The Nectar of Devotion
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The Nectar of Devotion is a foundational Gaudiya Vaishnava text by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada that systematically presents the practice and theology of bhakti-yoga based on Rupa Goswami’s Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu.
All labels observed (2)
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| The Nectar of Devotion canonical | 2 |
| Ocean of the Nectar of Devotion | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nectar of Devotion Context triple: [Swami Prabhupada, notableWork, The Nectar of Devotion]
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Book of Longing
Book of Longing is a collection of poetry and drawings by Leonard Cohen that reflects his characteristic blend of spirituality, desire, and introspection.
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The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
"The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean" is the opening episode of Carl Sagan’s documentary series *Cosmos: A Personal Voyage*, introducing viewers to the scale, structure, and wonder of the universe.
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C.
Dasbodh
Dasbodh is a 17th-century Marathi spiritual and philosophical text by Samarth Ramdas that offers practical guidance on devotion, ethics, and everyday life.
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Swayam
Swayam is an Indian government-backed online learning platform that provides free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
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E.
Lalita Sahasranama
Lalita Sahasranama is a revered Hindu devotional hymn that enumerates a thousand names and attributes of the Divine Mother Lalita Tripurasundari, central to Shakta worship and Sri Vidya tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nectar of Devotion Target entity description: The Nectar of Devotion is a foundational Gaudiya Vaishnava text by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada that systematically presents the practice and theology of bhakti-yoga based on Rupa Goswami’s Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu.
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A.
Book of Longing
Book of Longing is a collection of poetry and drawings by Leonard Cohen that reflects his characteristic blend of spirituality, desire, and introspection.
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B.
The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
"The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean" is the opening episode of Carl Sagan’s documentary series *Cosmos: A Personal Voyage*, introducing viewers to the scale, structure, and wonder of the universe.
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C.
Dasbodh
Dasbodh is a 17th-century Marathi spiritual and philosophical text by Samarth Ramdas that offers practical guidance on devotion, ethics, and everyday life.
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D.
Swayam
Swayam is an Indian government-backed online learning platform that provides free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
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E.
Lalita Sahasranama
Lalita Sahasranama is a revered Hindu devotional hymn that enumerates a thousand names and attributes of the Divine Mother Lalita Tripurasundari, central to Shakta worship and Sri Vidya tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Gaudiya Vaishnava text
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bhakti-yoga treatise ⓘ religious book ⓘ |
| abbreviation | NOD ⓘ |
| aim |
to guide practitioners in the stages of bhakti
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to systematically present the science of devotional service ⓘ |
| associatedMovement | International Society for Krishna Consciousness ⓘ |
| associatedWith | ISKCON ⓘ |
| author |
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ⓘ
linked to:
Swami Prabhupada
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| basedOn | Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu ⓘ |
| basedOnWorkAuthor | Rupa Goswami ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
devotional service as the ultimate goal of life
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gradual development of love of Godhead ⓘ |
| contains | commentary and explanation by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ⓘ |
| describes |
different rasas or devotional mellows
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offenses to be avoided in devotional service ⓘ regulative principles of bhakti-yoga ⓘ stages of devotional advancement ⓘ |
| doctrineType | bhakti theology ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
association of devotees
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following authorized regulative principles ⓘ pure devotional service without material motivation ⓘ |
| focusesOnDeity | Krishna ⓘ |
| genre |
devotional literature
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theological literature ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s teachings ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
practitioners of Krishna consciousness
ⓘ
students of Gaudiya Vaishnava theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
popularizing Rupa Goswami’s teachings in the modern world
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systematic presentation of bhakti-yoga practice ⓘ |
| originalWorkLanguage | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| partOf |
Gaudiya Vaishnava canon in ISKCON
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linked to:
Gaudiya Vaishnavism
|
| publisher | Bhaktivedanta Book Trust ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Gaudiya Vaishnavism ⓘ |
| scripturalBasis |
Bhagavad-gita
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linked to:
Bhagavad Gita
Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu ⓘ Srimad-Bhagavatam ⓘ
linked to:
Bhagavata Purana
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| structure | summary study of Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu ⓘ |
| subject |
Vaishnava theology
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bhakti-yoga ⓘ devotional service to Krishna ⓘ practice of bhakti ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation | personalist theism ⓘ |
| usedFor | systematic study of bhakti-yoga ⓘ |
| usedIn | ISKCON educational programs ⓘ |
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linked to: The Nectar of Devotion