This library is built in the open.
If you spot an error, have a suggestion, or just want to say hello — we’d love to hear from you.

"Why do you cast blame upon me for applying henna? Adorn yourself with as much of it as pleases you, making yourself beautiful. ||
Observe the beauty of the three folds on the waist trivalioriginal: त्रिवली. A classical Indian poetic trope referring to the three graceful folds of skin on a woman's midriff, considered a sign of supreme beauty. and the 'confluence' trivenioriginal: त्रिवयनी. Literally 'three rivers'; here used metaphorically to describe the convergence of beauty near the navel. at the navel; look closely to see if it pleases your heart, or if you simply wish to graze your eyes upon it.
The poet says that on the throat and the chest, two [features/ornaments] are seated in splendor; see their elegance, wrapped and slender.
Who says that fire pavakoriginal: पावक. Fire or heat. is needed [for a glow]? Your hands are already made red with lacquer Henna or alaktaka, used to dye the hands and feet red.; in many ways, you have stolen my soul away." || 7 ||