Autumn Evening
July 6, 2023Thinner Than A Crescent
July 6, 2023
Time And Love
As I guard my honor,
My love in a foreign land
Ravishes beauties
Who belong to others.
Safely he will come,
But he has left me dead.
O traveler, tell him
That my youth wastes away…
If time goes on
Life too will go
And never shall we love again…
Vidyapati (1360-1440) was a medieval Indian poet and writer who is often associated with the Bhakti movement. His work is characterized by a strong sense of devotion and a deep love of the divine. Vidyapati wrote in the Maithili language, and his poetry has been praised for its lyricism and beauty. His work has had a profound influence on the culture and literature of the region, and he is considered one of the most important writers of his time.