, a beautiful Gandharva maiden who immediately falls in love with him. She tries to seduce him, but Pravarakhya, committed to his duties and his wife, rejects her and eventually returns home through divine intervention.
Pravarakhya, having traveled to the Himalayas, reaches a garden called Chaitraratham . There, he sees the sky-touching peaks with waterfalls cascading down. The sound of the falling water resembles the rhythmic beat of a mridangam . The scholar’s eyes, bright with wisdom and focused intent, shine like precious gems as he observes the majestic beauty of the mountains and the divine forest. 2. Pravarakhya’s Rejection of Varudhini
The beauty of sprouting twigs is pleasing to see; gardens are flourishing everywhere. The consorts of Manmatha (the Love God’s wives) say, “We will sell flowers,” take pruning knives, and playfully engage in mock trade.
