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## Sixteen Chapters
Even though I am cruel and did not speak to her due to my cruelty, she kept herself alive by constantly shedding tears due to my proximity. ||135||
When I arrived, I saw her condition, and I know now that she will not survive this separation. ||136||
Without any fault of hers, I have disregarded her for twenty-two years, being like a stone in my heart. ||137||
When I arrived, I saw her face, devoid of the beauty that had been lost due to the contact of sorrow. ||138||
When her long, blue lotus-like eyes come to my memory, my heart is pierced like an arrow. ||139||
Therefore, O virtuous one, find a way so that we can meet, and death may not befall either of us. ||140||
Then, the one whose body was still but whose mind was like a restless swing in the contemplation of a solution, spoke with a smile, saying: ||141||
Since you have left after consulting the gurus and wish to conquer the enemy, it is not appropriate for you to return now. ||142||
Moreover, you have never brought Anjana to the gurus before, so bringing her here now would be shameful. ||143||
Therefore, it is best that you go secretly and make her worthy of your sight and the pleasure of conversation. ||144||
Your meeting is the support of her life, so grant her this for a long time, and then return quickly, having calmed your mind. ||145||
Then, being free from worry and carrying the best enthusiasm, you will be able to go and conquer the enemy. This is a sure way. ||146||
Then, saying "Very well," the swift Pavananjay, appointed Mudgara, the commander, to protect the army, and taking garlands, ointments, and other fragrant substances, he went up into the sky, taking the smiling friend with him, under the pretext of worshipping Meru. ||147-148||
Meanwhile, the sun was setting, as if urged by compassion, so that the union of these two might take place in the night. ||149||