| "Why do
you waste: your thoughts on wretched Raama, wandering in the forest? How can you love, how
can you trust one who has been deprived of his rights and driven out of his kingdom and is
roaming about clad in bark garments? What can this help less fellow do? The Goddess of
Wealth, she that presides over Power and she who rules over Success have all abandoned
him, and you know it. It is even doubtful whether he is alive today. Anyhow, you may take it, he will never set eyes on you again, much
less come near you. Like Garuda seizing a serpent, you have captivated my heart. I am
unable to escape. Even in your present state, devoid of jewels or good clothes, you have
drawn me away from my other wives. What can I do now? In my apartments are innumerable
lovely women. But after seeing you, I can bear the sight of none -of them. You will be
Queen over all of them and receive their humble service. |
