# The process of devotional service *Devotional service (bhakti-yoga) is the supreme process for developing love of God. Beginning with faith and association with devotees, it progresses systematically through various stages until one attains prema, pure love for Krishna.* **Devotional service is the only means to attract Krishna: ![[cc/madhya/22/107]] ## The Nine Processes **There are nine principal forms of devotional service: ![[sb/7/5/23]] ![[sb/7/5/24]] ## Beginning with Faith **Devotional service begins with faith (śraddhā): ![[cc/madhya/23/14]] ## Association with Devotees **Progress comes through association with pure devotees: ![[cc/madhya/22/83]] ## The Stages of Development **From faith to pure love, bhakti develops systematically: ![[cc/madhya/23/15]] ![[cc/madhya/23/16]] ## Pure Devotional Service **Unmotivated and uninterrupted devotion satisfies the soul: ![[sb/1/2/6]] ## The Ultimate Perfection **Pure devotional service leads to prema, love of God: ![[cc/madhya/19/167]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-nine-processes-of-devotional-service|The nine processes]] — Shravanam, kirtanam, etc. - [[wiki/articles/association-with-devotees|Association with devotees]] — Sadhu-sanga - [[wiki/articles/the-supremacy-of-bhakti|The supremacy of bhakti]] — Why devotion is best - [[wiki/articles/love-for-krishna|Love for Krishna]] — Prema, the goal - [[wiki/articles/the-pure-devotees-characteristics|The pure devotee]] — The perfected stage ## From the Index - [[index/entries/devotional-service-to-lord|Devotional Service]] — Bhakti-yoga - [[index/entries/bhakti-yoga|Bhakti-yoga]] — The path of devotion - [[index/entries/pure-devotee|Pure Devotee]] — One perfected in bhakti - [[index/entries/love-for-lord|Love for Lord]] — Prema, the goal