Sanskrit emotion of acute pain and longing from separation from beloved, romantic yearning intensified by absence.
Example:
The ache and longing when apart from romantic partner, more intense than general missing someone.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Effects:
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Reflection Tip:
This pain shows depth of connection - viraha is love's shadow.
De-escalation Tip:
Let yourself feel the longing without trying to escape it - it honors the bond.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Viraha capacity shows you can form deep attachments - it's tenderness, not weakness.
Normalization Tip:
Sanskrit poetry and music explore viraha extensively - it's aestheticized longing.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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