Bhakti: 108 Prayers of Devotion

Through poetry we can express our deepest thoughts and feelings. Through prayer we can experience our connection with the Divine Spirit. In every spiritual orientation there is a tradition of acknowledging Spirit in gratitude. This practice, this pause of reverence, gives life meaning. Bhakti is a Sanskrit word that means devotion, and love. The path of Bhakti Yoga leads us to a knowledge of our Oneness with the Divine through heartfelt devotion. In Bhakti: 108 Prayers of Devotion author Lissa Coffey elegantly merges poetry and prayer into verses that lift the spirit, and heal the heart. Prayer is powerful. It can change your life; it can change the world. Bhakti guides your journey in remembering, and loving, who you are. There is a holy yearning at the center of our existence. In this inspiring collection of reflections and insights, Lissa Coffey offers us beautifully written reminders to seek the Divine in all things. Exuberant, touching and thought-provoking, these prayers contain great power, reverence, and gratitude. Embrace them. - Gary Jansen, author of Exercising Your Soul ‘Bhakti: 108 Prayers of Devotion’, is a poetic collection of prayers written with much love and insight into our daily concerns . What strikes me is the simplicity of tone and yet the profound nature of devotion embedded in them. Dr Nilima Chitgopekar Professor, Delhi University