Motif
Ascetic power sanctifies the landscape
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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 36583-36740 confidence: high
Śavarí shows Matanga’s wood: saints fed the holy fire, a western altar remains bright by ascetic power, seven lakes moved near by thought, bark mantles still drip on trees, and worship flowers remain fresh.
Matanga’s wood contains enduring signs of ascetic virtue: a bright altar, lakes moved by thought, wet bark garments, and flowers that do not fade.
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