What is Bhakti?
- Bhakti is a means of spiritual growth and self-realization.
- It involves cultivating a deep sense of love, devotion, and surrender to the divine.
- Bhakti is often associated with the worship of a personal deity or the divine, but it can also be directed towards the ultimate reality or the divine within.
- Bhakti is a holistic approach to spirituality, encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines.
Types of Bhakti
- Shaivism: devotion to Shiva
- Shaktism: devotion to Shakti
- Vaishnavism: devotion to Vishnu
- Shailaputri: devotion to the goddess Shailaputri
- Tridandi: devotion to the three-eyed form of Shiva
Benefits of Bhakti
- Attains spiritual growth and self-realization
- Cultivates a deep sense of love and devotion
- Brings inner peace and happiness
- Enhances self-awareness and self-realization
- Develops a sense of connection with the divine