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3. The string of his expanded bow, charged with 

 arrows and drawn to the extremity of the shoulder, 

 bnrsterh the circle's centre Of spacious brow, pro- 

 pitious distinction, and surpassing beauty, he is the 

 image of the moon with an undiminished countenance. 

 Ananta Parma to the end ! Of form like Smara * in 

 existence, he is seen with the consrant and affectionate 

 standing with their tender and fascinated eyes con- 

 stantly fixed upon him. 



4. From the machine his bow, reproacher of the 

 crying Koorara -j~, bent to the extreme, he is endued 

 with force ; from his expanded virtue he is a provo- 

 ker ; by his good conduct his renown reacheth to afar ; 

 he is a hero by whose coursing steeds the elephant is 

 disturbed, and a youth who is the seat of sorrow to 

 the women of his foes. He is the director, and his 

 name is Ananta \* 



* The Hindoo Cupid. 



•f A bird that is constantly making a noise before rain. 



% This word signifies eternal or infinite. 



