Satyawati -16 Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon
Satyawati -16
16. The Queen
The funeral rites were performed
By Devabrata with my sons in toe.
Santanu's ashes were consigned
To the holy waters of the Ganga.
The national mourning was over
I asked Devabrata to take charge
Of the nation, governance, as king.
I was in tears, he refused again.
"Mother, I have made the pledge
Not at your instance, you know well.
Sure, it was on my own volition;
Till end, I shall live for the nation.
The decision, you may think
Is severe and harsh on me,
But we should have no discord
In the ruling family. So I must.
Interest of the nation comes first!
Mother, I have to keep my word
Nothing in the world can change
My decision. I'd die before I do.
Now the throne is yours
I shall run the government
As you direct. I will wield
Arms to protect her borders.
A minister, if you desire
The commander, if need be.
I shall be the servant of the nation
But never shall I breach my oath.
Sure, the children are small
But in time, they will grow tall
May I arrange for your coronation
To you looks forward the nation.
Ever So Heart Moving! ! ! ! ! Ever So Beautifully Penned Shared! ! ! ! ! Thank You Ever So Much! ! ! ! ! Endless 1OS! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++
An unexpected turn in sathyawathi's life, Devabatra very firm in his discision and his love toward a mother and siblings well penned.. Looking forward for the queens days
Comment by Kumarmani Mahakul Part - 3 - Now the throne is yours I shall run the government As you direct. I will wield Arms to protect her borders. A minister, if you desire The commander, if need be. I shall be the servant of the nation But never shall I breach my oath. Interesting expression. Thanks for sharing.
Kumar Sir, We have seen described in Mahabharat, how Bhisma tried to defend the nation; how he fought the silliest of battles, for the flimsiest of reasons, on the side of Duryodhana. Thus, keeping his word. (... pl see part 2)
Comment by Kumarmani Mahakul Part - 2 - is revealed and this has been portrayed nicely and touchingly by you dear ES. Though Devabrata didn't take the charge yet he honestly said he would run the government as per the the advice and direction of Satyawati. You have hauntingly inscribed this here. I would like to quote some lines....
Part 2: Bhisma did this, although he was with the Pandavas in his heart; he knew well that they were righteous. Still, he did fight for the Kauravas..
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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8/15/2025 1:09:27 PM # 1.0.0
Life has so many unexpected turnings- may we weather them and make good of them! 10++++++++++++++ loving this story
Hi Susie The turns that life takes, who can predict!