Lilavaikaha

Author(s): K R Chandra, Ramniklal M Shah
Publisher: Prakrit Text Society Ahmedabad

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en Ş. TNimkan
all over his body (and looked) like Love itself bristling
with sprouts. 404. So courageously prevented (by themselves from looking at Ato each other) in order to guard each other's mind, the eyes
of both were fatigued as their longing for looking (at each
other) was thwarted. 405. With love gracefully sprouting in them at first sight and
as their longing for union was in doubt about fulfilnient,
the hearts of both of them were palpitating. 406. Observing all this, I said, “Friend Mahānumati, the day
is coming to an end; why should we delay our going (back home), good girl ??? Saying this I thought, 'In the minds of these (two) in love with each other and eager to fulfil their longing, one thing . is there and quite another in our minds standing by their
side. (Or, in our minds ready to go back to quite another
thing)'. 408. And I said to him "O Prince, here is our day coming to o an end. Who will get the maximun measure of pleasure
of seeing you, as of nectar ? (i. e. like nectar, seeing you Dj ...) is also a great pleasure, but meagrely available). 409. Blessed are those who can see you day and night all the
time; and our life also has been fruitful today by coming
here.
410. So now, you and we should see to it (lit. do in such a
way) that by visiting each other's place of residence, the
affection that has developed (now) would be increased. 411. Now, after sunset, our path will be difficult to traverse
because of the great snakes with poisonous sight moving
in the sky.. 412. So there is fear in my heart; the day has come to a close,
(please) let us go; very little of the day is left. O Prince,
(please) remember us". 413. And he said, “Good lady, only some fortunate ones, can have
a free chat with you in this world !