Note 24 — V THE PRECURSORS OF KĀLIDĀSA AND ÇŪDRAKA
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‘Why, surpassing my speed with thine own, dost thou flee like a snake, filled with fear of the lord of birds? Were I to use my speed I could outstrip the wind itself, but I would make no effort to seize thee, O fair-limbed one.’ Cārudatta praises the rain:24