The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, Vrajabhūmi, are living examples of devotional service. Theirs is ideal devotional service with attachment, and such devotion cannot be found anywhere except Vṛndāvana. Developing devotional service and attachment by following in the footsteps of the Vrajavāsīs is called rāga-mārga-bhakti, or devotional service in pursuance of attachment to the Lord. According to the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.272), "The ecstatic attachment for the Lord experienced in the course of the devotional service that is natural for the devotee is called rāga, or transcendental attachment. The devotional service discharged with such deep attachment, and with consequent deep absorption in the object of love, is called rāgātmikā." Examples of such devotional service can be seen in the activities of the residents of Vrajabhūmi.
Ecstatic (Other Books)
Other Books by Srila Prabhupada
Teachings of Lord Caitanya
| Page Title: | Ecstatic (Other Books) |
| Compiler: | SunitaS, Mayapur |
| Created: | 25 of Aug, 2011 |
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