Early History of the Vaishnava Faith and Movement in Bengal, from Sanskrit and Bengali Sources c8.s2.114
Early History of the Vaiṣṇava Faith and Movement in Bengal, from Sanskrit and Bengali Sources c8.s2.114
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c8.s2.114
Its Vibhāvas: (a) Ālambana—Kṛṣṇa and his friends of the same age (vayasya), either in Vraja (Srīdāman etc.) or elsewhere (Arjuna etc.). The friend, according to the difference of age and circumstances, may be Suhṛt (a little older in age), Sakhi (a little younger in age), Priya-sakhi (same age), and Priya-narma-sakhi (assistant in love-affairs). A long list of their names, duties and characteristics is given. (b) Uddīpana—age, appearance, flute (Veṇu), pleasantry, sport, etc.