Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 hrIM When again their vision returned, the gods beheld That light appearing now in the form of a woman, charming and delightful. She was exceedingly beautiful of limb, a maiden in the freshness of youth. Her full, upraised breasts put to shame the swelling buds of the lotus. Her girdle and anklets jingled with clusters of tinkling bells. She was adorned with a necklace, armlets, and bracelets of gold. Her throat resplendent with a chain of priceless gems. The locks on her cheeks shimmered like black bees swarming on delicate Ketaka blooms. An exquisite line of down on her midriff enhanced the charm of her shapely hips. She was chewing spiced betel mixed with bits of mint camphor. Pendant earrings of shining gold graced her lotus face. Above long eyebrows her forehead shone with an image of the crescent moon. Her eyes were red lotus petals, her nose dignified, her lips like nectar. Her teeth resembled buds of white jasmine; a string of pearls adorned her neck. Her crescent-shaped crown sparkled with jewels; she was bedecked with ornaments shining like new moons. A garland of jasmine flowers brightened her luxuriant hair. Her forehead sported a saffron dot, while her three eyes reflected her playful mood. Three-eyed and four-armed, she held a noose and goad while gesturing her beneficence and assurance of safety. She was dressed in red and appeared lustrous like blooms of the pomegranate. Richly adorned in garments all suited for love, she was worshipped by all the gods. Satisying all desires, she is the Mother of all, the Deluder of all. The Mother's kindly face, so gracious, displayed a tender smile on the lotus mouth. This embodiment of unfeigned compassion the gods beheld in their presence. Seeing her, the embodiment of compassion, the entire host of gods bowed low, Unable to speak, choking on tears in silence. Struggling to regain their composure, their necks bending in devotion, Their eyes brimming with tears of loving joy, they glorified the World Mother with hymns... -- from the "Devi Gita" AUM lalitAyai namaH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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