An Analysis of Bhakti-abhasa or the Semblance of Bhakti

(From "Bhakti Tattva Viveka" - click to read more from it.
You can also read the previous page: Intrinsic Nature of Shuddha-Bhakti (Summary))

yad bhaktyabhasa-lesho ’pi dadati phalam uttamam

tamananda-nidhim krsna-caitanyam samupasmahe

“We worship Sri Krsna Caitanya, who is an ocean of transcendental bliss.

Even a faint trace of devotion unto Him yields the highest result.”

My dear devotees! In the previous chapter we discussed the intrinsic nature (svarupa) and extrinsic characteristics (tatastha-lakshana) of bhakti.

In this chapter we will discuss bhakti-abhasa or the semblance of bhakti.

We have already discussed a little about bhakti-abhasa while reviewing the tatastha-lakshana of bhakti, and indeed, bhakti-abhasa is actually included within the category of the tatastha-lakshana of bhakti.

But since it is not really suitable for bhakti-abhasa to be thoroughly analysed in a section where both the svarupa and tatastha-lakshana of bhakti are being described, it has become necessary to write a separate chapter on the topic of bhakti-abhasa.

We hope that this article will serve to further clarify the subject matter of the previous chapter.(from Part 2 – "An Analysis of Bhakti-abhasa or the Semblance of Bhakti")

Another revelation, How Jiva Acquires Various Material Designations. Check out the previous page too: Intrinsic Nature of Shuddha-Bhakti (Summary). You will benefit from reading the whole work: Bhakti Tattva Viveka.

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Harih Om Tat Sat.