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Who deserves praise if even on a cold Magha night fortune sings through anklets? The sound of anklets in the freezing wind metaphorically points to un...
Who begs rain from the clouds? Who do maidens desire? What restrains shame? These riddles point toward philosophical truths encoded in wordplay. Fill ...
Who can truly grasp the depth of complex souls? Outer troubles are not always seen, especially by children or servants—it needs true understanding.
Who is self, who is other? Without transcending the distinction between ‘mine’ and ‘yours,’ how can true knowledge arise?
He is truly adored by courtesans who is not concerned whether she remembers, gazes, or touches him—indicating supreme detachment and charm.
You alone conquered the god of desire. Though many have flower-weapons, you are victorious in all directions. A hymn to Shiva's conquest over desire.
A riddle-verse on combining sacred items (bilva leaves, water, etc.) and counting—used in ritual and likely forming the number 21, showing Vedic numer...
A list of substances used in rituals or Ayurvedic mixtures including bilva fruit, guggulu, mustard, etc., indicating the poetic elegance of Vedic phar...
The fire arising from Shiva’s third eye burns passionately in union, lighting all directions. It symbolizes both desire and spiritual energy.
The storm-clouds thunder on all sides, the lake shakes, and yet the swan is disturbed—how can it rejoice? A symbolic play on inner peace amid chaos.
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