Month: February 2021

A generous offer…

Read the previous part here… “I came here to have a darshana of the Devi, hearing about her magnificent temple, from this man over here”, said the king, pointing to Sattvaśīla. “We were guided by that magnificent flagpost, and we also saw this splendid city, had a beautiful darshana of the Devi…what other hospitality can …

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A friend in need…

Read the previous part here… “This brave and loyal friend of mine went to fulfill a task that I had given him, but is now struck by love himself. I now have an opportunity to repay my debt of gratitude to him…” And so the king told him “O Sattvaśīla! Don’t grieve, for I will …

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A perilous journey…

Read the previous part here… The king then called a meeting at his palace the very next day and described in detail Sattvaśīla’s devotion, and then rewarded him with wealth and land. “These rewards do not come close to what you deserve”, he proclaimed. Sattvaśīla now lived the life of a prosperous man, but stayed …

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Those first 15 minutes…

1st February 2021 I’ve never been a father, so I really didn’t know how to react… The clock ticked, and I stood outside…I cannot say I stood patiently, because I was not patient. I was a bit worried, but more than that, a lifetime of anticipation, non-preparation, and apprehension stood before me.  This was it.  …

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Of loyalty and rewards

Read the previous part here… Only Sattvaśīla had managed to follow the king – running through the deep woods, disregarding his own life, hungry and thirsty but determined to keep up with the monarch. Caṇḍasiṃha spotted him, and felt relieved. “Do you know the way back?” he asked Sattvaśīla. तदाकर्ण्याञ्जलिं बद्ध्वा स तं कार्पटिको ऽभ्यधात् …

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The story of Sattvaśīla

Read the previous part here… Now I have a question for you. Which of the two people, mixed in such a manner, was Madanasundarī’s husband ? Who should she spend her life with ? Tell me, o wise king. Remember, if you know the answer, and don’t tell me the truth, your head will burst …

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So who is the husband?

Read the previous part here… Not knowing what do to, and how to handle such a situation, he blamed himself for spoiling his sister’s life, and in a fit of depression, picked up the same sword and cut off his own head.  सो ऽपि यावच् च नायाति तावद् उद्भ्रान्तमानसा ।तद्देवीभवनं सापि ययौ मदनसुन्दरी ॥ १२,१३.३४ …

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