Chapter 27
Guys this is going to be longest one so I have divided into part s.. I wish to update all together,for peace of mind of my readers... I hope its interesting...
At Kaushambi
Chanakya was discussing how to capture Malayketu,since they came to know that he has escaped into jungles.But Chanakya's visit was not in vein he managed to capture bigger gang of culprits.Someone Knocked the doors very fastly.Sangrava (pupil of Ck) who was with Chanakya at that time was surprised .
Sangrava " Acharya .. Who is this at this moment of hour.. "?
Chanakya asked his shishya Sangrava" Go and open the door"
Sangrava as he opened the door saw a messenger saying he wants to meet Chanakya on urgent issue.
Sangrave led the messenger to Chanakya .Messenger handed over the letter drafted by Helena.Chanakya hurridly opened the Parchment and read out loud
Dear Acharya.
Yehan Anarth ho raha hei aur nandini ko mrtiyu saja de diya Chandragupt ne. Mein kitni be prayas kiya.
She explained howNandini is accused of man slaughter and crop burning ,which I strongly detest. But all circumstantial evidence is against her and Durdhara too testified against her.She implored him to come quickly and act before it is too late
Chanakya started sweating and he gulped a glass of water .After that He asked messenger the details of the case.Chanakya was informed by the messengers of current developments.Chanakay almost shouted at top of his voice
"Nahi.. Ishwar yeh anarth hei... Nandini is innocent..."Ishwar yeh kaisa sankat diya.. Uttar adhikari janam lene samay yeh sabh ho gaya" "
He clapped for guards "bring that lady Mantara and her accomplice Shataroopa.LEts start quickly to Pataliputra.Even if we run from here ,it will take atleast 8 hours to reach Pataliputra.
Chanakya dratted some tears unknowingly. It surprised Sangrava.
His pupil never saw Chanakya crying .He asked " Acharya.. Ashroo... aph ke anko se"?
Chanakya"Mein be ek Pita tha.. Sangrav... Nandini meri hi putri saman he".
Both got ready soon along with real culprits,. They soon started their journey along with Culprits ,heavily escorted. Chanakya drugged the culprits so that they were sleeping,and cannot plan to escape while they were travailing.
At same time in Pataliputra
It was night and there was eerie in the atmosphere. There was heavy thunder and lightening in Pataliputra.All the citizens were asked to stay indoors.Curfew was imposed by Radhagupta since,Nandini is going to be executed,people should not cause any obstacles.
Chandragupt went to Prison where she was kept, some time earlier to visit her.Chandragupt looked at Nandini. She was calm and devoid of fear.As a true Warrior who never ever gets afraid of death. She was composed and did not plead life from him nor said anything about charges.What worried him more him was , her eyes. It was full of hate for him. He cannot expect anything else from her at least in this crisis.. Chandragupt asked "Whats is your last wish"?
Nandini wiped tears" Nothing.. I have no such desire... If you insist to ask,then I will ask for Hate.. Yes I hate you Chandragupt.. Not because you punished me or you snatched my titles.I hate your ignorance... Your love for me is only skin deep. So I cannot expect much better than that.. After all you did not find anyone to associate with me.Only Malay you found..Is it wrong to get engaged with someone.All these days you spent passionate times with me thinking that I loved him... I pity you.. yes now I repent( her voice was soft but deep)
She bit her lips while saying Malay is thousand times better than you.. He killed his wife more gracefully than you...At least she knew he did not love her.. now look at me, I was under impression all these days that you trusted me.loved me. she stopped and looked at him. He was as cold as Ice. There was no trace of remorse for openly accusing her in his face.She stopped and there was silence . She continues TAKE CARE..maharaj.
He was about to leave. she said this statement. "It seems,you want to erase my father's ansh. Even though they are born out of me through you,you still consider that its my Father's lineage is continuing . Pity You! Let Peace prevail unto you.
Chandragupt was thinking" Yes I don't have heart.. Yes I am worse than Malay" He went straight to his chamber only to be confronted by Moora.She got up from her seat ."Ma muje kuch bat karni hei apse" He wanted to clarify things with her ,but
She told in folded hands" Jo sunna tha,veh me adalat par sun gayi..shesh kya reh gaya.Maharaj...mein apki dand par koi arop nahi laga sakti..mei janti hoonNandini ko..woh kabhi aisi nahi kar sakti... Muje taras ah raha hei apne upar.ki mene apni putra ko Patni ko kaise samman dena chahiye.yeh gyan nahi de pai.. Kya Maharaj.. Ap apni hi patni ko vaishya keh sakte ho..toh Kal ap muje be aise keh doge..Muje ab us din ko bhi dekhne padega..Hey Ishwar muje kyun nahi utate.
