Ardhakathanak 275

275

harī jāti rākhī paravā̃na. jāvajīva baiṅgana-pacakhāna.
pūjā-bidhi sādhai dina āṭha. paṛhai bīnatī pada mukha-pāṭha. //

He strictly observed the dietary rules for green vegetables, taking a lifelong vow against eating eggplants.
For eight days he practiced the rites of worship, reciting hymns and verses from memory.