Nine Modes of Devotion

According to Swami the nine modes of devotion are:

1. Sravanam
   Listening to the Lord's stories, Leelas and Mahimas.
2. Kirtanam
   Singing the glories of the Lord's Name.
3. Smaranam
   Remembrance of Lord's Name.
4. Pada Sevanam
   Service to the Lotus Feet of the Lord.
5. Archanam
   Worship of the Lord.
6. Vandanam
   Salutation of the Lord.
7. Dasyam
   Master and Servant Relationship like the one between Sri Rama and Hanuman.
8. Sakhyam
   Companionship of the Lord.
9. Atma Nivedanam
   Offering oneself to the Lord in complete self-surrender.

-- Sri Sathya Sai Baba