Narada Bhakti Sutras (Behag Rendition)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Sutra 1: The Essence of Devotion
Original
ईश्वरप्रणिधानरूप भक्तिः।
Transliteration
Ishvara-pranidhana-rupa-bhaktiḥ
Meaning / Translation
Devotion is the form of absolute surrender and dedication to the Supreme Lord.
Sutra 2: The Origin of Devotion
Original
साधुसङ्गाजनित भक्तिः।
Transliteration
Sadhu-sanga-janita-bhaktiḥ
Meaning / Translation
Devotion is generated and nurtured through the association of saintly and holy people.
Sutra 3: The State of Self-Surrender
Original
आत्मनिवेदनरूप भक्तिः।
Transliteration
Atma-nivedana-rupa-bhaktiḥ
Meaning / Translation
Devotion is the state of complete and total self-surrender to the Divine.
Sutra 4: Unwavering Focus
Original
अनन्यचित्तभक्तिः।
Transliteration
Ananya-chitta-bhaktiḥ
Meaning / Translation
Devotion is when the mind is exclusively and unwaveringly fixed upon the Lord, with no other thoughts.
Sutra 5: The Goal of Devotion
Original
सायुज्यविशेषरूप भक्तिः।
Transliteration
Sayujya-vishesha-rupa-bhaktiḥ
Meaning / Translation
The highest form of devotion leads to the state of being eternally united with the Divine.