Divine Love Its Possible

Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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something lacking in order to be one with the Lord. Her devotion and worship had not reached its peak. What was missing?
When Chandana sees Lord Mahavir turning away, she is overcome with anguish. She ponders, “what has happened ? Am I unsuitable? Am I unworthy of feeding HIM? What is lacking in me? I know these black beans are not delicious but could Lord not see my love ? He looked at the beans but could he not see my devotion ? Did HE not notice my affection ? Is there any defect in my love?"
Only when a person dives deep into the ocean of worship can he swim and only then can he be liberated. Mere splashing around is insufficient in worship. One cannot be on the sidelines in worship. Worship has no boundaries, no limits ! One has to drown deep in devotion !!!
Lord Mahavir is on his way back. HE glanced at Chandana but it did not take him long to turn away.
This is the difference between attachment and love. It is difficult to let go when attached to someone but when in divine love, one is able to detach as well.
Chandana fell in love with Lord Mahavir at first glance. It is purely a case of love at first sight. The strings of her heart start tingling.
Her worship and devotion for Lord Mahavir are unconditional...!
Chandanbala's affection for Lord Mahavir is not mere attachment. It is divine love and devotion. She is deep in devotion when He turns away. She feels this world has given her so much pain and wonders if her Lord will do the same-leave her and go. Thousands of thoughts cross her mind at that moment.
If we are neglected by the world, we can still accept it but if our beloved leaves us, it is unbearable. If the world does not look at us, it is still tolerable, but if the person dearest to us does not look at us, it is almost impossible to digest. We yearn for the glance of the person we love.
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