Tarka Journal

Tarka Journal

Defining Bhakti

By Pranada Comtois, from Tarka Vol. 1, On Bhakti

Sep 30, 2026
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You’ve probably heard that bhakti is devotion or love. Though that’s correct, neither word completely conveys what bhakti is. Consider these questions: If you’re fully devoted to – even obsessed with – your Olympic training, your dance, basketball, or other sport, your music, art, or work, are you engaged in bhakti? If you love and serve your children, partner, community, or nation, do you have bhakti?


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