It means love, but not only in the romantic sense rather, a deep and unconditional love that embraces all people, nature, and life as a whole. It is a central concept in the Andean worldview, reflecting a way of living with an open heart and in harmony with the environment.

It is an action word that means boundless love. It is also a noun a state of unconditional and eternal love, like the love of parents for their children, love for others, and that unique, sacred kind of love. 'Munay Ki' means 'I love you, just as you are,' and it represents the nine rites that heal and transform our energetic field

The Incas referred to Munay as the energy of people who possess the capacity for respect toward the Earth, other people, and all living beings. This is why the codes of Munay are found in the simple acts of life such as respect, an embrace, a greeting, kind words, affection, tenderness, and love.