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9 modes of #Devotion

śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ: smaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam
arcanaṁ vandanaṁ dāsyaṁ sakhyam ātma-nivedanam
iti puṁsārpitā viṣṇau bhaktiś cen nava-lakṣaṇā
(Srimad Bhagavatham 7.5.23-24) #Thread
@ShefVaidya @anuradhagoyal @Sai_swaroopa @vikramsampath 1/22
Nine types of #Bhakti are
1. Shravana
2. Keerthana
3. Smarana
4. Paada sevana
5. Archana
6. Vandana
7. Daasya
8. Sakhya &
9. Aatmanivedana.

Thus, a person can follow any of the given nine types of Bhakthi and can attain #Enlightenment. 2/22
1. #Shravanam: It means ‘to listen’. A devotee can demonstrate shravanam by listening to the Bhagawan’s qualities & stories related to his divine nature and form. Also, this is the easiest type of Bhakthi any devotee can practice. All it takes is for one to listen. 3/22
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#Nava_vidha_bhakti #9formsof_bhakti

Shravanam Kirtanam Vishnoh Smaranam Paadasevanam
Archanam Vandanam Daasyam Sakhyam Aatmanivedanam

The above sloka is told by Prahalada, one of the greatest devotee for whose protection Lord Vishnu came in Narasimha Avatar. As per the above
sloka from Bhagavatam there 9 types of Bhakti marga.
Understanding the concept of navavidha bhakti, we can choose one or more from them and by practicing them we can move closer to God.
1. #Shravanam – Hearing the names and glories of the Lord.
Shravanam generally means hearing
about Leelas or the greatness of God with great interest. The easy way for Shravanam is Satsang. A perfect example of shravana Bhakthi is #Parikshit (Abimanyu’s son & Grandson of Pandavas). He by listening to Shrimad Bhagavatam narrated by Shukamaharshi attained sadgati.
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