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Lilāvai-Kahā oj Koühala
1045. There rules (lit. lives) the famous king of Siddhas, Malay
ānila by name; I am his son, my lord, named Madhavānila,
(dear) like life to him.” 1046. And hearing that, O my Sweet One ! (lit. one with eyes
like those of a frightened fawn) the king considered himself as having enjoyed the pleasure of union with the
Beauty of the Three Worlds, 1047. And said, “This is that ring, brave man, at the sight of
which you were released from the fetters at once." 1048. So, seeing that ring of his own, all of a sudden, the Siddha
prince said, with his heart full of (mixed feelings of) joy
and sorrow, 1049. “Where did you, Great King ! get this excellent ring ?
Tell me of this great miracle. how did it come here ?” 1050. And, O Sweet One ! the king told him all the story of
Mahānumati in its entirety with great regard. 1051. Then, with his eyes and face lit up with joy not contained
in his heart, he said, Even then today, why do you tarry
here ? 1052. That for all this time, imprisoned by the wretched snakes
offended previously, I remained here has proved to be of
great benefit. 1053. And that those serpents, thinking (only) of enmity (took
and) threw away that necklace from me, has also become
the greatest of advantages. 1054. Please proceed now I will also comfort my parents who
are in great distress and from Malayācala (come and)
meet you". 1055. Saying this, Sweet Girl, that Siddha-prince overjoyed with
great delight, went at once towards Malaya mountain. 1056. Then, opening that golden gate, 0 Beautiful One, two
moon-faced ladies came before the king. 1057. They said, “Lord, this is the grent residence of Ratnapra
bhā; that our Mistress is pining away for your sake; (so please) enter" !
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