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Once, long ago, the kingdom of the Bharatas was faced with drought, famine and disease. Its king, Samvarana, was filled with sorrow on hearing the sufferings of his people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then worse news arrived. The Panchala king declared war on him. How could his small, weakened army face the might of the large, stronger Panchala force? But a king\u2019s duty was to take on any challenge that endangers his kingdom. So Samvarana led his soldiers to the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an unequal war. Samvarana was badly defeated. Unable to bear the humiliation, he, with his ministers and a few courtiers, escaped deep into a forest. They built a fort there, and lived an isolated and miserable life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One day, the sage Vasishtha came to the fort. Samvarana received him with respect. He washed the wise man\u2019s feet and offered him flowers and scents. Then he said, \u201cHoly Sir, we are leading a lonely and wretched existence here. Please be our guru. This is sure to turn our luck and bring us back our old days of glory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vasishtha replied, \u201cGood king, I will gladly be your guru. But this alone will not mend your fortune. You are living here in exile and disgrace. Only putting in hard, personal effort will work for you. Face the Panchalas again and honourably reclaim your kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vasishtha\u2019s words thrilled Samvarana. As if he had woken from sleep, he called his men to action. With their loyal support, he launched a surprise attack on the Panchalas. He fought with great courage and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the battle raged, Samvarana didn\u2019t know that someone was watching him. From her home in heaven, Tapati, daughter of Surya, the Sun God, looked down with admiration at the skillful and handsome warrior. Surya was surprised. Never before had he seen a mortal so emotionally affect his daughter. \u201cDo you care for him, my child?\u201d he asked her. \u201cI do, Father. But will he return my feelings?\u201d Surya smiled. \u201cWe will see. I have a plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back on Earth, Samvarana had won back his kingdom. He ruled his people wisely and well. One day, he rode out on a hunt with his men. A deer suddenly ran across his path and rushed away into the jungle. Samvarana raced after the deer. He was soon riding all alone, but the deer was nowhere to be seen. \u201cHow fiercely the sun shines today,\u201d Samvarana said to himself. He and his horse drank at a stream.<\/p>

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As he got up, a sight dazzled his eyes. It was a woman. She shone like the sun. Her glow seemed to turn the grass, leaves and trees to gold. Samvarana was amazed at her loveliness. He realised that she had captured his heart. He went towards her, but in a flash, she was gone! Samvarana went almost into pain. \u201cWhere are you?\u201d he called out. He searched for her in vain up and down the rough jungle paths. Then, beaten by disappointment, he fell down in a faint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was woken by a voice. \u201cO King, get up. A strong man like you should not lose control of himself like this.\u201d It was the lovely lady. \u201cIt is you who have had this effect on me,\u201d Samvarana said. \u201cYou love me then?\u2019 \u201cMore than words can express. Separation from you will break me. Become mine this very moment in a simple marriage ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have watched you and loved you too. But we need not marry in secret. I have a father who will readily give us his consent.\u201d \u201cWhere is your father?\u201d Samvarana asked. \u201cLook up. The shining sun is my father. My name is Tapati. Ask him sincerely for my hand and he will surely agree.\u201d And Tapati disappeared again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samvarana at once began to meditate on the sun. He prayed long and devotedly. As if drawn by the vibrations of his prayers, his guru Vasishtha came there. \u201cI will go as your messenger and speak to Surya, \u201c he said, and rose into the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surya willingly gave his daughter into the sage\u2019s hands. Vasishtha and Tapati descended to earth and stood before Samvarana. \u201cKind sage,\u201d Samvarana said, full of gratitude. \u201cYou inspired me to regain my kingdom, and changed my life. Now you have brought for me the greatest gift: a partner to share my life with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is you, Samvarana, who won both through your commitment and dedication,\u201d Vasishtha replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surya and the other gods too came to bless the young couple. And surrounded by the beauty of mountains and streams, Vasishtha conducted their marriage, bringing to a happy conclusion the love story of the mortal Samvarana and the divine Tapati.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their son would be Kuru, the famed ancestor of the Pandavas and Kauravas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retold from The Mahabharata<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to read more stories from the Mahabharata<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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