The Recognition of Śakuntalā 6.139
Shakuntala (in Kalidasa, Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works) 6.139
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6.139
A graceful arch of brows above great eyes;
Lips bathed in darting, smiling light that flies
Reflected from white teeth; a mouth as red
As red karkandhu-fruit; love's brightness shed
O’er all her face in bursts of liquid charm--
The picture speaks, with living beauty warm.