Shiva's Lament

Arise O my beloved wife
I am thy husband Shiva-ji
Open thy eyes and look at me!
With thee I can create all things
Without thee I am powerless
I am a corpse, I cannot act
Forsake me not, come back to me!
O let me see thy smile again
Say something sweet into my ear
Dost thou not see me weeping here?
Thy words will be unto my heart
Like summer rain on thirsting land
You used to greet me when we met
With joy and a happy face
Why art thou so still and without voice?
Canst thou not hear how I lament?
O Mother of the Universe,
O Mistress of my soul, arise!
My beautiful and beloved wife,
My faithful spouse, come back to me!