Passage 17

In English

heard it with great delight. She was anxious to know who was singing the glory of her Lord in this land of (demons). She lifted her head and looked around. Is a monkey a pleasing sight? Does it have any beauty? It has a funny appearance. But at that time, the monkey looked most beautiful to . That beauty lay in the singing of the name of Lord . When she heard the name of her beloved, she was delighted. That is why it is said that ‘Beauty is joy.’ That joy lends substance to life. Beauty without joy is of no use. In this way, the teaches the value of beauty and joy.