prema bhakti | प्रेमा भक्ति
Prema Bhakti (Devanagari: प्रेमा भक्ति; ISO 15919: premā bhakti) refers to Divine Love.
The Foundation of Perfection While often used as a general term for love, in the specific hierarchy of Siddha Bhakti (perfected devotion), Prema represents the first or initial level of divine attainment.
The Hierarchy of Love It marks the point where the devotee has transcended material attachment and attained the direct grace of God. However, within the realm of divine love itself, there are seven higher levels of intensity, characterized by increasing degrees of intimacy and selflessness.
The Levels of Prem:
- Prema (Divine Love)
- Sneha (Affection)
- Maan (Loving Pique)
- Pranaya (Intimacy)
- Raga (Attachment)
- Anuraga (Deep Attachment)
- Bhava (Ecstasy)
- Mahabhava (Supreme Ecstasy)
Further Reading and Reference
- Related Concepts: Prema Bhakti — Perfect Devotion
- Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 12