Sloka

 

As the Pandavas in disguise took up the various jobs handed to them by the King of Virata, Panchali, in the role of a royal chambermaid and taking the name Sairandhri, reached the palace and Queen Sudeshna spoke to her thus.

 

 

O moon-faced, come O good-natured,

listen to my words, my girl

 

You have gait like an elephant, beautiful cheeks

and hair to rival peacock feather

 

Who are you? You seem to be the epitome of beauty

Seeing your beauty today my heart is brimming with delight

 

Are you Indira? Are you Rati? Or one of the celestial beauties?

kindly tell me the truth and clear my confusion.