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अथ पङ्क्तिमतामुपेयिवद्भिः सरसैर्वक्रपथश्रितैर्वचोभिः।
क्षितिभर्तुरुपायनं चकार प्रथमं तत्परतस्तुरङ्गमाद्यैः॥

Poets first offer sweet, winding words to the king like a respectful gift, followed by horses and more material offerings.

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The moon slowly rises as if witnessing the grief of separated lovers and awakening lotuses—symbolizing hope amid suffering.

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The autumn maiden arrives with moon-like face, white garments, and fans, as if goddess Lakshmi is coming to bless the earth.

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When Rama, hair tied in matted locks, returns home with Sumantra, the king is so distressed from forsaking his son that he seems lifeless.

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Even if one is weak and inferior, one should rejoice in others’ prosperity, for envy results in self-harm.

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Amid the cloud-rumble like Cupid’s drum, bees buzz wildly over blossoming kadamba trees—nature echoes love’s chaos.

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To cure scorpion stings, chant this mantra in the ear while touching the wound, 21 times.

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A mysterious light—perhaps Cupid’s dust, moonbeam, or forest flame—flashes ahead, shattering darkness and stirring longing.

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Youths, tired from passionate pleasures with drowsy-eyed brides, lie on beds as if churned by love and intoxication.

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A king must fear in policy, not in misfortune. Even if hurt emotionally, he must not act like a broken man.

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