King Monologue from Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama

From Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama by Kālidāsa

female · romantic · 51 sec

Pressed by the partners of her joys and griefs, Her much beloved companions, to reveal The cherished secret locked within her breast, She needs must utter it; although her looks Encourage me to hope, my bosom throbs As anxiously I listen for her answer. (S') AKOONTALÁ. Know then, dear friends, that from the first moment the illustrious Prince who is the guardian of our sacred grove presented himself to my sight-- (Stops short, and appears confused. PRIYAMVADÁ AND ANASÚYÁ. Say on, dear [S') akoontalá, say on. (S') AKOONTALÁ. Ever since that happy moment, my heart's affections have been fixed upon him, and my energies of mind and body have all deserted me, as you see.

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