The Relationship Between the Expression of Devotion in the Bhakti Śataka and the Nārada Bhakti Sūtra

Authors

  • Rachapon Sangsri จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย
  • Aroonwan Kongmebhol คณะอักษรศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย

Keywords:

Bhakti Śataka, Nārada Bhakti Sūtra, Bhakti in Hinduism, Sanskrit Literature in Lanka

Abstract

Bhakti Śataka is a Buddhist Sanskrit poetic composition authored by Rāma Candrabhāratī. The essence of this work lies in its profound expression of reverence and praise for the Buddha from various perspectives. A distinctive feature of this composition is its adaptation of the Hindu concept of Bhakti to the poetic delineation. This research article aims to explore the relationship between the expression of devotion in the Bhakti Śataka and the Bhakti concept in Hinduism.  The research methodology is textual comparison between the Bhakti Śataka and the Nārada Bhakti Sūtra – a representative scripture on Hindu teachings and principles of Bhakti.  The study is found that the Bhakti Śataka aligns significantly with the Nārada Bhakti Sūtra, particularly in terms of the modes of expressing devotion. However, a key difference is observed, that is, the Bhakti Śataka does not emphasize development of intimately close relationship and achievement of spiritual union with the Buddha, which is a central theme in the Nārada Bhakti Sūtra.

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2025-10-08

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Sangsri, R., & Kongmebhol, A. (2025). The Relationship Between the Expression of Devotion in the Bhakti Śataka and the Nārada Bhakti Sūtra. Journal of Buddhist Studies Chulalongkorn University, 32(1), 1–31. retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jbscu/article/view/276755

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