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Nine Nights of Dance
Nine Nights of Dance
Seeing Devi’s upset face as an impending danger
Devadidev enquires, “Hey Maate! It’s this time of the year
When you eagerly wait to visit the earth!
This time your downcast face is a contrast
To your gleeful face every year!
May I know the reason why?”
“The vibrant autumn has arrived
Our children are in full swing
Preparing to welcome you enthusiastically
The festivities make them smile and hopeful
The myriad hues through dance and devotion
Steal all our hearts, and we all share such a bonding!”
“Yes, they worship me for nine days
and nights
Through fast, dance, and reveling!
However, I’m dispirited because of their betrayal
Their exhibitionist worship I don’t need
How can they mistreat women who are my reflections?
They are indifferent and insouciant towards them year-round.”
The hopeful Mahadev advises, “Unlike them you’re responsible.
Every time you go you inspire at least one woman
To take the Trishul into her own hands and fight.
This time too, you’d punish the ego and the evil
And, light up the dejected faces of the women
Who eagerly look forward to your homecoming!”
