Chapter 1 — Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 1

Valmiki Ramayana — Kishkindha Kanda

Verse 1.37

तामेव मनसा रामां मयूरोऽप्यनुधावति ॥ वितत्य रुचिरौ पक्षौ रुतैरुपहसन्निव।

tāmeva manasā rāmāṃ mayūro'pyanudhāvati || vitatya rucirau pakṣau rutairupahasanniva|

English Meaning

The peacock unfolding his charming wings is moving after his dear mate mocking me as if were with his cry.

M.N. Dutt (1891–94, public domain)