I must on this occasion make myself exceedingly charming and beautiful, so that the princess may be pleased when she sees me and give me the wreath of victory.
I will ask Hari for the gift of beauty; in going to him there will be much delay; but I have no other such friend, and this is an opportunity for him to help me.” So he offered up a fervent prayer and the merciful Lord appeared to him in a vision. The saint’s eyes brightened at the sight and he rejoiced in heart, saying: “My object will be accomplished.” He then with the utmost humility told his tale, and added: “O my Lord, be gracious and assist me. Bestow on me beauty equal to Your own; for in no other way can I get possession of her. Make haste to accomplish my success; for lo, I am Your slave.” When the Compassionate saw the mighty influence of the deception he had wrought, he smiled to himself:
I will ask Hari for the gift of beauty; in going to him there will be much delay; but I have no other such friend, and this is an opportunity for him to help me.” So he offered up a fervent prayer and the merciful Lord appeared to him in a vision. The saint’s eyes brightened at the sight and he rejoiced in heart, saying: “My object will be accomplished.” He then with the utmost humility told his tale, and added: “O my Lord, be gracious and assist me. Bestow on me beauty equal to Your own; for in no other way can I get possession of her. Make haste to accomplish my success; for lo, I am Your slave.” When the Compassionate saw the mighty influence of the deception he had wrought, he smiled to himself: