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Which are the two main characteristics of bhakti according to Sage Narada?

According to Narada-bhakti-sutra.19, two main characteristics of bhakti are: 1. Carrying out of all activities with an attitude of dedication to Bhagavan 2. Anguish if you forget to do so even once.

The Devotion of the Simple Farmer - A Lesson in True Piety

Sage Narada asked Lord Vishnu who His greatest devotee was, expecting to hear his own name. Vishnu pointed to a simple farmer. Intrigued, Narada observed the farmer, who remembered Vishnu briefly each morning and evening amidst his daily toil. Narada, frustrated, questioned Vishnu again. Vishnu asked Narada to carry a pot of water around the world without spilling a drop. Narada did so, but realized he hadn't thought of Vishnu even once. Vishnu explained that the farmer, despite his busy life, remembered Him twice daily, showing true devotion. This story teaches that sincere devotion amid worldly duties holds great value. It emphasizes that true devotion is measured by the quality and consistency of one's remembrance of the divine, even amidst daily responsibilities, illustrating that even small, heartfelt acts of devotion can earn divine favor.

ॐ ह्रीं ॐ नमो भगवन् प्रकटपराक्रम आक्रान्तदिङ्मण्डल यशोवितानधवलीकृतजगत्त्रितय वज्रदेह रुद्रावतार लङ्कापुरीदहन उदधिबन्धन दशग्रीवकृतान्तक सीताश्वासन अञ्जनागर्भसंभव रामलक्ष्मणानन्दकर कपिसैन्यप्राकारक सुग्रीवधारण पर्व....

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