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And the choicest crest jewel of the
Kusuma Sreshti's dynasty. When the imperial eyes fell on that
phantom of beauty, they felt transfixed, and began swallowing the
nectarine beauty exuding from every pore of her glittering gold hued
complexion. Oblivious of his own dignity and status, and more so
longer than the occasion needed, he stared at her throughout the
singing of Mangalagitika chorus song rendered melodiously by her.
It
was only long after its completion, he turned to his minister, who
reminded him of his duty to acknowledge the precious gifts offered
along with it. He was all the while absorbed in a series of amorous
scenes he would indulge in on getting her to quench his lust: His
facial expressions and gestures betrayed his unworthy, indecorous,
impetuous thoughts.
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