Narada’s Pilgrimage: The Path of Nivrtti Dharma
॥Hari Om॥ As Narada indulged in remembering his conversations with Vyasa, he recalled how he had spoken of the supremacy of Bhakti, contrasted it with pravṛtti dharma—the worldly path—and shared the testimony of his own previous birth. Through this recollection, Narada placed before Vyasa the living proof of his words, reminding him of the sacred duty to guide humanity toward the light of divine truth, away from the shadows of material illusion. "You are a genius, fully acquainted with the immeasurable energy of Bhagvan and his divine play," Narada Rishi remembered praying to Bhagvan Veda Vyasa. "You understand the bliss that comes from developing dispassion towards worldly life. Show mercy to the virtuous souls engrossed in material activities. Guide them towards the spiritual path of nivriti dharma, abstaining from sensual pleasures, so they too can practice bhakti yoga and connect with the Bhagvan. This will break the cycle of birth and death, allowin...
