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{{Hinduism_small}}'''Bhakti yoga''' is a term within [[Hinduism]] which denotes the spiritual practice of fostering of loving devotion to [[God]], called [[bhakti]]. Traditionally there are nine forms of bhakti-[[yoga]]. Bhakti yoga is generally considered the easiest of the four general paths to liberation, or [[moksha]] (the others being [[Karma Yoga|Karma]], [[Raja Yoga|Raja]] and [[Jnana Yoga]]), and especially so within the current age of [[Kali yuga]] (according to the [[Hindu units of measurement|Hindu cycle of time]]). In scriptures such as the [[Bhagavata Purana]], bhakti is described as a perfectional stage in itself which surpasses even moksha as a level of [[spirituality|spiritual]] realisation. Hindu movements in which bhakti yoga is the main practice are called [[bhakti movement]]s.

{{dablink|This article is about the freshwater fish. For CARP see [[Cache Array Routing Protocol]] and [[Common Address Redundancy Protocol]]; for the [[Romania]]n politician, see [[Petre P. Carp]].}}

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| name = Carp

| image = Bighead carp.gif

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| image_caption = [[Bighead carp]], ''Aristichthys nobilis''

| regnum = [[Animal]]ia

| phylum = [[Chordata]]

| classis = [[Actinopterygii]]

| ordo = [[Cypriniformes]]

| familia = [[Cyprinidae]]

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''[[Abramis]]''<br>

''[[Aristichthys]]''<br>

''[[Barbodes]]''<br>

''[[Carassius]]''<br>

''[[Cirrhinus]]''<br>

''[[Ctenopharyngodon]]''<br>

''[[Cyprinus]]''<br>

''[[Epalzeorhynchos]]''<br>

''[[Henicorhynchus]]''<br>

''[[Hypophthalmichthys]]''<br>

''[[Labeo]]''<br>

''[[Mylopharyngodon]]''<br>

and others

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A '''carp''' is any of various freshwater [[fish]] of the family [[Cyprinidae]].

==Philosophy==

The [[common carp]] (''Cyprinus carpio'') is the most common and best-known species of carp.

[[Bhakti]] is the [[Sanskrit]] term that signifies a blissful, selfless and overwhelming love of God as the beloved Father, Mother, Child, Friend or whichever relationship or personal aspect of God that finds appeal in the devotee's heart. Bhakti incorporates a number of universal principles, also common in other [[world religions]].

The 'Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu' (written by [[Rupa Gosvami]]) gives the following as the nine primary activities of bhakti, with the instruction that by following all, or just one, of these activities perfectly the aspiring devotee can achieve pure love of God:

Carp have been spread widely first by the Monks for food in the 15th century within Europe. They are now present in many countries outside of their natural range.

#'''Hearing about the Lord''' - singing & chanting God's names ([[japa]]), hearing stories from scripture.

Carp are one of the most fishing popular species in Europe over the last 20 years and has grown into billion dollar industry within the fishing tackle market. In the United States and other parts of the world Carp are considered a trash fish to be killed. From a fishing point of view they are fun to catch due to their ability to grow to large sizes. It is not unknown for Anglers to spend 20 or 30 minutes trying to land this species on rod and line. While tasty when grown in good water, carp can be riddled with small bones in unpredictable locations. Most carp have a fishy taste and are not considered to be good for eating in North America, although they are popular in restaurants in Japan and Taiwan where the fish are also considered to be signs of good fortune. Carp is a traditional [[Christmas Eve]] dish in the [[Czech Republic]], [[Germany]] and [[Poland]].

#'''Glorifying the Lord''' - describing God's all-attractive features.

#'''Remembering the Lord''' - internal [[meditation]] on the Lord's form, activities, names or personality.

#'''Serving the lotus feet of the Lord''' - providing a form of physical service.

#'''Worshiping the Lord''' - [[deity]] worship ([[puja]]) is a popular form of this within [[India]].

#'''Offering prayers to the Lord''' - any form of [[prayer]] offered to please God.

#'''Serving the Lord''' - offering a service for Lord's pleasure, such as preaching activity.

#'''Building a friendship with the Lord''' - having an internal, loving relationship with God.

#'''Surrendering everything unto the Lord''' - surrendering one's thoughts, actions and deeds to God.

