Guruji's First European Devotee in the Early Years of Bhakti Marga | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP34

In this episode, we hear the story of Paartha, the first devotee of Paramahamsa Vishwananda in Europe, and how he met his guru at a very young age—an encounter that shaped his entire life. He shares insights about the early years of Bhakti Marga in Europe and how it gradually evolved from a small community into the global movement we know today. Swami Revatikaanta poses a fundamental question: How has Paramahamsa Vishwananda changed over the years? Has he become more strict? Has the path become more serious in the light of his mission to bring his students to God? We also explore the balance between independence and dependence, as well as the true meaning of service to God—something Paartha deeply sought to understand. Finally, he speaks about his unique relationship with the Divine Mother and how, from the very first moment he saw her, she became an irresistible spiritual magnet in his life. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Background 05:00 Meeting His Guru 13:00 First Year in Europe 15:00 Formation of the Mission 27:00 How is it Now? 32:00 Taking Things for Granted 39:00 Misconceptions of Service to God 48:00 Experiencing the Truth 52:00 Independence/Dependence/Responsibility 59:00 Sainthood 1:04:00 Knowledge Unlocks 1:10:30 Devotee of the Divine Mother Follow Swami Revatikaanta: Instagram:   / svrevatikaanta   To learn more about Paramahamsa Vishwananda, please visit: https://paramahamsavishwananda.com/ Follow Paramahamsa Vishwananda: FACEBOOK:   / paramahamsavishwananda   TWITTER:   / vishwananda   INSTAGRAM:   / paramahamsa_vishwananda