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C2. The important signposts of the poem are given in the
box. Fill in the flowchart in the order in which the in-
cidents occur.
* The dancing girl * He promises to visit
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invites him to her her when the time
home. is ripe.
* Upagupta asleep on * Upagupta keeps his
the dusty ground of promise.
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Mathura.
* The woman driv-
en away from the
town.

C3. Some qualities of Upagupta are given. Quote the
appropriate lines from the poem to justify them.
One is done for you.

Simplicity sleeping on the dusty earth
Merciful
Forgiving
Young and attractive
Be true to his words

C4. Work in small groups. Complete the summary of the
poem with suitable words given in the bubbles.
Upagupta a ———— of Buddha, goes from one place to another.

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