The scriptural source of these nine primary forms of bhakti is a verse in the [[Bhagavata Purana]], spoken by [[Prahlada]]:

Carp have attributes that allow them to be an [[invasive species]] - a species than invades and dominates new ecosystems with serious negative effects to the ecosystem and native fauna. The movement and introduction of Carp for frivolous reasons such as fishing should be not be tolerated.

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"Prahlāda Mahārāja said: Hearing and chanting about the transcendental holy name, form, qualities, paraphernalia and pastimes of Lord {{IAST|Viṣṇu}}, remembering them, serving the lotus feet of the Lord, offering the Lord respectful worship with sixteen types of paraphernalia, offering prayers to the Lord, becoming His servant, considering the Lord one's best friend, and surrendering everything unto Him (in other words, serving Him with the body, mind and words) — these nine processes are accepted as pure devotional service. One who has dedicated his life to the service of {{IAST|Kṛṣṇa}} through these nine methods should be understood to be the most learned person, for he has acquired complete knowledge."<ref> [http://srimadbhagavatam.com/7/5/23-24/en1 Bhag-P 7.5.23-24] </ref>

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These nine principles of devotional service are described as helping the devotee remain constantly in touch with God. The processes of [[japa]] and internal meditation on the aspirant devotees's chosen deity form ([[ishta deva]]) are especially popular in most bhakti schools. Bhakti is a [[yoga]] path, in that its aim is a form of divine, loving union with the Supreme Lord. The exact form of the Lord, or type of union varies between the different schools, but the essence of each process is very similar.

=== The Bhagavad Gita ===

Reports of Carp muddying waters and destroying water weed through their bottom-grubbing feeding habits are frequently reported after their introduction, and are often accurate . Such raised [[turbidity]] may have serious impacts on aquatic ecosystems and submergent macrophytes ("water weed"), and loss of submergent macrophytes may also have serious effects on fish and invertebrate species reliant on them for habitat. In [[Australia]], where the dominant Carp strain was illegally introduced in the 1960s, there is overwhelming anecdotal evidence and mounting scientific evidence that Carp do indeed raise water turbidity, destroy a number of submergent macrophyte species, and consequently seriously impact upon aquatic ecosystems and native fish species dependent upon those submergent macrophytes. There is also mounting suspicion that overwhelming numbers of Carp larvae compete with native fish larvae for food.

:''For main article see: [[Bhagavad Gita]]''

While it has an extensive list of philosophical and religious associations, the [[Bhagavad Gita]] is also seen as a cornerstone for Hindu Bhakti theism, especially within [[Vaishnavism]]. However, it has been interpreted by many as being a manual not limited just for devotees of [[Krishna]]. Whatever be the case, it is adamant, in Krishna's words, that [[love]] and innocent pure intention is the most powerful motive force in a devotee's spiritual life. It is a very succinct and comprehensive statement on the mindset of the Bhakta (loving devotee), regardless of the form of God chosen:

Resources about fishing for Carp:-

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http://www.carp.com

Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me. (B-Gita 9.34)<ref>[http://bhagavadgitaasitis.com/9/34/en1 B-Gita 9.34]</ref>

http://www.carpanglersgroup.com

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==Types of carp==

One can understand Me as I am, as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, only by devotional service. And when one is in full consciousness of Me by such devotion, he can enter into the kingdom of God. (B-Gita 18.55) <ref> [http://bhagavadgitaasitis.com/18/55/en1 B-Gita 18.55] </ref>

[[Image:Urfacarp.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Carp swarm in great numbers to eat feed thrown by tourists in [[Urfa]], [[Turkey]].]]

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[[Image:LakePowellCarp5437.JPG|right|300px|Carp gather near a dock in [[Lake Powell]]]]

*Genus ''[[Abramis]]''

==Branches==

** [[Carp bream]] (''Abramis brama'')

[[Image:Sivakempfort.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A large statue in [[Bangalore]] depicting '''Lord Shiva''' meditating]]

*Genus ''[[Aristichthys]]'':

The various bhakti movements are [[monotheism|monotheistic]] in their aim, being primarily devoted to worship of either [[Vishnu]], [[Krishna]] or [[Shiva]] as the Supreme [[God]] or His personal energy, known as [[Shakti]]. These movements, which followed the establishment of the three [[Vedanta]] systems, rejuvenated [[Hinduism]] through their intense expression of faith and responsiveness to the [[emotion]]al and [[philosophical]] needs of [[India]], illustrated by [[Bharatanatyam]], and can rightly be said to have affected the greatest wave of change in [[Hindu]] [[prayer]] and ritual since the advent of [[Adi Shankaracharya]]. There have been bhakti movements right through [[History of India|Indian history]].

