Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists
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And as they sprang into 144 The Contest the arena and crowded together to the testing-spot, it was said by some that they saw the gods themselves on their heavenly chariots mingling in the concourse. One after another, with hearts beating high, under the eyes of Drupada, in the blaze of the world and covered with glory, the candidates went forward to the shooting-place. And some with swelling lips and straining muscles laboured long to string that bow, and one after another, with crowns loosene...d and garlands torn, had to desist without success, being tossed to the ground by the resistance of the weapon.
Then Kama, seeing the mortification of his friends and eager to show the glory of the knighthood, stepped for- ward quickly to the place of the bow. And seeing him, five seeming Brahmans amongst the spectators drew in their breath and gave the princess up for lost, for they had no manner of doubt that Kama could string the bow of Drupada.
But as her eyes fell on the hero the princess exclaimed in cold tones of disdain : " I will not wed the son of a charioteer !
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
And as they sprang into 144 The Contest the arena and crowded together to the testing-spot, it was said by some that they saw the gods themselves on their heavenly chariots mingling in the concourse. One after another, with hearts beating high, under the eyes of Drupada, in the blaze of the world and covered with glory, the candidates went forward to the shooting-place. And some with swelling lips and straining muscles laboured long to string that bow, and one after another, with crowns loosene...d and garlands torn, had to desist without success, being tossed to the ground by the resistance of the weapon.
Then Kama, seeing the mortification of his friends and eager to show the glory of the knighthood, stepped for- ward quickly to the place of the bow. And seeing him, five seeming Brahmans amongst the spectators drew in their breath and gave the princess up for lost, for they had no manner of doubt that Kama could string the bow of Drupada.
But as her eyes fell on the hero the princess exclaimed in cold tones of disdain : " I will not wed the son of a charioteer !
What to read after Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Nivedita, Sister, 1867-1911 to read onlineMoreLess
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