Ramayana
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इति रामेण सा प्रोक्ता राक्षसी काममोहिता । विसृज्य रामं सहसा ततो लक्ष्मणमब्रवीत् ॥ ३-१८-६
Thus told by Rama, the demoness, deluded with lust, left him suddenly, and said to Lakshmana [3-18-6]
english translation
अस्य रूपस्य ते युक्ता भार्याहं वरवर्णिनी । मया सह सुखं सर्वान्दण्डकान्विचरिष्यसि ॥ ३-१८-७
With my fine complexion, I will be a suitable wife for you ( your charm ). You can happily wander about in Dandaka forest with me.' [3-18-7]
english translation
एवमुक्तस्तु सौमित्री राक्षस्या वाक्यकोविदः । ततः शूर्पणखीं स्मित्वा लक्ष्मणो युक्तमब्रवीत् ॥ ३-१८-८
Thus addressed by the demoness Lakshmana, son of Sumitra, wellversed in the use of words gave her a befitting reply [3-18-8]
english translation
कथं दासस्य मे दासी भार्या भवितुमिच्छसि । सोऽहमार्येण परवान्भ्रात्रा कमलवर्णिनि ॥ ३-१८-९
- 'Oh ! lotus-complexioned woman , how can you act as a maid to a slave ? Why do you intend to be so? I am already dependent on my revered brother. [3-18-9]
english translation
समृद्धार्थस्य सिद्धार्था मुदितामलवर्णिनी । आर्यस्य त्वं विशालाक्षि भार्या भव यवीयसी ॥ ३-१८-१०
Oh ! large-eyed one, you have a clear complexion. You may become the younger wife of my master who is lord of great wealth. And live a happy, fulfilled life. [3-18-10]
english translation