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madhya-vayasa, sakhi-skandhe kara-nyasa
krsnalila-manovrtti-sakhi asa-pasa
SYNONYMS
madhya-vayasa—adolescence; sakhi—of a friend; skandhe—on the shoulder; kara—hand; nyasa—keeping; krsna—of Lord Krsna; lila—the pastimes; manah—of the mind; vrtti—activities; sakhi—gopis; asa-pasa—here and there "Srimati Radharani’s gopi friends are Her mental activities, which are concentrated on the pastimes of Sri Krsna.
She keeps Her hand on the shoulder of a friend, who represents youth.
PURPORT
Radharani’s eight companions (asta-sakhi) are different varieties of pleasure connected with the pastimes of Krsna.
Following those pastimes of Sri Krsna are other activities, which are represented by the assistants of the gopis.