Satyawati -24 Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon
Satyawati -24
24. Amba, The Princess in Love
The princesses were named
Amba, Ambika and Ambalika.
They were so beautiful that
The prince's face lit up.
But Amba refused to alight
From the chariot, she was in love
With Prince Salvan and would
Only marry him, or die willingly.
She could not disclose her love
To her father, sure he would refuse
For Salvan was a prince, namesake
Of a little state, almost unknown.
She begged Devabrata to let her free
So, she could marry Prince Salvan.
Devabrata did not hesitate
To send her to Salvan, with all honor.
Disappointment was written
On the face of Vichitravirya-
Amba was the most beautiful
And famous for her knowledge.
Our astonishment knew no bounds
When she returned downcast
Having been turned down by Salvan
As she was abducted by Devabrata.
Vichitravirya looked at her longingly
But she didn't even turn to look at him;
She wanted Devabrata to marry her
For, he was the reason for her plight
And he was responsible to remedy it;
Refused again by Bhisma citing his vow
She accused him of behaving like a eunuch
Cursed him to death in the hands of one.
Devabrata remained unfazed!
She stormed out of the palace
In a fit of anger. It was heard
That she was doing penance
To be reborn, to slay Bhisma.
Fear gripped me;
But Devabrata didn't lose his calm!
So, in the next episode, we shall continue to discuss that story.
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Ever so moving all the way through! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++
I like Amba's spirit but I guess we wave farewell to her- she did reveal the character of Devabrata. Looking forward to continuing the story of Satawati and her son. I do enjoy this serial storytelling style of yours!
And the story has a number of intrigues, it reveals some of the customs of the yore..
Thank you Susie, for finding time to read- continue with- the series. Please try completing it. This story-thread is the base on which the story of the entire epic has been built. For every development, the reason lies here.
A powerful portrayal of Amba - the most beautiful! Amba's character has always intrigued me - a very special lady of high values.
Hi Geeta, As I have written, the Sage had devoted an entire chapter for Amba. I have not done her justice, for I have to follow Satyawati. Thank you Geeta. Appreciation from you, whom I adore as a talented poet, makes my day.
Furious Amba the mist beautiful girl been refused by 2. Men. Well penned
Hi Rini, I have posted one more episode in the series. Try reading it..
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Name of princess was given Ambika and this was nice. You have beautifully narrated the story here is interesting. An amazing poem from series is nicely shared...10