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Kummāputtachariam At the sight of that residence of gods which excited wonder in the mind of everybody in the world, the prince became extremely amazed and began to think thus:- (27)
"Is this a magical creation, or, is this witnessed by me in a dream ? By whom have I been brought to this place from my own city ?” (28)
Having placed on a couch the prince whose mind was disturbed with such doubts, the Vyantara female requested him— “My Lord, kindly hear my words. (29)
Today, after a long time you are seen, my lord, possessed of a straightforward mind. You have been brought (by me) for my purpose to this palace of gods in this fragrant grove. (30)
Today, indeed, is my mind's desire--a desire-yielding-tree no doubt-has borne fruit inasmuch as you have met me as a result of my merit arisen from my good deeds.” (31)
Having heard these words and having seen her face with beautiful eyes, there arose in his mind love (for her) of the previous birth. (32)
'She was possibly seen somewhere', 'She was, methinks, a familiar person in the previous existence. With these doubts and surmises there arose in him the remembrance of his former existence. (33)
By virtue of his remembrance of the former birth he came to know the incidents of his previous life, the whole of which he then related to his beloved. (34)
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