Satyawati -17

17. The Reign It rained copiously in Shravan Sun shined in the summer months Crops were good and people happy The gods were on my side. Devabrata was always by my side Helping me to run the government Had raised and trained the army So nobody dared to test our borders. He took care of my sons' education In politics, rajatantra and governance Their training in warfare and weaponry Their grooming as princes and rulers. There were kings growing restless At our strength and prosperity Acceptance among our peers And growing status and influence. But before the might of our army, Its renowned commander The great warrior Devabrata Not many dared to raise their heads. Devabrata loved to live in peace Live and let live was his policy Even with sworn enemies, never fought A war, unless we were attacked. Those who challenged our borders Succumbed to the might of our army Ended up as our protectorates Paying us ransom or simply annexed. I was the proud queen of Hastinapura More proud as mother of Devabrata Revered by kings and princes I enjoyed the fruit of success.