sakhi bhava | सखी भाव

Sakhi Bhava (Devanagari: सखी भाव; ISO 15919: sakhī bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment in which the devotee identifies as a female friend (sakhi) of Shri Radha.

In this mood, devotees act as selfless assistants, facilitating and serving in the divine pastimes (lilas) of Shri Radha and Shri Krishna without desiring personal enjoyment.

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts: gopi, gopi prem, ashta mahasakhi, Why is Ashta Mahasakhi's Love Unique
• Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3