The Five Phases of Bhava-Sadhana

The abandonment of the subtle body and the attainment of Vastu-Siddhi

Linga-bhange vastu-siddhi

At this point, a sadhana-bhajana is close to perfection. Then, by Your mercy, the subtle body is put aside, and vastu-siddhi is achieved[1].

That state cannot be described, it can only be experienced

Tad-uttaravastha varnana haya na, kevala anubhuta haya

Words can go no further. All that is beyond can be experienced only by the power of mercy.

This is the supreme sadhana leading to ujjvala-rasa[2], by which one attains the treasure of Krishna-prema.

The Sadhana of Ekadasa Bhava

Sadhane ekadasa bhava

The eleven aspects[3] of ujjvala-rasa are: relationship, age, name, form, connection with a particular group, dress, orders, residence, service, one’s highest aspiration, and one’s mood as a dependent servant. This is incomparable.

The five phases of Bhava-Sadhana

Bhava-sadhane panca-dasa

The complete sadhana of ekadasa-bhava must progress through five specific stages in the life of a sadhaka.

Sravana (hearing), varana (acceptance), smarana (remembrance), apana (attainment) and sampatti (full possession) – these are considered the five stages.

 

[1] The stage where a devotee achieves complete liberation from matter.

[2] The brilliant rasa.

[3] Ekadasa-bhava.

 

This is a section of the book “Harinama Cintamani (English)”.

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