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24. Amba, The Princess in Love
The princesses were named
Amba, Ambika and Ambalika.
They were so beautiful that
The prince's face lit up.
But Amba refused to alight
From the chariot, she was in love
With Prince Salvan and would
Only marry him, or die willingly.
She could not disclose her love
To her father, sure he would refuse
For Salvan was a prince, namesake
Of a little state, almost unknown.
She begged Devabrata to let her free
So, she could marry Prince Salvan.
Devabrata did not hesitate
To send her to Salvan, with all honor.
Disappointment was written
On the face of Vichitravirya-
Amba was the most beautiful
And famous for her knowledge.
Our astonishment knew no bounds
When she returned downcast
Having been turned down by Salvan
As she was abducted by Devabrata.
Vichitravirya looked at her longingly
But she didn't even turn to look at him;
She wanted Devabrata to marry her
For, he was the reason for her plight
And he was responsible to remedy it;
Refused again by Bhisma citing his vow
She accused him of behaving like a eunuch
Cursed him to death in the hands of one.
Devabrata remained unfazed!
She stormed out of the palace
In a fit of anger. It was heard
That she was doing penance
To be reborn, to slay Bhisma.
Fear gripped me;
But Devabrata didn't lose his calm!
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