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practised while leading a normal family and
social life. A clear, clean and pure heart is the
necessary condition for bhakti. There are four
types of bhakta according to Gita : (a) 'arta'
(3ird) (distressed), who seeks shelter with God
when struck by suffering; (b) 'arthi' (3i01)
(desiring person), who remembers God to fulfil
his desires; (c) lijnasu' (f7NA) (eager to
know), who wants to know God for its own
sake; (d) `jnani' (v--T1- ) (the knowledgeable),
who has loving faith in God, wants to attain
God as based on knowledge and action. Only
such a bhakta can truly attain God.
Before you begin bhakti of God, try to
know his nature and character. The present
day world though believes in God but does
not know him truly. Gita presents a wide-
ranging description of God. Having seen the
stupendousness of God's creation, we realise
His infinite and enormous power. God is seen
everywhere through His actions, laws and