CHAPTER 53 : True Essence of Worship"Where do you think we should start from?" Vrushali, who stood before a wall-size world map. She took pins kept on the table and marked the places they had explored, one by one. "India... England... Japan...," then she stopped and turned to face others who were busy in their own world ; "what next?" She asked.
Panchi, Shubhi and Paarth were busy in their race to complete the puzzle. While, Dhrishtradyumna was surrounded by nuts and screws. Nakul and Sahdev were arguing over the recent issue of 'How to...' Magazine (that was the only thing they did together, they read the magazine together). Bheem was busy with Yudhishtir, they were preparing for the upcoming presentation at work.
Only two, Vasusen and Govind were not present. Well, Govind was busy with something (he never revealed what that was) and Vasusen, he was just behind Vrushali, ready to surprise her.
He rested his chin on her shoulder, shocking her. "Oh! Here you are! Where were you?" She asked him. He was a hardworking man. She would never think of him outside the office, if he was not at home. But thankfully, the quest had broke that misconception of hers.
"Well, I had to manage a few things at work. A little extra time is necessary. After all we have this huge group of people to satisfy." He said with a smile.
"Sometimes I feel like we should try enrolling in some competition for the most diverse yet one family. Well unity in diversity, as they say!" Vrushali told him as she touched her cheek with his as a gestures of happiness.
"You can try that!" Nakul said as he jumped from his chair, celebrating his win over his twin.
"Yup! But before that, the quest! I really think you should use the cells which are there in your brain. It never hurts. Believe me, I have tried it." Sahdev told him.
"Bang on! What a great reply Sahdev! Well I am sad you both lost. But you see, I love to solve puzzle!" Shubhi stood up dancing.
"I told you we should not challenge her!" Paarth told Panchi with a frown.
Panchi was dumbstruck! Shubhi had solved the faster that computers would. It was like, within a blink she solved of and stood up to celebrate her victory. "You surely are amazing Shubhi!"
"She surely is!" Said Govind who just entered the room with a notepad and a pen in his hand. "So, did you people think something?"
"Nah! We were busy in arguing" said the twin together.
"Nope! We are competing with Shubhi" told a dejected Paarth.
"No. We were busy in... Well... Romancing!" Told an embarrassed Vasusen. That was when Vrushali hit him sweetly and everyone laughed.
"Dhrisht?" Asked Panchi.
"Oh! Sorry. Actually I was busy in assembling my gadget" he replied for a second and submerged in his work again.
"Well then, I have thought something" Govind replied disappointed. "Sahdev you found some riddle in the Amber Room. What was that?"
"Well let me remember. What was that? Ahhan!...
Why do you search of the precious around,
When you left it in the way to come here,
Days will be bright and without clouds,
But night will take it all away from here"
"Did someone focus on the last two lines. ' Days will be bright and without clouds, But night will take it all away from here' was is 'all' here?" Govund asked.
"Maybe the Diamond we found" Shubhi told.
"OR maybe the Castle!" Sahdev suggested.
"The castle! Really!" Panchi was amazed again.
"Well that can we right!" Paarth thought for a second.
"So if it means the Castle then it means that... " Vasusen was nearing the conclusion when Govind spoke up.
"The place disappears at night!"
"So, we have to check then place then!" Was Paarth reply which reflected the exictement which had surfaced by the conclusion.
"No Paarth. You all have to check it. I have some important work to finish today." Govind correct him.
Important work? Ohh! Whether Govind or Krishna will be be ever caring and concern about all - Thought Shubhi when she remembered that today was Janmashtami.
Which Paarth and Panchi chatted through their eyes to guess what it was, Shubhi interrupted in between to explain them with her gaze towards the calender.
Panchi knew it was Janmashtami today, so did Paarth! But the important task? What was that?
Soon the discussion was over and it was decided that Paarth, Panchi, Nakul and Shubhi will leave for the mission. After all was over, everyone retired to their rooms.
It was only Govind who silent too the key of his car and went out. This obviously could not go unnoticed by Shubhi.
Govind, got out of his car when he reached the village after driving for forty minutes, Hertfordshire. And stood before him, the BhaktiVedanta Temple.
Everyone was busy in the temple at this very moment. It was 5 minutes in the Krishna Jamna and pundits and people all contributed equally to the preparations. While all were busy, Govind smiled on seeing their care and excitement. But in the preparations, all forgot a little kid who stood at the doors of the temple. But he caught Govind's eyes.
"Hey. He needs help sir? He seems to be starving" Govind told one of the pundits.
"Sorry. Didn't you see I am utterly busy here. Children are children. Plus, this child is not here for celebrations, he is waiting here for food. Greedy little thing he is!" And the pundit hurriedly left.
But Govind, whose heart was too soft, not to melt by this, went to the kid and asked, "do you want to eat something?"
The kid simply nodded.
"Hmm... Interesting. Will you come with me?" With this Govind offered him his hand.
In reply, the little kid simply have Govind his hand. Govind replied with a smile.
"Let us leave." Told Govind.
"Where?" He asked.
"I'll tell you".
Govind went to his car and brought with him a small pot. Then, both of them went to a nearby lake which was quiet and serene at this very point. Govind offered the kid a pot and said, "Have it".
"What is it?" Was the reply.
"First eat it."
Sweetly, he dipped his finger in and took out butter, no, perfectly to be said, maakhan! And the minute that dish reached the kid's mouth an instant smile took over his lips.
"Tasty!" The kid cried.
"It surely is!" Govind said as he tried to take some himself. But before he could, the kid snachted the pot.
"I want it" he said assertively.
"Hey! Did I give it to you?" Govind was annoyed. He turned his head away.
"Okay. Let's share it. But I get the bigger half." The kid told with a smile. Licking away some maakhan which was there on his lips.
"Sure. I get the small half, you get the bigger one. But wait aren't halves equal?" Govind scratched his head.
"Now, look don't get me started on Maths!" Kid replied angrily.
And, as BhaktiVendanta rang with sounds of celebration. Govind and his new friend feasted on maakhan.
TBC... 😃
Edited by Angela_Grokes - 9 years ago
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