Sankardev’s Essential Essence in ‘Nava Dharma’

Essence of Sankardev’s ‘Nava Dharma’ that was earlier mentioned was based on four aspects like Nam (chanting), Dev (divinity), Guru (Master) and Bhakt (Devotee). For this reason these four aspects are considered as the four pillars of Bahkti Marg (devotional path). Through this four aspects one can  gain Bakti Marg (devotional path) that eventually will help open one’s door to Gods realm. Specifically ‘Nam’ is to mean chanting of lord’s name or singing his hymns in his praise. ‘Dev’ means divine aspects of Godliness. ‘Guru’ is to mean one who opens door to God’s realm in true manner. ‘Bhakt’ is to mean one who surrenders to lord Vishnu. One who perfects in all these four aspects is certified to be called as a pure Vaisnav. After  being appointed as Vaisnav then one should abide by certain things like Ahimsa (non-violence), benevolence towards all creatures and follow the path of truth. Usually in many religions there is always class differentiation where here there is nothing like that. Here one need not concentrate in any other practices to purify oneself. In this dharma of Guru Sankardev there is no differentiation of class where only one’s true intention is observed before appointing him or her into this religious circuit.