Mirabai's radical devotion teaches that true friendship love transcends possession, expectation, and the fear of loss.
Prema, the Sanskrit concept of divine love that Mirabai embodied, offers a pathway to friendship that is generous, boundless, and free from the anxiety of ownership. Unlike romantic or familial bonds rooted in obligation, prema is love offered wholly for its own sake—a gift with no conditions. Mirabai sang to Krishna with a love that asked nothing in return, and her example transforms how we might love our friends: not as extensions of ourselves, not as sources of validation, but as souls worthy of devotion. This dissolves the possessiveness that corrodes friendships and opens space for authentic connection. When we practice prema in friendship, we release the grip of fear—fear of abandonment, of being replaced, of loving too much. We simply love, purely, and find that this generosity deepens rather than depletes us.
Peri can explain this concept, give practical examples, help you decide whether it applies to your situation, or recommend a journey if appropriate.
Explore related journeys or tell Peri what you're working through.