Love postulates duality. How can the Self be the object of love?

Ramana Maharishi: To infer one’s existence no other evidence is necessary. The indriyas (senses) and the mind arising from the ego cannot serve as evidence relating to the Self. The Self is their basis. They do not exist independently of the Self. One’s own existence is self-evident. Bliss is the Self. All become dear only owing to the love of Self.

Devotee: Love postulates duality. How can the Self be the object of love?

Ramana Maharishi:  Love is not different from the Self. Love of an object is of an inferior order and cannot endure. Whereas the Self is Love, in other words, God is Love.