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Clouds, come near. | Clouds, come near. | ||
We want | We want rain, still more rain. | ||
Green paddy seedlings wither in this scorching heat. | Green paddy seedlings wither in this scorching heat. | ||
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From this cruel drought we beseech relief. | From this cruel drought we beseech relief. | ||
The kadamba blossoms have all fallen to the ground, | The kadamba{{#tag:ref|A fragrant flower used in the production of Indian sandalwood perfume.|group="nb"}} blossoms have all fallen to the ground, | ||
The tuberose flowers cannot bloom. | The tuberose{{#tag:ref|The [[wikipedia:Polianthes tuberosa|tuberose]] is a perennial, night-blooming plant.|group="nb"}} flowers cannot bloom. | ||
In this fiery heat, the earth is scorched. | In this fiery heat, the earth is scorched. | ||
Where may we find the mercy of monsoon? | Where may we find the mercy of monsoon? | ||