Prema is love as a form of knowing deeper than intellect; it suggests that attraction and love are themselves paths to truth and wisdom, not distractions from it.
In bhakti philosophy, prema—divine love—is not sentiment but the highest form of knowledge. It's the understanding that comes through the heart, not the mind. Mirabai knew Krishna through prema, a love so consuming it rewired her entire being. In modern attraction, prema reframes the question: instead of asking 'Is this person good for me?' ask 'What is this love teaching me?' Every attraction, every connection, every heartbreak carries knowledge. Prema suggests that your capacity to love reveals who you are and what you value. The intensity of attraction is not a sign of irrationality but of alignment—of your deepest self recognizing itself in another. By honoring attraction as a form of knowing rather than dismissing it as chemistry or hormones, you access its deeper intelligence and become a more awake participant in love.
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