न भंगोः परिहसति मां कालहतकः
तरुण्यां स्वर्णे वा त्यजति हि न चाश बलवती ।
परत्रद्मानन्दस्मरण विकला में माति रहो !
भयाक्रान्ति क्लान्तं परवश मिमं मामव शिवे ! ॥
– “श्रृंगारलहरी”
The wicked Death, terrific with a dancing frown, is laughing at me. My passion for woman and wealth does not recede at all. Alas My mind does not even think Bliss Eternal! Hence, Oh Auspicious Deity! Protect me from bewilderment and depression caused by a frenzy of terror.
– “Sringaralahari”