Aaj se Ap muje Ma nahi ,paar DeviMoora hi kehna...apki ma aj ratri se mar gayi hogi.Nand kitne bhi bura kyun nahi... woh muje jeevith raka tha.. par ap ne apni patni ko yam ki ghar bhej diya
Chandragupt"ma... meri bath"
Moora".Me ja rahi hoon Putra.Sun lo... fir kabhi mujse bath putra ki bathi nahi karna.. tum Samrat ho..tere pitha ka nam suryagupt hei.. kal kya hoga kaun janta hei... isiliye mein apni pati ki nam leti hoon.kyuni tumhe koi samasya nahi ani chahiye aur tum muj par ungli utakar lanchan fekoge"
"ma.. meri voh arth nahi .. mein kaise ap par ungli uta sakta hoon"He broke into tears.
"Fir.. tum apni hi patni par aisa arop kaise kar sakthe ho"bechari pet se hai"
Moora went to her room after piercing him with words sharper than swords. and as helpless he was, he cannot face his mother's sharp words..
Time was ticking away. Officials went to Prison.
Nandini was chained and was about to be taken to Ganges. All royal members including dasi were asked to stay in their rooms. It was pin drop silence. Outside there was severe storm raging with wind . All the lamps were flickering.
Nandini slowly escorted by heavy soldiers walked out of palace. She was wearing only saree and mangalsutra. Her ornaments were taken by the officials. She turned to see the Magadh Palace. There she saw Chandragupt standing fully dressed as King in the royal balcony .Nandini thought "Bye Chandragupt.. Hum fir se Ajnabhi ban jayenge ..."Her baby was kicking in her belly. She turned away and cried "Alas.. What crime did you commit.. Just because you chose to come in my womb or was It My Fault to be Nand's Daughter. No.. Its his mistake .. I wish I was died along with Hasini.
Chandra saw her crossing the gate and once she disappeared he went to his bedroom.Locked the chambers and switched off the lights.He sat in dark room.His face has no sense of guilt.
Nandini walked all the way up to river.All houses were so silent and even windows was closed. Street lamps was burning quiet brightly. She saw her Krishna temple . Perhaps it was first time in her life that she was crossing the temple without entering it.Time is mighty thing.If it goes against a person,thats all even one's shadow will leave him. She crossed all the mighty roads and market area .She cherished her memories associated with those places and smiled.
They reached Ganges bank in quarter of an hour.
Ganges was before her. Many times She has visited this Ganges at different stages of life. As a daughter,as a friend,as a sister in law and even as a Wife.She used to get water sick,when she sees the flowing river. But today ,She saw as though Goddess Ganga was waiting for her to take in her arms.
Her mother used to say how Ganga married Shantanu and killed all her sons with him,by drowning them in the river for removing those celestial born as human beings from curse. She thought How a mother can kill her own sons,jest she r knew,that her life along with her unborn child is going to end in more worst scenario.
Officials called the Boat man and he brought the boat ready within no time.
Nandini was asked to board a boat and a boat driver was instructed by the officials to take to middle of the river and push her into the river. Official asked "Anything ,,you want to convey to Maharaj"
Nandini wiping tears"Nothing... Let Magadh people be safe and secured.atleast after our death pointing to her belly ."
They signaled the boatman to leave. Officials saw the boat,within matter of minutes it reached the middle part of the highly ferocious Ganga.
Boatman" Devi.. Say your Prayers.. I will give you 3 minutes to think about Lord. May be in next birth you may live to ripe old age.. I am feeling sorry for your unborn child since my wife is also carrying. By the way What mistake you committed Devi"
Nandini" thanks for your sympathy. ! looks like You are more broad minded than our king at least you have heart to feel for me .. yes I committed an heinous crime called Love . I loved always wrong persons and trusted them They used me for their gains ...Cruel world of men...Forget it..!
she asked Boatman "whats your Name"
MY name is Govind.Devi
Nandini"Govind... yes it is an Epithet Of My Krishna.. protector of cows.
She closed her eyes and lifted her arms up above her head and cried in her mind
"hey Govind Krishna... Take me to your feet. I bow to thee.. I have lost everyone's mercy,but still I know you will always be for me...Krishna Rakshamam Sharanagati(Krishna Please save me.. I surrender to your holy feet"
Officials saw Nandini being drowned from bank. Soon ,they all left thinking she died since there was almost no ripples and boatman waved that she was pushed. Officials were also very sad .They knew her since she was a toddler.They could not help her,except to see her tragic end.they cursed their fate to see some one killed.
Officials went to Chandragupt and narrated the event. They gave her jewelries she was wearing and her last words. Chandra took it without any reaction .
Edited by Avantika1115 - 8 years ago