403 The Nectar of Devotion

thus were seemingly arguing upon various philosophical points. Upon
seeing this, Narada Muni was struck with wonder, and he began to
stare without moving his eyelids. This is an example of anurasa, or
imitation.

When Krsna was fleeing away from the battlefield, from a distant
place Jarasandha was watching Him with restless eyes and was feeling
very proud. Being thus puffed up with his conquest, he was repeated-
ly laughing. This is an example of aparasa.

Everything in connection with Krsna is called ecstatic devotional
love, although it may be exhibited in different ways: sometimes in
right order and sometimes as a perverted reflection. According to the
opinion of all expert devotees, anything that will arouse ecstatic love
for Krsna is to be taken as an impetus for transcendental mellow.

Thus ends the Bhaktivedanta summary study of Sri Bhakti-
rasamrta-sindhu by Srila Ripa Gosvami.
