sakha bhava | सखा भव

Sakha Bhava (Devanagari: सखा भाव; ISO 15919: sakhā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of friendship.

The Divine Friendship This attitude is best exemplified by the cowherd boys (Gopas) of Braj. In this mood, the devotee views Shri Krishna not as the Supreme Lord, but as their closest friend (Sakha) and equal.

Synonyms: Sakhya Bhava (Devanagari: सख्य भाव).

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts: bhava
• Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love