आवर्षति आषाढ़ घनोयम
The sky is overcast with dark clouds & it has just started to rain.
छनन छनन मुक्ता मुंचति
Raindrops sound like pearls falling onto the floor
गरजति मन्द्रं काम गजोयम्
As the Thunder roars deeply, it begins to stir up romance both in nature & human hearts.
सरस सलीला नदी नदीशा:
The Rivers & the sea seem like they are engaged in play. तरवो मत्ता वायु विधूता: Trees are swaying care free in the cool breeze
किसलयकुसुमैर्लता: सुरूपा:
Even the buds & blossoms on the trees have joined in this glorious, intoxicating dance
नयनानंदकरो लोकोयम्
The entire world looks special & pleasing & beautiful.
मदनो निशितं शरं निधते
The God of Love has started shooting arrows
शान्ते स्वान्ते समरं कुरुते
And is causing restlessness in human hearts
मानं जित्वा स्नेहं दयते
Even quarrelling lovers are
कामिजने विजिते सदयोयम्
Succumbing to Cupid’s designs, thanks to the lovely, romantic weather.
Shubhangi is a singer, composer & vocal coach based out of Mumbai. She is passionate about singing in multiple languages & playing the bass guitar.
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