Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.217

Language: English

c12.217

The climax of the story, which is illustrated in Mr. Tagore's fine composition, is when Kacha, at the expiration of his vow of discipleship, prepared to return to the abode of the gods. Devâjâni, reminding him of her devotion to him, begged of him to fix his affections upon her, and to accept her hand in marriage. But Kacha, regarding their relationship as one which made marriage impossible, exhorted her thus:

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