Note 106 — D. (continued 2)

“O wife of the gardener! I warn thee bring not thus the marjoram leaves. The great litter of Râhu and the little litter of Ketu will by and by pass this way. Bring not then the leaves of marjoram:—Let the great litter of Râhu and the little litter of Ketu pass this way and I will spread the robe that covers my breast. Râhu tied his horse to the Asoka tree and passed quickly into the garden. Said he—“O wife of the gardener! With what didst thou water the millet and the marjoram; and with what the Arabul?”106 She answered “With milk did I water the marjoram and the millet; with Ganges water the Arabul.” Said Râhu—Sell the marjoram and the millet and live on what you can make from them; but preserve the Arabul.”