Anahaat

There lived a King and a Queen in the ancient Indian kingdom of Malla. The King was incapable of giving an heir to the throne as he was impotent; yet He and the Queen shared a bond of togetherness, bliss and much more... The all-male Senate was worried by the King's age and disability; the Senators resolved that the Queen was duty bound to follow the prevalent custom of "Niyog" and to produce an heir.So it was announced, "As per the custom of Niyog, the Queen of Malla shall choose a mate for one night - from the last ray of the sunset to the first ray of sunrise." The Queen's consent was not sought... The King was left with no choice... Only Mahattarika, the Chief Maid, witnessed their turmoil. The sun set... and the Queen had to step out. How did the King live his agony... and the Queen... The sun rose and they came face to face...