Kishkindha Kaanda
135 - Autumn Description
Chaupais
Description
In deep waters the fish are as happy as ever, just as those who have taken refuge in Sri Hari (i.e., Myself) never fall into trouble of any kind. With full-blown lotuses the lake appears as charming as when the absolute Brahma appears with form. The bees are making a humming sound which possesses a unique melody of its own, and the birds a charming concert of diverse sounds. The Cakravaka bird is sad at heart to see the night, just as a villain is grieved at the sight of another's fortune. The Cataka cries out in its agony of excessive thirst just as an enemy of Sankara knows no rest. The moon by night relieves the heat of the autumnal sun, just as the sight of a holy man drives away sin. Flocks of Cakora birds fix their gaze on the moon as soon as she comes to their view, even as the votaries of Sri Hari on meeting Him. Mosquitoes and gadflies have perished due to fear of cold, just as hostility to the Brahmanas brings, ruin to the entire family.