sakhya bhava | सख्य भाव
Sakhya Bhava (Devanagari: सख्य भाव; ISO 15919: sakhya bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of loving the Supreme Lord as one would love a close friend.
It is one of the four primary bhavas (devotional moods) practiced by devotees seeking an intimate personal relationship with God.
Further Reading and Reference
- Related Concepts: bhava, Vatsalya bhav
- Reference: Prema Rasa Siddhanta - Philosophy of Divine Love, Ch. 12