Against his words when I rebel, Or fail to please the monarch well, When deeds of mine his soul offend, That hour I pray my life may end. How should a man to him who gave His being and his life behave? The sire to whom he owes his birth Should be his deity on earth. Hast thou, by pride and folly moved, With bitter taunt the king reproved? Has scorn of thine or cruel jest To passion stirred his gentle breast? Speak truly, Queen, that I may know What cause has changed the monarch so."Ramayana 2.103b · Ramayana · 2
Ramayana 2.103b
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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SpeechDesireKarmaLeadershipNaturePrayerPrideThe Soul
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