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bhakta

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[buhk-tuh] / ˈbʌk tə /

noun

  1. one who practices bhakti.


Etymology

Origin of bhakta

1820–30; < Sanskrit: devoted; akin to bhakti


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With folded hands he took permission of every bhakta and then mustered enough courage to fall down clasping the Master's feet.

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

First then He comes to show forth to the world a great Object of bhakti, and the love of God to His bhakta, or devotee.

From Avatâras Four lectures delivered at the twenty-fourth anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, December, 1899 by Annie Wood Besant

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

Even the noblest bhakta considers himself as lowly, and firmly believes that Krishna will take pity on him.

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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