Prakrit Verses in Sanskrit Works on Poetics Part 02

SR No.: 006960
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: V M Kulkarni
Publisher: B L Institute of Indology
Publication Year: 1990
Total Pages: 768
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 12 MB

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Prakrit Verses in Sanskrit Works on Poetics
on his favourite mistress (nãyikā) — his scimitar.
49. Victory (Jayalakşmi - The Glory of Victory) that had always felt indescribable
ecstasy in the touch of your arm, now no longer wears the bright glory. She
has been torn apart from you. She is, in fact, faded out. 50. For translation vide VJ S. No. (1.19) supra.
51. The wealth of misers, the jewels in the hoods of cobras, the mane of lions and
the breasts of maidens of noble families-how can these be touched as long
as they, i. e., the misers, cobras, lions and noble-born maidens, are alive? 52. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (1535.320) supra.
53. Her never-ending sighs become longer with days and nights. Hér jewelled
bracelets slip down as do the streams of tears. In separation from you, O, fortunate one, that distressd maiden's hope of life becomes feeble and so does her slender body.
54. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (23.10) supra.
55. The beauty of the swans is heightened by the lakes, and that of the lakes by
the swans. They (swans and lakes) make each other adorable.
56. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (36.13) supra.
57. What is uneven (perverse or mysterious) ? The path of Destiny. What is difficult
to obtain ? A person who appreciates merit. What is happiness? A good wife. What is unhappiness? Wicked man (or world).
58. They say : He alone feels the pain who has a wound, but this is not true. A
bite-mark is seen on the cheek of the newly-wed girl but the pain is felt by her rivals (in love).
59. O, the glory of the horripilations that covered Krsna's body as he held Yaśoda's
breast in his hands and put his lips to its nipple and remembered how his lips had blown on the Pāñcajanya (his Conch).
60. O, beautiful damsel, first come here and listen to this scandal. O, lady of slender
waist, people are comparing the moon to your face !