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5. The necklace on the heart of the pretty one hath become a burden, 
nor do her eyes cease shedding tears. 
6. All the comrades meet and invite her to sport, and indulge in plea¬ 
sure, (but) her heart doth not heed them. 
7. She hath given up rubbed sandal, and musk and the JcumJcum* and 
hath left all other pleasures in thy absence. 
8. As a fish without water leapeth in pain, so doth she wake day and 
night. 
9. He heard the words of the messenger and in his soul remember¬ 
ing (his wife), departed immediately. 
10. Bidyapati the poet singeth, Raghab Sib, Lord of Modabati, is 
the only refuge. 
CHAPTER VIII. 
Reunion. 
(77.) 
1. Krishn cometh and openeth the door of the house in which Radha 
liveth. 
2. He lifted the cloth, and saw her lips and face, which appeared like 
a half moon. 
3. “I put small pieces of camphor into the pan leaf, and arranged 
the sweetmeats. 
4. “ I passed the night sitting, and my pride was broken.” 
5. “ I stayed in Mathura, why didst thou not send a messenger to 
me ?” 
6. “ I am one jewel here, and there are many jewels scattered about. 
And my husband slept there.” 
7. The Lord of Lakshmi kissed her lotus eyes, and pressed her to his 
heart with the strength of Kurnbh Karan. 
8. Bidyapati, meditating on the feet of Hari, singeth the lament of 
Radha and Krishn. 
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CHAPTER IX. 
Miscellaneous. 
(78.) 
Prayer addressed to the Ganges. 
1. How sweet are the boons I have obtained upon thy bank. As I 
leave thee mine eyes fill with tears. 
* Kumkum is the sealing-wax sphere filled with red powder used at such festivals 
as the Holi, by the holiday-makers, to throw at each other. 
