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386) Oh friend, when the dear one has departed (freeh), the accursed separation-a very strange (unprecedented) fire fashioned by the Creator-burns (furiously) in the heart, even though sprinkled with the water of big tears.
387) If the sandal (paste), vitiated by its contact with the fire-like burning poison of the snakes (infesting the sandal trees) scorches, let it scorch (no wonder !). But it is passing strange that during separation from the dear one, even the moon, full of nectar, scorches !
388) Oh Cupid run away (from my body), taking with yourself such life of yours as has remained uninjured by the fire from Siva's forehead. (Otherwise) you will be instantly burnt down (completely) by the masses (clusters) of the flames of the fire of separation from my beloved consort (raging in my body).
389) Well may the eyes that have (once) seen him-a repertory of elegance-weep (now that they are no longer able to see him)! But why do my limbs, which have not yet obtained union with him, wear and waste away?
40. The Section on Cupid 390) Oh friend, very unusual and wonderful isthe nature of the accursed fire in the form of Cupid. It becomes extinguished in the hearts of those who are devoid of moisture (also, devoid of emotion) and burns fiercely in the hearts of those who are full of moisture (also, full of emotion)!
391) Glance, extension (lengthening out) of the glance, emergence of affection as a result of the extension (of the glance), good will (kind disposition)due to affection and love due to good will (kind disposition-all these five are the shafts (arrows) of Cupid.
392) Oh cruel (wicked) Cupid, all the five arrows have been discharged (hurled) by you at me and me alone. Will you now strike at some other young woman with the staff of your bow ?
393 What can the passion (in the minds) of high-born and and righteous young damsels (caring for and preserving the fair
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