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प्रश्न
Explain the significance of the lines ‘I tie this Ridin creeper To fasten your soul to your body.’
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उत्तर
Ridin is a creeper that is supposed to have special medicinal qualities. It is said that the Ridin creeper will tie the spirit of good health to the body to ensure its continued presence.
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Being a bachelor, the stranger had no patience with children.
