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I could not remember (then) what our purpose was
but remembered the name Mahakala, in the dawn

in the dawn confronted Shiva, the cold light
revealed the “mindborn” worlds

How do the allusions exemplify Beat poetry?
The allusions offer images of nature for the excerpt.
The allusions are influenced by Buddhism and Hinduism.
The allusions recount historical fact for the excerpt.
The allusions connect to consumerism.

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The allusions are influenced by Buddhism and Hinduism.

Explanation: Naming Mahākāla (a Tibetan Buddhist protector) and Śiva (a Hindu deity) and invoking “mindborn”/mind-created worlds reflects the Beat poets’ frequent turn to Eastern religions and mystical concepts as part of their spiritual searching and visionary imagery.