animals as devotees
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Imported quote 15564 Another meaning for Muni is "the bird and large black bee." Another meaning of Nirgrantha is "the foolish person." Even the birds, even the black bee, and even the foolish engage themselves in the service of the Supreme Lord, when they are favored by the pure devotee. For example, it is stated in the Srimad Bhagwatam [10.21.14] that the birds are devoted to the service of the Supreme Lord. In the Tenth Canto, Fifteenth Chapter [10.15.6], there is a statement that the black bees are following Krishna and Valarama. Taking that incident, Lord Valarama described the devotional service of the wasps unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He said, "O Supremely Virtuous One, the Original Personality of Godhead, just see how these bees and wasps are following You, glorifying Your transcendental Fame, and thus worshipping You. Actually, these wasps are not as they appear, but they are great sages, and are taking the opportunity to worship the Supreme Soul now. Although You are not knowable by ordinary persons, still they know You and they are following You and glorifying You."
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