The World of Courtesans c4.59

c4.59

Soon the orgies of the Yadavas redoubled (*H.V.* II. 89). Balarama, besmeared with sandal paste and wearing blue garments and earrings, reeled under the influence of drink and was supported in the water by his wife Revati. To please him the heavenly nymphs gave a performance. Then the courtesans wearing their costumes performed a *Rasa*, singing about the life of Krishna in the local dialect. Balarama was quite drunk and he and his wife also joined the dance. This encouraged Krishna and the other Yadavas to join the orgy with renewed vigour. After the dance was over the Yadavas returned to their watersport.