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KTDYAPATI. 
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CHAPTER IV. 
Meetings. 
(19.) 
1. The clouds have become a demon of eclipse, and swallowed up the 
sun. We can hardly find our way even in the day-time. 
2. “ If it were not for the rain we should have no opportunity for 
love. Now none of the people of the town are moving abroad. 
3. “ Sweet one, haste and adorn thyself. To-day we can meet in the 
day-time. 
4. “ Put away all fear of thy elders and relations. A desire is never 
accomplished without courage.” 
5. In this world the one thing they yearn for is a meeting even for 
a moment: which is to them like a life-long love. 
6. Bidyapati, the necklace of the neck of poets, saith, day-time 
caresses can never take place. 
( 20 .) 
1. Though there were boats to cross the river, I came secretly on 
foot. How many thousands of serpents clung to my feet. 
2. The night demons came along with me, and it was but a happy 
chance that none of them caught me by the hand. 
3. I threw away my life to come hither, and yet I did not see my 
Madhab. 
4. He hath not studied the ways of love. He hath believed the words 
of slanderers. 
5. The messenger, and the two consorts are all foolish. Action and 
idleness are much opposed to each other. 
6. Bidyapati saith, hear 0 good woman, keep patience, and Murari 
will meet thee. 
( 21 .) 
1. As she was coming out of the arbour Girdhari stopped her. 
2. “ 0 Madhab, thou dwellest in one city with me, commit not high¬ 
way robbery. 
3. “ 0 Kanhaia, let go the cloth that hideth my bosom. My new 
veil will be torn to pieces. 
4. “ Ho not make me naked, the disgrace thereof will run through¬ 
out the world. 
5. “ My comrades have gone ahead. I am a woman and alone. 
6. “ The lightning is flashing and the night is dark. 
7 & 8. Bidyapati saith, I sang this. Hear 0 sweet lady. Simple 
indeed thou art. There need be no fear in company with Hari. 
