Bhaktis

/ˈbɑk.tiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bhakti; multiple forms or instances of devotion or the bhakti tradition in different contexts.

Etymology

English pluralization of the Sanskrit noun bhakti using the standard -s suffix. While Sanskrit has its own plural forms, English convention extends -s to borrowed words.

Kelly Says

When scholars talk about 'bhaktis' they're recognizing that devotion took different regional forms across India—Bengali bhakti looked different from Tamil bhakti, creating diverse spiritual movements under one umbrella!

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