Satyawati -20 Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Satyawati -20

Rating: 5.0


20. Vichitravirya


Devabrata now suggested
To anoint Vichitravirya
As crown prince an' entrust him
The responsibilities of a king

I was not comfortable
With the suggestion
Vichitravirya was still a child
And power may corrupt him

I did not want Devabrata taking orders from him.

But Devabrata was firm
Sure he would mend his ways.
He was now sixteen and ‘t was
Time to find him a bride.

No princess will agree
To marry him, unless
He was the heir apparent
Sure to be the king next.

With Devabrata present
They would have doubts
Who would take over from me
The reins of the nation.

Devabrata didn't mince words
Nor did he waste time.
Vichitravirya remained
Always under his wings.

Saturday, November 18, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: coronation day
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rebecca Navarre 18 August 2018

Interesting and excellently told! .. Powerfully pictured, as it's painted and unfolds! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++

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Unnikrishnan E S 19 August 2018

Thank you, Becca

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Susan Williams 10 February 2018

Your epic stories not only recount the history but also the character of the participants and that is what makes your poetry so universal.! 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ;)

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Unnikrishnan E S 25 February 2018

Hi Susie, Deeply obliged for reading this series, which is pretty long...

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Rini Shibu 27 November 2017

Devabatra taking responsibility to mend vichitravirya Devabatra always firm in his words, and his willingness to take orders from his younger brother makes him more special..10

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Unnikrishnan E S 27 November 2017

You have been kind to read the poem with care and understanding. I am delighted that you could relate to the characters so closely.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 23 November 2017

Devabrata's guardiance on Vichitravirya is interesting here. I quote... But Devabrata was firm Sure he would mend his ways. He was now sixteen and ‘t was Time to find him a bride. Thank u dear ES for sharing this.

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Unnikrishnan E S 23 November 2017

Thank you Sir. Your words make my day.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 19 November 2017

Devabrata's role in guiding Vichitravirya and preparing him as the crown prince is another chapter of this great epic that is most interesting. Unni, thank you for reliving Mahabharata through this nice poem. A full vote again.

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Unnikrishnan E S 19 November 2017

Hi Geeta, The Great Sage Vyaasa has just glossed over the death of Chitrangad and Vichitravirya. I have tried to fill in the silent little patches he has left in the epic, in my own way. I am very happy that you have enjoyed it. (continued..)

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Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

PUTHENCHIRA, KERALA, INDIA
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