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RŪPĀDITYAKATHA
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The king said to Aponage: “Aponage, what is the name of the father of this girl? What is the name of her mother ? What is the name of the girl? What are her family and lineage ? Who are her people, and what are her charms." When this was asked by the king Aponage thought that the king loved the girl belonging to a low family. He said :
'Beautiful is this woman with intellect and instruction. Her father's name is not known. Her mother's name is not known. Her family and caste are Śūdra.
Her people and her charms show her character.' Having said this, he took the horse of the king by the bridle, and went near the image of Mahādeva.
