Grief as Sacred Devotion

Mirabai's poetry transforms longing and loss into songs of devotion, teaching us that grief is not a problem but a testament to love. For children navigating loss, this reframes their sorrow as evidence of their capacity to love deeply. Rather than suppressing tears or moving quickly through stages, this approach honors grief as sacred work—a child's way of maintaining connection with what they've lost. In supporting young people, we create space for their grief to be expressed, witnessed, and even celebrated as proof of their heart's depth. This Bhakti perspective dissolves the shame children often carry about feeling too much, too long, or too intensely.