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Sudarshana

Consider what you are saying; you are wanting to leave your master. What a prayer for you to make!

Surangama

I shall not go far from him—when you are going out unguarded he will be with you, close by your side.

Sudarshana

You are talking nonsense, my child. I wanted to take Rohini with me, but she would not come. What gives you courage enough to wish to come with me?

Surangama

I have got neither courage nor strength. But I shall go—courage will come of itself, and strength too will come.

Sudarshana

No, I cannot take you with me;