Bhakti:
Devotion to Love
Bhakti Yoga is the supreme form of yoga, being that it
connects, surrounds, and inhabits the realm of Divine Love.
We as human creatures are connected to others through our
emotions. We may not speak the same language, even understand
anything about another person, but we can still feel their
heartfelt warmth, and return such a feeling back to them. How
much more so does the divine, personified in Radha Krishnu
exemplify the type of love that followers should exhibit. As
a reference, we who follow the beliefs of the Bhakti look to
the Baghavad Gita, and find within its pages expounding upon
the tenants of Bhakti yoga. The eternal love connection Radha
and her lover Krishnu is our focal point, and it is this
holiest of relationships that we strive to develop within our
own bodies and hearts.
The modern Bhakti movement today is centered from our guru
Kripalu Maharaj, who has dedicated his life to sharing his
enlightenment with the world. Hundreds upon hundreds of
teachers have come to learn of divine love from the Shree
Maharaji, and these teachers in turn have been able to
expound upon the meaning of Divine Love in their lives.
Kripalu Maharaj reveals his teachings to his acolytes, and
through these revelations they are able to better understand
the nature of devotion. The Jagadguru has led his life in
devotion, and from his shining example acolytes the world
over can attempt to connect with the Divine Love that
permeates Radha Krishnu.
In order to fill our lives with contemplation of the loving
connection between Radha and Krishnu, we must first
reorganize our lives. This means rejecting things that are
traditionally important to the modern world, including social
standing and material wealth. These things and positions are
weights that will keep our souls bound to this world, and it
is the severing of that binding that is so very essential in
our devotions to Radha Krishnu. Set yourself free of your
entanglements, and you will be better suited to devote
yourself to God. This is the core of Bhakti yoga, the
practice of filling your life with the Divine Love.