Bhakti Yoga
(yoga of devotion)
Bhakti
means devotion and Bhakti yoga means practice of unconditional devotion to
God. Bhakti yoga is generally considered the easiest of the f path to
liberation and realization. In Bhagavata Purana Bhakta Prahlada states -
'Hearing and chanting about the transcendental holy name, form, qualities,
paraphernalia and pastimes of Lord, remembering them, serving the lotus feet
of the Lord, offering the Lord respectful worship with sixteen types of
paraphernalia, offering prayers to the Lord, becoming His servant,
considering the Lord one's best friend, and surrendering everything unto Him
— these nine processes are accepted as pure devotional service. One who has
dedicated his life to the service of Lord through these nine methods should
be understood to be the most learned person, for he has acquired complete
knowledge'
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