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Question
Explain the significance of the lines ‘I tie this Ridin creeper To fasten your soul to your body.’
Solution
Ridin is a creeper that is supposed to have special medicinal qualities. It is said that the Ridin creeper will tie the spirit of good health to the body to ensure its continued presence.
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