Bhakti Yoga in Rishikesh
The Path of Devotion, Kirtan & Love
The Heart of Yoga
Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion, one of the four main paths of yoga alongside Jnana (knowledge), Karma (action), and Raja (meditation). It is the yoga of the heart, where love and devotion become the means of spiritual liberation.
"भक्त्या मामभिजानाति यावान्यश्चास्मि तत्त्वतः"
Through devotion, one comes to know Me in truth.
— Bhagavad Gita 18.55
At Anantadrishti Yoga, we integrate Bhakti practices into our daily schedule, believing that devotion purifies the heart and opens the door to deeper spiritual experiences.
Bhakti Practices
Ways to cultivate devotion in daily life
Kirtan
Call-and-response devotional singing that opens the heart and creates community
Japa
Repetition of sacred mantras using mala beads for meditation and focus
Puja
Ceremonial worship offering flowers, incense, and light to the Divine
Svadhyaya
Study of sacred texts like Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and poetry of saints
Seva
Selfless service as an offering to the Divine through serving others
Satsang
Gathering in the company of truth-seekers for spiritual discourse
The Essence of Bhakti
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज
Sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṃ śaraṇaṃ vraja
Abandon all varieties of dharma and surrender unto Me alone.
मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु
Man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yājī māṃ namaskuru
Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me, and offer obeisance unto Me.
Kīrtana: The Yoga of Sound
"Nāma-smaraṇa-mātreṇa muktiḥ sambhavati dhruvam" — Through the mere remembrance of the Divine Name, liberation becomes possible.
At Anantadrishti, Kirtan is not just singing; it is a medicine for the mind. When we chant together, the ego softens, and the heart opens naturally.
Experience the profound joy of collective chanting (Sankirtan) every evening as the sun sets over the Ganga.
The Power of Mantra
- 1.Calms the Mind: Repetitive sound vibrations soothe the nervous system.
- 2.Purifies Emotions: Transforms lower emotions into higher devotion (Bhavana).
- 3.Connects Community: Dissolves barriers between partial selves.
Daily Rhythm of Grace
"Nityam bhagavatah seva bhaktih ucyate" — Constant service to the Divine is called true devotion.
Morning Aarti & Havan
Invoking the divine light to guide our day's practice.
Mantra Chanting
Purifying the mind with Vedic chants.
Evening Puja
Offering gratitude as the sun sets.
Bhajan & Kirtan
Merging individual consciousness into the collective heart.
Experience Bhakti
Join us for daily devotional practices and immerse yourself in the path of love.
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