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# Shatakatraya 2.87

Śatakatraya 2.87

- **Language:** Sanskrit

### [2.87](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.subhasita.satakatraya.2.87)

acchāccha-candana-rasārdratarā mṛgākṣyo  
dhārā-gṛhāṇi kusumāni ca kaumudī ca |  
mando marut sumanasaḥ śuci harmya-pṛṣṭhaṃ  
grīṣme madaṃ ca madanaṃ ca vivardhayanti ||

> Deer-eyed maidens anointed with the clearest sandalwood paste,  
> fountain chambers, flowers, and moonlight,  
> a gentle breeze, fragrant blossoms, and a pure mansion terrace—  
> in summer these increase both passion and Madana.  
> — English (machine translation) (machine translation)

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## Translations (1)

- [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.subhasita.satakatraya~en-mt.2.87) — English, machine translation

## Linked texts (1)

- [Bhartṛhariśataka](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.kavya.muktaka.bhartrharisataka.12.87) — Bhartṛhari (grammarian), Sanskrit

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