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flowers.” The  gopīs ’ sleeping condition is compared to the white swans, and the sound of Kṛṣṇa’s flute is compared to a black wasp. When Kṛṣṇa’s flute sounded, the white swans, which represent the sleeping condition of the  gopīs , were immediately vanquished, and the black wasp sound of the flute began to enjoy the lotus flower of the  gopīs ’ beauty.