रत्नावली नाटिका (सम्राट हर्षवर्धन - शास्त्रीय नाटिका रत्न सम्पूर्ण ४ अङ्क सान्वय सटीक)

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harrowed by servitude unto others (Queen), yet at the sight of
this person, it (life) is of great worth to me at present.
King.—How it is that our mind being carried away by
the festival, we have not noticed the evening passing away !
O my lady, behold—
The eastern direction indicates by whiteness of appearance
the lord of the night (i.e., the moon) concealed behind the
Rising mountain, as a lovely woman does her beloved hidden
in her heart by means of her pale face. 24.
(All rise and walk round)
Ságariká—How, the Queen has departed ! Now I shall go
hastily. (Looking at the King with eagerness and breathing a
deep sigh) How unfortunate I am that I could not see this
person even for a long time !
(Exit)
King—(Going round), O Queen, behold,—the lotuses now
being humbled by your lotus-like face overshadowing the
beauty of the moon, suddenly grow lustreless ; the female bees
hearing the songs of your attendant.courtezans feel ashamed,
as it were, and slowly hide themselves within the buds (i.e.,
lotus-buds). 25.
(All exeunt)
Here ends the First Act entitled "The Great Cupid Festival."