Bhakti is derived from the Sanskrit word bhaj, which means -
loving service. Yoga in Sanskrit means - connection. Bhakti yoga
means to connect to the supreme by means of loving pure devotional
service.
We all have love or Bhakti within our self. However, it is in
dormant state. There is a simple way to awaken this dormant loving
service to the supreme personality of Godhead. This process is laid
down by Lord Sri Krishna in Bhagavad Gita. Lord Sri Chaitanya
Mahabrabhu, the incarnation of Lord Krishna in this present age has
mercifully made this process very simple and enjoyable. Srila
prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON has made this process famous all
over the world.
The process of awakening love is not just purifying but also fully
satisfying. This purification process consists of three main
principles - Chanting, dancing & feasting.
Chanting of pure names of Lord can be done simply by regularly
chanting Hare Krishna mahamantra - Hare Krishna Hare Krishna /
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama Hare Rama / Rama Rama Hare
Hare. The chanting can be done as minimum fixed rounds on japa mala
or it can be done together in congregation with musical
instruments.
Dancing is also an important part of the purification to attain
love. Dancing is done gracefully in front of the Lord. Dancing
engages our whole body in glorification of the Supreme personality
of Godhead.
Feasting means only eating food that has been specifically cooked
and lovingly offered to Lord Krishna. Such food or also called
prasadam is free of karma and does not entangle us in the cycle of
repeated birth and death.
