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प्रश्न
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
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उत्तर
The poet forgets the letters kept in his pocket. Whenever the friend enquires about the unposted letters, it embarrasses him. Then he is forced to produce the evidence of his guilt (i.e.,) the unposted letters. This awkward humiliation is said to be unadventurous.
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