Tales of Nala & Damayanti – 11
A plethora of surprises Author: Vid. Shri Ramavittalacharya Translator & Illustrator: Smt. Chomini Prakash Click here to read part 10 Nala, disguised as Bahuka, charioteered… Read More »Tales of Nala & Damayanti – 11
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The tale of Nala and Damayanti – 10
He approached the vibhītaki tree and began counting. He was astounded at the accuracy of the King and said, “Oh King! Preach to me the study of numbers, calculation and dicing. I shall teach you all about horses.” Enticed by the opportunity to gain mastery over horses, the King imparted his knowledge to bāhuka with the trust that he would be taught about horses at a later time.
Tales of Nala and Damayanti – 8
Author : Vidwan Sri Ramavithalacharya Translator & Illustrator : Smt. Chomini Prakash Read part 7 here. Where is Damayanti? Scout! When Nala–Damayanti disappeared, Damayanti’s father,… Read More »Tales of Nala and Damayanti – 8
TALES OF NALA AND DAMAYANTI – 7
The repercussions of deception of a great sage haunted Karkotaka without exemption. He was caught immobile amidst the flames of a raging fire and was rescued by Nala. If we deceive the wise, no matter how prepotent we are, that sin will haunt us!
The tale of Nala and Damayanti – 5
Though Nala abandoned her midway, she didn’t nurture vengeance or anger towards him. On the contrary, her love and longing for Nala swelled and she wandered enquiring about him with the forest trees and beings. Isn’t the love that Damayanti bore for her consort exemplary? Despite the agony of separation from her beloved, solitary confinement and travails that befell her at the forest, she didn’t lash out at Nala!