Verse 56

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In plain words

Clusters of the finest pearls hang from it and give it its beauty; a pair of bright gold clasps makes it gleam. It is worked in gold, strung with gem after gem. This waist-cord, that holds the knot of your garment, I offer to you.

Close to the Sanskrit

Shining with clusters of choice pearls hanging down, gleaming with a pair of radiant gold clasps, fashioned out of gold, a continuous stringing of many gems — the cord that fastens the knot of the garment, I offer.