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....
(Translated from KANNADA)
One morn when I sat with down-cast eyes
And my was turned upon thee,
–When I was drowned deep in my Own musings�
Then fell thy shadow upon my limbs
And I felt a light touch of thy presence.
Like a proud woman that would not listen
To the entreaties of her lover,
I hugged my pride and made a show that
I never cared for thee; but still, within my heart
There was yearning for thee and thee alone.
The curtain was raised�
To my utter shame our eyes met and lingered.
There arose a thrill of hope and a tremor of joy,
While thy hand lay upon my heart, kindling
An eager desire to fly to thy side.
Still I feigned to cast indifference at thee;
But, perchance, my heart did greet thee!
Is the light of love come upon me?
Shall I meet thee face to face once again, that
I might offer my pride to thee in one eternal devotion?