Gopalacampu 1.11.11

1.11.11

[8] atha gahanaṃ gāhamānā maṇi-jāta-rūpābhyāṃ suṣṭhu jāta-rūpā api bālāḥ phala-pravālādibhir alaṅkṛtam ātmānaṃ kṛtavantaḥ, yathā nikāyye duryāca-kāca-guñjā-puñjam apy upayuñjate sma | nahi vilāsa-bahulatākulānām idaṃ na tat tulam iti vicāraḥ sañcarati | kārpaṇyam eva khalu paṇyaṃ gaṇyatāṃ nayati, vilāsitā punar dṛśyatām eva parāmṛśya hṛṣyatīti |

[8] Then, plunging into the dense forest, the boys, although possessing lovely forms adorned with jewels and gold, decorated themselves with fruits, tender sprouts, and the like, just as at home they would use even glass beads and heaps of guñjā berries that are hard to ask for. For in those who are overwhelmed by an abundance of playfulness, the consideration "this is not equal to that" never arises. Indeed, pettiness alone makes one estimate the value of an object, whereas playfulness is delighted simply by perceiving its beauty.