajna..This state can be achieved by recognising ourselves as we
> are. We don't have to go anywhere...We are jivan mukta. We must drop what we
> are not, to become established in what we are.
>
> Chapter 2 is like Bhagavan's *pada*...It represents our goal..the
> culmination of all spiritual practice. Bhagavan's feet are the path and the
> goal in a beautiful confluence.
>
> *Chapter 3*
> The third chapter deals with Karma Yoga...the commencement of our sadhana.
> The path..purifies our mind apart from giving us the worldly results...Karma
> yoga is not some special action, it is every action done specially.
>
> Chapter3 is the *ankles*..Wearing anklets, He dances and jumps...symbolising
> movement. It is the beginning of our sadhana.
>
> *Chapter4*
> The fourth chapter speaks of Upasana and jnana...Just as stained clothes
> sometimes need a powerful detergent to cleanse them, we need upasana to
> purify our minds further.This is achieved by puja, japa, tapa, vrata, yoga..
> Upasana is to superimpose the idea of divinity in all and act...
> Sin is in not seeing the Lord manifesting as the world. We need to be
> established in knowledge with full conviction.
>
> Chapter 4 is the Lord's *knees*-they enable us to run faster. Progress is
> faster on employing the techniques of upasana and jnana in our spiritual
> journey.
>
> *Chapter5*
> This is the core of karma yoga-the technique of acting without
> acting...Actions take place of their own volition...The more we are able to
> imbibe this attitude..the nearer we are to dhyana...We pass the litmus test
> , when we are aware that action is happening and we are merely instruments.
>
> Chapter 5 is the Lord's *hips*.We are now ready to sit down in meditation
> and come to understand our true nature.
>
> *Chapter 6*
> Here SriKrishna shows us how to meditate. The state of meditation is
> different from waking, dream or deep sleep states..It is the turiya or the
> fourth state of which we know very little. This fourth state is one's own
> nature..Ramana Maharishi said,"Be as you are."
>
> Chapter 6 is the Lord's *generative organs*, the secret area of the Lord. It
> helps us to get established in our own nature.This reveals to us not only
> our identity, but that of the world as well.
>
> *Chapter 7*
> The nature of the Lord.He proclaims Himself as the Creator, manifest as para
> and apara prakriti, matter and the consciousness expressing in matter. Both
> these make up the whole...yet the Lord is beyon both.
>
> Chapter 7 is the Lord's nabhi or *navel*. The centre of the physical body
> and the cosmos in a way.
>
> *Chapter 8*
> The Lord in His different aspects.-as Brahman, as Atman, as the creative
> power,as the world, as the universal Purusa and as jiva....the goal we reach
> is determined by our convictions and our faith. Various paths and their
> final destinations are mentioned. Some lead directly to God and some take us
> to different lokas or planes.The Lord is democratic and kind.He gives us
> different options.
> uttarayana-light path, dakshinaya-dark path,
> sakama karma-swarga
> upasana which leads to krama mukti (liberation in due course)
> Yet others who remember Him, attain His abode directly.The Lord promises. .
> .
>
> Chapter 8 is the *stomach* of the Lord. What we eat makes us what we are. In
> other words, we reap the fruits of our actions. The state of mind depends on
> what we feed it with. He who feeds on the nectar of the Lord's name gains
> immortality.
>
> *Chapter 9*
> In the very centre of the Bhagwad Gita, and ..the Mahabharat, sits the ninth
> chapter. The whole shastra seems to revolve around this chapter.Here the
> Lord elaborates the path of bhakti.....Bhakti is very dear to the Lord. This
> is His heart. It beats for His devotess. This is the seat of love and
> compassion.
>
> Chapter 9 is the Lord's *heart*. The immense love in His heart is revealed
> as bhakti.
>
> *Chapter 10
> *The whole world is God. He Himself is His own glory. All His glories are
> like His ornaments..He is all these and much more.
>
> Chapter 10 is the *ornament and robes* of the Lord.In and through all
> creation Bhagwan displays His glory. As devotees, we need support in
> meditation.So meditate on His vibhutis.
>
> *Chapter 11*
> In the eleventh chapter we see a gimpse of Sri Krishna's virat rupa. Here,
> Sri Krishna says,"I am everywhere. I am in all." In the eleventh chapter He
> says," Everything is in Me. All are in Me."
