Brahma Begins the Hymn Through Tears
Bala Kanda, Doha 185
Doha 185 · Movement 2 of 2
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Shiva's recognition enters Brahma's heart and joy overflows its banks. The Creator no longer searches for a remote address of the Lord. Presence has become immediate within devotion.
His body thrills with ecstasy. Tears of love stream from his eyes, softening the face before any formal praise has begun. Joined hands rise, holding reverence where explanation had ended.
Brahma steadies the mind and becomes fully attentive. The hymn will not be a call sent across distance, but praise offered within the One who already hears. Through tears, breath, and focused remembrance, creation's lord begins to address its source.
Before the first word of praise, Brahma's tears announce that Hari is near.
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सुनि बिरंचि मन हरष तन पुलकि नयन बह नीर। अस्तुति करत जोरि कर सावधान मतिधीर।।185।।
Hearing this, Brahma's heart overflowed with joy. His body thrilled with ecstasy, and tears of love streamed from his eyes. With hands joined in reverence, steady and attentive of mind, he began his hymn of praise.