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What is time, who are friends, what is wealth, who am I—these must be reflected upon repeatedly. The verse stresses constant philosophical inquiry as ...
Who rules the world? What uproots all trees? What is supreme in symbols? Who attains merit after death? This poetic questioning explores cosmology, et...
What is anger, what is affection, in women whose lips and hips are like rocks? The verse critiques passion and beauty, hinting at disillusionment and ...
A playfully romantic tongue-twister using alliterations of “ka,” describing the heroine’s lips, eyes, feet, and teeth as blossoms, birds, and buds.
Who roams the sky? What is beautiful? What deserves chanting? Who shakes Lanka like a brave monkey? A string of riddles answered in mythology, pointin...
Who roams the sky, who makes sound, who is the thief, what is anger’s root? Another riddle poem using questions to hint at deep symbolic meanings.
A poetic riddle asking who shines in the sky, who killed the demon king, and who pleases kings—each middle syllable hides the answer, linking blessing...
Who becomes ruler of Yama’s city (the dead)? He who chants Krishna’s name—this alone grants the highest auspiciousness. The verse glorifies Krishna-nā...
Who can gaze at the blazing sun or endure the moon’s eclipse? Only those of extraordinary brilliance. A metaphor for greatness beyond human limits.
Who gives fragrance to flowers, coolness to sandalwood, and light to the sun? So too, the good bring benefit to others naturally.
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