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He hid his head, he hid his hood In utter grief, and swore That he would hate, that he would hurt, That he would bite no more !
Outside the hole the serpent stretched His serpent length for good Inside that hole in utter dark He hid both head and hood.
Since he, the serpent, had, by now Decided to remain Ascetic-wise, nor ever use His filthy fangs again !
Mahavir quietly remarked : "Receiving heavenly grace Soon, very soon, the serpent shall With God come face to face.
But he shall have to pay the price Of pain, before he does, About him, lo! already I Can hear sweet angels buzz.
I hear sweet angels buzz with joy Since the divine Protector Has blessed him and transformed his gall To nothing short of nectar."
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