The virgins, assigned to this nighttime vigil to wait for the arrival of the bridegroom, needed to keep their lamps burning and to remain alert throughout the long hours until the exciting event.
चाहिए तो यह था कि सभी कुँवारियाँ सतर्क रहें और अपने दीपक जलाकर रखें जब तक कि दूल्हा नहीं आता ।