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24. That the bow of Sankara (906 ), whose moon (on the head) is shaking
because of the (waves of) river Ganges (starfareTT:), who is the master of appeasing the great pride of Káma (pra4c498T FURT :) and who gives (a helping) hand (910 Grg :) to the chastising staff of Time (god of death personified = yama) of Brahmā (lit. putting the hand on the Time-staff of the Creator) — the bow, the middle part of which was compressed (3106) by being drawn fully, and the terrible sound of whose bow-string filled the sky, when it broke down (UTCH). its noise being heard, spreading in the three worlds could not be accommodated there.
25. If you, with your seductive, plump and firm breasts and eyes like those of a
frightened gazelle insist on joining the Käpälika sect, what should worldly - minded men do?
26. A hot wench for a consecrated lawful wife, wine to drink and flesh to eat, alms
for (daily) food and a hide for bed ! What more would you have for Kaula Dharma (lit. To whom will this Kaula Dharma not appear beautiful - not appeal)?
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1. As translated by Dr. A. M. Ghatage (with the readings CCUR
forgio Pregut (Asya:Bryat).
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