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45. SECTION ON THE TRAVELLER
skull (as a begging bowl) in her hand and does not moment leave off her staff (called ).
437) She is so emaciated and weak, that she is unable even to open her closed eyes. Only with utmost difficulty will that young damsel be able to look at you, even when you visit her house.
438) I am no messenger (coming from her to persuade you). Nor are you dear (to her). Consequently what scope or occasion is there (for any intercession on my part)? She is dying and yours will be the disgrace. Hence I am saying this (uttering these words) as righteous advice.
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439) The grown-up (adult) lady, saying "I did in connection with the message sent by you with me (i. e. entrus - ted to me) and delivered by me again and again, causes (me to make) a hundred repetitions of it.
45. The Section on the Traveller
440) Even though the traveller is moving on the road at mid-day in summer, the cluster (mass) of moisture of the cooling light proceeding from the moon in the form of the face of his beloved wife enshrined in his heart, banishes his heat-torment (torment caused by the heat of the sun).
441) Oh traveller, do not drink the warm water heated by the fire of separation tormenting women separated from their consorts. For, in this lake, several women separated from their consorts (or, whose consorts had left them) have immeresed themselves (to get relief from the heat of love-fever).
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442) Oh fortunate one, which country have you caused to become dreary and desolate, and which region, being the destination of your journey, are you causing to be thronged with people? Oh traveller, you, the light of other travellers (or the light of the path along which you are proceeding), where again would you be seen (by me)?
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