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SAMPISARTAAKA their numerous necklaces dangling and their girdle-bello jitigling €219). Young women were shouting hilariously. Hear the Gatha that was then recited by the youthful lady pining for her husband (220): At this time when people are engaged in mad revelry (?), Cupid is sending with a greater vehemence volleys of arrows towards my heart (221).'
O traveller, if, full of agony and tormented with separation and love's fire, I have said any words harsh or ill-becoming, then you omit them and convey to him everything with due decorum. Speak to him what is proper and in such a manner as may not displease hin". And having blessed him, the lady let the traveller proceed further (222).
Sending him off she was returning hurriedly when, as she looked towards the south she saw her husband on the way 'eoming back and she was filled with joy. As her great purpose was accomplished unexpectedly, so be it for those who recite or listen to this poem. Victory to Him who is without beginning, without end! ( 223).
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