Navratanam [The Nine Jewels]

Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya composed the Nine Jewels for His disciple Sri Govinda Dube in order to remove the anxieties that were obstructing His devotional path. His advice is clear: when you have dedicated yourself to Shri Krishn, there is simply nothing to worry about.

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1. Navratanam (The Nine Jewels) - Mahaprabhu Sri Vallabhacharya

   One should never worry who has surrendered himself (to God) because the Blessed Lord, Who is established in grace, will never lead them into a worldly existence.

2. Tasmatsarvatmana Nityam - Sri Vallabhacharya, Navratanam [The Nine Jewels] (9)

   Feel Krishna everywhere who is the soul of all and continually contemplate, “Shri Krishna is my refuge”. This is my firm conviction.

3. SevakritiGuroragya - Sri Vallabhacharya, Navratanam [The Nine Jewels] (7)

   Perform seva according to the guru's instructions. However, If for some reason, seva cannot be performed as per the guru's directions, consider this to be the wish of Hari and you should act according to the Lord's wish. Once directed by the Lord, do not worry about the Guru's directions. One should, however, keep the mind absorbed in the sewa and live very cheerfully.

4. Sarvesha Prabhusambandho - Sri Vallabhacharya, Navratanam [The Nine Jewels] (3)

   Everything is connected to Lord Krishn and nothing is ever separated from Him. And so, if you engage in activities or connections that you think are unrelated to Him, there is no reason to worry, because they actually are.

5. Chittodvegan Vidhayapi Hariryadyat - Mahaprabhu Sri Vallabhacharya, Navratanam [The Nine Jewels] (8)

   If for some reason Sri Hari creates a situation that makes you anxious, then keep in mind that Whatever Shri Hari will do is merely His leela. Having understood this, you should relinquish any unrelated concerns and worries immediately.