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Seventh Chapter
Then the queen Kekasī lay on a magnificent bed that was expansive, beautiful, and as white as the ocean of milk, illuminated by the light of jewel lamps, soft as silken fabric. (171) Upon it was a comfortable mattress laid out, adorned with colorful pillows, surrounded by humming bees awakened by the fragrance of her breath. (172) Around her were women standing guard, viewing her with sleepless eyes; by her side was a small pedestal made of ivory, such was the grandeur of the bed on which Kekasī, while contemplating the qualities of her husband who binds the mind, and desiring the birth of a son, joyfully lay sleeping. (173-174)
At that time, while being still and meditative, the attentive friends of hers, scrutinizing her body, saw distinct and wondrous dreams produced by Kekasī. (175) Then, following the sound of conch-like morning horns and the soothing voices of the bards, Kekasī awoke to consciousness. (176) After engaging in auspicious activities and adopting a favorable and superior demeanor, captivating her mind, she approached her husband with her friends. (177) There, with folded hands, displaying gestures, she sat next to her husband on an elegantly draped seat and recounted her dreams. (178)
She said, "O Lord! Last night during the last watch of the night, I beheld three dreams; please rejoice upon hearing them." (179) In the first dream, I saw a lion, radiant with great splendor, descending from the sky and entering my body through the mouth. (180) In the second dream, I beheld the sun in the mid-sky, removing the dark gloom, resembling a herd of elephants with its rays. (181) In the third dream, I saw a charming moonlight dispeller standing before us, milking darkness with its rays. (182) Upon seeing these dreams, my mind was captivated.
(Note: The translation retains the original structure and boldness of the Sanskrit words for context, while adapting the prose for clarity in English.)