Know what are the 9 types of devotion? What is Navdha Bhakti formulation?

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Navadha Bhakti Formulation:
There are 9 types of devotion described in Sanatan scriptures which are called Navadha Bhakti.

What is Navdha Bhakti formulation?

“Shravanam Kirtanam Vishno: Smaranam Padasevanam.
Archanam vandanam daasyam sakhyamatmanivedanam.

1. Hearing: Constantly listening to God’s play, story, importance, power, source etc. with utmost devotion and with an unsatisfied mind.
2. Kirtan-: To chant God’s qualities, character, name, might etc. with joy and enthusiasm.
3. Remembrance: Constantly remembering God with a special feeling, remembering His greatness and power and becoming fascinated by Him.
4. Fart consumption: Take shelter at the feet of God and consider Him as your everything.
5. Archana: Worshiping the feet of God with sacred materials in mind, words, and actions.
6. Vandan: Saluting or serving the idol of God or devotees, teachers, Brahmins, teachers, parents, etc., who are a part of God, with utmost respect and reverence.
7. Dasya: Serving God with utmost devotion, considering Him as the master and oneself as the slave.
8. Sakhya: Considering God as one’s best friend, surrendering everything to Him and truly offering one’s sins and virtues.
9. Atmanivedan: Surrendering oneself forever at the feet of God and not having any independent authority. This is considered the highest stage of devotion.

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Best examples of Navadha Bhakti:

Shravan (Parikshit), Kirtan (Sukdev), remembrance (Prahlad), worship (Lakshmi), worship (Prithuraaja), worship (Akrura), dasya (Hanuman), sakhya (Arjuna) and atmanivedan (Bali Raja) – these are called Navadha Bhakti.

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