Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868 / 2008-09-13 00:00:00
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Thus it was, even as I tell you--word for word did it befall.
Plainly have I spoke, the judgment--rests with you, of gods the chief!
BOOK V.
Came the day of happy omen[42]--moonday meet, and moment apt;
Bhima to the Swayembara--summoned all the lords of earth.
One and all, upon the instant--rose th' enamoured lords of earth,
Suitors all to Damayanti--in their loving haste they came.
They, the court with golden columns[43]--rich, and glittering portal arch,
Like the lions on the mountains--entered they the hall of state.
There the lords of earth were seated--each upon his several throne;
All their fragrant garlands wearing--all with pendant ear-gems rich.
Arms were seen robust and vigorous--as the ponderous battle mace,
Some like the five-headed serpents--delicate in shape and hue:[44]
With bright locks profuse and flowing--fine formed nose, and eye and brow,
Shone the faces of the rajas--like the radiant stars in heaven.
As with serpents, Bhogavati[45]--the wide hall was full of kings;
As the mountain caves with tigers--with the tiger-warriors full.
Damayanti in her beauty--entered on that stately scene,
With her dazzling light entrancing--every eye and every soul.
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