Grooming makes one pleasing.

An ass is ugly, not for her nose.

She is lazy unlike the horse.

A crow is ugly, not for her black

But for her voice, unlike the koel’s.

An eagle is ugly, not for her beak,

But for her menace, unlike the parrot.

No matter how you are made,

You can groom yourself pleasing,

Dear women folk!

19.03.2001