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वेणीभूत-प्रतनुसलिला तामतीतस्य सिन्धुः
पाण्डुच्छाया तटरुह-तरुभ्रंशिभिर्जीर्णपर्णैः ।
सौभाग्यं ते सुभग विरहावस्थया व्यञ्जयन्ती
कार्श्यं येन त्यजति विधिना स त्वयैवोपपाद्यः ॥ १.२९॥

The river flows with braided waves, with pale shadows of trees reflected on fallen leaves. The scene conveys the fortune of the beautiful one, manifes...

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प्राप्यावन्तीनुदयन-कथाकोविद-ग्रामवृद्धान्
पूर्वोद्दिष्टामनुसर पुरीं श्रीविशालां विशालाम् ।
स्वल्पीभूते सुचरितफले स्वर्गिणां गां गतानां
शेषैः पुण्यैर्हृतमिव दिवः कान्तिमत् खण्डमेकम् ॥ १.३०॥

Arriving at a city praised by elders and known for its grandeur, the devotee follows prior instructions. Even minor virtuous acts yield profound resul...

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दीर्घीकुर्वन् पटु मदकलं कूजितं सारसानां
प्रत्यूषेषु स्फुटित-कमलामोद-मैत्रीकषायः ।
यत्र स्त्रीणां हरति सुरतग्लानिमङ्गानुकूलः
शिप्रावातः प्रियतम इव प्रार्थनाचाटुकारः ॥ १.३१॥

A skilled musician prolongs delicate notes, producing sounds resembling blooming lotuses at dawn. The melody captivates women, whose expressions and g...

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हारांस्तारांस्तरल-गुटिकान् कोटिशः शङ्ख-शुक्तीः
शष्प-श्यामान् मरकत-मणीनुन्मयूख-प्ररोहान् ।
दृष्ट्वा यस्यां विपणि-रचितान् विद्रुमाणां च भङ्गान्
संलक्ष्यन्ते सलिलनिधयस्तोय-मात्रावशेषाः ॥ १.३२॥

Observing garlands of stars, shells, and radiant emerald-like jewels arranged in marketplaces, the devotee notes visual splendor. Abundant water sourc...

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प्रद्योतस्य प्रियदुहितरं वत्सराजोऽत्र जह्रे
हैमं तालद्रुम-वनमभूदत्र तस्यैव राज्ञः ।
अत्रोद्भ्रान्तः किल नलगिरिः स्तम्भमुत्पाट्य दर्पाद्
इत्यागन्तून् रमयति जनो यत्र बन्धूनभिज्ञः ॥ १.३३॥

Sunlit rivers carry the king’s beloved daughter through a palm forest. The Nala hill appears proud, splitting pillars in awe. Observers who recognize ...

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जालोद्गीर्णैरुपचित-वपुः केश-संस्कारधूपैः
बन्धुप्रीत्या भवनशिखिभिर्दत्तनृत्त्योपहारः ।
हर्म्येष्वस्याः कुसुम-सुरभिष्वध्वखेदं नयेथा
लक्ष्मीं पश्यंल्ललितवनितापादरागाङ्कितेषु ॥ १.३४॥
(नीत्वा रात्रिं ललितवनितापादरागाङ्कितेषु ॥ १.३४॥)

The devotee’s body is adorned with intricate decorations, incense, and well-styled hair. In homes, dance and gift offerings are arranged with familial...

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भर्तुः कण्ठच्छविरिति गणैः सादरं वीक्ष्यमाणः
पुण्यं यायास्त्रिभुवन-गुरोर्धाम चण्डीश्वरस्य ।
धूतोद्यानं कुवलयरजो-गन्धिभिर्गन्धवत्याः
तोयक्रीडा-निरतयुवति-स्नान-तिक्तैर्मरुद्भिः ॥ १.३५॥

Respectfully observing her husband’s shade, groups acknowledge his presence. The merit of righteous acts extends across worlds and to the guru’s abode...

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अप्यन्यस्मिञ्-जलधर महाकालमासाद्य काले
स्थातव्यं ते नयनविषयं यावदत्येति भानुः ।
कुर्वन् संध्याबलि-पटहतां शूलिनः श्लाघनीयां
आमन्द्राणां फलमविकलं लप्स्यसे गर्जितानाम् ॥ १.३६॥

Approaching the great river at the appointed time, the devotee focuses his vision and attention. Performing evening offerings, he encounters devotees ...

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पादन्यासैः क्वणित-रशनास्तत्र लीलावधूतै
रत्नच्छाया-खचित-वलिभिश्चामरैः क्लान्तहस्ताः ।
वेश्यास्त्वत्तो नखपद-सुखान् प्राप्य वर्षाग्र-बिन्दून्
आमोक्ष्यन्ते त्वयि मधुकर-श्रेणिदीर्घान् कटाक्षान् ॥ १.३७॥

Through expressive footwork and playful gestures, adorned with jeweled belts and hair ornaments, the women display skill and elegance. Touching their ...

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पश्चादुच्चैर्भुजतरुवनं मण्डलेनाभिलीनः
सांध्यं तेजः प्रतिनव-जपापुष्परक्तं दधानः ।
नृत्यारम्भे हर पशुपतेरार्द्रनागाजिनेच्छां (नृत्ता)
शान्तोद्वेग-स्तिमितनयनं दृष्टभक्तिर्भवान्या ॥ १.३८॥

In elevated forested areas, evening light illuminates flowers offered for chanting rituals. At the start of dance, devotees invoke Lord Shiva. Calm ye...

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