READING: The Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 2
The text below is chapter two from The Nectar of Devotion.
The chapter title is, “The first stages of devotion.”
Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī lists the three categories of devotional service, sādhana, bhava and prema.
He then finishes the chapter by explaining vaidhī-sādhana-bhakti in some detail.
You will notice on pages 4-6 there is highlighted text. Along with Bhanu Swami’s video, "Definition and goal of arcana," this highlighted text will be helpful for answering questions in the upcoming quiz “Definition and goal of arcana.”
Do read the whole chapter if you are able. It contains a wonderful overview of the stages of advancement in devotional service.
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Hare Kṛṣṇa.