What is the literal meaning of word "bhakthi" in sanskrit?

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  1. GopalaKrishna pvNovember 27, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    bhakthi means to surrender to god  by body, mind and speech

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  2. Anantha NarayananNovember 27, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    is it a single word which means this or is this multiple words glued together to give this meaning?

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  3. GopalaKrishna pvNovember 27, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    yes you are right.  one should devote all time and energy to think of god and god only . there are two types of bhakthi  PARA AND APARA.

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  4. GopalaKrishna pvNovember 27, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    yes you are right. one has to devote time and energy to attain god's feet. the main aim of bakthi is to reach the feet of god.
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    you may find more info

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  5. Anantha NarayananNovember 27, 2013 at 3:35 AM

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  6. GopalaKrishna pvNovember 27, 2013 at 5:03 AM

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