INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapurana (VII. 5:23-24) Prahlada tells his father, Hiranyakashipu, about the nine forms of Vishnu-bhakti which he learnt from his preceptor. These are, shravana, kirtana, smarana, pada-sevana, archana, vandana, dasya, sakhya and atma-nivedana.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bhagavad Gita is the first text to explicitly use the word “bhakti” to designate a religious path, using it as a term for one of three possible religious approaches.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nine kinds of devotional service are hearing about Kṛṣṇa, chanting about Him, remembering Him, offering service to His lotus feet, offering Him worship in the temple, offering prayers to Him, working as His servant, making friendship with Him and unreservedly surrendering to Him.

Detailed explanation-4: -5 Stages of Bhakti | Elevation to Krishna Consciousness : Varana dasa – acceptance (2nd stage of Bhakti) Smarana dasa – remembrance (3rd stage of Bhakti) Bhavapana dasa – attainment of ecstatic spiritual emotions (4th stage of Bhakti) Prema Sampatti dasa – attainment of ecstatic love for Krishna (5th stage of Bhakti)