This charming Narmadā, abounding in crocodiles, fishes and birds, though a natural stream, is standing still like a terrified damsel.
इयं वापि सरिच्छेष्टा नर्मदा शर्मवर्धिनी। नक्रमीनविहंगोर्मिः सभयेवाङ्गना स्थिता॥