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Decad 12 is a duet between two maidens and is in the form of an argument. The first two lines of each verse are a derisive question put by an apparently mischievous maiden to the bride of Civan and she in the next two lines offers a silencing reply. The theme of the Decad is on the various legendary decorations and deeds attributed to Civan. The questions appear to be repulsive and impertient and the answers are thought - provoking of certain subtle matters though not of all. However the mercy of Civan is explained as the sub-title of the Decad contemplates. The next Decad 13 is again an appropriate play of maidens as they pluck the flowers of lily singing His glory. The bride of Civan has realised the transcendent Lover as sweet milk, honey and ambrosia throwing dust into the mouth of potent Karma. Decad 14 is a sportive game of maidens as they bounce and fly in joy singing songs of His prowess. They perhaps jump up with the toes and fly about in merry abandon. The saint as His mystic bride has made use of this game of maidens to grasp His unreachable hands. The next Decad (15) of shoulder-gazing seems to be a game of maidens. They perhaps used to dance by placing the hands of each opposing pair on the shoulders of the other. We are not able to comprehend whether the mystic bride in this Decad recollects her imaginary apprehension of embracing the shoulders of her Lover which she has disclosed to her companions in Thiru-ammaanai (8:17). Thirup-pomnoosal the next Decad (16) is a play of maidens in which the bride of Civan along with her companions swings in ecstasy on the golden swing singing the glory of her Lover. It is of great significance to note that the 34