In “The Bond of Love,” Kenneth Anderson recounts his encounter with a sloth bear cub, Bruno, who had been separated from his mother. Anderson takes Bruno under his care, and they form a deep and unique bond. He describes the challenges of raising Bruno, including finding him suitable food and dealing with his playful but sometimes mischievous behavior. Read More English Summaries.
Bond of Love Summary
Bond of Love Difficult Word Meanings
generosity (जेनेरॉसिटी)-the fact of being generous उदारता; page (पेज)-a boy servant बाल परिचर; bow (बो)-to move head down झुककर; hesitation (हेजिटेशन)-to be in doubt हिचकिचाहट; submission (सबमिरान)-the act of accepting orders of the others समर्पण; auspicious (ऑस्पिशस) showing signs that is likely to be successful in the future शुभ शकुन, bond (बॉन्ड)-tie बंधन; dynasty (डाथनेस्टी)-a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family राजवंश; ponder (पॉडर)-to think सोचना।
Bond of Love Summary, Pronunciation & Translation
[1] This short play is a well-known event of Indian history. Humayun was a kind and brave Moghul Emperor. Once Rani Karnavati of Udaipur sent him ‘Raksha’ a thread tied by a sister on her brother’ wrist. Humayun accepted this symbol of affection and honoured the request of Rani Karnavati. he behaved like a real brother, who is always ready to help and protect his sister, whenever she is in difficulty or in need.
Humayun : Moghul emperor
Karamat : his commander
Page : Humayun’s servant.
Messenger : Rani Karnavati’s messenger
(When the curtain opens, Humayun is seated on the Throne. Karamat Ali is standing near him.)
[2] Humayun : It seems our efforts have succeeded and we have peace in our kingdom.
Karamat Ali : True, my Lord, People are happy due to your kindness, generosity and feeling for humanity.
(The page enters)
Page : Long Live, your Majesty!
Humayun : What’s the matter?
Page : A messenger has come from Udaipur.
Humayun : From Udaipur?
Page : Yes, my Lord!
Karamat : You mean that Rajput kingdom?
Page : Yes, your Majesty!
Humayun : I wonder what it could be. Let him in immediately with all due respect.
[3] Page : As you order, Your Majesty!
(The page leaves and return in a while, with the messenger in the dress of a Rajput from Mewar.)
Messenger : (bowing low) May your Majesty live long!
Humayun : I’m glad, Udaipur has remembered us. What’s the message?
Messenger : There’s a special message, your Lordship!
Karamat : You may give your message without any hesitation. His Majesty is really large-hearted.
Messenger : And because of that only Rani Karnavati has sent me.
Humayun : (With a bit of surprise) The queen of Udaipur! It’s really surprising that Her Excellency has remembered met! What’s her message?
(The messenger presents a highly decorated red thread and a chit.)
[4] Humayun : What’s all this. (Raising his voice) You are standing free the Mughal Emperor. Do you realise that?
Messenger : (In humble tone) Your Majesty! Be pleased to listen to my submission.
Humayun : What do you mean?
Karamat : This red thread is a very precious thing. It is a sign of love and affection.
Humayun : How strange! Go on.
Messenger : Your Majesty! Rani Karnavati has sent you these things.
Humayun : Why! I can’t follow, Karamat, can you explain to me what this messenger is trying to say?
Karamat : Yes, your Majesty! Today is an auspicious day for the Hindus. It is the ‘Rakshabandhan’ day. This red thread is the ‘Raksha.’
[5] Humayun : What does it stand for?
Karamat : A woman blesses her brother by tying this Raksha on the brother’s wrist. It’s a bond of love and affection.
Messenger : And the brother returns the love by promising to protect his sister and help her in every way possible throughout life.
Humayun : Is that so? Then it is really a big thing. Does it mean that Rani Karnavati wants me to be her brother?
Messenger : Yes, your Majesty!
Humayun : But how can that be? She is a Hindu and we belong to the Great Moghul dynasty.
Messenger: Love of a sister goes beyond human boundaries of class, creed and religion. Once a person accepts to be a brother he always shows affection towards the sister.
[6] Humayun : (With eyes closed, pondering). I see! This is really a great idea. (After a pause) Messenger, We definitely appreciate this. What’s the message? Karamat, read this chit.
(The messenger ties the ‘Raksha’ on Humayun’s wrist and hands over the chit to Karamat who reads it and tells the message.)
Karamat : Rani Karnavati requests you as her brother to help her in protecting Udaipur and her people.
Humayun : I know Udaipur is in trouble. But why should we get involved in this quarrel? What do we get out of it?
Messenger : You get the love of a sister, your Majesty! The love of a sister calls for duty and duty does not think of gain or loss.
Karamat : He is right, my Lord ! Here is a chance for your Majesty to win the hearts of these brave Rajputs.
Humayun : (Rising from his seat) Well, then, we behave as a true brother.
[7] Messenger, go and convey my message to Rani Karnavati. Tell her that from this moment onwards, Humayun, the Moghul Emperor, is her brother. He is coming to help his dear sister. We consider it a great honour to have a sister like her.
Messenger : You are very noble, kind and large hearted, your Majesty! Rani Karnavati will always be grateful for this help in her hour of need.
Humayun : Karamat, be quick and prepare our army for the march. I shall myself lead the army to Udaipur.
Messenger : Long live your Majesty!
Humayun : Karamat, give some gift to this messenger and send some precious gift for our sister Rani Karnavati. Also, make available to him all things needed for a quick return.
Karamat : As your Majesty commands! (The curtain falls)