Early History of the Vaishnava Faith and Movement in Bengal, from Sanskrit and Bengali Sources c8.s2.16
Early History of the Vaiṣṇava Faith and Movement in Bengal, from Sanskrit and Bengali Sources c8.s2.16
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c8.s2.16
As the Rāgātmikā Bhakti of the people of Vraja, which is eternally displayed, is the model or source (Ādarśa) of Rāgānugā, it is analysed and explained in detail. The Rāgātmikā way arises from desire (Kāma, e. g. the Gopīs), enmity (Dveṣa, e. g. Kaṃsa), fear (Bhaya, e. g. Śiśupāla), or affection (Sneha, e. g. the Yādavas). But enmity and fear with reference to Kṛṣṇa, being uncongenial, may be left aside; and affection (Sneha) being a form of fellowship (Sakhya) would come under the Vaidhī, or being an aspect of love (Preman) does not come at all under Sādhana-bhakti. Hence, the Rāgātmikā Bhakti may be either