Bhakti -

Practitioners emphasize prapatti , or complete submission to the divine will, believing that love alone leads to salvation ( moksha ).

Bhakti rejects the rigid caste system, teaching that all humans are equal in the eyes of the Divine. Forms of Devotion: bhakti

Often cited as superior to the paths of knowledge ( jnana ) or rituals ( karma ), it focuses on direct, heartfelt communion with a personal deity. Practitioners emphasize prapatti , or complete submission to

While the concept of Bhakti is ancient, the was a specific historical revolution that began in South India and spread northward. Practitioners emphasize prapatti

The essence of Bhakti is a personal, emotional connection between the devotee ( bhakta ) and God.