bhakti

[ buhk-tee ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. selfless devotion as a means of reaching Brahman. Compare jnana, karma ( def 1 ).
2. (initial capital letter) a popular religious movement centered around the personal worship of gods, especially Vishnu and Shiva.

bhakti

/ ˈbʌktɪ /

noun

1. Hinduism loving devotion to God leading to nirvana

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhakti¹

1825–35; < Sanskrit: devotion

Word History and Origins

Origin of bhakti¹

from Sanskrit: portion, from bhajati he allocates

Example Sentences

But there now arose the doctrine of bhakti (devotion), which resolved religion into emotion.

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A very striking characteristic of modern Hinduism is what is termed bhakti, or devotion.

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The attempt to make religion consist of emotion without thought, of bhakti without jnana, had disastrous issues.

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Bhakti, then, is simply the designation for fervour in worship or in presence of the Deity, as it appears in Hinduism.

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That ecstatic adoration is religion for many millions of India, although the name bhakti may never pass their lips.

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