‘Bhakti’ is a path to explore and achieve enlightment of soul. Almighty has crafted the 9 paths in Shri MadBhaagwat Puraan for us to reach and be one with Him,
Every path Has its own uniqueness and opens the doors of spirituality.
Radha Krishna Devotee in Vrindavan Laadli Lalji Maharaaj quotes-
Gyan Sath Asath Jaanivo, Asath Tyaag Vairaag |
Bhakti Su Navadha Sath Vishaya, Dasadha Fal Anuraag ||
The 9 paths of Bhakti are as follows :
Shravan-This Path Preaches us To Listen To Radha Krishna Epics and Puraans.
Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Parikshitji who heard Shri Madbhagwat for a week continuously.
Kathan- This Path Preaches us To Narrate Radha Krishna Epics and Puraans to all those worthy of listening.
Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Shukhdevji the narrator of Shri MadBhaagwat.
Sumiran-This Path Preaches us to meditate God’s Name within our heart,all day and night ,i.e. even when we are doing our daily chors.Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Prahlaad’s devotion towards Lord Vishnu.
Archan -This path Preaches us to Perform Rituals in the Honour of Our Lord,To achieve blessings
Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Acharya Guru Raja Prithu who performed many yagyas.
Vandan-This path Preaches us to pray tribute to God by singing Hymns and Couplets.
Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Akroorji’s Stuti and Pranaam to Lord Krishna.
Sewan-This Path preaches us to serve God or Guru physically ;for.eg. Paad Sewanam -Soothing The Lord or Guru’s Feet.Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -MahaLaxmi’s Sewa towards Lord Vishnu.
Daasantan-This Path Preaches us to serve God like a humble servant
Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Lord Hanumaan’s service To Lord Shri Ram.
Sakhya-This Path Preaches us to befriend God.
Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Gopis Lilas and Arjun’s friendship with Krishna.
Aatma Samarpan-This path Preaches us to give ourself ,our services and our possessions to God as a token of respect and love.Shri Madbhagwat explains this Bhakti in form of -Raja Bali’s Samarpan.
These 9 paths of Bhakti in Shri MadBhagwat Puran are the seeds which when implanted in one’s heart,they bloom brightly spreading aroma of spiritual oneness.
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