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{{ToBeEdited}}Dr. Radhakrishnan said that the path of Bhakti is all encompassing - sinners as well as saints, ignorant as well as learned, foolish as well as wise, find it easy. Prayer and petition, fasting and sacrifice, communion and self examination, all are included in the life of Bhakti. In its highest flights, bhakti coincides with jnana<ref>Radhakrishnan, S. (1926). ''Hindu view of life''. George Allen And Unwin Ltd, London.</ref>.  

{{ToBeEdited}}Bhakti Yoga (Samskrit: भक्तियोगः) is the name given to the twelfth chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. This chapter talks about attaining union with the formless and manifest aspects of the Supreme reality by the path of devotion.<ref name=":0" />   

Bhakti Yoga (Samskrit: भक्तियोगः) is the name given to the twelfth chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. This chapter talks about attaining union with the formless and manifest aspects of the Supreme reality by the path of devotion.

The path of Bhakti is all encompassing - papis as well as sadhus, ignorant as well as learned, foolish as well as wise, find it easy. Prayer and petition, fasting and yajna, communion and self examination, all are included in the life of Bhakti. In its highest flights, bhakti coincides with jnana.<ref>Radhakrishnan, S. (1926). ''Hindu view of life''. George Allen And Unwin Ltd, London.</ref> 

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Twelfth Chapter ==

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Twelfth Chapter ==

Elaborating on the practise of devotion, Sri Krishna asks Arjuna to fix his mind entirely on Him. He says, everytime the mind wanders, it should be brought back to the thoughts of the Supreme. If such stern concentration is difficult, then one should dedicate all his actions to Him with the feeling that it is His power that activates everything. If even this is beyond his abilities, one should offer all his actions to the Supreme, abandoning the desire for their fruits. One should take complete refuge in Him. For, it is the one who surrenders himself completely to the Supreme being, attains perfect peace.  

Elaborating on the practise of devotion, Sri Krishna asks Arjuna to fix his mind entirely on Him. He says, everytime the mind wanders, it should be brought back to the thoughts of the Supreme. If such stern concentration is difficult, then one should dedicate all his actions to Him with the feeling that it is His power that activates everything. If even this is beyond his abilities, one should offer all his actions to the Supreme, abandoning the desire for their fruits. One should take complete refuge in Him. For, it is the one who surrenders himself completely to the Supreme being, attains perfect peace.  

Sri Krishna then describes the qualities of a true devotee. He says, a true devotee is beyond both attachment as well as aversion. He has a balanced mind under all circumstances. He is not agitated by the happenings of the world, nor does he himself cause any agitation in others. He is completely desireless and rejoices in the Supreme within. He sees equality everywhere. Sorrow, fear, honour so also dishonour is the same in his eyes. And such perfect contentment on his part is the result of his complete surrender to the Ultimate reality.<ref>Swami Sivananda (2000), [https://holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Devotion.</ref>

Sri Krishna then describes the qualities of a true devotee. He says, a true devotee is beyond both attachment as well as aversion. He has a balanced mind under all circumstances. He is not agitated by the happenings of the world, nor does he himself cause any agitation in others. He is completely desireless and rejoices in the Supreme within. He sees equality everywhere. Sorrow, fear, honour so also dishonour is the same in his eyes. And such perfect contentment on his part is the result of his complete surrender to the Ultimate reality.<ref name=":0">Swami Sivananda (2000), [https://holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Devotion.</ref>

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