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Ayodhyā-Kāṇḍa~Tulasī Rāmāyaṇa:

There is something special about devotion that makes devotees seek it to the exclusion of all else.

What is it?

It is said,
चतुर्विधपुरुषार्थानुपेक्ष्य भगवच्चरणारविन्दरतिरूपा॥

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"Being indifferent to the fourfold goals of life it is of the nature of revelling in the (service to the) lotus feet of Paramātmā."

Đ fourfold human goals of life are; Dhārma (virtuous acts that lead to heaven),
Arthā (sources of security including wealth),
Kāma (pleasures),
&
Mokṣa (Liberation).
The devotee rejects these & considers Nothing greater than Devotion.

Arthā :
What do we want in Life?
The first thing we seek is to feel secure.
That is meant by Arthā.
The basic need is for physical security, in terms of
Food,
Clothing &
Shelter.
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In the Araṇya-kāṇḍa of Tulasī Rāmāyaṇa,
One reads of the following dialogue (saṁvāda) between Śrī Rāma & his brother Lakṣmaṇa.

Once when Śrī Rāma was sitting comfortably & relaxed,
Lakṣmaṇa found it an opportune time to ask
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for clarification regarding Knowledge, Dispassion, Māyā, Devotion,
Because of which the Paramātmā showers His Kṛpā,
and the difference between the Paramātmā & the individual Ātman.

In reply to the question on devotion,
Śrī Rāma says,
जातें बेगि द्रवउँ मैं भाई।
सो मम भगति भगत सुखदाई॥
(श्रीरामचरितमानस-३·१५·१)
“That because of which My heart quickly Melts & which gives much joy to the Devotee is Devotion."

Such love touches His heart & He rushes to embrace His devotee.
Many devotees think Bhākti is a particular Image
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