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bhakti (Sanskrit: भक्ति), derived from the Sanskrit verb root bhaj, which according to the Nighantu(glossary for Vedic terms) means to "offer seva" — is an expression of devotional Love for God; single-minded devotion to one's Iswara, or personal deity. One who practices bhakti is called a bhakta, while bhakti as a spiritual path is referred to as bhakti marga, or the bhakti way, or the bhakti yoga.

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Do the Vedas say anything about Bhakti?

There are verses which clarify the presence of devotion(bhakti) in vedas:— Prayers have been offered up- through love of glory: Vasishtha, honour Indra in the battle! … He who has highest Bhakti of Deva (God), just like his Deva, so for his Guru (teacher), To him who is high- minded, these teachings will be illuminating. …
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Why Devas are worshiped by humans? Where all are one Brahman?

Brahman was this before; therefore it knew even the Ātma (soul, himself). I am Brahman, therefore it became all. And whoever among the gods had this enlightenment, also became Tha …
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