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Thus, the commentator suggests that the preposition 'anu' (in the word 'anurakti) is not a mere affix whose meaning is merged in the definition but indicates subsequence; because it is produced after (anu=after) obtaining the knowledge of the greatness etc. of Ishvara, therefore is it called anurakti.
Thus, the commentator suggests that the preposition 'anu' (in the word 'anurakti) is not a mere affix whose meaning is merged in the definition but indicates subsequence; because it is produced after (anu=after) obtaining the knowledge of the greatness etc. of Ishvara, therefore is it called anurakti.
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+== पराभक्तिः अपराभक्तिश्च ॥ Para Bhakti and Apara Bhakti ==
+Para Bhakti or the highest devotion is actually the devotion that arises after the realisation of the Supreme Being.
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+Apara Bhakti or the lower devotion, also known as Gauni Bhakti is the means thereof. This is of the form of chanting the Lord's name, singing His glories, etc.<ref name=":0" />
== नवविधाभक्तिः ॥ Navavidha ==
== नवविधाभक्तिः ॥ Navavidha ==