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The Fugitive

by Rabindranath Tagore

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Devayani

You have, as you desired, won that rare knowledge coveted by the Gods;—but think, do you aspire after nothing further?

Kacha

Nothing.

Devayani

Nothing at all! Dive into the bottom of your heart; does no timid wish lurk there, fearful lest it be blighted?

Kacha

For me the sun of fulfilment has risen, and the stars have faded in its light. I have mastered the knowledge which gives life.

Devayani

Then you must be the one happy being in creation. Alas! now for the first time I feel what torture these days spent in an alien land have been to you, though we offered you our best.

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