Chapter 1.7

Question 1

Bhakti Yoga

Answer 1

When we use Bhakti as a tool to connect ourselves with the supreme self, its called bhakti yoga.
It transforms Kama (conditional love) to Prema (unconditional love) to Bhakti.

Question 2

Types of Devotees

Answer 2

Arthi - Distressed
Artharthi - Desires from God
Jignasu - Seeker of truth/knowledge of God
Jnani - Knows about God, and prays still

Question 3

Nanvidha Bhakti : 9 modes of devotion

Answer 3

1. Sravanam
2. Kirtanam
3. Smaranam
4. Padasevanam
5. Arcanam
6. Vandanam
7. Dasyam
8. Sakhyam
9. Atmanivedanam

Question 4

Panchamahabhavas : Attitudes in a bhakta

Answer 4

1. Dasya Bhava - Attitude of Servant
2. Madhur Bhava - Attitude of Lover
3. Vatsalya Bhava - Attitude of mother for child
4. Sakhya Bhava - Attitude of friend
5. Santa Bhava - Attitude of saint