Andries,
"To classify the DLM as a bhakti movement is something I have my doubts about. According to Wikipedia the main spiritual activity in a bhakti movement is fostering devotion to God. I think, but I was not there, that the DLM put too much emphasis on inner peace and Knowledge."
I thought that bhakti meant the worship of a personalized or favorite God. Based upon that definition (which I certainly could be incorrect about) DLM/EV definitely would fit into the category of a bhakti movement. It's really always been about worship of a person: Prem Rawat.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on this.
Cynthia