Barah Maha

Barah Maha

In ‘Barah Maha,’ the natural scenes of Bar or Sandal Bar are illustrated to describe the internal state of the human-bride (seeker). The description of the seasons of different months has been provided in great detail. The bumblebees look beautiful in the spring season that arrives with the month of Chet. Forests are full of flowers. The sound of Indian cuckoos on mango trees is delightful. In Vaisakh, the vegetation assumes several forms. In the month of Jeth, the deserts burn like furnaces. The month of Harh further intensifies the condition of Jeth. The sun’s heat is so intense that even the water and sap of plants dries up. Savan being a month of rain, brings with it, a season of happiness. Lightning flashes in the sky. It continues to rain in Bhadon. Rivers, streams, ponds, etc. are filled with water. With the stream of rainwater, frogs, peacocks, and pied cuckoos begin to speak. At the same time, mosquito-bites add to physical suffering. The abundance of snakes and other venomous creatures becomes the cause of fear. In the month of Assu, various types of grasses like reeds grow. In Assu, Katak, and Maghar the weather changes and winter begins. During the month of Poh, it gets cold due to frost. With this, the vegetation dries up again. The season changes in Magh and Phagan, and the winter begins to recede.