Mrichhakatikam | by Sudraka | Act wise summary in Bengali | For English hons |

#Thirstforliterature #Mrichhakatikam_by_Sudraka The play Mrichchhakatika by Sudraka is a love story between a Brahmana merchant Charudatta and a courtesan Vasantasena. Sakara who also desires for Vasantasena by force stands as a threat between the lovers. To meet her lover in a garden, Vasantasena mistakenly mounts on Sakara’s carriage. Seeing her, Sakara becomes joyful and kills her. However, a mendicant saves her. Sakara files a case against Charudatta. He is sentenced to death on account of killing Vasantasena. When the two executioners are about to behead him, Vasantasena appears and reveals the truth. Charudatta is saved and both lovers are united. It is also announced that the tyrannical ruler of the city of Ujjayiini is defeated and Aryaka becomes the new King. The play ends with a happy union of lovers and restoration of peace and stability in the city.