Did Draupadi really love arjun more?[DT Note Page 22] - Page 34

Vyasa's Draupadi says the pain of separation from Arjun is greater than the pain of her insult faced at the Dyut Sabha. That implies how much she feels if Arjun leaves her for a longer time. Bharavi's Draupadi says she tends to forget her insult in presence of Arjun but in his absence her wound may become wet again ,her pain may again surface. The same feeling of undeniable love had been depicted by both the poets. Surely the insult she faced is terrible and irrevocable. But even that also is lesser in importance for Draupadi as it is unbearable god her to get separated from her beloved Phalgun.Certainly Draupadi's love for him is crystal clear and well exposed by the author of the Epic as well as later poets.

Vyasa's Draupadi says the pain of separation from Arjun is greater than the pain of her insult at Dyut Sabha. That shows how much she feels if Arjun leaves her for a long period. Bharavi's Draupadi says she tends to forget her insult in the presence of Arjun. But in his absence the wound may become wet again, her pain may again surface.Same feeling of undeniable love of Draupadi towards Arjun is presented by both the poets. Surely the insult she faced is terrible and irrevocable. But even that is less in importance for Draupadi compared to her pain of separation from Arjun.The author of the Epic as well as later poets conveyed the same thought . Arjun's presence means a lot to her. Bhairavi 's Draupadi is surely the replica of Vyasa's Draupadi as far as her love for Arjun is concerned.

Akshipyamanam Ripubhih...mrigendram...Tvam. ...Tigmarasmim. Draupadi further says thus. ...Your rivals have insulted you due to your negligence but not due to your powerlessness. You are like a lion whose mane is plucked by elephants when it is not alert. The grave responsibility of attaining Pasupat and Divyastras has fallen on you because of your ability. She compares him to sun God who brightens up the day due to his own splendour. She implies that the Presteige of the Pandavas depends upon his valour only . Draupadi exhibits unshaken confidence in Arjun's ability and boosts up his morale.

Draupadi further tells Arjun' Having lost your self respect you are like an elephant whose tusks are broken. Your natural brilliance is overshadowed by the power of hour rivals. It is just like the early morning of the day over shadowed by the clouds of Sarat season. Here Draupadi reminds Arjun's silent submission during the Dyut Sabha . She says by doing so he lost his self respect which is to be revived again by taking revenge on his rivals. She admits he is naturally glorious due to his past victories like Fish target,Khandav dahan,Digvijay etc. but they were overshadowed by the power of his rivals. Here power means not valour,but royal power which Kauravas got due to their deceitful victory at the Dice game. Hence Draupadi hurts him and at the same time reminds him of his extraordinary valour. She certainly is the magnificent,devoted and loving support system that Arjun fortunately had that lead him on to the path of victory.

Draupadi felt shame ful at the way the invincible warrior had been insulted..ignored and ridiculed . Without any fear of his valour his opponents insulted his wife. That must be unbearable to Arjun who loved Draupadi though he did not express himself. So when an opportunity came in the form of Penance for Divyasptras he readily grabbed it to excel in every way possible

Draupadi says further. The tresses of her that were pulled by Dussasan with violent force despite having Arjun as their protector proved that they have to depend upon fate only for their protection. Her tresses have to face such treatment even though her husband is Arjun who has superior Astras and invincible valour. She questioned him Are you the same Arjun who is the protector of my tresses but who helplessly looked on as I am dragged by Dussasan. Draupadi asks how can any one touch her tresses when Arjun the undefeated warrior is her protector. Before leaving for penance Arjun was reminded ,the horrible insult faced by Draupadi by the lady himself as it is essential to ignite his rage and unleash his anger.

Draupadi reminds Arjun that he only is called a Kshatriya ,who is able to protect the righteous.That is called a bow which has the capacity to achieve its purposes. Sa kshatriyastrana sahah...If one wears these two but not fulfilling the significance of the meaning he makes the two terms not true to their etymological sense. Draupadi says since Arjuna is a Kshatriya he should save the distressed. He also bears a bow to accomplish the purpose.Still he could not full fill the essential requirement of holding the title. He did'nt protect her,He did'nt use his bow to achieve his purpose. Hence he is not a Kshatriya by deed. Draupadi 's point is valid. She provokes Arjun in such a way that he will go and achieve the purpose with a vengeance.

Draupadi further says...Hey Parth,when you depart to attain victory over your rivals may Indra put an end to the evils that may be thought of as falling over your beloved ones . The mind experiences anguish without any reason.Draupadi here indicates since Arjun is moving on the path of victory he may think about the evils or dangers that may befall on his brothers and wife.It is natural for Arjun to have concern over the safety of his family. As he stays far away from them his mind may feel anguish for his beloved ones. Hence Draupadi wishes Indra may take care of the obstacles that they have to face in Arjun's absence and let Arjun free from the anguish regarding his beloved ones. Draupadi here indirectly tells him to move forward and get victory as they will be taken care of by Indra,who apart from being the king of heaven is her fatherinlaw also as Arjun is Indra's son.

Bhairavi finishes Draupadi's Farewell speech to Arjun with a beautiful expression of her love for him in the poem 'Tadasu kurvan vachanam Maharsheh...You Follow the instruction of the sage quickly and fulfill our desires. When you return to me after fulfilling your goal,I am anxious to embrace you by pressing you closely to my heart .The loving wife that Draupadi is,tries to woo her husband by mentioning the reward she will give when he returns after fulfilling his goal.That means after attaining Pasupata when he returns she would embrace him by pressing him to her bosom..The sentiment of love Sringara rasa Bhava is well depicted by Bharavi who followed the hone of Ved Vyas in depicting the love between Arjun and Draupadi and went a step ahead by mentioning the amorous expression of Draupadi through the tight embrace that she offered to give her victorious husband.

Originally posted by: Nonie12345

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Thanks For appreciating the awesome poetry of Bharavi.