Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit · Character

Ayasolekha

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First appearance: vii

Ayasolekha shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jealous wife of Vira-Bhuja, cunningly sows doubt about Guna-Vara's loyalty.

Ayasolekha first appears in 0031 vii.

In I: Jealous wife of Vira-Bhuja, cunningly sows doubt about Guna-Vara's loyalty.

Later, in II: Wicked woman who falsely accuses Guna-Vara and later claims Sringa-Bhuja is plotting against the king.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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I
Jealous wife of Vira-Bhuja, cunningly sows doubt about Guna-Vara's loyalty.
II
Wicked woman who falsely accuses Guna-Vara and later claims Sringa-Bhuja is plotting against the king.
The Plot Against Sringa-Bhuja
The wicked wife who plotted against Sringa-Bhuja by orchestrating the shooting match scheme.
IV
One of those dismayed by Sringa-Bhuja's disappearance, along with the brothers.
XIII
The woman who falsely accused Guna-Vara; is made to confess and is forgiven.

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