A shorter version of Shakuntala’s story from the #Mahabharata, retold from a slightly different lens. Shakuntala was the wife of Duhshanta–the founder of the Pourava dynasty, and the mother of the great Emperor #Bharata, who was the founder of the Kuru lineage and ancestor of the #Kauravas and #Pandavas. #Shakuntala was a smart, intelligent and a feisty young woman, and she fell in love with King #Duhshanta. Their love story is unique and has inspired many works of Indian literature.   Listen to the story of: Shakuntala and Duhshanta’s meeting Their "love" marriage Duhshanta’s promise to Shakuntala Shakuntala’s confrontation with Duhshanta in his court Duhshanta’s eventual acceptance of his wife and son Shakuntala’s son named Bharata Email your questions to: storiesofindiaretold@gmail.com Blog: http://storiesofindiaretold.com Podcast website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com  Instagram: @storiesofindiaretold #shakuntalam #shaakuntalam #dushyantha #indianmythology #podcastrecommendation #lovemarriage References: The Mahabharata 1: Complete and Unabridged; translated by Bibek Debroy. (2015). Penguin Random House India. (Original work published 2010)