Bhakti - the very idea is beautiful. It is an emotion that has been a driving force for an entire culture for centuries. It has inspired innumerable people, poems, proses, and practices. The word "bhakti" when translated can mean many things: revere, honor, adore, practice, worship, prefer, enjoy, partake, engage in, relish, supply, furnish, bestow, grant, divide, choose, declare etc. However, there are things that cannot be understood through translation but through personal experience. Bhakti is one such emotion that can be experienced, not understood. Bhakti involves multiple aspects - a subject (bhakta - the attracted), an object (bhagawan - the attracting) and a process (vidhi). "bhakta" is one who is faithful, loyal, devoted, and to an extent obsessed. "bhakta" is attracted to the "bhaga" or the opulence in his object of worship, so a bhakta adores or loves or worships and serves his "bhagawAn". Depending on one's inclina...
Through this forum I will attempt to share as much authentic information as possible about "Hinduism", "Vedic Traditions" and "Sanatana Dharma"'; in quotes as they lack a specific name. I will present translations of scriptures, sooktAs, and stotras; bring debates and discussions from other forums; shed some light on some of the misconceptions of Hindu thought; and expose miscreants who hope to malign the glorious dharma. Your comments and feedback are welcome.