Yayati 7- The Epilogue

(48) The Legacy Of Yayati lingers on. (49) Santhanu, his descendant, had Ganga of divine birth, as his wife To them was born Devavrata Who grew up as a handsome prince. When Ganga left him, Santhanu fell for Satyavati A girl born to a fisherman Already mother of Vyasa By sage Parasara, and denied Devavrata his rightful throne. Such is lust. (50) Chitrangada born to Satyavati Died young, fighting for vanity. His brother married two damsels Died of consumption, young leaving no issues, but young widows who bore children by Vyasa, Pandu was born frail and weak Dhritarashtra, the elder, blind. Dhritarashtra fathered sons A hundred. Pandu died young. His wives had sons-the Pandavas- Born to men they chose. Pandavas staked claim on the crown Rightfully of their cousins. (51) Fierce war ensued. The entire world divided in two Took sides and fought one another All Dhritarashtrans were killed And the Pandavas won the war Only women and children remained And the elderly Pandavas. Such is the outcome of lust.