Devotion to the Lord: Bhakti Yoga — Spirit Meaning

Vedic Scriptures that Describe Devotion

In the path of Devotion, the perfect scripture to be referenced is the Narada Bhakti Sutras (नारद भक्ति सूत्र). The twelfth Chapter of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita (श्रीमद् भगवद् गीता) is also a significant source of literature on Bhakti and devotion. Then there is another scripture for consideration, which is the 10th and the 11th Canto of the great Bhakti Scripture, the Srimad Bhagavatham (श्रीमद् भागवतम्).

It was Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the great spiritual master of Swami Vivekananda who said that for this age of Kali, the Iron Age, only Bhakti, or Devotion towards the Lord, is the suitable method for the fallen people of this age. He recommended the following teachings to avail the complete Grace of Bhagawan.

(1) The path of divine love for the Lord, expressing one’s emotions for God is the ideal one.

(2) Expressing Love through prayers to God is highly recommended.

(3) Through praising God and remembering His divine qualities we can get close to Bhagwan, the knower of all hearts.

(4) Through Divine Chanting of His Holy names, remembering him all the time, should be an essential practice to adopt.