नवधा भक्ति

Navadhaa Bhakti (Nine types of bhakti)

श्रवणं कीर्तनं विष्णोः स्मरणं पादसेवनं ।

अर्चनं वन्दनं दास्यं सख्यमात्मनिवेदनम् ॥

Sravanam keertanam vishnoh smaranam paadasevanam

Archanam vandanam daasyam sakhyamaatmanivedanam [7.5.23]

Hearing stories about the glories of the Lord, singing His praises, remembering His captivating form and His exploits, serving His lotus-feet, worshipping Him by flowers and fruits, obeisance or prostration before Him , humble service to Him, friendship with Him and complete surrender to Him – these are the nine types of bhakti. The following sloka gives examples of devotees who excelled in each of these types of bhakti: