Text 22] King Citraketu’s Lamentation 21
PURPORT
Angira Rsi asked the King whether his mind was also under control.
This is most essential for happiness.
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atmanah priyate natma
paratah svata eva va
laksaye ‘labdha-kamam tvarn
cintaya Sabalam mukham
atmanah—of you; priyate—is pleased; na—not; dtma—the mind:
paratah—due to other causes; svatah—due to yourself; eva—indeed;
va—or; laksaye—I can see; alabdha-kamam—not achieving your
desired goals; tvam—you; cintaya—by anxiety; sabalam—pale:
mukham —face.
TRANSLATION
O King Citraketu, I can observe that your mind is not pleased.
You seem not to have achieved your desired goal. Is this because of
you yourself, or has it been caused by others? Your pale face
reflects your deep anxiety.
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evam vikalpito rajan
vidusd muninapi sah
prasrayavanato ’bhyaha
praja-kamas tato munim
