Sukh Rambha

SUKH AND RAMBHA: Sukh was the son of Vyasa Maharishi who was born with the blessing of Lord Shiva. He was a resplendent and handsome youth but was spiritually inclined. The request of his father to follow the path of Gruhasthashrama or the life of a householder was refused by Sukh. Sukh immersed himself in meditation when Urvashi attempted to distract him. Her attempts were in vain and Urvashi was dismayed.

This print from the Ravi Varma Press and derived from a painting by Raja Ravi Varma depicts the dejection of Urvashi upon her failed attempt to distract the youthful Sukh from his austerities. The print is however erroneously titled ‘Sukh and Rambha’