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Bhakti Yoga
भक्तियोग
What does Bhakti Yoga mean?
Bhakti means loving devotion. Chapters 9 and 12 are its heart: Krishna asks for constant remembrance, offers to carry the burdens of his devotees, and says whatever one does, eats, or gives should be offered to him.
The Gita calls bhakti the easiest and most joyful path. Unlike knowledge or meditation, it needs no special aptitude — only love. 'Fix your mind on me, be devoted to me, worship me, bow to me; you shall come to me' (9.34).