Motif
ascetic power embodied in landscape
ascetic_power_embodied_in_landscape
A motif of the Mystical Quest and Interior Journey family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha.; lines 36419-36581 confidence: high
Matanga's pupils gathered fruit and berries; their sweat-drops became ever-young trees. Sabari dwells under holy boughs, keeps vows, and will win heaven when she sees the prince.
The pupils' sweat-drops become ever-young trees, and Matanga's power protects the hermitage from elephants.
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