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jnati loka kahe,--’mora tomake chadiba’
stri-putra kahe,--’visa khaiya mariba’
SYNONYMS
jnati loka—the relatives; kahe—answer; mora—we all; tomake—you; chadiba—will give up; stri—wife; putra—sons; kahe—say; visa—poison; khaiya—drinking; mariba—we shall die.
The relatives unanimously said, “If you give your daughter to that boy, we shall give up all connection with you.” Indeed, his wife and sons declared, “If such a thing happens, we shall take poison and die.”