Long long ago, so long ago, nobody knows how long ago. (because it was ancient history, when Mahabharatham was current affairs)
There was a king of Nishadhas, named Virasena. He had a son of the name, Nala. Nala was well versed in virtue & wealth.
Nala was strong, handsome, intelligent, and a man of horse powers (he had vast knowledge about the horses, to leverage their powers to the fullest extent).
Nala was a good king, in fact a great king. He loved his people, he was truthful & importantly, he had a mighty army. He was the protector of the weak, he was loved by all his citizens, in short he was like the Manu. And he was also fond of the game of dice.
There was another king named Bhima of the Vidarbhas (no relation to Mahabharatham's Bhima). He was also a good king, but he was childless. He came upon a brahmarishi named Damana, and asked for a boon to become a father. The rishi gratified with the king, granted him not one, but four children. One daugther & three sons. Daughter was named, Damayanthi, sons were named Dama, Danta & Damana.
Damayanthi was very beautiful, like Sachi (wife of Indiran). Her beauty became world famous. Nobody, not even the Yakshas, Rakshasas, or goddesses could rival her in beauty. Every living man desired her, to be his wife.
Nala, the peerless king in three worlds, was also aware of the beauty of Damayanthi. Though he have not met her, he fell in love with her, because of all the poets. Nala, lovesick of Damayanthi, could not eat or sleep.
While roaming in his garden, one day he saw swans with golden wings. He caught the king of these swans with his hands. The sky ranging swan told Nala, "I dont want to be killed, release me. I will do something in return, to alleviate your pain. I know of your love for Damayanthi. I will go & talk to her about you in such a way that, she wont marry anyone else but you". Nala being lonely because of his love, was happy to hear someone talk to him about Damayanthi & he released the swan.
Thus released, the swans flew and reached vidharbhas, as promised.
The swans alighted before Damayanthi. Damayanthi on seeing these beautiful swans with golden wings, was stunned by their beauty. She asked her maids to catch them.
All the swans feigning freight, distracted the maids to their way. King swan, led Damayanthi on its course, once they reached secluded spot, the swan told her about Nala & his love for her.
Upon hearing about this good, handsome king, and his love for her, Damayanthi also fell in love with Nala.
Damayanthi asked the swans to communicate her love back to Nala, and they did. On hearing the words of Damayanthi from the swans, Nala was happy and was already in heaven.
Now the lovestruck Damayanthi, was not eating properly, or sleeping soundly. She had lost her peace.
This sickness of Damayanthi, reached king Bhima through her maidens. The king of Vidharbhas, correctly deduced the reason for her sickness (but completely missed the plot) , and announced her swayamvaram.
The announcement of Damayanthi's swayamvaram reached all the kingdoms & also the Gods.
There was a king of Nishadhas, named Virasena. He had a son of the name, Nala. Nala was well versed in virtue & wealth.
Nala was strong, handsome, intelligent, and a man of horse powers (he had vast knowledge about the horses, to leverage their powers to the fullest extent).
Nala was a good king, in fact a great king. He loved his people, he was truthful & importantly, he had a mighty army. He was the protector of the weak, he was loved by all his citizens, in short he was like the Manu. And he was also fond of the game of dice.
There was another king named Bhima of the Vidarbhas (no relation to Mahabharatham's Bhima). He was also a good king, but he was childless. He came upon a brahmarishi named Damana, and asked for a boon to become a father. The rishi gratified with the king, granted him not one, but four children. One daugther & three sons. Daughter was named, Damayanthi, sons were named Dama, Danta & Damana.
Damayanthi was very beautiful, like Sachi (wife of Indiran). Her beauty became world famous. Nobody, not even the Yakshas, Rakshasas, or goddesses could rival her in beauty. Every living man desired her, to be his wife.
Nala, the peerless king in three worlds, was also aware of the beauty of Damayanthi. Though he have not met her, he fell in love with her, because of all the poets. Nala, lovesick of Damayanthi, could not eat or sleep.
While roaming in his garden, one day he saw swans with golden wings. He caught the king of these swans with his hands. The sky ranging swan told Nala, "I dont want to be killed, release me. I will do something in return, to alleviate your pain. I know of your love for Damayanthi. I will go & talk to her about you in such a way that, she wont marry anyone else but you". Nala being lonely because of his love, was happy to hear someone talk to him about Damayanthi & he released the swan.
Thus released, the swans flew and reached vidharbhas, as promised.
The swans alighted before Damayanthi. Damayanthi on seeing these beautiful swans with golden wings, was stunned by their beauty. She asked her maids to catch them.
All the swans feigning freight, distracted the maids to their way. King swan, led Damayanthi on its course, once they reached secluded spot, the swan told her about Nala & his love for her.
Upon hearing about this good, handsome king, and his love for her, Damayanthi also fell in love with Nala.
Damayanthi asked the swans to communicate her love back to Nala, and they did. On hearing the words of Damayanthi from the swans, Nala was happy and was already in heaven.
Now the lovestruck Damayanthi, was not eating properly, or sleeping soundly. She had lost her peace.
This sickness of Damayanthi, reached king Bhima through her maidens. The king of Vidharbhas, correctly deduced the reason for her sickness (but completely missed the plot) , and announced her swayamvaram.
The announcement of Damayanthi's swayamvaram reached all the kingdoms & also the Gods.
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