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drenching the earth with a forceful and continuous downpour of pure water slanted by the tremendous force of the gale. Blessed are the mothers who fulfill their Dohad by enjoying such weather.
"In such weather the land becomes cool due to the water pouring from the sky. It becomes clad in the green garment of sprouting leaves. The clusters of trees become greener with newly sprouting leaves. The tangle of creepers starts spreading. The higher parts of the land, like hills, hillocks, and dunes, are washed and appear pleasant. From the clefts and ravines of the Vaibhar-giri mountain streams start flowing. The frothy flow of the mountain rivers gathers speed due to the added water from the high waterfalls.
“The gardens and orchards are filled with freshly sprouting trees like Surj, Arjun, Neem, Kutaj, etc. and a variety of mushrooms. Inspired by the thundering of clouds, the peacocks cuckoo in ecstasy and start their courtship dance to attract peahens. In parks the flowering trees like Shilindhra, Kutaj, Kandal and Kadamb start emitting aroma of newly blossoming flowers. The unending green expanse, made wavy by long and bending grass, is enchantingly embroidered with crawling red beetles.
"The atmosphere is filled with sweet melodious cuckooing of Koyal (Indian cuckoo), touching cry of Papiha, resonant humming of pollen sucking intoxicated bumble-bees, and cacophony of croaking frogs. The dark black clouds cover the glowing sun, moon and stars. The flag like rainbow flutters in the sky decorated by the rows of cranes flying in formation. Migratory birds like Karandak, Charavak, and swan get ready to commence their flight to lake Mansarovar (in the Himalayas).
“Blessed are the mothers who, after taking their bath and performing cleansing and auspicious ritual, wander enjoying such enchanting places during such monsoon season.
"Blessed are the mothers who adorn themselves with Nupurs on the toes, girdle on the waist, bracelets on the forearms, rings on the fingers, and armlets on arms. Whose faces are resplendent with the glow of earrings and every part of their bodies is embellished with gem studded ornaments. Their enchanting and colourful dresses with a
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