Flowers Rest in Ram's Left Hand
Bala Kanda, Chaupai 230
Doha 233 · Movement 1 of 2
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The dark and fair heroes stand near Sita like blue and golden lotuses. Peacock feathers and clusters of flower buds adorn their hair. Tilaka, drops of perspiration, and beautiful earrings brighten youthful faces warmed by the garden.
Curved brows resemble bows above fresh lotus eyes. Chin, nose, cheek, and playful smile captivate the mind, making even Kama ashamed. Jewelled necklaces rest across their chests, conch like necks rise gracefully, and strong arms carry the ease of young elephants.
Ram holds gathered flowers in his left hand. The ordinary task remains visible within the incomparable form: the Lord has come to collect offerings for his guru and finds Sita while still carrying the blossoms.
Ram beholds Sita with the guru's morning flowers still gathered in his hand.
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सोभा सीवँ सुभग दोउ बीरा। नील पीत जलजाभ सरीरा।। मोरपंख सिर सोहत नीके। गुच्छ बीच बिच कुसुम कली के।। भाल तिलक श्रमबिंदु सुहाए। श्रवन सुभग भूषन छबि छाए।। बिकट भृकुटि कच घूघरवारे। नव सरोज लोचन रतनारे।। चारु चिबुक नासिका कपोला। हास बिलास लेत मनु मोला।। मुखछबि कहि न जाइ मोहि पाहीं। जो बिलोकि बहु काम लजाहीं।। उर मनि माल कंबु कल गीवा। काम कलभ कर भुज बलसींवा।। सुमन समेत बाम कर दोना। सावँर कुअँर सखी सुठि लोना।।
The two warriors stood as the very boundary of beauty, their bodies glowing like blue and yellow lotuses. Peacock feathers graced their heads in lovely array, with clusters of flower buds tucked between them.