As fair and fresh as the young Kishori appears in bridal dress, just so fresh and youthful is her dark bridegroom. (13)
Stanza 14
No second beauty can be found to equal the grace of this lotus-eyed one. His handsome darkness puts millions of Loves to shame; every kind of adornment seems perfected upon him. His tender smile steals the minds of men and women; in Siya’s beloved, even the simile of the bee finds fulfillment. If by any means I could obtain the image that has pleased my heart, I would bind it fast within the casket of my eyelids. (14)
Stanza 15
Anklets upon his feet, a torque upon his chest, and bracelets upon his arms, while the radiance of yellow silk adorns his waist; a robe, a shawl, and a gunja-bead garland around his neck— every comparison vanishes upon his cheeks. Upon his brow are the urdhva-pundra and saffron line, with a jewel at his nose; softly smiling teeth and lightning-bright eyes. Above the curling locks of Sri Videhi’s beloved sits a colorful cap glittering with gold embroidery. (15)
Stanza 16
“Ever since I beheld your enchanting image, my heart has remained deceived and spellbound. Neither home nor forest pleases me; no garden delights me, and all desire for comfort has fled.”