Offenses to service

Sevaparadha

Glory to Gaura-Gadadhara and the life of Jahnava. Glory to the Lord of Sita, Srivasa and devotees.

Sri Hari Dasa Ṭhakura was appointed as the Acarya of Nama-Tattva.

Mahaprabhu said: Listen, Bhakta Hari Dasa, you have revealed the truth about namaparadha.

Due to this, the Jiva of the age of Kali will attain everything positive. You are the great acarya of nama-tattva.

O Mahajana, please listen, I am very pleased to hear from your mouth matters relating to nama-tattva.

You are the acarya of good conduct and are very learned in teaching. Your character is adorned with the jewel of the Holy Name.

Ramananda taught Me rasa-tattva and you taught Me the glories of the Name.

Now tell Me, what are the other types of offenses on seva? When the Jiva listen to your explanations, the darkness in their hearts will vanish.

Hari Dasa said: Those who engage in seva know this theme. I took refuge in the Name and nothing else. How do I know about offenses to seva?

However, I am obliged to answer you. Whatever You make me say, I will explain in detail.

The number of offenses to service

Sevaparadha sankhya

Many offenses can be committed during seva[1]. All Sastra describe them in relation to Sri-murti[2].

O jewel of all divine qualities, some Sastra enumerate thirty-two offenses and others fifty.

The four types

Catur-vidha

The Sastra and sages divide these offenses into four categories.

These refer to those who serve the Deity, in installing the Deity, in taking care of the Deity and other types of sevaparadha, offenses in service.

[1] Service.

[2] Deity on the altar.

 

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