Bhakti, as a profound spiritual path within Hinduism, encompasses the deep love, devotion, and surrender to the divine. While the term "Bhakt" has gained popularity in political contexts, its use as a label for followers of a particular leader is objectionable as it trivializes the spiritual essence of Bhakti.
An Indic Response to Jason Gregory’s piece on “The Trap of Devotion to God and Guru”.
Understanding the difference between one's innate behaviour and the practice to conform to a particular culture is essential when following a guru.
The poems of Karnataka’s Virasaiva saints embody the deepest devotion to Siva and point us to the highest reaches of spiritual attainment.