Two Divisions

Srila Prabhupada explains that the nine processes are divided into two categories: “Of the nine types of devotional service, only seven were immediately given. The balance - friendship and surrendering everything - were to be developed later. In other words, devotional service is divided into two categories namely vidhi-marga and raga-marga. The process of becoming friends with the Lord and sacrificing everything for Him belongs to the category of raga-marga, the stage of developed devotional service. For the neophyte, the important processes are those of hearing and chanting (sravanam kirtanam), remembering Krishna, worshiping the deity in the temple, offering prayers and always engaging in the service of the Lord, and worshiping the lotus feet of the Lord.” (SB 4.28.30)