bhakta
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bhakta
1820–30; < Sanskrit: devoted; akin to bhakti
Example Sentences
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Krishna's qualities are endless, even a single one of them when unfolded can soothe the ears of a bhakta.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
The nature of an 'inclination-led' bhakta pays no heed to shastric reasoning.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
There is none like the Master, in the three worlds, to exalt the glory of the bhakta and to soothe a bhakta's heart.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
Then the Master sent cakes and syrup from the leavings of His plate, to each bhakta by name.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
The loving bhakta wishes to quit his body when separated from his Lord; but when love has brought Krishna to him, he cannot think of death.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
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