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What use are internal virtues if only a few rare ones can witness them? True virtue is that which, like a good song, can attract even a forest-dwellin...
If Hari (God) is already within, what use is penance? If not within, then what’s the use of penance? If He is within and without, what's the need? If ...
A great sword is crafted with inner strength, no visible flaws, wide at the core, thick, and razor-sharp – made by Indra himself to pierce the heart o...
A sentence hiding its meaning and lacking clarity brings no joy to connoisseurs, just like a river without essence brings no delight. Suggests the imp...
The winter breeze enters homes, causes goosebumps, touches women to moan, and wounds lips—suggesting it might be a passionate lover. Rich poetic image...
Krishna, when seen as a thief, was locked inside by Yashoda. But even bound to a mortar (ulukhala), he stunned her with divine beauty. Shows Krishna’s...
The clarity of water was disturbed by a husband's plunge for childlike embrace, making the reservoir’s beauty useless. A metaphor on how emotional tur...
Though outwardly stern, her purity and sweetness, like white sugar, conceal a soft, sweet core enjoyed by the wise. Symbol of hidden sweetness behind ...
A person evil within but outwardly patient causes ruin—like Shakuni and Shakatara. Appearances can be deceptive.
Only those with internal virtues stay in others’ hearts, just as whole garlands of flowers signify fragrance and meaning. Beauty must be backed by ess...
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