Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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Rishi Vaishampayana narrates to King Janamejaya
about the glorious marriage of Prudha (Kunthi), daughter of King Kunthibhoja
with King Pandu. Kunthi was the most beautiful and virtuous woman, she
led a serene life and performed religious services with utmost devotion and
dedication. King Kunthibhoja planned a Swayamvara ceremony for Kunthi to
find a suitable bridegroom, the invitations were duly sent to the Princes and
Kings of neighboring cities. Meanwhile, Bhishma and Sathyavati were in a
meticulous search for a suitable bride for King Pandu in Hasthinapur.
Vidura received the message of Kunthi’s Swayamvara ceremony suggested that it
is the finest opportunity for Pandu to take part in the occasion.
Initially, Sathyavati was not happy about the proposal and refused the idea as
Kunthi was born in the family of Yadhava not from the royal family.
Bhishma intervened and described the devoutness of Kunthi and the boon she had
obtained from Sage Durvassa.
Kingdom of King Kunthibhoja was fabulously
decorated to receive the prince and Kings of various cities for the Swayamvara
ceremony. The assembly was over flown with the dignitaries and guests,
the most elegant Kunthi shyly entered the assembly and looked upon their
guests, instantly her eyes fallen on Pandu who was seated like a lion with most
charming physical features like broad shoulders, beautiful eyes, brilliance on
his face and had resemblances of Lord Indra. Kunthi timidly drifted
through the marvelously decorated assembly and adorned the garland on
Pandu. King Kunthibhoja majestically performed the wedding ceremony of
the couple. The people of the Kingdom of Kunthibhoj praised the virtues
of King Pandu and couple was marvelously stood as deities before them.
King Kunthibhoja provided abundance of wealth to King Pandu and send off the
couple to Hasthinapur with splendid accompaniment of men of army along with the
Vedic Brahmins. The couple reached Hasthinapur was appropriately received
with the great honor.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
