Nijabhakti, Nija-bhakti: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNijabhakti (निजभक्ति) refers to “one’s feelings of devotion”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.6 (“The miraculous feat of Kārttikeya”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin named Nārada said to Kumāra (Kārttikeya): “[...] O Skanda, terrible to the enemies, the benefactor of the devotees, I bow to your lotus-like feet. You are the refuge of people and source of their happiness. Please hear my submission through your ears. Please instil into the heart of everyone the feelings of devotion (nijabhakti) to you. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.17.121 < [Chapter 17 - The Lord’s Travel to Gayā]
Verse 3.2.116 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.9.216 < [Chapter 9 - The Glories of Advaita]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.16.38 < [Chapter 16 - Description of Śrī Rādhikā’s Wedding]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.24-25 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Serving Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Svāī Mahārāja < [Chapter 1.2 - Śrīla Gurudeva’s Pūrvāśrama]