The Birth of Kumāra 1.50

1.50

tāṃ nāradaḥ kāmacaraḥ kadācitkanyāṃ kila prekṣya pituḥ samīpe |
samādideśaikavadhūṃ bhavitrīṃ premṇā śarīrārdhaharāṃ harasya ||

When holy Nárad—Saint who roams at will—
First saw the daughter of the royal Hill,
He hailed the bride whom Siva's love should own
Half of himself, and partner of his throne;
Himálaya listened, and the father's pride
Would yield the maiden for no other's bride;
To Fire alone of all bright things we raise
The holy hymn, the sacrifice of praise:
But still the Monarch durst not, could not brine:
His child, unsought, to Heaven's supremest King;
But as a good man fears his earnest prayer
Should rise unheeded, and with thoughtful care
Seeks for some friend his eager suit to aid—
Thus great Himálaya in his awe delayed.