He indeed is king whose abode has spacious pleasure gardens with long pools made brilliant by beautiful lotus blossoms covered with humming bees....
Wealth, friends well-versed in the arts, the sound of melodious lutes, and beautiful women with young and charming bodies— all these will be without fruit for the king seeking the pleasure of all, if there are no pleasure gardens.
Śārngadharapaddhati
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