They all had moon-like faces, and eyes like those of a gazelle; by the elegance of their form they robbed Rati (Love’s consort) of all self-conceit. Attired in costly garments of various colours they had adorned their person with all kinds of ornaments. They had further beautified all their limbs with auspicious materials, and sang melodies that put to shame even a female cuckoo. Bracelets, small bells round their waistband as well as anklets made a jingling sound as they moved and even Love’s elephants blushed for shame to see their gait. All kinds of music played and there were rejoicing both in the heavens and in the city. Ýac¶ (Indra’s consort), ÝŒradŒ, RamŒ, BhavŒn¶ and other goddesses, who were pure-hearted and clever by nature, assumed the disguise of lovely women and joined the royal gynaeceum. They sang festal songs in a melodious voice; and as everyone was overcome with joy no one could recognize them. (1—4)