રૂડા રંગના રમકડાં; હાથી દાંતનાં હોય, કીધાં કનકનાં કોય, મોતીડે છાયો રે માંડવો;
— Dalpatram
Meaning

There are colorful toys, some made of ivory and others of gold; there is also a canopy adorned with pearls.

Explanation

This couplet paints a picture of incredible beauty and luxury. It describes toys that are not just colorful but also made from precious ivory. Some are even crafted from pure gold! Imagine a festive setting where even the canopy, perhaps for a special event like a wedding, is adorned with shimmering pearls. It speaks of a time of great celebration and opulence, where everything, down to the smallest detail, is splendidly decorated and made from the finest materials, reflecting immense joy and grandeur.

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