Mah Laqa Bai’s Observance of Daily Schedule (Contd.)
"Later, she recited the Holy Quran to Babar Ali, alias Ladley sahib. This was followed by the laying of breakfast. Even though many kinds of delicacies were served but she ate very little. The items not eaten were distributed among the attendants and companions. Then she went upstairs to take rest. After that, she said her zuhar prayers and engaged with repeating the names of God on the beads of rosary. In the late afternoon, a long carpet was spread in the hall and the seating areas were decorated with round pillows. Her munshis, attendants, and other workers joined for a conference. After this, a few men of learning used to come over for conversation and fruitful exchanges. Works like Rauzat-us-Safa, Habib-ul-Aseer, Jala-ul-Ayoon, and Nadir Nama came in discussion. At evening, maghrib and Isha prayers were said in time. Later, the experts in music came over to conduct education in music where female attendants played music instruments and sang one after another."