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Prakrit Verses in Sanskrit Works on Poetics
perfect because the intoxication caused by wine was worn off, and the joy was enhanced by confidence and by the broken girdle-a poor victim of their
overbearing passion. 568. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (338.113) supra.
569. With great difficulty he loosened my arms (tightly clasped round his neck).
like a knot tied up firmly by an ignorant person and I too pulled out my breasts as if they were plunged in his bosom.
570. O young boy (or My dear boy), you claim to be a reading and writing sort
but have learnt nothing, come and embrace me. If it means, according to you, going to hell, we can do it together (with great pleasure !)
571. For translation vide ŚPS. No. (305.106) supra.
572. She caresses his body with hers, feeds her eyes by looking at him, kisses
him and enjoys making love to him till his desire for love is satisfied.
573. Dear girl, rush away to him without wasting any more time on your make-up
(or personal adornment) so long as his interest in you is keen. Once you let it fag (or flag) you'll lose any approach to his heart.
574. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (217.87) supra.
575. I know people are clever, also that I am amidst elderly people; but what
can I do, my friend ? I can't restrain my eyes. They keep turning towards him only.
576. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (69.55) supra. 577. Mādhavānila's mind was full of love for Mahānumati, he embraced her with
his eyes, he kissed her with his eyes, he made love to hes with his eyes
he drank in all her beauty also with his eyes. 578. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (541.151) supra. 579. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (336.112) supra. 580. For translation vide ŚP S. No. (314.108) supra.
