Triveni Journal
1927 | 11,233,916 words
Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....
(Rendered from Bengali by Basudha Chakravarti)
I understand what you want to know, oh my friend!
But to describe that attachment of love is to renew it at every moment.
Ever since I was born, I have sighted beauty, but my eyes are still not gratified;
I have listened to sweet voices, but they have not penetrated my ears;
Many a spring night have I spent in joy, still I have not understood what real Union means.
Through millions of ages have I kept my beloved in my heart; yet my heart is not at peace.
Many a learned man have I seen immersed in pleasure; but I have not seen real feeling in any one!
Says Vidyapati: Not one in a million could be found to give peace to my soul.