Shloka 81:त्रिसत्यस्य भक्तिरेव गरीयसी , भक्तिरेव गरीयसी ||८१||

Tri-satyasya bhaktireva gariyasi, bhaktireva gariyasi.

त्रिसत्यस्य (trisatyasya) - of the three truths; भक्तिरेव (bhaktireva) - devotion indeed; गरीयसी (gariyasi) - is superior; भक्तिरेव (bhaktireva) - devotion indeed; गरीयसी (gariyasi) - is superior.

Devotion indeed is superior to the three truths. Devotion indeed is superior

Narad Ji now wants to drive home the point. Bhakti is the highest, love for Bhagavan is the highest. Bhakti will give us the highest realization and perception of Bhagavan. 

The term "trisatyasya" emphasizes the timeless and absolute truth of this concept - it's a truth that transcends the past, present, and future, standing resolute in all aspects of existence.

Narad Ji remnids us that the Supreme Lord is the ultimate and unchanging truth across all periods of time. He also reinforces the importance and superiority of Bhakti as the most beneficial spiritual practice.

In the Ram Charit Manas, we come across an illuminating discussion in the Uttar Kand. Here, the wise crow Kaagbhusundi describes Bhakti as a priceless gem - the 'Chintamani'. 

According to Ramcharitmanas, Kaagbhusundi is a crow who possesses great wisdom and divine knowledge. He has the unique ability to recount the story of Lord Rama, a form of the Supreme Being. Kaagbhusundi is considered one of the few characters who is eternally free from the cycle of birth and death.

He was born as a Brahmin in one of his previous births and was named Kaagbhusundi due to his intellect and knowledge. Kaagbhusundi is a Sanskrit name that can be broken down into two parts: 'Kaag' and 'Bhusundi.'

'Kaag' in Sanskrit refers to a 'crow,' and 'Bhusundi' is derived from the root word 'Bhus,' which means 'to exist' or 'to be.'

So, 'Kaagbhusundi' could be translated roughly as 'the crow who continues to exist' or 'the one who exists in the form of a crow.' 

However, due to his arrogance, he disrespected his guru and was cursed to be reborn as a crow. Despite his curse, he was given a boon by Lord Shiva to retain his knowledge and wisdom across all his future lives.

In the form of a crow, Kaagbhusundi continued his spiritual practices and devotion towards Lord Rama. His persistent Bhakti (devotion) led him to receive divine vision and wisdom. His most significant contribution is his discourse to Garuda, the eagle mount of Lord Vishnu, where he explains the power and significance of Bhakti.

Kaagbhusundi plays a key role in the Ramayana, signifying the power of devotion, and his story also emphasizes the importance of humility in spiritual growth.

Kaagbhusundi beautifully portrays how this gem of Bhakti can light up the darkest corners of ignorance and remain unscathed by worldly distractions. (Uttar Kand, Doha 120)

"जो सो रत्न जन जीवहिं धारा। न सपनेहुं दुख ताहु उचारा।।" 

He, in whose heart dwells this gem (of devotion), does not utter a word about pain even in his dreams.

However, this precious gem of Bhakti cannot simply be acquired by human effort alone. It is a divine gift, granted only through the grace and kindness of the Supreme Lord. This echoes the teachings of Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna stresses the importance of Bhakti and how it paves the way for spiritual enlightenment.