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1215. My name is Citrāngada. I have come down with a desire
to see you. If you are favourably disposed (towards me)
Cupid would have done well”. 1216. Saying this, o king, I married that daughter of the irascible
sage in that forest in our own way (i.e. by Gāndharva form
of marriage). 1217. Then, experiencing that happiness comparable to getting
the kingdom of the three worlds (lit. getting consecrated over the kingdom of the three worlds), I remained there,
O king, till that sage also came there. 1218. And he said, "You robber ! does it behove you to insult
us (like this)? With so little exaltation, you are so proud
(of yourself) ! 1219. So, you ignoble one ! being a demon for twelve years you
will stay among the most sinful Rākşasas, eating flesh ! 1.220. And then on the completion of twelve years, (when) you
will have your head severed by a great king, you will be
free from curse !" 1221. So this is that time now, when you are seen, that it is
accomplished; tell me, what I should do (for you)". 1222. Hearing that, the king with his face blooming at once,
said, “Oh ! We are extremely fortunate (lit. we are carried
far by the effects of our good deeds). 1223. There is nothing more to be said that I should say (now).
Let that Kuvalayavali, emaciated in separation, be visited
first (lit. now)" 3224. And he said, with his body horripilated all over at once,
"Even your jocular remarks (to this effect) create a
great joy (in our mind) O king! 1225. How can such a thing come to anyone without Punya ?
Still, I ask (you); tell me clearly all the truth now”. 1226. And then, My Charming girl ! the king, with his face
blooming with delight told all (the story) to that Gandharva prir.ce.
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