[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The World of Courtesans](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973) › c11.114 # The World of Courtesans c11.114 The World of Courtesans c11.114 - **Language:** English ### [c11.114](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.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" - [Previous: c11.113](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.113) - [Next: c11.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.115) - [Up: c11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.114](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.114) · Pramāṇa