Radical Devotion as Secure Base

Mirabai's unwavering devotion to Krishna demonstrates how channeling love toward the divine creates an unshakeable internal foundation. Rather than seeking validation through romantic partners, this practice teaches us to cultivate devotion to something greater than ourselves—whether spiritual, creative, or purposeful. When we establish this primary devotional relationship, we approach romantic partners from a place of wholeness rather than need. This transforms attachment dynamics from desperate clinging to genuine choice. For those with anxious attachment, Mirabai's example shows how redirecting the intensity of longing toward meaningful devotion dissolves the fear of abandonment and the compulsive need to merge with another person.