Bhakti

/ˈbɑk.ti/ noun

A form of Hindu spirituality centered on devotion, love, and emotional attachment to God, emphasizing personal faith over rituals.

From Sanskrit भक्ति (bhakti), derived from bhaj meaning 'to share, divide, or worship.' The word represents a spiritual path that crystallized in Indian thought around 1000 CE.

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