SYNONYMS

sei kahe-he said; rahasya-joking; kara-you do; pramanika hana-although being a man of authority; bahu-mulya-very valuable; bhota-woolen blanket; diba-you would give; kena-why; kaṅtha lana-taking this quilt.

The mendicant replied, "Sir, you are a respectable gentleman. Why are you joking with me? Why would you trade your valuable blanket for my torn quilt?"