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One desiring prosperity should perform a cupped-hand gesture (añjali), take an oath, speak conciliatory words, bow with the head, and also shed tears....
A cupped-hand gesture, an oath, conciliation, bowing the head to the feet, and creating hope—this one thing should be done by one desiring prosperity....
O friend, like the twilight, even a short stay of a good person is for happiness. This verse praises the impact of a virtuous person, comparing their...
Flowers placed in cupped hands make both hands fragrant. Oh, the behavior of the good-hearted is equal to both the left and the right! A famous subhā...
The one with restless eyes repeatedly gave up the water she had taken in her cupped hands... afraid to splash her beloved, fearing he was a śaphara fi...
While wandering the earth, this wonder was seen by me: O delight of the eyes, though you are a dhanada (giver of wealth / Kubera), you avoid contact w...
With the 'chatat-chatat' sound of the twanging bows of the wandering armies, the skull-cap of the earth splits... When King Nizam turns, oh, the cosmi...
By wandering in a great forest, a good path is slowly created. Likewise, from the study of the Vedas comes knowledge, and slowly, one can cross a moun...
O owl (blind by day)! Wander fiercely with the sound of your wings, or cry out with a harsh voice! Look upon that harsh (reality) with restraint, if y...
Meaning: (Riddle) "O beloved, what kind of forest is difficult to traverse? What kind of beloved creates a festival of lovemaking?" Answer: Kantakākīr...
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