Stances des amours d’un voleur. Histoire de l’archéologie Some works retain a taste

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Stances des amours d’un voleur. Histoire de l’archéologie Some works retain a tasteThis legend, dating from the 11th or 12th century, tells the story of the love affair between Bilhana, a learned Brahmin from Kashmir, and Sasikala, daughter of King Virasima. The king, dazzled by the intelligence of his daughter, is taken in by the Brahmin. Very quickly, like Heloise and Abelard, the two characters fall in love and meet at night in the princess's room to indulge in their passionuntil they are surprised. Bilhana is then imprisoned and