The Kinda were the near-Human inhabitants of Deva Loka. They were outwardly primitive but peaceful and enlightened, as well as gifted with telepathic abilities. While not users of technology, they had an apparent understanding of DNA. The referred to outsiders as "the not-we".
Most Kinda were mute; the capability of speech was seen as a mark of wisdom among their people. Their method of reproduction may differ significantly from that of Humans, as Karuna had seven fathers.
They aided the Doctor in banishing the Mara.