The textbook context explains that Uddhav tried to pacify the Gopis' separation pain by preaching Nirguna Brahma and Yoga (the path of knowledge). However, the Gopis preferred the path of love. Consequently, Uddhav's dry message was unappealing to them. Instead of calming them, the yoga teachings intensified their longing for Krishna, acting like ghee in the fire of their separation. They compared yoga sadhna to a bitter gourd (kadvi kakdi) and reaffirmed their steadfast devotion to single-minded love for Krishna.