4249 - Bhakti Prakash
Author: Shree Swami Satyanand ji Maharaj
Description: Bhakti Prakash (meaning “Light on Devotion”) is a devotional guide structured as a spiritual discourse aimed at aspirants of Bhakti Yoga. Presented in clear Hindi, it traces a devotee’s evolution from longing for God (viyog) to union (madhur milap), highlighting obstacles along the path—such as ego, distraction, and worldly entanglements—and offering corrective spiritual practices. The text emphasizes the profound role of the Guru, gratitude (kritagyata), righteous living during livelihood (aajeevika), and offering one’s actions to the Divine (karya), providing modern seekers with a structured roadmap to inner spiritual transformation. () ⸻ Keywords: Bhakti Yoga, Guru‑disciple, devotional stages, gratitude, righteous livelihood, spiritual practice, inner transformation ⸻ Ideal for: Practitioners on the path of devotional worship, followers within the Ram Sharnam lineage, spiritual seekers wanting actionable guidance on Bhakti, and those inspired by structured devotional hymns and reflections. ⸻ Age: 14 years and above (suitable for teens beginning devotional practice and adults seeking devotional discipline) ⸻ Theme: Growth in devotion, overcoming inner obstacles, the power of the Guru, living righteously, spiritual gratitude, surrender in practice ⸻ Tone: Reverential, instructional, sincere, guiding, and spiritually nurturing ⸻ Book Type: Spiritual handbook; devotional discourse (granth); Bhakti Yoga guidebook ⸻ Length: Approximately 600–650 pages.