What are the various levels of bhakti Sri Vishvanatha analyzes in the Gita?
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Kevala bhaktas: GV with prema
Pradhani-bhuta b (Bhakti >50%): Vaikuntha in shanta-rati
Guni-bhuta bhakti (Bhakti <50%): Brahmajyoti
Jnana Y/Dhyana Y/Karma Y: Brahmajyoti after they add bhakti in their sadhana
9.27: Karma-Jnana-Mishra: Pradhani Bhuta Bhakti
Not sakama bhakti, because no material desires
Not KY because all activities are offered, not just the scripturally prescribed ones
Not JY because abundant appreciation of the Lord’s personal features is present
Not Kevala bhakti because the actions are offered after performance, not before. iti pumsarpita vishnu bhaktish cen nava-lakshana kriyeta bhagavaty addha: this bhakti of nine types after being
offered to the Lord should then be performed for the Lord. (SB 7.5.24)