Mb066. Salya's Role Against Pandavas Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

MAHABHARATA

The Kingdom Madradesa's ruler,
Was Salya, the Madri's brother.
Madri was mother of Nakula,
And his twin brother Sahadeva.

He was expected to fight
With his big army might.
Pandavas took it for granted,
This Duryodhana somehow scented.

With his army Salya marched.
A plan Duryodhana hatched.
Salya he gave a grand reception
Who as victim fell to this deception.

Salya was under the impression,
Pandavas gave this reception,
Duryodhana it was when he heard,
He felt extremely embarrassed.

He first came to join Pandavas,
But was lured to join Kauravas.
He gave to Duryodhana a boon,
Midway was trapped by this goon.

Yet his conscience it pricked,
That unexpectedly he was tricked.
As uncle Salva had to go anyway
To Pandavas this news to convey.

Pandavas heard and felt sorry.
Salya told them not to worry,
As theirs was the final victory,
That would lead them to glory.

"Uncle, to kill Arjuna,
A vow is taken by Karna.
Duryodhana may ask
And entrust you a task."

"Coerced by him, however,
You'll be Karna's charioteer.
Arjuna's life you must ensure
Hope this request you'll assure."

This request of Yudhishthira,
To save the life of Arjuna,
From the hands of Karna,
It was granted by Salya.

Victims Pandavas became
Of their unfavorable time.
When bad time comes,
Bad a good man becomes.