The Recognition of Śakuntalā 5.30

5.30

strīsaṃsthānaṃ cāpsaras tīrtham ārād utkṣipyaināṃ jyotir ekaṃ jagāma //
(sarve vismayaṃ rūpayanti)
rājā bhagavan prāg api so 'smābhir arthaḥ pratyādiṣṭa eva / kiṃ vṛthā tarkeṇānviṣyate / viśrāmyatu bhavān /
purohita (vilokya) vijayasva (iti niṣkrāntaḥ)
rājā vetravati paryākulo 'smi / śayanabhūmimārgam ādeśaya /

Before our eyes a heavenly light
In woman's form, but shining bright,
Seized her and vanished straight.

(All betray astonishment.)

King. My teacher, we have already settled the matter. Why speculate in vain? Let us seek repose.

Chaplain. Victory to your Majesty. (Exit.)

King. Vetravati, I am bewildered. Conduct me to my apartment.