Love is the very essence of creation in Hindu philosophy. From the devotional love (bhakti) between a devotee and God, to the divine romance of Radha and Krishna, to the selfless love within families — Hindu scriptures celebrate love as the highest force in the universe. These sacred shlokas reveal the depth, beauty, and transformative power of love as taught in the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and Upanishads.
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ये यथा मां प्रपद्यन्ते तांस्तथैव भजाम्यहम्।
Ye yatha mam prapadyante tams tathaiva bhajamyaham
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In whatever way people surrender unto Me, I reciprocate with them accordingly. My love responds to their love.
Bhagavad Gita 4.11
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पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति।
Patram pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati
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Whoever offers Me a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water with devotion — I accept that offering of love.
Bhagavad Gita 9.26
03
सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah sarve santu niramayah
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May all beings be happy. May all be free from suffering. This universal prayer embodies the highest love — wishing well for every living being.