Week 12 Reading Notes: Nine Ideal Indian Women Part B
Promila on her way to her husband (Source)
Indrajit, Ravana's oldest son, is married to Promila. Their love for one another is undeniable. A bit sickening, honestly.
One day, a messenger arrives, informing them that Rama killed Indrajit's brothers in the fight against Ravana. Indrajit decides to avenge his brothers, promising his wife that he will return that night. However, as the evening approaches, Indrajit remains absent, and Promila begins to be concerned. She decides she cannot live without the love of her life, so she gathers a small army and marches them to Lanka and Indrajit.
To reach her husband, she must pass through Rama's camp. Rama, on the other hand, can let her move through safely. He appreciated how dedicated she was to her husband. Rama's army regarded Promila with admiration as she walked away. She was able to pass through and reconnect with her husband safely. Indrajit went to pray the following day after Promila helped him get ready for war. Lakshmana emerged from behind the altar, prepared to battle Indrajit as he was praying. Indrajit initially mistook Lakshmana for a god but later realized who he was and accompanied Ravana's brother, Bibhisan. Indrajit labels Bibhisan a liar, claiming that Ravana's wrath will haunt him for the rest of his life. Lakshmana seizes the chance to destroy Indrajit.
When Ravana learned of this, he could not believe Lakshmana would kill an unarmed man. Promila's sorrow overtook her as she realized that her beloved had died. She went up to kiss her boyfriend at the funeral and then stood next to him as fire engulfed them. They were able to be together once more.
As we can say, Promila was a loving and loyal wife. She was someone who would defend her husband for whatever its cost.
Shakuntala was abandoned when she was a baby. She was the daughter of Menaka, a fairie, and Bishwamitra, a sage. Shakuntala is described as a beautiful girl.
Dushmanta was enthralled by Shakuntala's beauty and could not take her gaze away. They marry quickly and spend months together in the woods. Dushmanta, on the other hand, needed to return to his kingdom. He told his wife to be patient before he called her. He gave her a ring to keep as a reminder of him, but months passed without the king calling for her. Shakuntala decides to visit him. Dushmanta, on the other hand, has no memory of marrying someone in the forest when she arrives. She cannot prove it with the ring because it has gone missing! Dushmanta's crown was knocked off his head by a massive earthquake. As a result, everybody assumed that the gods were furious with the king. Shakuntala was defeated as she fled the palace.
Dushmanta could not forget the face of the stunning woman who appeared to be his wife later that night. As he gazed at the ring, he wore a curse lifted, and he recalled his dear Shakuntala. It was, however, too late. After a few years, he discovered a glimmer of where his love could be. As he investigated, he found a young boy with dark hair and a face similar to Shakuntala's. His son. Dushmanta was taken to Shakuntala by the little child, and the two married and returned to the palace as husband and wife. Dushmanta crowned Bharat on the throne when he was old enough so that he and Shakuntala could retire to the forest. The couple happily lived a quiet life for the remainder of their days.
What could be interesting to write about is Shakuntala's feelings when she figured her husband did not remember her at all. Or write the point of view of Bharat.
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