Sri Vamana Dvadasi - September 26th, 2023

Because of the nondual foundation of the Sweet Absolute, all of his incarnations are different forms of the same person, different aspects of himself in reciprocation with the love of each devotee. We can understand avatars as being different emotional moments of Bhagavan.

Swami Padmanabha poetically draws out how each of 10 avatars of Bhagavan are displayed by Mahaprabhu. From Matsya to Kalki, Mahaprabhu expressed each of those emotions at one time or another.

Being the Appearance day of Vamanadeva, further detail is shared regarding Vamanadeva, known as the Dwarf Avatar, his relationship with Bali Maharaja, and additionally the disciple’s aspiration to remain committed to truth, even if that means rejecting their guru—as Bali rejected Sukracharya because Sukracharya advised Bali to take action against his truth and integrity.

As Bali Maharaja offers his own head in service, he beautifully displays the devotional quality of atmanivedanam, offering one’s self in our full unique service capacity.

In the beginning, when first meeting Vamanadeva, Bali Maharaja was unaware that Vamanadeva was his worshipful Lord. So one might wonder what occurs in a sadhaka’s life that allows them to recognize the active presence of the Divine. One aspect is to keep your eye on the bigger picture and become aware of any patterns that have lead you to the place you are today, how everyone has a purpose. It is in connecting with the purpose of events, we can connect with the person who is behind them.

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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.