After marrying Sati, one fine day there was a discussion between lord Shiva and Devi Sati. Shiva tells her about Devotion that Bhakti is of 9 different types

After marrying Sati, one fine day there was a discussion between lord Shiva and Devi Sati. Shiva tells her about Devotion that Bhakti is of 9 different types ~ 

1.Shravanam (Listening)- one Who listens about God from others with Dedication .
2.Keerthanam(writing ). - one Who writes about the God By himself
3.Smaranam - One Who always thinks about God .
4.Sevanam - One Who does prayer Daily 5 times of any number of times and serving god in physical form - ( like doing prayers and serving IDOL of god ).
5.Dhyanam - one who thinks that everything is regarded to god and every Act is serving God - and always tries to do good things which are lovable by God.
6.Archanam - Selecting a Some right time and serve God with all belonging to or used at the respectful reception for the god.
7.Vandhanam - one who by chanting or reciting my name bows me in such a way that chest, head, eyes,Heart,Mouth, Legs,hands ,arms,ears touch the Earth is called as Vandhanam .
8. Sakhyam - When someone always thinks that - What ever happens is for good and everything is taken care by god is called Sakhyam
9 . Athmarpanam - When someone always thinks selflessly., and who doesnt worry how to lead life to feed his stomach , and who always thinks that his body also doesnt belongs to him , and taking care of the body where Athma is residing temporarily is also act of god, Who completely Devotes his soul to God is called Athmarpanam .

Jai Shiva Shankar ~ Om Namah Shivaya!!