The Stage for Revealing the Secret of Past Life
In the previous part:
After Kusuma’s (the Prince's) departure, a mysterious drama troupe arrived in Chandangarh. At the curiosity of Princess Suvarna and the insistence of her companions, a special play was organized in the palace courtyard. The Prince, in the guise of a 'Dholi' (drummer/narrator), appeared on stage and declared that the play was based on his own dreams.
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The staging of the play began on the stage. First of all, the Prince, in the guise of a 'Dholi' in simple attire, appeared on the stage and, setting the stage for the play, said, "So, audience! This play is not based on any heard folk tale, but on those mysterious dreams of mine that often make me restless. This is the saga of that spiritual sacrifice of 'Gaura-Gauraiya' that I have seen repeatedly with my closed eyes. This is the first time I have dramatized my dreams and this is our first performance; therefore, I apologize in advance for any potential mistakes. I and my troupe are confident that this presentation will seem interesting, compelling, and surprising to you and will touch your heart."
Hearing the name 'Gaura-Gauraiya' and the Prince's mention of 'dreams', Princess Swarnaprabha was stunned. She was struck by a deep wonder—how was the secret truth of her past life alive in the dreams of this stranger artist? She began to listen to the play with extreme curiosity and restlessness.