UNDERSTANDING “TATTVA” (DEVOTIONAL TRUTHS)

[Bhava dasa (ACBSP)]

### Outline: Understanding Kṛṣṇa Consciousness through “Tattvas”

#### I. Introduction
A. Definition of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
B. Importance of Tattvas in Devotional Service

#### II. Key Tattvas
A. **Kṛṣṇa-tattva**
1. Nature of Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Being
2. Significance in devotional practice

B. **Bhakti-tattva**
1. Definition of Bhakti (devotion)
2. Various forms of devotional service and their relevance

C. **Prema-tattva**
1. Concept of divine love for Kṛṣṇa
2. How Prema evolves in the devotee's heart

D. **Bhava-tattva**
1. Emotional state in devotion
2. Relationship between Bhava and spiritual development

E. **Rasa-tattva**
1. Types of Rasa (pure relationships with Kṛṣṇa)
2. Role of Rasa in enhancing devotional experience

F. **Lila-tattva**
1. Kṛṣṇa's pastimes (lilas) and their significance
2. The way lilas deepen devotion and understanding

#### III. Interconnections Among Tattvas
A. How each tattva complements and enriches the understanding of the others
B. The holistic approach of Kṛṣṇa consciousness

#### IV. Conclusion
A. Importance of understanding these truths for spiritual growth
B. Encouragement for deeper exploration into each tattva for a more profound devotional experience