manasananda | मानसानंद

manasananda (Devanagari: मानसानंद ISO15919: mānasānaṁda) represents the sweetest and most intimate form of divine bliss.

It is a state enjoyed mutually by Shri Krishna and His devotees. In this state, God sets aside His supreme divinity (Godliness), and the devotee transcends their own infinitesimal nature, allowing both to become completely immersed in pure love.

It is the highest expression of Svarupa Shaktyananda and is synonymous with Braja Rasa.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: manasanand
• Related Concepts: aishvaryanand, bhagavan, Bhagavan Shri Krishna
• Reference: Bhakti Shatak - Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis