Dressed, Over-Dressed

Clothes sure play a role And one must make an impress. I recall a verse1 I had learned in my childhood: Clothes important are In looking prim and proper, And yet, there are times When all wrapped up in yourself, You are overdressed. ______________________________________ 1. kim vasasaa tatra vichaaraniyam, Vaasah pradhaanam khalu yogyataayaam... As goes the mythology, when the ocean was churned and there came out goddess of wealth, her father Ocean opted for Vishnu who was well-dressed and well-groomed, not Shiva who was no less in qualifications, but was wearing only tiger's skin, unkempt hair, ashes and all. First impression lasts, and dress makes that. And yet.... ___________________________________________ Translations | 54.01.2019 |