04 (Sakuntala) Sakuntala Entertained Dushyanta

While closely watching Sakuntala, A doubt came to Dushyanta, “Was she born to his father, Thro’ a different caste mother? ” “Since she covets my mind, As queen she’s fit, I find. When there’s a doubt Better, I get the fact.” Sakuntala shouted, “Help me. O’er my face flies a black bee. From jasmine bush, it came, I’m afraid of the same.” The black bee circled around Her worried face, he found. Her eye brows danced O’er her eyes, he observed. He was jealous of the bee, “Oh bee, you’re so free To touch her eye brows And tell secrets in her ears.” “Oh you honey-stealing-bee, Near her, you’re lucky to be, To taste her nectar like lower lip, Despite her chasing you up.” “While I’m waiting here To know the facts from her, You’re fortunate to be near And move closely with her.” She cried aloud again, “My cry here is in vain. Friends, please help me. From this bee, save me.” “Who’re we to help you? Dushyanta will help you Think of him, he’s the best. As he rules this holy forest.” Like this, her friends told. When Dushyanta heard, For help, he rushed out, And before them he went. “Under the command, Of Puru lies this land, Where punishment is given To the criminals known.” “Who’s that culprit In this holy spot Who dares to tease These young virgins? ” Anusuya answered him “A big bee is causing harm To Sakuntala, who’s scared. She’s simply worried.” He asked Sakuntala then, “Hope you’re all fine? Do you perform penance, Without any hindrance? Sakuntala stood confused She didn’t utter a word. Anusuya then advised her To serve him food and water. He was shown a cool seat, Under the tree-shade to sit, By Pryamvada, as a guest, Who needed proper rest. “I feel already honoured By your kind words, ” he said, So, I need nothing else, Well, nothing more or less.” “All of you may be tired, So, here you be seated.” They heard his request And with him they sat. Sakuntala felt, “How’s it I get unholy thought, When I just meet This unusual guest? ” Destiny played its role, Perhaps, for this girl To have this young man, As a partner of her own.