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BIDYAPATI. 
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5. “ As soon as I got (to the water) I broke the stem of a lotus, and 
wished to bathe. 
6. “ (When I bathed in) the pond, (the water) splashed, and the 
bees rushed forth and stung my lip. 
7. “When I put the full jar (upon my head) I drew a long breath, 
and it fell slipping down my hair. 
8. “ Ten friends went with me before and behind, and (in the crowd) 
I was suffocated and could not speak.” 
9. Bidyapati saith, hear, pretty one, keep all these things conceal- 
ed in thine heart. 
10. Daily thy love for thy sister-in-law will increase, and thou 
shouldest speak so that these (secrets) should be never revealed. 
(40.) 
1. “ 0 sister-in-law, thou suspectest me of being guilty, simply from 
my appearance. 
2. “ Do not say hastily that I have been faithless to my husband, nor 
make my mother-in-law angry. 
3 & 4. “ In sport I broke a lotus stalk, and wished to make an ear¬ 
ring of it. Angered at this a bee flew at me from the lotus-bell and stung 
my lower lip. 
5. & 6. “ As I returned I did not see the thorn shrub on the road 
from the ghat; the path was narrow, and I missed my way and the thorns 
tore my bosom. 
7. “ The water jar was heavy, and I could not keep my head steady; 
—hence my dishevelled hair. 
8. “ I fell behind my companions, and hence my panting breath. 
9. “ On the way the slanderers cast reproaches at me, and I answered 
them on the spot. 
10. “ I am very foolish, and could not keep patience with them, and 
hence my words are broken.” 
11. Bidyapati saith, Hear, 0 damsel, keep all this secret. 
12. “ Conceal the ways of love from thy sister-in-law, and reveal not 
that which is concealed. 
CHAPTER VI. 
Lover’s Quarrels. 
(4 L.) 
1. 0 Madhab, act up to thy words. 
2. Knowing thee to be mighty I took refuge in thee, and thought 
thou wast like ocean with all its lakes. 
