Please see, O King of demons

Ragam: 
Rhythm: 
Story Play (Attakkatha): 
Characters: 
Please see, O King of demons,
O Ravana, this is Bali.
 
The long and thick tail, the hands,
feet and face may instil fear
 
But don’t pay heed to that
it may run away if it sees us
 
There is a way, sneak from the rear, 
catch with your hand, watch its misery
 
Go ahead slowly and stealthily
then grab its tail
all its bravado will vanish
that’s the nature of these monkeys
 
Why this unnecessary delay,
O Ravana, have no fear
go close to that monkey
it’s an opportune moment to catch it.
 
 
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