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एणीदृशः पाणिपुटे निरुद्धा
वेणी विरेजे शयनोत्थितायाः।
सरोजकोशादिव निष्पतन्ती श्रेणी
घनीभूय मधुव्रतानाम्॥

As the deer-eyed maiden arises, her coiled braid shines like a lotus unfurling, attracting bees in droves—metaphor for youthful beauty and irresistibl...

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एणीदृशः श्रवणसीम्नि यदानयन्ति
तेनैव तस्य महिमा नवचम्पकस्य।
त्वं तत्र नो विहरसे यदि भृङ्ग तेन नैतस्य
किंचिदपि तत् तु तवैव हानिः॥

The deer-eyed woman wears champaka flowers in her ears, drawing bees by their scent. If you, O bee, don't savor this—it's your own loss.

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एणीदृशो विजयते वेणी पृष्ठावलम्बिनी।
कशेव पञ्चबाणस्य युवतर्जनहेतवे॥

The deer-eyed maiden’s braid triumphs like a whip of Cupid—crafted to tease the youth with its mesmerizing motion.

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एणी याति विलोक्य बालशलभान् शष्पाङ्कुरादित्सया
छत्रीकुड्मलकानि रक्षति चिरादण्डभ्रमाद् कुक्कुटी।
धूत्वा धावति कृष्णकीटपटलश्रेणीं शिखण्डी शिरो
दूरादेव वनान्तरे विषधरग्रासाभिलाषातुरः॥

A vivid allegory: animals like deer, hen, beetle, and peacock act naturally, but the snake stealthily seeks prey. Illustrates instinct, deception, and...

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एणीशाबविलोचनाभिरलसश्रोणीभरप्रौढि भिर्
वेणीभूतरसक्रमाभिरभितः श्रेणीकृताभिर्वृतः।
पाणी नाम विनोदयन् रतिपतेस्तूणीशयैः सायकैर्
वाणीनामपदं परं व्रजजनक्षोणीपतिः पातु नः॥

Krishna, the king of Vraja, is surrounded by doe-eyed maidens with enticing glances like arrows of Cupid. Let his playful form protect us.

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एणो गजः पतङ्गश्च भृङ्गो मीनस् तु पञ्चमः।
शब्दस्पर्शरूपगन्धरसैरेते हताः खलु॥

The deer, elephant, moth, bee, and fish—each is destroyed by one of the five senses. Thus, indulgence in sensual pleasure leads to downfall.

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एतच्च तपसो मूलं तपसो मूलमेव च।
सर्वदा कामविजयः संकल्पविजयस् तथा॥

The root of all austerity lies in conquering desire and mastering resolve—true inner victory begins with self-control.

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एतच् चतुर्गुणं तैलं तस्माच् चापि चतुर्गुणम्।
कांजिकं प्रक्षिपेद् धीमांस् ततस् तैलं विपाचयेत्॥

Ayurvedic recipe: combine oil, buttermilk, and boil to prepare medicine—practical ancient instruction for wellness.

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एतच्छान्तविचित्रचत्वरपथं विश्रान्तवैतालिक-
श्लाघाश्लोकमगुञ्जिमञ्जुमुरजं विध्वस्तगीतध्वनि।
व्यावृत्ताध्ययनं निवृत्तसुकविक्रीडासमस्यं नमद्-
विद्वद्वादपथं कथं पुरमिदं मौनव्रते वर्तते॥

Once a vibrant city echoing with scholars and poets, now lies silent. A lament over lost culture, learning, and liveliness.

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एतच्छास्त्रार्थतत्त्वं तु मयाख्यातं तवानघ।
अविश्वासो नरेन्द्राणाम् अपरं गुह्यमुच्यते॥

The true essence of scripture is revealed, but the deeper secret is the mistrust of kings—power often ignores wisdom.

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