Parkiya bhav

JKP Literature

03 Nov 2025 — 1 min read

Parakiya Bhava (परकीया भाव, parakīyā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of a married woman who loves Shri Krishna as her beloved, despite being married to another.

Svakiya Bhava (स्वकीया भाव, svakīyā bhāva), in contrast, refers to the sentiment of those who are His lawful wives or unmarried girls who love Him with a sense of legitimate relationship.

Comparison Devotees with Parakiya Bhava must defy both societal norms and scriptural injunctions to meet their Beloved. Paradoxically, due to these very restrictions and obstacles, their love increases by leaps and bounds. Therefore, in the realm of divine romance, Parakiya Bhava is considered sweeter and superior to Svakiya Bhava.

shakha

Shakha (शाखा, śākhā) literally means "branch." In the context of Vedic literature, it refers to a specific concept. Further Reading and Reference * Related Concepts: Upanishad * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2

Why Are Saints Compared to Birch Trees?

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Yajurveda

Yajurveda (यजुर्वेद, yajurveda) is one of the four Vedas. It primarily contains the mantras and detailed instructions required to perform Vedic sacrifices and rituals. Further Reading and Reference * Alternate Spelling: Yajur Veda, Yajurved * Related Concepts: Upanishad * Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2

Moorti

The Murti (मूर्ति) is the divine form for worship. As the true Murti is God's form, the consecrated idol helps the mind achieve God-realization via Rupdhyana.

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shakha

Why Are Saints Compared to Birch Trees?

Yajurveda

Moorti