Sang Siddha Bhakti
Sang Siddha Bhakti refers to action prescribed by Vedas for path of Karma or path of Gyan are performed for fulfilling personal desires.
- saṅga — association or mixture
- siddhā bhakti — established devotion
What It Means
In Sang Siddha Bhakti:
- A seeker follows Vedic injunctions, such as:
- Karma (Vaidhi Bhakti / Karmakāṇḍ)
- Gyan (Gyanmarg)
- Actions are performed:
- in a disciplined, scriptural manner
- but with the intention of achieving personal goals, such as:
- enjoyment of Svarg
- self-realization
Key Insight
Sanga Siddha Bhakti is a mixed (miśrita) form of devotion.
While one is praying to God, it is driven by:
- external rules
- and personal desire
Therefore, its results are temporary, not leading to permanent Divine Bliss.
In Context
Sanga Siddha Bhakti is one of the classifications of devotion, alongside:
- Arop Siddha Bhakti
- Swaroop Siddha Bhakti