A floral wreath (Gajra) adorns your hair bun, and a marigold garland rests on your neck; Saffron-colored robes drape your body. A deep, sacred mark (Tilak) sits gracefully upon your cheeks, And your gait is full of solemn dignity. Singing in the exquisite style of the celestial Gandharvas, chant for me The glorious and sacred teachings of Lord Chaitanya (Gauranga). Bringing down the celestial waters from the heavens into the local stream, Recount the sacred legends of devotion to Mother Ganga. Yesterday, opening the window of my room, As I sat down to compose a lyrical song, The image of a heavenly nymph flashed across my mind, Moving with the majestic, slow gait of an elephant (Gajagamini). You are the precious, preserved treasure of our rural princely states; Your beauty is as fragrant as the earth itself. O moon-faced one, flowing pure like the sacred Gandaki river, What is this divine, mystic attire that you have fashioned? — Ratnamaya Tripathy Adhyayana, Balangir —————–Original Odia : Ratnamaya Tripathy Translated by : Dr. Khyatimaya Tripathy This is Ratnamaya Tripathy's another master piece. this time showcasing "Ga-Anuprasa" (Alliteration of the letter 'Ga' / ଗ-ଅନୁପ୍ରାସ). Every single word in this piece begins with the letter "Ga" (ଗ), weaving classical vocabulary to describe a divine, graceful woman adorned like a saintly devotee. Want to read this poem in Odia ? Click Here Want to read this poem in Hindi ? Click Here

Thinking you would escape after spreading the rumor, And fashioning a plaything of joy, You have spent a great deal of effort In dividing my heart and digging a pit for my fall. Becoming angry over a baseless news that is like a flower in the sky, You thought I would not notice your flaws. But even when driven mad like a wild spirit, I have never been impatient or cruel in forgiving you. If I am but a tiny firefly, you are the radiant sun itself! Ending all heartbreaks, spread your bright, unfolding laughter. O bird-eyed beauty, adorned in your sacred Khandua attire, Come to me now and take away all my grief. — Ratnamaya Tripathy Adhyayana, Balangir —————–Original Odia : Ratnamaya Tripathy Translated by : Dr. Khyatimaya Tripathy This Poem is another masterful showcase of classical stylistic composition of Ratnamaya Tripathy. This poem features "Kha-Anuprasa" (Alliteration of the letter 'Kha' / ଖ-ଅନୁପ୍ରାସ), where every single word begins with the letter "Kha" (ଖ). It utilizes rich, traditional Odia vocabulary to express a lover's playful plea and realization. Want to read this poem in Odia ? Click Here Want to read this poem in Hindi ? Click Here

Because I could not tell anyone, The stories of my fantasy world (Kalpaloka), All my imagined sins and flaws Now make my mind spin in contemplation. Under the spell of a sorcerer's magic and bodily illusions, Wandering through the beautiful, dense forest, Struck by the bow of the desired, beautiful woman, I burn away in the fires of passion. Blending infamy, bad logic, and ugly words Into the sweet fragrance of the white jasmine (Kunda) flower, You, the night-lotus (Kumudini) of the moonlit pond, Acted as a skillful enchantress. In the auspicious morning dew, You are the bud of the white water-lily (Kalhara). O flowing river (Kallolini), along the course of your surging waves, You came and brought me glorious fame. — Ratnamaya Tripathy Adhyayana, Balangir —————–Original Odia : Ratnamaya Tripathy Translated by : Dr. Khyatimaya Tripathy This specific poem by Ratnamaya Tripathy is a brilliant stylistic showcase of "Ka-Anuprasa" (Alliteration of the letter 'K' / କ-ଅନୁପ୍ରାସ). In traditional Odia poetry (like Upendra Bhanja's Baidehisa Bilasa), writing verses where every single word begins with the same letter is a highly revered classical feat. Want to read this poem in Odia ? Click Here Want to read this poem in Hindi ? Click Here