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What are the stages of Bhakti?

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#bhakti #spirituality

Of the many paths to finding one's truth, the path of Bhakti is the most beautiful.

If one is to realise their truth through Bhakti, it requires
complete surrender.

As they say, Rome was not built in a day. The same goes for the path of Bhakti.

A bond between a Bhakt and His Bhagavān requires time to strengthen, mature and blossom.

According to the scriptures, there are three stages of Bhakti.

Vaidhi Bhakti

The first stage is called Vaidhi Bhakti that is enjoined by rules.

In this stage, an aspirant undertakes the ritual, but doesn't feel deep devotion.

They pray to the deity of the #mantra, but the inherent feeling of Bhakti or devotion in their prayer is missing.

Ragatmika Bhakti

Raga means - to have passion, especially love and intense longing.

In this stage of Bhakti, one develops strong feelings for God. They look upon God as their everything.

All their #relationships begin and end with God.

Para Bhakti

In this stage of Bhakti, the devotee sees God in everything around them.

They realise every particle in the universe is the #God they seek.

They are now a part of their Ishta. They have become the One they worship.