The scriptural basis for the translation of bhakti as ‘devotional service’ instead of ‘devotion’

by May 16, 2014

bhaj ity ea vai dhatu       sevaya parikirtita 

tasmat seva budhai prokta      bhakti sadhana-bhuyasi

Bhaj as a root is used to convey ‘service.’ Therefore, the wise explain that engaging in the Lord’s service is the way of bhakti.”

Garuda Purana  (Purva-khanda 231.3)

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