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Steadfast in virtue, Sudarshan was not caught in the web of Kapila's deceit.
In the second light of Yoga Shastra, verse 101, friendship had blossomed. Just as Mercury does not leave the company of the Sun, so too did Kapil rarely leave the company of the magnanimous Sudarshan. One day, Kapila, the priest's wife, asked her husband, "My lord! Where do you spend so much time, ignoring all the tasks that need to be done?" The priest replied, "I mostly stay with Sudarshan." Kapila inquired about Sudarshan's identity, and the priest answered, "My dear! Do you not know my friend Sudarshan, who is the foremost among gentlemen, unique in the world, handsome, pleasing to behold?" Come, I will introduce you to him. Sudarshan is the intelligent son of Rishabhdas Seth, he is like Kamadeva in form, the moon in radiance, the sun in brilliance, the ocean in gravity, Uttaramuni in forgiveness, and like the Chintamani jewel in generosity; he is the Mount Rohana of gems of virtue, he is so sweet-tongued, as if he were a pool of nectar, he is like the adornment of the earth's face. Who is capable of describing all his virtues? He is the jewel of virtue, never deviating from his character."
Hearing the praise of Sudarshan from her husband's mouth, a fire of desire ignited in Kapila's heart; she became mentally attached to his form. Brahmin women are often fickle. Just as a yogini practices day and night to attain union with the Supreme Brahman, so too did Kapila practice day and night to achieve union with Sudarshan, devising schemes.
One day, by the king's order, Kapil had gone to another village. Seeing this as a good opportunity, Kapila went to Sudarshan and said, "Your friend is very ill today, so he couldn't come to see you. He is not only physically unwell, but he is also restless in your separation, unable to bear not seeing you. That is why your friend sent me to call you. I didn't even know about this." Saying this, the simple-hearted Sudarshan immediately went to the priest's house. Gentle people are naturally trusting, so they do not suspect deceit in others. As soon as Sudarshan entered the house, he asked, "Where is my friend Kapil?" Kapila said, "Come on, your friend is sleeping in the inner room." Walking a little further, Sudarshan asked again, "Kapil is not here, where did he go?" "He is sleeping in the empty space due to his illness. Therefore, go inside the bedroom and meet him." When Kapil was not found in the bedroom, the simple-minded Sudarshan said, "My dear! Tell me, where is my friend Kapil?" Kapila immediately closed the door of the bedroom, seated Sudarshan on the bed, and began to uncover her beautiful limbs, covering them with fine garments. The fickle-eyed Kapila, excited, began to untie the knot of her lower garment, making gestures and glances, laughing and smiling, she said, "Kapil is not here, so take care of Kapila. Why do you differentiate between Kapil and Kapila?" Sudarshan asked, "What should I take care of Kapila for?" Kapila said, "My dear! Ever since I heard the praise of your wonderful form and virtues, this fever has been tormenting me. Just as the arrival of clouds is cooling for the earth scorched by the heat of summer, so too will your union be cooling for me, who is tormented by the heat of separation. My fate has opened today, that you have arrived through deceit. Therefore, accept me. I am yours, I am dedicating my heart to you. From time immemorial, I have been tormented by lust, please console me with the nectar of your embrace."
Hearing this unexpected request for love, Sudarshan was stunned. He thought to himself, "Damn this shameless woman! This strange trick of hers is as invincible as fate." The quick-witted Sudarshan said aloud, "My dear! Your request might be appropriate for a young man, but I am impotent. You have been deceived by my male attire." Hearing this, Kapila's lust subsided. Regretting in her heart, she immediately opened the door and said, "Okay, okay, then you are not for me, go." Sudarshan also left quickly, thinking, "Good thing I got out of this hellhole quickly." He then went straight to his home. Sudarshan was lost in deep thought, "Truly, such women are more terrible than demons in their art of deceit, like Sakinis in their tricks, and they surpass lightning in their fickleness. I fear that such a cunning, deceitful, fickle, and lying woman might...