Ragas and Raginis: A Pictorial and Iconographic Study of Indian Musical Modes Based on Original Sources c10.185
Rāgas and Rāginīs: A Pictorial and Iconographic Study of Indian Musical Modes Based on Original Sources c10.185
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a robe of blue, he holds a white staff in his hand. He wears on his shoulders a string of pearls, he is accompanied by a number of lady companions. Dressed in blue robe, his shining complexion puts to shame the prince of Kausaka(?) With garlands on his shoulders and a white staff in hand he is the very picture of the purity of the flavour of Love. He overpowers the heart of women, and by his beauty attracts the gaze of all. At early dawn he is up and seated. Hero and Lover, he is contemplating on his colourful exploits of love.”¹