Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

tears as heavenly sign of grief

tears_as_heavenly_sign_of_grief

A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Tears, Transformation, and Memorialization. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


hindu

  • The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto LXII. Dasaratha Consoled. / Canto LXVI. The Embalming. / Canto LXVII. The Praise Of Kings. / Canto LXVIII. The Envoys.; lines 20622-20786 confidence: medium

    As Indra swept through the air beneath her, Surabhi’s fine, fragrant tears fell upon his heavenly body.

    Surabhi’s fragrant tears fall through the air onto Indra’s heavenly body, drawing his attention to her sorrow.

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