Tawney
Cymbals to harmonize their tone,
Must first with flour be fed;
So he can call all bards his own
Who fills their mouths with bread.
Telang
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को न याति वश लोके मुखे पिण्डेन पूरितः ।
मृदङ्गो मुखलेपेन करोति मधुरध्वनिम् ॥ ८ ॥
endnote
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St. VIII . - The last line alludes to the flour applied to a
Mridanga before it is played upon . E means a ball of food .
Vide supra St. 31. - Anushtub .