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Bhakti Blossoms: A Collection of Contemporary Vaishnavi Poetry

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Bhakti Blossoms is a collection of contemporary Vaishnavi poetry that explores the themes of love, devotion, and surrender to the divine. The poems in this collection are written by a diverse group of Vaishnava poets, and they offer a unique and personal glimpse into the Vaishnava tradition.

Bhakti Blossoms: A Collection of Contemporary Vaishnavi Poetry

by Pranada Comtois

4.8 out of 5

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Vaishnavism is a branch of Hinduism that worships Vishnu as the supreme deity. Vaishnavas believe that Vishnu is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe, and they worship him with love and devotion. The Vaishnava tradition is characterized by its emphasis on bhakti, or devotion to God. Bhakti is seen as the highest form of religious practice, and it is believed that it can lead to liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

The poems in Bhakti Blossoms reflect the diversity of the Vaishnava tradition. Some of the poems are written in a traditional style, while others are more modern and experimental. Some of the poems are addressed to Vishnu himself, while others are addressed to his avatars, such as Krishna and Rama. Still other poems explore the themes of bhakti, love, and surrender in a more abstract way.

No matter what their style or subject matter, the poems in Bhakti Blossoms are all united by their shared spirit of devotion. The poets in this collection are all passionate about their faith, and they share their love of God with the reader through their poetry. Bhakti Blossoms is a beautiful and inspiring collection of poems that will appeal to anyone interested in Vaishnavism, Hinduism, or spirituality.

Here are a few excerpts from the poems in Bhakti Blossoms:

"My heart is a lotus, And you are the bee. You buzz around me, And I bloom for you."
- "Lotus of My Heart" by Radhika Devi Dasi

"I am a wave, And you are the ocean. I rise and fall, But I am always connected to you."
- "Wave of Devotion" by Bhaktivinoda Thakura

"I surrender myself to you, My Lord. I give you my heart, My mind, and my soul."
- "Surrender" by Narottama Dasa Thakura

Bhakti Blossoms is a beautiful and inspiring collection of poems that will appeal to anyone interested in Vaishnavism, Hinduism, or spirituality. The poems in this collection are written from the heart, and they offer a unique and personal glimpse into the Vaishnava tradition.

Bhakti Blossoms: A Collection of Contemporary Vaishnavi Poetry

by Pranada Comtois

4.8 out of 5