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BE 22: The Eternal Bhakti of Bhagwan Jagannath – A Timeless Call

From the sacred pilgrimage to Shri Mandir, where bhakts surrender to the divine bliss of Jagannathji’s darshan, we arrive at a reflective close on His eternal bhakti, a timeless call that echoes through the ages. In the heart of Puri, Bhagwan Jagannath adapts to modernity with graceful ease, embracing digital darshan and eco-conscious rituals, yet preserving ancient traditions like the rhythmic chants of Gita Govinda and the daily offering of Mahaprasad. His large, lotus-like eyes, radiant with Shri Krishna’s compassion, still gaze with unwavering love on bhakts worldwide—from Puri’s sandy shores to distant lands where Ratha Yatra chariots roll—uniting hearts across oceans and eras.

Picture a final scene: a bhakt stands before the Ratnabedi, the golden throne where Jagannathji, Balabhadraji, and Subhadraji shine in crimson, white, and golden silks. Tears of bhakti flow down the bhakt’s cheeks, salty like the sea breeze outside, as the temple pulses with life—the rhythmic chants of “Jai Jagannath!” rising like waves, the flicker of ghee lamps casting a warm glow, and the rich scent of sandalwood incense weaving through the air, mingling with jasmine garlands. In this moment, Jagannathji’s gaze pierces the soul, Balabhadraji’s strength shields the heart, and Subhadraji’s smile cradles the spirit, a divine triad that whispers Shri Krishna’s eternal love.

Jagannathji’s message of unity, equality, and divine love remains a beacon in Kali Yuga, dissolving barriers as Mahaprasad is shared among all, Ratha Yatra welcomes every seeker, and Nabakalebara renews His form for endless devotion. Carry this bhakti in your heart, letting His large eyes guide your steps, His love erase divisions, and His mercy light your path through life’s shadows.

Yet, the true call is to visit Puri, to stand before Shri Mandir’s Neelachakra, feel the cool marble underfoot, inhale the sandalwood air, and surrender to the grandeur and beauty of Bhagwan Jagannath’s divine presence—forever etched in the soul, a timeless flame of bhakti that never fades.

To seal this eternal call, let us turn to an Odia verse from traditional Jagannath bhakti poetry, sung in Puri’s sacred halls:

Odia Verse (Devanagari):

नित्य भक्ति प्रेम संनादति, जगन्नाथ हृदये जागे।
विश्वं सर्वं एके भासति, श्रीमन्दिरे दीपं प्रकाशति॥

English Translation:

Eternal bhakti’s love does softly sing, Jagannath wakes the heart within,
The world as one in light does glow, in Shri Mandir’s radiant kin.

Meaning of the Verse:

This verse celebrates Jagannathji’s eternal bhakti as a radiant song of love, awakening devotion in every heart. It unites the world in divine light, making Shri Mandir a beacon in Kali Yuga, guiding all to Shri Krishna’s timeless embrace.

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