4. Deviations and Innovations

The dramatist does not make any major change in the story while adopting it for his drama, though a few minor ones have been affected. One such change, is the combination of the role of the swan with that of Bhadronate. But he, however, introduces the swen in a new role. He is described as the chief of the Charenas and a friend of Vajranabha. In the Purane, the swan Suchimukhi is credited with having created passion in Prabhaveti and Pradyumna for each other. She further assists the two lovers in their marriage. But in the drama Kalshamsika and Bhadranata are made responsible for sowing the seeds of love respectively in Prabhavati and Pradyumna and for uniting them in wedlock. Further, in the Purens the news of the birth of sons to Prabhavati, Chandreveti and Gunaveti is announced before the commencement of the fight between Pradyumna and Vajrenabha. In the drama, the news is conveyed at the end of the battle. Most of these changes it may be noted have been brought about by the dramatist for dramatic reasons.