The legends of the Panjâb

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110 LEGENDS OF THE PANJAB,
They passed the night in laughter and jokes.
Till he bade farewell to all,
Tiine.
Five birds* went forth.
When they went to Mamul's house.
30 Pleased and happy were the sisters and Mamul
The lady called all the kith and kin.
The lady Mamul was very intent (upon it).
The lady made ready the Lady's Plate :t
The seven wives came
35 And filled the Lady's Plate
The lady was happy in her mind,
And gave Gajan betel-leaves to eat
The lady called on the Prophet and God, (saying).
''Thoii hast shown grace, God."
40 She kept the vigil of God.
Hear elder brother !
Thus went the proceedings as usual.
The lady fed the priests and high-priests.
Cutting fresh and green bamboos
45 Mamul set up the house-of-rejoicing :
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When she set up the sandal-wood posts
She set diamonds and rubies in them :
The lady twisted green-barley round the pitchers.
She spread several red canopies
50 And placed a couch of sandal-wood.
On which she sat Gajan.
She fastened the marriage-bracelets on their wrists :
The Miyan's matrons anointed him with oil.
Her maidens were beautiful
55 And anointed (him) with oil amidst laughter.
They were very beautiful.
And the drums were sounded and they clapped their hands.
* Sign of good fortune and success.
t Oft'oring to Fatima, Muhammad's daughter.
1 I. e., tlie temporary shed under which the marriage takes place.
§ In token of the future good fortune of the wedded pair.