Bhakti Marga Customs

The Viṣnu Padam of the Bhakti Marga Tilak represents ...

• our surrender to the feet of Śrīman Nārāyaṇa

• devotion as the foundation of our path

• our dependence on the Grace of the Guru

The Asan of the Bhakti Marga Tilak represents ...

• our surrender to the feet of Śrīman Nārāyaṇa

• devotion as the foundation of our path

• our dependence on the Grace of the Guru

The Bindu of the Bhakti Marga Tilak represents ...

• our surrender to the feet of Śrīman Nārāyaṇa

• devotion as the foundation of our path

• our dependence on the Grace of the Guru

The red line representing Mahā Lakṣmī in the Bhakti Marga tilak also symbolises ...

• our surrender to the feet of Śrīman Nārāyaṇa

• devotion as the foundation of our path

• the decrease of material attachments as we progress on the path

As devotees, we can simply bow down in front of Guruji and touch His Feet, without asking for permission to do so

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If Guruji is sitting on a chair one should never stand, i.e. be higher than Him, but always lower oneself, if it's in any way practically possible

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• false

One may bow down to a Bhakti Marga Svāmī/ni but not in Guruji's physical presence

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Pointing one's feet towards Guruji or deities should be avoided at all times

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• false

One should never sit with one's back to the altar or Guruji as a sign of respect

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• false

When entering the temple, one should bow down, touch the floor and then bring one’s hand to either the heart or the head as a sign of humility

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