>
> Chapter 11 is the Lord's *long arms*, embracing the entire world.The
> compassionate Lord advises,"See whatever you want to see.The whole of
> creation is within Me. . . I embrace all..."
>
> *Chapter 12*
> The twelfth chapter is hort with only 20 shlokas. It speaks primarily of
> bhakti...Bhakti nd happiness are interlinked. Where there is love,there is
> happiness. A heart bereft of love cannot know happiness...Complete love
> gives complete joy and happiness. Love with selfish expectations is
> attachment, but nonetheless it provides joy.
>
> Chapter 12 is the Lord's captivating *smile*! This smile represents both
> maya and bhakti. As maya it has the power to bind, as deep bhakti it
> releases us. Bhagwan captivates the jivas with His smile and again with His
> smile He releases them.
>
> *Chapter 13*
> The chapter reveals this body as a kshetra, the field, and the witness as
> the kshetrajna, the seer. It seems that there are so many eyes ..but the
> Lord clarifies there is only one Seer...It is like the security room in the
> supermarket, with many screens but only one guard witnessing all the action.
> Bhagwan says,"There are many beings in the world, but I am the Seer in all.I
> am the experiencer in all. I am the knower in all."
>
> Chapter 13 is the Lord's *eyes*, large and luminous, full of love and
> compassion.It may seem as if we are watching ..but He is the one Seer of the
> drama of the world.
>
> *Chapter 14*
> The chapter explains the three gunas of prakriti. These gunas are moods of
> the mind. Gurudev (Sw Chinmayananda) called these "seasons" of the
> mind.According to seasons, plants and trees flower...eg Mangoes are hidden
> in the mango tree.They give fruit only duing the season. The sweetness
> within us manifests when sattva guna rises.
> Bhagwan reveals Himself as these gunas.In this chapter is His guidane on how
> to go beyond the gunas and become a gunatita.
>
> Chapter 14 is the Lord's *eyebrows*.Eyebrows express different moods.The
> Lord's moods (gunas) are seen through His eyebrows.
>
> *Chapter 15*
> This chapter is the very essence of the Bhagwad Gita. The most secret
> knowledge is revealed in the twenty shlokas of this chapter. . . The world
> is depicted as an inverted banyan tree, with God as the source or support.
> This chapter is the sara or essence of the Vedas. It is generally chanted
> before meals.
>
> Chapter 15 is like the *tilaka* on the forehead of the Lord. When the Lord
> is dressed up..everything would be incomplete without the Chandana tila on
> His forehead. The point..is the abode of memroy. Whatever we want to
> remember is depicted by the tilaka. The essence of what we want to remember
> is the tilaka.
>
> *Chapter 16*
> This chapter enumerates the daivi and asuri sampatti. Both.. are present in
> each one of us. The sixteenth and seventeenth chapters are appendices
> answering some of the questions that may have arisen from the earlier
> chapters.There is a constant conflict within thoughts in our mind. To win
> over our demonic qualities we have to follow the Shastras.
> They are the pramana, they guide us. Listening to the words of the Guru is
> the best way of imbibing this profound knowledge.
>
> Chapter 16 is the *conch like ears* of the Lord. When we listen with
> faith..we gain wisdom.
>
> *Chapter 17*
> The chapter gives direction to our day to day sadhana. Lord Krishna
> indicates sadhana as threefold: yajna, dana and tapa.Yajna is our duty
> towards the totality, dana is our duty towards society and tapa is our duty
> towards ourselves.
> These should be done with shraddha. The personality of each individual
> depends on his/her conviction...You are what your convictions are! ..We go
> to satsang to mould our convictions..
>
> Chapter 17 is the *hrishikesha* or beautiful curly locks of the Lord.
> Sadhana done well adds to our beauty..like well groomed hair!
>
> *Chapter 18*
> Summary of the entire Bhagwad Gita...After an exhaustive explanation of the
> philosophy of life, Lord Krishna reveals the ace in His hand. . . He advises
> Arjuna to drop everything and surrender to Him. This is the crowning glory!
> Saranagati or surrender. Just embrace the Lord and He promises to take care
> of us. He will do whatever needs to be done. The onus
> is on the Lord, the devotee is free..
>
> Chapter 18 ...
>
> read more »
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