The introduction or the exposition of the story of Shakuntala is "Once upon a time ,the king of heaven command Menaka to distract and seduce Vishwamitra to his meditation.So Menaka down to earth to disturb and tried tempt Vishwamitra by various charming dances and songs.Viswamitra awoke and he fall in love to Menaka ang they get married.And the tapas of Vishwamitra was broken.A beautiful daughter was born to them whom they named Shakuntala."
