from Soundarya LaharīAnonymous, attributed to Śankara Read the English translationListen to the original sung by Mani Rao: Read translator's note Soundarya Lahari is a 103-stanza paean to the feminine principle and goddess Shakti. Its authorship is attributed to Śankara, who may have lived in the 8th century C.E. Read bio Mani Rao is the author of eight books of poetry and a translation of the Bhagavad Gita. Her website has links to her publications.
