How to Practice Bhakti Yoga in Krishna Consciousness

Bhakti Yoga (love or devotion to God) is one of Hinduism's ancient paths to God. It is the focus of the Krishna Consciousness movement and of other Hindu traditions.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. 

   Read the Bhagavad Gita, which teaches that love of the Divine is the simplest and best way to God consciousness.

2. 

   Worship Krishna/God with awe and with joy. Dance and laugh. Krishna is a playful form of God.

3. 

   Chant "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare"

4. 

   Express devotion creatively. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON) encourages people to express love of the Divine in food, dress, drama and many other ways.

5. 

   Make a pilgrimage to India. Pilgrimage allows deeper contemplation, shared worship experiences and understanding of Hindu values in their cultural home.

6. 

   Perform dharma or religious duty. The two forms of dharma. Sanatana-dharma means to serve God, such as by worship. Varnashrama-dharma is related to the duty of the individual in society. In all ways, do good works.

Resources

• International Society for Krishna Consciousness
• Bhagavad Gita
• Bhakti Yoga