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Amrapali (1966)

Vyjayanthimala in Amrapali, 1966

Amrapali (1966)

Her original lore: Amrapali was known for her extraordinary beauty, talent, & grace in the city of Vaishali. Despite being a courtesan, she fell in love with King Bimbisara of Magadha, resulting in a son named Vimala Kondanna. Later, after a tragic love affair with King Ajatashatru, she renounced her courtesan life and became a Bhikkhuni (buddhist nun) eventually achieving enlightenment and becoming an important disciple of Buddha. Her son also joined the order as a monk. She is an arhat (Buddhist saint).

she is adorned with the most exquisite jewels. precious metals like gold sit on her slim neck, challenging the celestial nymphs in beauty, mind & valor. the curves of her waist could put even the greatest wonders to shame. she’s draped in colors of the moon, womanhood & sandalwood. she moves like the waves, effortlessly bleeding from one moment into another with such ease. when she folds her hands to pay her respect to the deities, passion whirls within their heart when they shower her with their blessings. she dances with the wind, being one with the elements. when she unfurls her fingers into mudras they bloom like flowers in their waking. she is divine, this woman when she speaks. oh she’s the right balance of fervour and sweet. now bow before her, with your waist bending and your head grazing the dust she’s walked upon. o fool! bask in her glory, she’s the one, the only one.

Vyjayanthimala in Amrapali (1966)

Amrapali (1966)