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A majestic description of Lord Vishnu’s features: arms reaching knees, conch-like neck, immense strength, four tusks, vast chest, charming eyes—an emb...
The forest, filled with maddened elephants and deer, was engulfed in fire like a rampaging army—a vivid portrayal of a blazing wildfire.
A critique of societal hypocrisy—false affection and superficial decency are more accepted than true virtue. Deceit and pretense bring no shame; false...
Emotions like love or anger may arise and pass away quickly for noble souls, but they do not abandon anyone completely—they act with equanimity.
A similar verse reinforcing the idea that noble souls hold love and anger alike till the end of life, but their renunciation is not impulsive or cruel...
If someone’s love and hatred both lead to one’s ruin, how can such people be favorable to anyone? A reflection on destructive relationships.
A king should be a lifelong benefactor to his people like the raincloud, for if he stops nurturing, the people desert him like birds leaving a dry lak...
A warning against relying on one thing while living by another—like a disloyal woman relying on many, such behavior leads to no peace.
A fiery poetic image—horses' sharp hooves break the earth, flames rise, even the tears of queens cannot quench this fire. Symbol of unstoppable fury.
Spring arrives boldly with his army of bees, declaring the command of the love-god (Manmatha), initiating trade with fragrances and floral wealth.
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