Practice and Power of Devotion
 The practice of bhakti or devotion to a superior force or being is intrinsic to humanity. The book demonstrates that bhakti, which is the spontaneous love for God, is the foundation of all spiritual disciplines. Without the pull of bhakti within, no spiritual practice is possible. This book explores various forms of bhakti as practised and discussed in the Hindu scriptures. The central theme of the book, is the practice and power of devotion as a means of liberation from the endless cycles of transmigration. Author: K.SankaranarayananCategory: Mysticism in World Religions Format: Hardcover, 304 Pages Edition: 1st, 2022 ISBN: 978-81-19078-63-9 RSSB: EN-285-0 Order this book online: For sale in countries outside of India For sale only within India Download (216MB) | YouTube |
- Contents
- Preface
- Author’s Note
- PART I: BACKGROUND
- Who or What is God?
- Soul and Its Relationship with God
- The Soul’s Purpose: Liberation
- PART II: DOCTRINE OF BHAKTI
- What is Bhakti?
- Forms of Bhakti
- Bhakti and Related Terms
- The Culture of Bhakti
- PART III: PRACTICE AND POWER OF DEVOTION
- Bhakti as the Means to Liberation
- Preparations for Divine Love - 1
- Preparations for Divine Love - 2 Food, Drink and Drugs
- External Worship
- The Worship of Idols and Images
- Internal Worship
- The Guru
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