Sannikarsha refers to the quality, which attracts to oneself a distant object or being; Viprakarsha makes a near person or object remote. Making use of these two qualities, man leads his life.

Bhakti (devotion) is the highest expression of Sannikarsha. The term Bhakti is derived from the root Bhaj, which means, ‘to serve’. Another meaning of Bhakti is ‘friendship coupled with fear’. But true Bhakti is not based on service or a mixture of friendship and fear. True devotion stems from the consciousness that Jivatma (the individual soul) is a spark of the Divine. Bhakti can be rightly understood only when this basic relationship is fully recognised and accepted. To experience the joy that springs from a devotee who has developed Sannikarsha Bhakti, one has to show love and reverence towards elders and serve them with humility and respect. Towards equals, one should show love and friendliness. Towards the young, one should extend sympathy and loving care. By these means, we  demonstrate our love and regard for the divine that is in each of them and in us. (SSS Vol.19, pp. 142-143)