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USĀŅIRUDDHA
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bitterly crying : “Alas ! O my lord, alas ! O my handsome one, alas ! O my love ! "Alas, alas ! It is on account of me, the wretched girl, that you are now brought to this (miserable) state by my father. Or rather, by cruel fate; whom else can I blame ?
75.
“In vain do I long for fine enjoyments. Indeed I loath this life of mine. what happiness can I possibly have without you ? Alas, O my Lord ! It seems I live on only for misery".
76.
“Be done with your grief, O Usā; your lover will certainly be free : his grandfather is the Supreme Lord of the univervse.” Citralekhā cheered her up.
77.
Aniruddha with his lotus-like eyes bloomed as the light of Uşa's moon-like face spread on him. He stayed in a part (corner) of that Uşā's mansion, disregarding the humiliation of imprisonment.
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Thus (ends) the First Canto Usaniruddham.
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