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captivated her heart to eternity. The overflowing affection in those eyes sowed the seeds of love in her tender heart.
The name of this innocent girl is Vasumati. She is now in her prime youth, but is sitting all alone in a dark dingy room of a huge mansion. She is struggling amidst the battle of her contradictory thoughts.
In these moments of loneliness, she is surrounded with thoughts, “When I was small, I was in the palace... I was the dearest princess of the king... I got all that I asked for, but today ? Today when I'm hungry... there is no food! There is nobody to serve food to me. In my palace, I would get milk or juice even if I asked for water... and today...! My throat is dry with thirst, but there is no one to offer me a drop of water!
Why is it? Why so many contradictions? What have I done wrong? What mistake have I made? What is the reason behind this suffering?"
Now and then, her mind gets disturbed with such thoughts and then suddenly, a different thought strikes, and she starts smiling. Again those amazing eyes enthrall her and she wonders, “Where is that person ? In which city is he? What must he be thinking ? How must he be looking?” The very thought of those two mesmerizing eyes elates her heart and she is filled with immense joy even in the midst of her adversities.
She also remembers two other people. They were her eternal source of love and care. She remembers the city of Koshambi where she was born, and the palace where she was brought up. She recalls her father Dadhivahan, showering love on her and her affectionate mother Dharini, always pampering her. Pining with separation from her dear ones, tears trickle down from her sad eyes.
Her parents, who once looked upon their small daughter with love and affection, were not aware of the fact that their lovely daughter, who was today playing in front of their eyes, was going to become a great Sadhavi (female monk) in future.
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