1088 Ruins of Ran ode. 



lofty buildings which surrounded those Baolis prevented the sun's rays 

 from reaching the surface of water in them, and it appeared as if the 

 sun was ashamed to show its face to that pure water. They were so 

 magnificent that you would suppose them to be the dwelling of gods. 

 They were as cool as celestial habitations which are refrigerated by the 

 gentle breeze of the sea. * * * The buildings which were on the banks 

 of the river were as splendid as the moon, and the surface of the water 

 in that river was covered with lotus flowers. * * * It never left *•* * 

 in all seasons it was very deep. * * * The moon shone very beautifully 

 on its rapid streams, and resembled a mirror. The temples were as 

 free from impurities as the hearts of gods are pure from all vice. 



* * * * In the river there were all kinds of fish. * * * That victorious 

 Raja who had subdued all his passions, used to live in those palaces. 



* * * They were more beautiful than women who are adorned with all 

 kinds of ornaments, and the Raja had made this city the museum of 

 all the curiosities of the world. * * * It is well known that Baolis are 

 usually embellished by kumud flowers, but these Baolis were so beau- 

 tifully constructed and ornamented that kumud flowers owed their 

 beauty to them. * * * This Raja was as glorious and powerful as the 

 gods. The Hill of white stones which shone like the moon in the 

 cold season derived its beauty from the occasional visits of this Monarch 

 who had planted numerous trees (on it.) He conquered all his ene- 

 mies. * * * This city * * * * was repopulated by him. 



The writer of these verses was * * * and the person who transcribed 

 them on this stone was Anrudh. 



