viraha | विरह

Viraha (Devanagari: विरह; ISO 15919: viraha) refers to the agony of separation from one's beloved.

The Divine Paradox While separation is a source of intense suffering in the material world, in the spiritual realm—specifically in the context of Divine Love (Prema)—this agony is experienced as extremely sweet. This "blissful pain" intensifies the devotee's longing and constant remembrance of the Divine.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: virah
• Related Concepts:
  • virahi
  • virahini
• Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 3, Ch. 19