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The text describes a series of events involving King Shantanu, Devavrath (also known as Bhishma), Dashraj, and Satyavati. King Shantanu falls in love with Satyavati and wishes to marry her. However, Dashraj, Satyavati's father, puts forward a condition that only Satyavati's sons can inherit the throne, which Shantanu cannot promise due to his previous commitment to Devavrath.
Devavrath, out of his loyalty to his father and Hastinapur, sacrifices his own claim to the throne, ensuring that Satyavati's sons will have the right to rule. This decision is praised by Dashraj. The text also hints at a sense of worry and secrecy surrounding King Shantanu's actions, which raises questions about his intentions and behavior.
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1. Devavrath's arrow has the ability to change the course of history.
2. Devavrath's arrows scattered the Shalva army.
3. King Shantanu is eagerly waiting for Devavrath's return.
4. Satyavati is Dashraj's daughter.
5. Dashraj invites King Shantanu to marry Satyavati.
6. Dashraj's condition for the marriage is that Satyavati's sons must rule Hastinapur.
7. Devavrath is the Crown Prince of Hastinapur.
8. King Shantanu spends time at the Yamuna riverbank looking at Satyavati.
9. King Shantanu wants to marry Satyavati.
10. Satyavati's horoscope predicts that her son will rule.
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