Activities performed by sakhis

For the service of Radha-Krsna are described in the Ujjvala-nilamani as follows: "
(1) Glorify the transcendental love and qualities of the Hero (Krsna) to the Heroine (Radhika) and vice versa.
(2) Increase the attachment of one for the other.
(3) Arrange the meeting at the previously-appointed time.
(4) Engage the other sakhis in service.
(5) Joke or ridicule.
(6) Solace one lover or the other.
(7) Dress the Heroine and Hero.
(8) Expertly help to fulfill their inner desires.
(9) Hiding the Heroine's faults.
(10) Cheat the Material Spouses in order to meet with Krsna the Spiritual Spouse.
(11) Give Them instructions.
(12) Bring them together at the proper time.
(13) Offer service with camara etc.
(14) Chastise Hero or Heroine according to time and situation.
(15) Relay messages.
(16) Protect the life of the Heroine."