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Explain the significance of the lines ‘I tie this Ridin creeper To fasten your soul to your body.’

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Explain the significance of the lines ‘I tie this Ridin creeper To fasten your soul to your body.’

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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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अध्याय 3.4: Tribal Verse - Language Work [पृष्ठ १७३]

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अध्याय 3.4 Tribal Verse
Language Work | Q 2 | पृष्ठ १७३

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