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name of the dear one is heard, there arises a state of supreme beatific joy.
409) The realisation of happiness which results even from the casual contact of the dearest one's hand-how can that be possible even when another person (other than the dearest one) is vehemently and closely embraced ?
410) What then shall I do, oh mother, about the accursed, perverse nature of these two eyes of mine ? They simply refuse to take notice of lacs of other men though beholding them, the only exception being the one dear consort.
411) What then shall I do, oh dear friend, about my dear one, who causes women to turn round and round him, due to the gravitation (weight) of his elegance. while his house is :agog (full of hustle and bustle) with throngs of female messengers, just as the court of a king is restless with throngs of political messengers (deputed by other kings) ?
412) He looked at her in such a way and she too shot a glance towards him in such a way, that both of them had simultaneously the gratification of sexual union (amorous dalliance).
43. The Section on the Female Messenger
413) Oh female messenger, you alone are clever (in your business), you alone know how to speak both harsh and tender things. Do you (therefore) proceed in such a way, that the scratched skin does not become white.
414) What is this after all ? (i. e. the offences given to me by my dear one are, after all, trifling and I am prepared to con. nive at them, taking into consideration the serious condition of my body). Oh friend, such is the (serious) condition of my body. A woman is the final shelter (resort) of women. Do what you think to be desirable (or in my best interest).
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