bhakti

noun

bhak·ti | \ ˈbək-tē

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Definition of bhakti

: devotion to a deity constituting a way to salvation in Hinduism

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The mood is described as one of bhakti, or devotion. — Marina Harss, New York Times, "The Indian Monks’ Dance, Flowering With the Aid of Women," 17 Apr. 2018 The faith focuses on salvation through total devotion, or bhakti, to God as developed through the virtues (dharma), detachment (vairagaya) and spiritual wisdom (jnana). — Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, "A birthday for the gods," 4 July 2017

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