What is real devotion to God?
What is real devotion to God?
True devotion leads one to believe that the dust from the feet, the ‘adi podi’ of ‘tondars,’ bhaktas, can purify the mind and rid one of sins. Andal shows this bhava as predominant in the Gopis observing the Katyayani vrata in Ayarpadi whose only desire is to nurture their ‘feeling of relation’ with Krishna.
Who are the devotees?
a person who is greatly devoted to something. a person who is extremely devoted to a religion; a follower. an enthusiastic follower or fan: He’s a devotee of jazz.
How can I be a good devotee?
Practice Bhakti Yoga.
- Chanting.
- Studying sacred texts.
- Spending time with other Hare Krishna devotees.
- Upholding the four principles.
- Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet.
What are the various ways to show devotion to God?
Weekly Devotional: Ways to Worship God Daily
- Start Your Day With Him.
- Pray Intentionally.
- Write Down Things You Are Thankful For.
- Notice Your Complaints and Turn Them Into Praise.
- Enjoy God’s Creation.
- Love Others.
- Love Yourself.
Who was the biggest devotee of Lord Rama?
As per the Hindu texts, it has been said Kak Bhusundi was the great devotee of Lord Rama and was the first person to narrate the Ramayana, much before Valmiki and Tulsidas.
What does it mean to serve God?
To serve God is to serve others and is the greatest form of charity: the pure love of Christ. Jesus Christ said: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. ( John 13:34). This list gives 15 ways in which we can serve God by serving others.
How do you choose causes to devote your time to?
When you select causes to devote your time and talents and treasure to, be careful to select good causes… which will produce much joy and happiness for you and for those you serve. You can easily become involved in your community, it only takes a little effort to contact a local group, charity, or other community program.
How can I contribute to the work of God?
Contributing financially to God’s work is a great way to serve God. Money from fast offerings is directly used to help the hungry, thirsty, naked, stranger, sick, and afflicted (see Matt 25:34-36) both those locally and world wide.