13 (Sakuntala) The Trouble Started

The friends of Sakuntala, Anusuya and Pryamvada, Brought flowers from garden As their daily routine. Anusuya said, “Sakuntala Married King Dushyanta, Who’s now in his palace, Leaving her in this place.” ‘I’ve a doubt, how far He’ll remember her In the political situations And other compulsions.” Pryamvada said, “He’s great, And will never do like that, But how her father will take, Here, when he comes back? ” Anusuya replied, “Yes, This marriage, he’ll bless. As without his efforts, It was arranged by Gods.” It was at this moment, Sage Durvasa went And knocked the gate Of the Sakuntala’s hut. She was preoccupied With her past deeds, So, she didn’t respond When the Sage knocked. He was terribly upset And cursed her for that. “You arrogant girl, You’ll face trouble.” “I stood at your door step. But you didn’t open it up. You’ve forgotten all others Excepting the one of yours.” “Never will you remain, In the memory of his own, Even if the past events, Are taken to his notice.” Both her friends begged, “Oh Sage, pardon this maid, This is her first offence, Of ignoring your presence.” The Sage said, “My curse Will never become false. If any of his jewel is shown Back his memory will return.” She had the royal ring Given to her by the King. So, they were happy At the Sage’s mercy. They decided, “Let us keep it Away from her, as a secret, As it’ll be a shock to her If it goes into her ears.” This way, the trouble started. Her bad days were ahead. The innocent pious girl Faced the first ordeal. (Note: Durvasa was a hot tempered Sage and gave curses to anyone, who disrespected him)