Religious Studies GCSE

Bhakti

What Bhakti means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Bhakti

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A loving relationship with deities like Vishnu or Shiva, who represent the one God, cultivated when worshipping a personal God.

AQA · Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices

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Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)

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