Bhakti Yoga Path Devotion Explained Varies by tradition and personal preference spiritual practice
Bhakti Yoga Path Devotion Explained Varies by tradition and personal preference spiritual practice
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View lyrics page →Stanza 1: The Essence of Devotion
Original
भक्ति योग है प्रेम का सागर, हृदय की पावन धारा। अहंकार को तजकर प्रभु में, जीवन को सँवारा।
Transliteration
Bhakti yoga hai prem ka sagar, hriday ki paavan dhaara. Ahankar ko tyagkar Prabhu mein, jeevan ko sanwaara.
Meaning / Translation
Bhakti Yoga is an ocean of love, a pure stream of the heart. By renouncing the ego and turning to the Lord, life is truly graced.
Stanza 2: The Diversity of Paths
Original
कोई विष्णु को ध्याये मन से, कोई शिव को भजता है। कोई शक्ति रूप में माँ को, हृदय में बसाता है।
Transliteration
Koi Vishnu ko dhyaye mann se, koi Shiva ko bhajta hai. Koi Shakti roop mein Maa ko, hriday mein basata hai.
Meaning / Translation
Some meditate on Vishnu with their heart, some chant the names of Shiva. Some dwell upon the Mother in Her form as Shakti within their hearts.
Stanza 3: Personal Preference (Ishta Devata)
Original
सबकी अपनी राह है न्यारी, सबकी अपनी प्रीत। इष्ट देव की शरण में ही, मिलती परम जीत।
Transliteration
Sabki apni raah hai nyaari, sabki apni preet. Ishta Dev ki sharan mein hi, milti param jeet.
Meaning / Translation
Everyone's path is unique, everyone's love is personal. Only in the refuge of one's chosen deity is the ultimate victory found.
Stanza 4: Conclusion
Original
भाव प्रधान है भक्ति में, रूप अनेक कहाते। प्रेम भाव से जो पुकारे, वो प्रभु को पा जाते।
Transliteration
Bhaav pradhan hai bhakti mein, roop anek kahate. Prem bhaav se jo pukaare, vo Prabhu ko paa jaate.
Meaning / Translation
In devotion, the feeling (bhava) is paramount, though the forms are many. He who calls out with pure love, finds the Divine.