Studies in the History of Sanskrit Poetics v2.c87.84

v2.c87.84

P. 196. The *Sahr̥daya-līlā* consists of four *ullekhas*: (i) *guṇa*, describing the ten excellences (e. g. *rūpa, varṇa, prabhā* etc.) of a woman, (ii) *alaṃkāra*, speaking of the ornaments of gold, pearls etc., unguents, flowers worn by a woman, (iii) *jīvita*, dealing with youth which is the essence of womanly charm, and (iv) *parikara*, treating of the parapharnelia of beauty.