O! fair Kodinar, she stands on the cursed
mahratta's lands,
[In heavens there was neither moon nor star !]
They were waghirs strong and tall and
they climbed the loop-holed wall;
Then was heard the Banias' wail but
their tears had no avail,
When the king of Okha looted Kodinar.
Then a mighty feast he made for the
twice-born and the Dhed,
And the sweet-balls they were scattered
free and far,
Though each Brahmin ate and ate, yet he
emptied not his plate,
When the lord of Gomti looted Kodinar.
And they revelled late and longer, and they
chanted many a song.
(O his glory there is nothing that can mar
And the Bhats for gifts did come
and they thumped the kettle drum;
When the prince of Dwarka looted Kodinar.
And he gave with open hand to each
maiden in the land
As the sat bedecked within the bridal car,
Though the sports they scarce could tell, not
a single waghir fell;
When Jodha Manik looted Kodinar.