O Ravana my husband
English
Mandodari prevents Ravana from killing Sita
(Ragaalap in Thodi)
Mandodari
English
O gallant, blessed by the Goddess
English
O gallant, blessed by the Goddess of Wealth
O handsome, as good-looking as Kamadeva
Your words about bringing the pretty Sita
here is not at all appropriate
If you are strong, call Rama to war
and kill him with your arrows
Without that if you bring Sita here
it will be the end of this dynasty
Which of your lotus-like faces
English
Which of your lotus-like faces
is the most beautiful I am confused
hence the delay in kissing your fruit-like lips;
it’s not because I am disinclined.
References:(courtesy : Thirantottam )
After enacting the above padam, both Ravana and Mandodari are seated in a passionate embrace. Ravana, then enacts the approach of Rishi Narada as follows:
O Ravana, please listen to me
English
O Ravana, please listen to me, virtuous king
O Cupid-like husband, hearing your words.
My mind fills with growing happiness
Scared of your great prowess
all celestial damsels, including Urvasi,
all celestial damsels, including Urvasi,
shed their pride and shyness on seeing me
and sincerely prostrate before me.