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THE KING OF

Surangama

If he can leave us like that, then we have no need of him. Then he does not exist for us: then that dark chamber is totally empty and void—no vina ever breathed its music there—none called you or me in that chamber; then everything has been a delusion and an idle dream.

Enter the Doorkeeper

Sudarshana

Who are you?

Doorkeeper

I am the porter of this palace.

Sudarshana

Tell me quickly what you have got to say.