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Updated: June 19, 2025
Some wanted to hear of his herding the cows in his youth. One shameless girl called out, "If you do not sing such and such a passage I will not listen." One mere child, by way of teaching the Boisnavi, sang some nonsensical syllables. The Boisnavi, listening to the different demands, gave a momentary glance at Kunda, saying: "Have you no commands to give?"
The Boisnavi being gone, the women could talk of nothing else for some time. First they praised her highly, then began to point out her defects. Biraj said, "She is beautiful, but her nose is somewhat flat." Bama remarked, "Her complexion is too pale." Chandra Mukhi added, "Her hair is like tow." Kapal said, "Her forehead is too high." Kamala said, "Her lips are thick."
Kamal came, bringing Kunda Nandini with her. The Boisnavi sang "I would die for this blooming thorn, I will steal its honied sweets, I go to seek where it doth bloom, This fresh young bud." Kamal Mani frowned, and said: "Boisnavi Didi, may ashes be thrown on your face! Can you not sing something else?" Haridasi asked, "Why?" Kamal, more angrily, said: "Why?
"This is another mistake of yours. You imagine that what you do is hidden, that no one can know anything about it; but it is known all over the place." "I have no desire to hide anything," said Debendra. "It reflects no credit upon you. So long as you show the least shame we have some hope of you. If you had any shame left, would you expose yourself in the village as a Boisnavi?"
You came to inquire after Haridasi Boisnavi. You came to know my design in wearing the Boisnavi garb; why I went to the Datta house: this you came to learn, and in part you accomplished your purpose. I do not seek to hide the matter. You did your master's work, and have received your reward from him, no doubt. I have a commission for you; do it, and I also will reward you."
The song over, the Boisnavi, looking at Kunda, said, "Singing has made me thirsty; give me some water." Kunda brought water in a vessel; but the Boisnavi said, "I will not touch your vessel; come near and pour some water into my hands. I was not born a Boisnavi." By this she gave it to be understood that she was formerly of some unholy caste, and had since become a Boisnavi.
Ananga said, "The woman does not know any songs; she could not even give us one of Dasu Rai's songs." Kanak said, "She does not understand time." Thus it appeared that Haridasi Boisnavi was not only extremely ugly, but that her singing was of the worst description. Haridasi Boisnavi, having left the house of the Datta family, went to Debipur.
But even as she spoke, turning to look at the Boisnavi, she could not finish her speech, but said instead: "Oh, ma, what Boisnavi are you?" Looking up, all saw with astonishment that the Boisnavi was young and of exceeding beauty; in that group of beautiful women there was none, excepting Kunda Nandini, so beautiful as she.
She would frighten the cook in the dark, incite the boys to tease their parents to give them in marriage; if she saw any one sleeping she would paint the face with lime and ink. Truly she had many faults, as will appear by degrees. At present I will only add that if she saw attar or rose-water she would steal it. Surja Mukhi, calling Hira, said, "Do you know that Boisnavi?" "No," replied Hira.
I cannot relate the many attempts I have made to see her. Until now I had not succeeded. By means of this Boisnavi dress I have accomplished my desire. There is no cause for you to fear. She is a virtuous woman." "Then why do you go?" asked his friend. "Only to see her. I cannot describe what satisfaction I have found in seeing her, talking with her, singing to her."
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