Parabhakti, Parābhakti, Para-bhakti: 2 definitions
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Parabhakti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Parābhakti (पराभक्ति) refers to “transcendental bhakti”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusParabhakti (ಪರಭಕ್ತಿ):—[noun] unpretentious, absolute devotion.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 18.54 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]
Verse 13.31 < [Chapter 13 - Prakṛti-puruṣa-vibhāga-yoga]
Verse 18.55 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 10.10.11 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Muniye! nanmukane!)]
Pasuram 10.9.11 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Cul vicumpu ani mukil)]
Pasuram 9.2.4 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Pantai nalale)]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 37 - On Bhakti Yoga < [Book 7]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.17 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
11. Ekāntiki Bhakti (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]
10. Bhakti (Devotion-Worship) < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)