The World of Courtesans c11.114

c11.114

Kankali here propounded her theory of love. She at first graded love in terms of colours. "Kusumbha love" (*Kasumbha raga*) if it is cared for, stays, but vanishes if it is neglected. "Red sulphide love" (*Sindura raga*) is rough by nature and is sustained by love alone. "Saffron love" (*Kumkuma raga*) if it is light, is pleasing, but is ugly if it tends to be heavy. "Lac-dye love" (*Laksha raga*) catches when it is hot and "Magenta love" (*Manjistha raga*) remains the same whether hot or cold. "Ochre love"