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ASPIRANT'S GUIDE
Right from childhood, he was very intelligent. This may be due to the psychic influences of previous lives. He was a man of constant study and had acquired a great religious knowledge. Yet he had not tasted the essence of Godliness. His devotion to God was not at its peak.
Once he came in contact with Shri Namdeva, who was a great devotee. He stayed in his company for a few days and then asked, "Namadevaji ! I should like to accompany you on pilgrimage."
Namadevaji replied, "Let me take the permission from God." He went to the temple. Jnaneshvara went behind him. Shri Namadev was singing and praising God with a deep concentration. Tears were flowing from his eyes. However Jnaneshvara could not concentrate in the prayer and singing.
After this, Jnaneshavara went on pilgrimage with Namadeva. He got direct lessons of devotion to God from him and then he tasted the sweetness of devotion to God. Thus he became the true devotee of God by Satsamagama.
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