Observe the image and answer the following question.
The painting in the image, illustrating the Rasikapriya, was painted by Nuruddin at Bikaner in 1683. What does Radha’s sakhi (friend) do in its story after she learns of the fall out?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → She comes to Krishna and implores him to appease Radha
Option (1) She comes to Krishna and implores him to appease Radha — Correct. The sakhi takes on the role of messenger and pacifier. She goes to Krishna, tells him of Radha’s misery and plight, and begs him to appease her.
Option (2) She goes to Radha and implores her to forgive Krishna — Incorrect. The sakhi goes to Krishna, not to Radha. Radha stays alone under a tree in the countryside.
Option (3) She leads Krishna into the countryside to find Radha — Incorrect. Krishna follows Radha himself, guilt-ridden on learning of her sorrow. The sakhi pleads with him; she does not lead him.
Option (4) She stays with Radha under the tree and consoles her — Incorrect. Radha finds herself alone under the tree. The sakhi does not stay with her; she goes to Krishna.
NCERT (2026-27): “Krishna Swinging and Radha in Sad Mood …Appearing in the upper section of the painting, Krishna seated on a swing seems to be enjoying himself in the company of a Gopi at her dwelling. On learning about his rendezvous a jilted Radha, stricken with grief, disappears into the countryside and finds herself alone under a tree. Guilt-ridden Krishna, on learning of Radha’s sorrow, follows her but there is no truce happening. Meanwhile, Radha’s sakhi (friend) gets to know of the fall out and takes on the role of a messenger and pacifier. She comes to Krishna and tells him of the misery and plight of Radha, and implores him to appease her.”
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