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Lilāvai-Kahā of Koühala
889. “Good lady, here I am, (counted) among the loved ones of
that king, his attendant from childhood and delighted to
have the pleasures of his great favours. 890. So tell me, where is that mistress of ours, so that, seeing
her, I will (go and) report joyfully to my master about this
fruit of my good actions (of the past)". 891. And that sage's daughter said, with her eyes and face full
of delight, “O brother, you have come to us today like a
shower of nectar (from heavens). 892. Restraining her retinue for fear of ravaging the trees of
our penance-grove, Lilāvati stays at a distance of half a
yojana from this place." 893. Thus when that Kuvalayali was telling me all this, Mahān
umati also came there from one side. 894. She was told, “Look, friend, here is Vijayānanda, who is
among the loved ones of Sālāhaņa and his friend from
childhood”. 895. So hearing that, the daughter of Yakşa- king said, with
great respect, “Brother ! It is a very good day for us
today because of your coming here ! 896. Early in the morning, together with Kuvalayāvali, you go
and see your mistress, with your eyes full of nectar (i. e.
tears of joy, acc. to com.)". 897. And I said, “Now, good lady, as you command, (so shall
it be !) But my heart has already been taken there by my
great curiosity”. 898. Thus, your Majesty, that very long night was spent by all
of us without any sleep, having the pleasure of talks about
you. 899. Then, at the time of conclusion of their concentrated
meditation in the morning, they sent à cheerful young
hermit-girl to Lilavati ahcad (of us). 900. Following her, we also, together with Kuvalayāvali went to
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