Chapter 10 - Sadhana of the Jiva, Pure Bhakti A factual
delineation of the sadhana of the jiva will be presented,
through examination of the nature of pure bhakti, the
qualification for bhakti, the types of bhakti and the various
services of bhakti. The nature of pure bhakti is discussed by
Sri Rupa Gosvami in Bhakti Rasamrta Sindhu purva vibhaga 1.22,
as well as Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19,.167: sunyam jnana-
karmady anavrtam To serve Krsna in a favorable mood by all the
senses is called Krsna bhakti. Being free from all desires
except the desire to increase devotion to Krsna, without
worshiping any other personality or devata as another Lord;
being devoted to Krsna alone, giving up all practice of jnana
and karma, and serving Krsna with all the senses in a favorable
mood, is called pure devotional service. Favorable (anukulya)
refers to a pleasing attitude towards Krsna. It is possible to
cultivate realization of Brahman or Paramatma by following the
paths of jnana or yoga. But these are not bhakti (not be