A devotee or follower of the bhakti tradition in Hinduism; someone who practices devotion to God through love and emotion.
From Sanskrit भक्त (bhakta), the past participle of bhaj meaning 'to divide, share, or worship.' The word evolved to designate a follower devoted to this spiritual path.
Bhaktas turned Hinduism inside-out—instead of following rigid rituals, they believed anyone could reach God through pure emotional devotion, which is why bhakti movements attracted the poorest and most marginalized people in medieval India!
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