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Bhakti-Rasamrta-Sindhu
the ocean of the nectar of devotion
its a foundational text for understanding pure devotional yoga
Rasa
The mood or relationship one has with the Divine (Krsna)
e.g servitude, friendship, parental love, and romantic devotion
Pure Devotion
Selfless, free from material desires or ego
Ins not ritual for gain — its service with love
Nine forms of Bhakti
hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshipping, praying, obeying, befriending, and surrendering
Bhava
the emotional ecstasy that leads to pure love (prema) for Kṛṣṇa
dharma
ones duty
tanha
desire/attachment
karma yoga
yoga of action without attachment, that emphasizes selfless action and service
Lokasangraha
Acting for the welfare of the world. Service is sacred
Swami Vivekananda emphasized (karma yoga):
Selfless work is a spiritual path.
You can work, lead, teach, build—any act can be holy if done without ego.
Even small steps on this path are never wasted.
It fosters a direct, personal connection with the divine
Why is bhakti considered higher than ritual or philosophy alone
What’s the difference between regulated and spontaneous devotional service?
Regulated devotional service follows structured practices and guidelines, while spontaneous devotional service is marked by natural, heartfelt expressions of devotion, often arising without prescribed rituals.
Dharma represents one's duty and ethical path, while suffering can arise from deviating from this path. Embracing dharma can lead to liberation from suffering.
What is the relationship between dharma and suffering?
the Bhagavad Gita
Hindu scripture, presenting a conversation between Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves as his advisor.
Krishna
Supreme being
Bhakti Yoga
path of devotions to divine
Surrender, trust, love
Jnana Yoga
Path of knowledge
Study, philosophy
Raja Yoga
The royal path (meditation and disipline)
3 gunas (quialities of nature)
Sattva, rajs, tamas
Sattva
purity, harmony and wisdom
rajas
passion, desire, activity
tamas
darkness, inertia and ignorance
sravana
hearing stories of god
kirtana
signing or chanting
smarana
remembering the divine
pada-sevana
serving the feet of the divine
archana
worship with rituals
vandana
prayer and prostration
dasya
servitude
sakhya
friendship
atma-nivedana
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