The land of Rajasthan has been rich in love and sacrifice stories for centuries. One of these is a poignant and emotional love story – Mumal and Mahendra. This story not only reflects the depth of love but also tells how fatal a small joke can prove to be sometimes. This love story of Mumal-Mahendra has remained blurred even after being recorded in the pages of history, but even today when it is mentioned, it is full of heart.
Love started from seven seas across
Mumal was a princess from Sindh (now in Pakistan), who was famous for her intelligence, beauty and courage. His palace was located near Mirpur Khas, which is considered to be the land of Mumal-Mahiwal. On the other hand, Mahendra was a Rajput prince, who was the prince of Lodharwa state near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. He was not only heroic, but was also rich in bravery and intellect. Once Mahendra reached the palace of Mumal during his visits, he proposed love to her by being influenced by the beauty and cleverness of Mumal. Mumal put him in an examination – whoever crosses the security of the palace will become his life partner. Mahendra completed this difficult task successfully and won the heart of Mumal.
Love climbing and distance
The love story of Mahendra and Mumal soon became popular in the entire area. But since they were from two different states, their union was not easy. Both used to mix each other hidden from each other. Mahendra often used to hide his identity and go to meet Mumal. During this time his love became deeper, but the walls of time, distance and social dignity were always among them.
When a joke became a lifetime regrets
It is said that once Mahendra did not come to meet Mumal for a few days due to his busyness. Mumal was waiting for him. He made a joke to remove Mahendra’s displeasure and tease him – he put a maid of Mahendra and put him to sleep with him. When Mahendra reached there and saw the scene, he became angry. He felt that Mumal had cheated him. Without listening to the whole thing and understood, he returned from there and started going to his kingdom and started hurting himself. On the other hand, when Mumal realized that her joke had become the biggest mistake of her life, she left to meet Mahendra.
The heart of the heart of a love story
Mumal went to Lodharwa and tried to convince Mahendra, but by then it was too late. It is said that Mahendra, who was broken by emotional and mental pain, gradually gave up his life. Mumal also decided to take samadhi behind him and pierced himself into his funeral pyre. In this way, this immortal love story ended at a painful end – which still makes people’s eyes moist.
Mumal-Mahendra’s legacy
Even today, the remains of Lodharwa and Mumal’s mansion near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan testify to this love saga. The story of Mumal-Mahendra is sung in many folklore, folklore and stories. This love story teaches us how important dialogue, faith and patience is in love. An emotional injury sometimes becomes the pain of life.
