Ramayana 3.336c

Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

Ah no, my love is surely dead, Fierce giants on her flesh have fed, Rending the soft limbs of their prey When I her lord was far away. That moon-bright face, that polished brow, Red lips, bright teeth--what are they now? Alas, my darling's shapely neck She loved with chains of gold to deck,-- That neck that mocked the sandal scent, The ruthless fiends have grasped and rent. Alas, 'twas vain those arms to raise Soft as the young tree's tender sprays. Ah, dainty meal for giants' lips Were arms and quivering finger tips. Ah, she who counted many a friend Was left for fiends to seize and rend, Was left by me without defence From ravening giants' violence. O Lakshman of the arm of might, Say, is my darling love in sight? O dearest Sita. where art thou? Where is my darling consort now?"

Ramayana 3.336c · Ramayana · 3

Themes in this passage

Love The Divine Friendship Strength Wealth

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