bhakti

/ˈbɑkti/
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Definitions of bhakti
  1. noun
    (Hinduism) loving devotion to a deity leading to salvation and nirvana; open to all persons independent of caste or sex
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    devotion
    (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
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