Step 1: Locate the "Bhramaragita." This prominent section originates from the tenth book of the Bhagavata Purana, detailing the gopis' dialogue with Uddhava and a bee (bhramara).
Step 2: Contextualize the text within its poetic heritage. Though the Bhagavata Purana is an ancient Sanskrit work, its narratives gained popularity in the medieval period via devotional poetry in regional languages. The 16th-century poet Surdasa (or Surdas), a devoted follower of Krishna, authored extensive poetry on Krishna's life, compiled in the {Sursagar}. His rendition of these tales, written in Braj Bhasha, significantly impacted the tradition.
Step 3: Establish the connection between the poetry and the painting school. Artists of the Mewar School, along with other Rajput schools, frequently drew inspiration from this widely-read devotional literature for their subject matter. Consequently, the illustrated manuscript draws from Surdasa's poetic tradition.