“He also” to “He alone”

“He also” to “He alone”

 

Stunned, the Kuru court,

shocked the nobles in its fort

the Duryodhan order

thumping as the winner

gambling against Yudhister

claiming his authority

Draupadi as his property

ordered Dusha his brother

to bring Draupadi and disrobe her

in full view of the court

and her helpless consort.

His notorious brother

to execute the order

dragged Draupadi pulling her hair

over coo rider and stair

caring a fig to her condition

that drying hairs’ indication

despite for excuse, her prayer

and appeal to save a lady’s honor

being befuddled by his urge wicked

to full court’s view to strip Draupadi naked

with monstrous abuses and laughter

reached with Draupadi on the court’s floor.

to the full view of the august elders

and all her spouse's unrivaled archers.

To one by one Draupadi prayed in turn, all present

to save her from the ignominy imminent

as a woman that to a queen had to undergo

to weaker sex of human society- a barbaric blow

as no help came forth, her arrogance sank low

still on her own power, she banked as last straw

as last resort she held her wear with teeth together

that was too meager to stand Dusha’s muscle power.

With all her arrogance of strength melting to oblivion

she surrendered to Lord and the Lord alone

to save her from the abject humiliation

cleaning her inner dirt “also” by ”alone”

Lo behold! Her dignity was saved with honor

treading over the court to come out of the blur

“Lord you also” to “Lord you alone”

from power of her teeth to hope none

Draupadi travelled miles, many a billion

and shaking off her arrogance of possession

surrendered to Him with unflinching devotion.

 

 

P K Routray

In the service of lord

(N . B  It is from the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Draupadi could not get any help from lord till she banked on others help and power but only after total surrender to Lord she came out scratch free.)