Verse 27.17
पुरुषः प्रगृहीत लेखनिः श्यामो वस्त्र शिरा व्यायय कृत्। विपुलं च बिभर्ति कार्मुकं रोम व्याप्त तनुश्च मध्यमः
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The man holds a pen in his hand, is dark-complexioned, wears a garment on his head, carries a large bow, has a body covered with hair, and is of medium stature. This verse describes the physical and symbolic attributes of the native born…
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