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 What stern vow keeps you immured in this solitary temple, depriving all mortals of a vision of so much loveliness?

I harbour a secret desire in my heart, for the fulfilment of which I offer daily prayers to Lord Shiva.

Alas, what can you desire, you who are the desire of the whole world! From the easternmost hill on whose summit the morning sun first prints his fiery foot to the end of the sunset land have I travelled. I have seen whatever is most precious, beautiful and great on the earth. My knowledge shall be yours, only say for what or for whom you seek.