A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s9.72
A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s9.72
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v1.c8.s9.72
The youth Naciketas has descended into the lower world and the god of death has vouchsafed him three wishes. Naciketas wishes, firstly, that he may return alive to his father, secondly he wishes for heavenly bliss. When he is to express his third wish he says: