Bhaktabhava, Bhaktabhāva, Bhakta-bhava: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Bhaktabhāva (भक्तभाव) refers to “(concerning what is special about) true devotees’ thoughts”, as discussed in the eighth chapter of the Paramapuruṣasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text in ten chapters composed of 940 verses dealing with the personnel of a temple, their prerequisites and duties, their different ranks, the privileges and responsibilities of each etc.—Description of the chapter [bhaktabhā-vavilakṣaṇa]: The Ṛṣis ask to know more about prapanna-devotees (1-3). Nārada in his response emphasizes the thoughts and intentions of devotees (rather than mere superficial acts), pointing out that such persons are rewarded according to their hearts’ devotion (1-7). By the same token, he stresses, no matter how much one does, if his heart is not right, the work avails him nothing toward his salvation (8-10). [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhakta, Bhava.
Starts with: Bhaktabhavavilakshana.
Full-text: Bhaktabhavavilakshana, Prapanna, Bhakta.
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