Bhava dasa 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2006 Devotees, such as the demigods, who are desirous of material prosperity and enjoyment are called, "sakama" devotees. Though we should honor and not disrespect them in any way, we do not worship them. Instead, we should honor and worship the "niskama" devotees, or the pure devotees who have no self interest, who are raganuga bhaktas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vrajavasi 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2006 Radhe Krishna, Perfectly ok if it is about kamya bhakthi. Shri prahlada is however a bit harsh on kamya bhakthas. In prahlada sthuthi in Shrimad Bhagawatham which comes after Nrusimha Aavirbhavam, prahlada says about kamyaartha bhakthaas as "Savai vanik" - meaning they are like businessmen who invest something expecting something in return. similarly kamyaartha bhakthas are those who expect something in return from Bhagawan for their bhakthi. Even among many Devathas, whose status you are raising to that of god by referring them as demigods, there are nishkamya bhakthas. But to totally brand devathanthara bhakthaas as kamya bhakthas is either arrogance or ignorance. There are lots of devathanthara bhakthaas who do nishkamyabhakthi of their devatha. Radhe Krishna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhava dasa 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2006 Even among many Devathas, whose status you are raising to that of god by referring them as demigods, there are nishkamya bhakthas. But to totally brand devathanthara bhakthaas as kamya bhakthas is either arrogance or ignorance. There are lots of devathanthara bhakthaas who do nishkamyabhakthi of their devatha. Looking at the post again, I should rephrase. Instead of, "such as the demigods", it should be, "including demigods". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
