noun
- plural of bhakti; devotional practices or movements in Hinduism and other Indian religions emphasizing personal devotion to a deity
Usage: from Sanskrit; often used in religious and cultural contexts; may refer to specific devotional traditions or the collective practices of bhakti movements
Examples
- The bhaktis of medieval India transformed religious practice through emotional devotion.
- Different regional bhaktis developed unique musical and poetic traditions.
- Bhaktis emphasize a personal relationship between the devotee and the divine.
- The bhakti movement spread various forms of devotional worship across the subcontinent.
- Many bhaktis incorporate singing, dancing, and prayer as expressions of faith.