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REVIEW OF THE NAISHADHA CHARITA, 



Then go, but tell him not of this affair 

 When he has freely drunk of pleasure' s cup : 

 For to the man whose thirst is quench* d, the cool 

 And sweet refreshing draught no zest affords. 

 And do not speak to him of this affair 

 When rage inflames his mind ; for to a man 

 With gall upon his tongue, nothing is sweet ; 

 But even sugar bitter to the taste. 

 And do not treat with him on this affair 

 When deep immersed in other weighty cares ;. 

 For then attention sleeps, and by her nod 

 A flat denial gives to what is sought. 



The following are said to be the reflexions of Nala within himself 

 when solicited by the gods to confer a favour. 



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