Supraja Kannan Poet Free verse

Translation- Kamba Ramayanam

The peacocks dance
at grove near the cool pond;
and the lotuses brace
lamps like raised heads;

Nimbus clouds thrum
like loud drums;
and violet lilies scrutinize
the scene with bulbous eyes;

Hushed wavelets
array like curtains;
and the bees harmonize sweet songs,
like soothing tunes of (fish-shaped) harp;

Amidst this picturesque place,
the MARUDHAM is enthroned

*Marudham- The God of fertile land

The old Tamil literature describes the five species of lands,
kurunji-mountain land
marudam-cultivated land/farm land
mullai- forest land
neydal-beach/maritime tract
paalai- desert

This is my translation of a poem from Kamba Ramayanam

Kamba Ramayanam, is a Tamil epic that was written by the Tamil poet Kambar during the 12th century. Based on Valmiki's Ramayana (which is in Sanskrit), the story describes the life of King Rama.

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Aniruddha Pathak June 27, 2021 at 12:04 AM Interesting, Supraja Kannan, I have lived in Madras for over 24 years and have a lot about Kamba Ramayana, you have done a good job. I have done the translation of Vyasa Ramayana from Mahabharata, some 750 verses, and I know it is a tough task. Supraja Kannan June 27, 2021 at 12:33 AM Thank you so much for stopping by Sir... I am so glad to hear from you. So happy and proud to know that you have translated 750 verses of Vyasa Ramayanam. I bow before you... I have started translating verses of Purananuru (An anthology from Sangam literature) and I need your blessings...

Andrea Dietrich July 1, 2018 at 2:07 PM I think you did a very fine job translating. The poet uses awesome imagery. Supraja Kannan July 11, 2018 at 11:27 AM Thank you so much.. Glad you liked it.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 30, 2018 at 11:02 AM SUPERRAJA!! Translating poetry of divine dimensions is not an easy matter BUT you dearest seems to have performed miracles! Bravo dear, Supraja! Supraja Kannan July 11, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thank you so much.. Glad you liked it.

Lyric Man June 30, 2018 at 7:04 AM Supraja.. So glad I had the opportunity to read your interesting poem this morning. I'm heading home from a road gig today and won't have this chance again for a while. Happy Weekend! Supraja Kannan July 11, 2018 at 11:25 AM Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked it.

Vijay Pandit June 30, 2018 at 5:44 AM Imagery in your poem is adorned with peacocks dancing and lotus flowers watching the show...all culminating in enthroning of the God. Unique theme..Kudos for reaching into cultural treasures, Supraja. Supraja Kannan July 11, 2018 at 11:25 AM Thank you so much. so glad you liked it.