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 722 BENGALI LANGUAGE & LITERATURE. [ Chap, ‘‘ This body of mine is so difficult to control; it yields to passion. “O Bhola, my guide, bring me my rosary; I shall throw it into the Ganges, no more formality.” Kamala- 2. Kamala Kanta Bhattacharyya, born in the oo last part of the 18th century. He was formerly an inhabitant of Ambikanagara in Kalna, but removed to Kotalhata in Burdwan inthe year 1800. He was the religious preceptor of Maharaj Tejacchandra of Burdwan. I may here give one of his songs :— comes blessed, if I forget thee not. O Mother! this life, the bitter cup of life, is a source of bliss, if I can feel thy grace in my heart. Ashes and clods of earth, or precious jewels, lodging beneath a tree for want of a roof, or a seat on the royal throne,—to Kamala Kanta all these are of equal value, when in his heart thou dwellest.”’ 3. Dewan Raghunatha Ray, born in 1750 A.D. at the village Chupi in Burdwan. His ancestors held the high function of Dewan in the court of the Maharajas of Burdwan, and on the death of his সকলি সফল যদি ন৷ ভূলি তোমারে ॥ জনম, করম, হুঃথ, সুপ করি মানি। যদি নিরখি অন্তরে হামা জলদ-বরণী । বিভূতি ভূষণ, কি রতণ মণি কাঞ্চন । তরুতলে বাস, কি রাজ সিংহাসন, কম্লাকাস্ত উভয় সম সাধন Sala, নিবস যদি হৃদয় মন্দিরে গে মা |
 * “In whatever station I may be placed, it all be-
 * যখন যেমন রূপে রাখিবে আমারে ।