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614, Thus, hearing that speech full of coaxing words, my heart
at once bloomed in its entirety (lit. right from the sky to
the nether--world). 615. As I could not gather myself up to reply (lit. as I forgot
to reply), my eyes full of tears of joy as if told him my
mind. 616. Proceeding from my mouth, agape with extreme fear and
cheer (at the same time), my deep sighs themselves gave out
(my) inner feelings.. 617. My tremulous for help'ess) body told my (inner) restless
ress and my face bent down in bashfulness gave out my
heart's desire 618. What was it, my dear friend, that was not indicated to him
by my perspiration and horripilation ? The wretched throbb
ing of my thighs made manifest my (utter) helplessness. 619. Thus being duped by passion, my ignoble body led astray
my mind thai was shy, upright and virtuous (so far). 620. Then, scratching the ground with the big toe of my left
foot, my friend, I said to him in feeble voice and with
my face and eyes bent down. 621. “Who will not praise this ? Who will not be delighted by
this ? Who will not establish relations with you ? How is it
( possible ) not (to like ) to be seen by you ? 628. So, if o great man; you wish for me (i.e. want to marry
me ) even after knowing that I am a forest recluse, then,
going to our hermitage, tell my father (so)". 623. He said again, "Enough of this ! How long are you going
to tarry ? My passion aroused by the pleasure of seeing you
cannot bear to wait. 624. O my sweet one ! (lit. one with eyes like those of a fawn)
thousands of obstacles beset the object of our heart, when it is postponed or when the right moment (for its accomp
lishment) is missed ! 625. Saying this, my friend, he held my hand (though) not exten
ded, with his hand that was horripilated all over knowing my heart's desire.
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