Vallabhacharya (1479–1531 CE), also known as Vallabha, was a Hindu theologian and philosopher who founded the Radha Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita (Pure Nondualism).
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Just as a grand celebration manifested in Śrī Vṛndāvana and Śrī Gokula upon the arrival of Śrī Uddhava, will such celebration and divine happiness ever manifest in my heart as well?
Therefore, in every way and at all times, one should never abandon the remembrance and worship of the lotus feet of the Lord of Gokul, Śrī Kṛṣṇa. This is my firm conviction.
O mind, if you are devoted entirely to the Lord of Gokula (Sri Krishna), then what purpose do worldly or Vedic rewards serve?
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.
Shri Krishna appeared before me at midnight of the eleventh day in the dark fortnight of the month of Shravan (July-Aug). Now I will reveal the words that He said.
Feel Krishna everywhere who is the soul of all and continually contemplate, “Shri Krishna is my refuge”. This is my firm conviction.
O heart, pay close attention to what I have to say! There isn't a perfect God other than Shri Krishn.
In the future, if you ever turn away from Shri Krishn, your body, mind, and everything in the flow of time will be destroyed forever, this is what I believe. Shri Krishn is not worldly nor does He accept the worship of worldly people.
When will Lord Krishn give me that nectar that the Gopis of Gokul and all the residents of Braj experienced?
He who blissfully contemplates Krishna [with devotion], lives in the ocean of His own joy. Those who worship Krishna for worldly reasons always encounter difficulties.
I will now explain the way to increase devotion. When the seed of devotion[bhakti] becomes firm, enhance it by renouncing what is unrelated and by listening to devotional subjects and singing His praises.
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.
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.
O heart, listen to my advice carefully! There is no other deity than Shri Krishn who is a flawless deva.
The best of all the inspired listeners are those whose hearts and minds are totally engaged in Shri Krishna's loving nectar. They only embrace divine love and have no taste for any worldly or Vedic pleasures.
All appropriate paths have been destroyed in this age of Kaliyuga. The practitioners of dharma have become wicked and hypocrisy is rampant. Sri Krishna alone is my refuge.
One should always worship The Lord of Braj (Shri Krishn) with every sentiment. That is your only ‘dharm’ (righteousness). Apart from this, there can never be any other dharma.
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.
I ecstatically bow to Shri Yamunaji, the giver of all divine powers. Her expansive sands shine brightly like the lotus feet of Lord Krishna. Flowers from fresh forests on Her banks mingle with Shri Yamunaji and make Her waters fragrant. Both humble and assertive Gopis worship Shri Yamunaji as well. She contains the beauty of Krishna.
Having bowed my head to Hari, I will now tell you my own teachings with great certainty. Always perform Shri Krishn's pleasing service or seva. The highest form of seva is when it is spontaneously performed through the mind.
