WorksheetsAdhikārīs and Bhaktas
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
This type of person is most qualified for Sādhana-bhakti
uttama adihkārī
madhyama adihkārī
kaniṣṭha adihkārī
This type of person has strong faith in the conclusion in the Śastras as well as deep knowledge of the philosophy presented therein
uttama adihkārī
madhyama adihkārī
kaniṣṭha adihkārī
This type of person has decent faith in the scriptures, but is not qualified for preaching
uttama adihkārī
madhyama adihkārī
kaniṣṭha adihkārī
This type of person has a little faith in the scriptures, but can be easily deterred from his path by opposing arguments
uttama adihkārī
madhyama adihkārī
kaniṣṭha adihkārī
'Adhikārī ' roughly translates as ...
'One who possesses a certain type of qualification'
'Devotee'
'Bhakta' roughly translates as ...
'One who possesses a certain type of qualification'
'Devotee'
The most advanced devotee (uttama bhakta) ...
sees within everything the Supreme Lord Himself.
does not behave properly toward other devotees
disregards those who are envious of the Supreme Lord.
has realised that everything that exists is eternally situated within the Lord
An intermediate devotee (madhyama bhakta) ...
has realised that everything that exists is eternally situated within the Lord
is a sincere friend to all the devotees of the Lord
is merciful to innocent people who are in ignorance
does not behave properly toward other devotees or people in general
A materialistic devotee (kaniṣṭha bhakta) ...
does not behave properly toward other devotees or people in general
is a sincere friend to all the devotees of the Lord
never worships the Deity in the temple
In relation to Guruji, a materialistic devotee (kaniṣṭha bhakta) ...
understands the implications of a Guru-disciple relationship
is happy to serve, follow His commands and is willing to grow in surrender
follows Guruji's orders with no sense of conviction
has no sincere feeling of truly belonging to Guruji
In relation to Guruji, an intermediate devotee (madhyama bhakta) ...
understands the implications of a Guru-disciple relationship
is happy to serve, follow His commands and is willing to grow in surrender
has fully placed body, mind and soul at the Feet of Guruji
has no sincere feeling of truly belonging to Guruji
In relation to Guruji, the most advanced devotee (uttama bhakta) ...
is a perfect instrument of Guruji's will
acts out of personal interest
has fully placed body, mind and soul at the Feet of Guruji
The apparent hiearchy of devotees is mentioned by Guruji, so that we may ...
better judge other devotee's lack of surrender
better understand where we stand and how we can grow in our relationship with Him
