Satyawati -23 Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon
Satyawati -23
23. Abduction
Devabrata's valour and expertise
In archery were well-known.
This was the occasion when
He was tested out in the open.
He had challenged the emperor
Single handed, for a duel
For not inviting Vichitravirya
His brother, for the swayamvara.
A minister who spoke about
Fisherwoman feigning as queen
Was answered by his sword
Right before the emperor's eyes.
Eerie silence reigned in the palace
The entire coterie stood dumbfounded
Before they could wink their eyes
Bhisma started off with the princesses
His fierce arrows quelled the army
Of Kaashi, known for its numbers,
Gallantry and modern weapons,
Like wild fire burning down a forest.
But the abducted princesses, had little choice than resign to their fate, bowing down to the power of the abductor.
Powerfully painted! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++
Oh, my story has turned so very sad. Truth has a bad habit of having a dark and cruel side. But I will travel through this darkness to what I hope is a sunlit ending. Tis the way of tales to have beauty, trial, villains, and heroes who someday win the day. 10+++++++++++++++++++
Very well written. I enjoyed reading this piece where abduction of the princess takes place. His fierce arrows quelled the army Of Kaashi, known for its numbers, Gallantry and modern weapons, Like wild fire burning down a forest.
Thank you Geeta. But these are the words used by The Great Sage himself, and by Ezhutthachhan too. I just attempted it in English. Thank you again.
Amazing poem.. Well penned on abduction of princess of Kashi. Bowing down to the power of abductor to whom they will b married
Hi Rini, Thank you for following this serial. I have posted two more in the series. The intrigues of the life of Satyawati continues. Please do read along. Obliged Rini.
It's such a captivating read! I'm looking forward to the next parts.
Sure. I expect to complete this series in another five or six parts and am trying to post them asap. Deeply obliged, Galina
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/18/2024 10:38:38 PM # 1.0.0.1119
In this episode Satyawati-23, dear ES, you have hauntingly inscribed the abduction of princess of Kashi, the bride, for not inviting Vichitravirya, the brother of Devabrata for the swayamvara telling fisherman. Devabrata alias Bhisma taught the army of Kashi a good lesson through his gallantry and modern weapons. Enjoable topic.Thanks for sharing.