Today I saw a Santal woman, oh, I saw a Santal woman. Going and coming beneath the Shimul tree, I saw a Santal woman.

This beautiful couplet paints a simple, vivid picture. It speaks of seeing a Santali woman, highlighting her presence by repeating the observation: 'Today I saw a Santali woman!' The scene becomes even more specific and charming as it places her under a Semal tree, also known as a silk cotton tree. You can almost imagine her gracefully moving, perhaps walking to and fro, as the poet describes seeing her 'going and coming'. It’s a moment of quiet admiration, capturing the everyday beauty of a woman from the Santal community in a natural, serene setting.