Deity

Tuṅgavidyā

Known among the eight sakhīssuh-KHEEZClose female companions of Rādhā in Kṛṣṇa's intimate circle. for being learned and articulate.

One of the lotus petal tips surrounding Kṛṣṇa and Rādhā.

Her presence in this circle argues that devotion and intellect were never meant to be rivals.

Being thoughtful about something you love doesn't make the love less sincere.

Source: Gauḍīya Vraja tradition (individual attributes vary across later devotional texts) · Chart / explanatory tradition

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