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Line 84: − * Para Bhakti (or higher Bhakti) is advanced type of devotion that transcends all convention. A devotee of this type knows no rule. He does not perform any external worship. He beholds his Lord everywhere, in every object. His heart is saturated with love for the Supreme. His state is ineffable. He attains the pinacle of bliss. He radiates love, purity and joy wherever he goes and inspires all who come in contact with him.+ − The aspirant who worships the idol in the beginning beholds the Lord everywhere and develops Para Bhakti. From Vaidhi Bhakti, he passes on to Ragatmika Bhakti or Prema Bhakti. He beholds the whole world as the Lord. The ideas of good and bad, right and wrong, etc., vanish. He sees the Lord in a rogue, dacoit, cobra, scorpion, ant, dog, tree, log of wood, block of stone, sun, moon, stars, fire, water, earth, etc. His vision or experience baffles description.<ref name=":5" />+ − + − Thus, Para Bhakti or the highest devotion is actually the devotion that arises after the realisation of the Supreme Being. And 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" />
→पराभक्तिः अपराभक्तिश्च ॥ Para Bhakti and Apara Bhakti: Editing and adding reference
Bhakti is of two kinds, viz., Para-Bhakti (higher Bhakti) and Apara Bhakti (lower or ritualistic Bhakti).
Bhakti is of two kinds, viz., Para-Bhakti (higher Bhakti) and Apara Bhakti (lower or ritualistic Bhakti).
* Apara Bhakti consists of Ritualistic worship that is formal in nature and is referred to as Vaidhi or Gauni Bhakti. Thus, Vaidhi Bhakti is a type of devotion depending on external aids. The one who does ritualistic worship adores a pratīka (symbol) or a pratimā (image), does Puja with flowers and sandal paste, offers incense, waves the lamp before the Supreme, offers Naivedya or food for Him, etc. Through this ritualistic worship, the mind becomes purer and purer and the aspirant gradually develops love for the Supreme.
* Apara Bhakti consists of Ritualistic worship that is formal in nature and is referred to as Vaidhi or Gauni Bhakti. Thus, Vaidhi Bhakti is a type of devotion depending on external aids. The one who does ritualistic worship adores a pratīka (symbol) or a pratimā (image), does Puja with flowers and sandal paste, offers incense, waves the lamp before the Supreme, offers Naivedya or food for Him, etc. Through this ritualistic worship, the mind becomes purer and purer and the aspirant gradually develops love for the Supreme.
From Vaidhi Bhakti, he passes on to Ragatmika Bhakti or Prema Bhakti. He beholds the whole world as the Lord. The ideas of good and bad, right and wrong, etc., vanish. He sees the Lord in a rogue, dacoit, cobra, scorpion, ant, dog, tree, log of wood, block of stone, sun, moon, stars, fire, water, earth, etc. His vision or experience baffles description. Thus, the aspirant who worships the idol in the beginning beholds the Lord everywhere and develops Para Bhakti.
* Para Bhakti (or higher Bhakti) is advanced type of devotion that transcends all convention. A devotee of this type knows no rule. He does not perform any external worship. He beholds his Lord everywhere, in every object. His heart is saturated with love for the Supreme. His state is ineffable. He attains the pinnacle of bliss. He radiates love, purity and joy wherever he goes and inspires all who come in contact with him.<ref name=":5" /><ref>Swami Ramarajyam, [https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/sites/default/files/Version-2.1.pdf The Narada Bhakti Sutra], Rishikesh: Divine Life Society.</ref>
In fact, Para Bhakti or the highest devotion is actually the devotion that arises after the realisation of the Supreme Being. And Apara Bhakti or the lower devotion, also known as Gauni Bhakti is the means thereof that is of the form of chanting the Lord's name, singing His glories, etc.<ref name=":0" />
=== नवविधाभक्तिः ॥ Navavidha ===
=== नवविधाभक्तिः ॥ Navavidha ===