[[6]] See Manu, III. 26. Though recognised as a legitimate marriage, especially for Kshatriyas, it was simply the union of two lovers without any rites at all. This suits it admirably for fairy tale and romance, and makes it a great favourite with the poets.

[[7]] Bhakti is almost untranslateable. It means the absorbed and total love, faith, devotion of a worshipper for his god.

[[8]] Shiwa.

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