KAADAMBARI
Kaadambari is the heroine of the
story KAADAMBARI an excellent book of love story in prose written in
Sanskrit by the great poet Baanabhatta who was a protégé of king HarshaVardhana
of the 7th century A.D.
Kaadambari, the heroine is introduced rather too late in
the story and it will not be entirely wrong if we say that the author
Baanabhatta has not done full justice in her character, particularly when we compare
her with her friend Mahaasvethaa. Yet
Kaadambari leaves a good impression in the reader’s mind as an embodiment of
beauty and feminine virtues.
Being the daughter of the Gandharva chief Chithraratha and
the beautiful Apsaras Madhiraa, she inherited a physical charm that was really
captivating. Her name Kaadamnbari (another
meaning Wine) is Anvartha (the word follows the meaning) as she would
intoxicate anyone who drinks her beauty.
Kaadambari’s love and regard for Maahasvethaa with whom she
was brought up from the childhood, was sincere and deep. When she heard that Mahaasvethaa had decided
to remain in the forest and do penance on account of her disappointment in
love, she also took a vow not to marry as long as her friend remained in that
state.
She asked Mahaasvethaa how she could enjoy married life
when her friend was in that pitiable condition.
Mahaasvethaa knew that love is blind and powerful and rightly thought
that a meaning with Chandraapeeda (the hero of the book Kaadambari) would bring
about the desired change in her mind.
Even at first sight, Kaadambari fell in love with Chandraapeeda
and her passion was irresistible. Even
the thought of her parents and her vow could not divert her mind from
Chandraapeeda. She was sincere and firm
in her love.
When Chandraapeeda fell down dead, she decided to follow
him. When she was consoled by the Moon
and was asked to preserve the body of Chandraapeeda, she did with it great
devotion herself leading the life of an ascetic. With a ‘strong will’ she controlled her
feelings and offered her respects to Thaaraapeeda and Vilaasavathi (the parents
of the hero Chandraapeeda) who came to the forest hearing the sad news of their
son.
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