Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover Poem by narayana aghalaya
Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
late eighteen hundreds
at a wedding, to delight
mamis, mamas and.kindred,
a Bharat Natyam by night,
was planned with special lights.
the program began,
with an aged danseuse on stage,
seeing whom, to scram
some youngsters tried, having gauged:
' this.lady, can't be a rage '
an old man advised:
' to go now is disrespect;
be patient, be wise;
ten minutes would be perfect
if, to leave,your mind is bent '
frowning youths sat down;
ten minutes, twenty minutes
flew, it's how, unknown;
old man thought it right to moot:
' now you can take to your feet. '
the youths said ' no way!
we won't go, even if you push;
till end, we will stay;
to absorb all in hush-hush;
layers of dance are so, lush '
the dance was about
Radha yearning for Krishna;
sheer magic, no doubt!
the danseuse in her own niche;
all that, her fans ever wished.
* The person may seem small and insignificant, but ' don't judge a book by it's cover '! The person might bevery influential and has a high standing in his circle, among his peers.
In this case: ' don't pre-judge the danseuse by her aged looks '!
D V Gundappa (1887-1975)or DVG as he is known, was a Kannada writer, philosopher and known for his high ethical standards.
This anecdote(based on a real event around 1875) was shared by DVG in his foreword to Sundarakanda, original sanskrit verses in Kannada script, first published in 1964.
DVG was emphasizing the fact that Lord Hanuman, although a simian by species, had outstanding qualities, in particular, his devotion to Lord Ram.
It is about the greater value of inner qualities rather than external appearance.
Sir Muthswamy Iyer (1832-1895) , the first Indian Judge of Madras High Court was the host at the wedding.
Those days electricity was not yet available.
It is possible that it was a Moon-lit night.
For lights they might have used vegetable oil lamps along-with a campfire!
Radha yearning for Krishna; sheer magic, no doubt! the danseuse in her own niche; ........it's nice; there the all rhythm of love in this stage silently of this couple of idols- Radhe & Krishna
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/30/2024 1:49:07 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Nice that you have recounted this inspiring anecdote. Besides the appeal of the legend of Radha and Krishna on the people, the performance of a trained classical danseuse works magic on the audience. Thanks.
Thank you, dear Poet Rajnish Manga, for your appreciation!