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the thick groves of Tamala trees which stood in the vicinity of the sea-shore. There the places were full of the sound of the collections of various birds, made happy by the water of uneven and beautiful beds of young trees. It was the dwelling-place of Siddhas and Vidyadharas. It had on it a high mountain named Ratnagiri. And also, [42]
It was closely embraced on all sides with the hands in the form of uneven waves, rising high, by the sea, like the graceful body of a beautiful woman. (44)
Having arrived there he passed through the mango-grove, being as it were bowed by the trees bent by the burden of fruits; being worshipped as it were by flowers of various trees, which fell as they became ripe; and being welcomed on arrival by bees humming with pleasing sound produced on account of drinking lotus-honey. (45-46)
He sat on the side of the well, waited for a Muhurta, took mangoes, bathed in the well and took his meal. Dharana said to Hemakundala, How did you come to this condition?' He narrated to him the account
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