The Role of Bhakti Yoga in the Journey Towards Self-Realization

Abstract

Bhakti Yoga, known as the path of loving devotion, serves as a profound vehicle for spiritual transformation and inner awakening.  In the ancient wisdom of Indian scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavata Purana, and Narada Bhakti Sutras, this yogic discipline emphasizes heartfelt surrender, divine remembrance, and selfless service. More than an emotional outlet, Bhakti Yoga is a structured practice that harmonizes the emotions and intellect, gradually dissolving the ego and leading the practitioner toward self-realization. This paper explores how Bhakti Yoga acts as both a spiritual and psychological discipline, using insights from classical texts and modern thought to illuminate its role in uniting the individual soul with the Supreme.