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Radical Devotion as Secure Attachment

Mirabai's unwavering devotion to Krishna models how secure attachment emerges from unconditional love rather than fear of abandonment.

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Mirabai's bhakti practice demonstrates that true devotion is not possessive clinging but a spacious, generous opening of the heart. In attachment theory, secure attachment allows partners to maintain their own identity while remaining emotionally available. Mirabai loved Krishna without demanding reciprocal control or reassurance; her devotion was rooted in trust and spiritual freedom rather than need. This teaches us that secure romantic attachment mirrors this quality: partners can love fully without demanding constant proof, without needing to merge identities, and without fear-based grasping. When we examine our attachment patterns, Mirabai's example invites us to ask whether our love comes from wholeness or from wounds seeking completion.

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