488 - കുശനും പ്രഭാവതിയും -A Malayalam Story

In the ancient land of Kushavati, Queen Shilavati longed for a child. Her penance was so intense that even Indra appeared before her—with a strange choice.She could have:a handsome son without wisdom, oran ugly son blessed with brillianceAnd she had to decide who would be born first.Shilavati chose wisdom over beauty—and thus was born Prince Kusha.Kusha grew into a ruler of extraordinary intelligence, artistry, and learning. He could sculpt stone into life, rule with justice, and speak with unmatched clarity. Yet his appearance made people hesitate—and fear.When the time came for marriage, Kusha did not describe himself with words.He carved a stone image—and asked his parents to find a bride who matched that vision.They found Princess Prabhavati.But from the very beginning, there was a condition:“Do not look at your husband’s face.”Veils covered faces. Curiosity burned. Love struggled to breathe.When Prabhavati finally discovered the truth ,she fled—unable to accept the man she married.What followed was not revenge, nor anger—but a quiet, painful pursuit of love.Will beauty triumph over wisdom?Or will love learn to see beyond the face?This episode is a timeless tale about choice, perception, inner worth, and the courage to love what the world rejects