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[ 22. 17. turns into water when mixed with its juice. [22] I sball open the artery of my hand and give her my own blood turned into water by the juice of Tuvaritthia; and in order to remove her hunger, I shall give her the flesh of my thigh, having cooked it in the forest-con. flagration. Otherwise, undoubtedly, she will not live; and what is the use of life to me if she is dead ? I have for myself the herb for healiag the wound. The pangs of my wound will be removed by that herb as it comes in touch with blood. It will not therefore cause her torment.” He then did as he planned with the help of his knife in the bowl made up of Palās'a loaves. He went to him. He said to her " () beautiful one, water is obtained; so may my charming one drink it.” She drank it and felt at ease. He brought her meat. He said “This is the meat of a rabbit that lost its life in the forest-conflagration. You are hungry. So eat it.” She ate it.
Then having passed some time, they proceeded, following the sun to the northern direction. They came to a city called Mahasara, As the sun set, they entered the city. They
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