Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Namaskar Vipinji, Thank you for the current posts, they are appreciated. Please keep them coming whenever you wish. Om Namah Shivaya Simone , vipin kannan <vipinendran> wrote: > > BHAVAS IN BHAKTI > > When the devotee grows in devotion there is absolute self- forgetfulness. This is called Bhava. Bhava establishes a true relationship between the devotee and the Lord. Bhava then grows into Maha-Bhava wherein the devotee lives, moves and has his being in the Lord. This is Parama-Prema, the consummation of love or Supreme Love. > > There are five kinds of Bhava in Bhakti. They are Shanta, Dasya, Sakhya, Vatsalya and Madhurya Bhavas. These Bhavas or feelings are natural to human beings and so these are easy to practice. Practice whichever Bhava suits your temperament. > > In Shanta Bhava, the devotee is Shanta or peaceful. He does not jump and dance. He is not highly emotional. His heart is filled with love and joy. Bhishma was a Shanta Bhakta. > > Sri Hanuman was a Dasya Bhakta. He had Dasya Bhava, servant attitude. He served Lord Rama whole-heartedly. He pleased his Master in all possible ways. He found joy and bliss in the service of his Master. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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