** [[Bighead carp]] (''Aristichthys nobilis'')

*Genus ''[[Barbodes]]'':

The philosophical schools changed the way people thought, but Bhakti was immediately accessible to all, calling to the instinctual emotion of love and redirecting it to the highest pursuit of [[God]] and self-realization. In general a [[liberalism|liberal]] movement, its denouncement of [[caste]] offered recourse for Hindus from the orthodox [[Brahaminical]] systems. Of course, however, Bhakti's message of tolerance and love was not often heeded by those ensconced in the societal construct of caste.

** [[Carnatic carp]] (''Barbodes carnaticus'')

*Genus ''[[Carassius]]'':

Altogether, bhakti resulted in a mass of devotional literature, [[music]], [[dance]] and art that has enriched the world and gave India renewed spiritual impetus, one eschewing unnecessary [[ritual]] and artificial social boundaries.

** [[Crucian carp]] (''Carassius carassius '')

** [[Prussian carp]] (''Carassius gibelio'')

''For further information see the article on [[Bhakti movement]]s.''

** [[Goldfish]] (''Carassius auratus'')

*Genus ''[[Cirrhinus]]'':

==Notable proponents of Bhakti==

** [[Chinese mud carp]] (''Cirrhinus chinensis'')

*[[Alvars|The Alvars]]

** [[Deccan white carp]] (''Cirrhinus fulungee'')

*[[Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]]

** [[Hora white carp]] (''Cirrhinus macrops'')

*[[Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada]]

** [[Small scale mud carp]] (''Cirrhinus microlepis'')

*[[Jayadeva]]

** [[Mud carp]] (''Cirrhinus molitorella'')

*[[Madhvacharya]]

*Genus ''[[Ctenopharyngodon]]'':

*[[Narada|Narada Muni]]

** [[Grass carp]] (''Ctenopharyngodon idellus'')

*Genus ''[[CulterNimbarka]]'':

*[[Ramanuja]]

** [[Predatory carp]] (''Culter erythropterus'')

*[[Tyāgarāja]]

*Genus ''[[Cyprinus]]'':

** [[Common carp]], [[Koi]] (''Cyprinus carpio'')

*Genus ''[[Epalzeorhynchos]]'':

** [[Red-tailed black shark]] (''Epalzeorhynchos bicolor'')

** [[Red-finned black shark]] or [[Rainbow shark]] (''Epalzeorhynchos frenatus'')

*Genus ''[[Henicorhynchus]]'':

** [[Siamese mud carp]] (''Henicorhynchus siamensis'')

*Genus ''[[Hypophthalmichthys]]'':

** [[Silver carp]] (''Hypophthalmichthys molitrix'')

*Genus ''[[Labeo (carp)|Labeo]]'':

** [[African carp]] (''Labeo coubie'')

** [[Fringed-lipped peninsula carp]] (''Labeo fimbriatus'')

** [[Pigmouth carp]] (''Labeo kontius'')

*Genus ''[[Mylopharyngodon]]'':

** [[Black carp]] (''Mylopharyngodon piceus'')

==See also==

*[[Narada Bhakti Sutra]]

{{Wiktionary}}

*[[OilyHare fishKrishna]]

*[[Karma Yoga]]

*[[Jnana Yoga]]

*[[Natya Yoga]]

*[[Raja Yoga]]

==External links==

*[http://www.krishna.com/main.php?id=331 Bhakti and Bhakti-yoga]

*[http://www.yoga.com/ydc/enlighten/enlighten_document.asp?ID=116&section=9&cat=140 History of Bhakti Yoga]

*[http://vedabase.net/nbs/value/en1 Narada Bhakti Sutra]

*[http://nectarofdevotion.com/4/en1 Bhakti Surpasses All Liberation (moksha)]

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