(i) The apparent incongruity of the mates appearing before the disconsolate Nāyakī with their hair nicely tended and perfumed, is reconciled by Nampiḷḷai, as follows:—
When the Nāyakī was in communion with the Lord, the flowers worn and discarded by Him would be picked up by the mates and worn by them even if they be mere shreds. The perfume therefrom is everlasting + Read more