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.
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ;)
Hi Susie, Deeply obliged for reading this series, which is pretty long...
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
You have been kind to read the poem with care and understanding. I am delighted that you could relate to the characters so closely.
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.
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.
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..)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Interesting and excellently told! .. Powerfully pictured, as it's painted and unfolds! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++
Thank you, Becca