Krishna Returning With The Herd

Mohan comes herding the cows,

crown of peacock feathers on his head,

garland of forest flowers on his chest,

in his hand a wooden staff,

his body wrapped in cow-dust.

A band around his waist

and from his feet the sound of anklets

there amidst his cow-boy friends

Shyam comes. His yellow garments standing out

like lightning amidst the clouds.

Translated by: Kalaivani Retnavellu