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Even a dog wearing artificial matted locks cannot emulate a lion; external display cannot mask true nature or inner strength.
The speaker laments how the divine sun, once begging with folded hands, has now departed, making the night feel like a dream filled with unfulfilled d...
A vivid image of a fierce warrior with furrowed brows and trembling lips entering battle, his own shadow pushing him into confrontation.
Despite being crushed by heavy sunbeams and feet, sugarcane remains sweet—symbolizing how true virtue shines even under pressure.
All humans are bound by fate and effort; neither can be escaped. The line emphasizes dual forces shaping life.
A deeply emotional moment of a secret nocturnal visit, where a lover gently touches the feet of the beloved and gazes upon her—mixed with desire and f...
A poetic description of a graceful woman’s makeup—her beauty shines as if dancing or laughing on her cheeks, compared to golden rock.
A queen reminds her husband of their childhood bond, questioning his loyalty. She highlights her own constancy, criticizing his public image versus hi...
A beloved wonders how her partner, who once shared so many childhood delights, can now enjoy life without her, reflecting on nostalgia and betrayal.
Describes Krishna's heroic hand that crushed the temples of mad elephants from childhood, questioning how such a hand could now show hesitation.
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