Stage-Manager Monologue from Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama

From Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama by Kālidāsa

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Lady, I will tell you the exact state of the case, No skill in acting can I deem complete, Till from the wise the actor gain applause; Know that the heart e'en of the truly skilful, Shrinks from too boastful confidence in self. (ACTRESS: You judge correctly And now, what are your commands?) What can you do better than engage the attention of the audience by some captivating melody? (ACTRESS: Which among the seasons shall I select as the subject of my song?) You surely ought to give the preference to the present Summer season (5) that has but recently commenced, a season so rich in enjoyment. For now Unceasing are the charms of halcyon days, When the cool bath exhilarates the frame; When sylvan gales are laden with the scent Of fragrant Pátalas (6); when soothing sleep Creeps softly on beneath the deepening shade; And when, at last, the dulcet calm of eve Entrancing steals o'er every yielding sense.

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