The Path of Bhakti and Its Unique Nature

The path of Bhakti, or devotion, is one of the paths for spiritual awakening or enlightenment. How does it differ from other spiritual paths? Bhakti leads to Prema. Devotion leads to love for God, and this love and longing is what can take us into the other areas of spiritual awakening. Bhakti has got Shakti power that creates Bhakti freedom through Anubhuti, through the realization of the truth. We need Gyana, education and help of a Guru. We need Karma to do our actions. We need Dhyana or meditation. All these are important parts, but ultimately, Bhakti has got Shakti. It is the power of the Divine that can give us the grace to be enlightened, and so it is unique and special.