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

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

male · romantic · 54 sec

Why need we wonder if the beautiful constellation Vi (s') ákhá pines to be united with the Moon (53)? ANASÚYÁ. By what stratagem can we best secure to our friend the accomplishment of her heart's desire both speedily and secretly? PRIYAMVADÁ. The latter point is all we have to think about. As to 'speedily,' I look upon the whole affair as already settled. ANASÚYÁ. How so? PRIYAMVADÁ. Did you not observe how the King betrayed his liking by the tender manner in which he gazed upon her, and how thin he has become the last few days, as if he had been lying awake thinking of her?

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