Seven Vows Part 3 -Part 259 Page 147 - Page 48

Originally posted by: shruthiravi

I didnt know people will enjoy that small wink so much. Suman's eyes had always searched him, though not romantically but def or assurance, to feel secure. She sees the world through his eyes and her trust is his heart beat.

Yes Sree's love made it possible for each brother to realize their dream one way or the other.

MV knows certain ladies are not comfortable with Suman. She and Suman accepts it. You cant change everyone. Coming to Renu yes she has a difference of opinion but her mother is mother. She will maintain the relation as long as her mother dont put her head into her life with Tilak.

Chapter 199- Questions

The guests were gone. Family had a chit chat during dinner on how the business went on first day. Suman told it was good. They were able to see twenty sarees as the media coverage made people come to the shop. Also people had also come with sarees and duppattas for working.

She said if the sarees go the same way to keep up with the pace she might be needing couple of more assistants.

Vindhya also told that day itself she and Rakesh's Dadi found it hard to handle all customers. Renu Bhabi also had to step in from the cash. So in all probability one month down the lane she too will need another assistant.

" Ladies assistants and all you will get. But start preparing for the cultural fair in Agra that will happen around Independence Day. It is a good platform to show case Rashee as many people come across for the fair. I have been trying to get passes for you all " told Sudhir.

" Jethji we have just started. Going for fair and all means lot of preparations " told a startling Suman.

" Suman you have more than one month to plan for the fair. I would suggest go with a theme rather than blindly creating so many things" told Tilak.

" Exactly Sumanji choose spring as the theme of your Agra Cultural fair collections. Create the designs around that. You can start now itself " told Sreedhar.

" Spring very good suggestion Sreedhar. Actually I love the season of colors and flowers. Yes so we will have the Spring collection of Rashee for the Agra cultural fair" told Suman smiling as everyone had food.

As Rajasekhar came to their room he saw Maheswari was sitting lost in thoughts.

" Maheswari now what happened. The shop is opened. Our bahus were telling first day business was good. Our bahus families were also happy. In society our family's standing has gone up by the media coverage given by Pooja. Now what are you worrying about " asked Rajasekhar.

" Rajasekhar I am a mother. Don't forget that. I am thinking.." started Maheswari.

" Maheswari again Murali, his death. It is over Maheswari. Try to get over it. Are you again sitting and thinking about Suman's Sowbhagya Yoga. I.."

" Rajasekhar it is not Suman's Sowbhagya Yoga. It is Murali's own Mangalya yoga. Were you aware that Murali didn't had marriage written in his kundali " asked Maheswari

" Now where did you get this information. Don't tell me you took Murali's horoscope to Dinakarji"

" Why Rajasekhar. Why shouldn't I take it. You went to seven astrologers with Suman's horoscope. For what to see whether there is any problem in her horoscope so that you can be content you have not done anything wrong with the girl. Why didn't you give Dinakarji Murali's horoscope when he asked. He asked me and I gave to him."

" He told this information today" asked Rajasekhar

" He didn't tell me. But after the feast when he was going I insisted I wanted to know and then he told. Now answer me did you know about it. Mahantji checked the horoscope match of Murali and Suman right. He didn't tell anything."

" Maheswari I have no clue on any such thing on Murali's horoscope. Yes I was afraid to take his horoscope that is a fact. But I didn't know this. Mahantji didn't tell me anything" told Rajasekhar.

" Ok now I have a bahu who has Sowbhagya yoga widow and a son who doesn't have marriage yoga in his chart married and dead. Why did the marriage happen Rajasekhar. Why couldn't you trust my instincts once" lamented Maheswari.

" Maheswari do you have any problem with Suman. Why are you digging up things" asked Rajasekhar.

" Rajasekhar I do not have any problem with Suman. She is as much a victim of the marriage as Murali was. But I have problem with everything else that happened with that wedding" told Maheswari.

" Maheswari please go to sleep and don't think too much. Happy times have come back to family" told Rajasekhar pulling the blanket.

Maheswari too pulled the blanket murmuring to herself " Rajasekhar I was expecting atleast you would tell me now the truth of Suman's and Sreedhar's horoscope matched. No. Family pride is more important to you, not a poor girl's life. " She wished Dinakarji father was like him, then they would have known this aspect about Murali earlier itself. But then he was not. He only talked about the first ten years of a child's life at the time of birth. That was his principle.

Rajasekhar though the lights were switched off was not able to sleep. It was true he didn't take Murali's kundali, because he was afraid something will be there in it which Mahantji had overlooked. He didn't had it in him to bear the guilt of what has happened to Suman. But Maheswari seemed to dig into old skeletons.Somehow post Murali's death she was not the same. He only hoped her search didn't end up bringing any disrepute to the family.

Dinakar sat in his room with three horoscopes in front of him. One Suman's, one Sreedhar's and one Murali's. A girl who has Sowbhagya Yoga a widow, a man who has no marriage yoga in his chart has been married and another man following a destiny which was supposed to happen to him post marriage. Never in his life he had faced such a puzzle. As a person who has practiced astrology for years making mostly accurate predictions of life events nothing he knew could decode the puzzle in front of him. He closed his eyes

" Dinakar today I am going to initiate you to the ancient science of astrology. Before learning this understand one thing. It is a divine knowledge. Never use it to harm anyone. Never use it for any selfish purpose. If you use it only for the benefit of others Mata Gowri and Bholenath will show you things, which many normal astrologers wont be able to see. Always pray and seek their blessings before using this knowledge.

Most important thing. In your life if any prediction go wrong, if you are unable to find reason for anything understand that the supreme power of love is behind it. It is that of power against which even the stars bow down.That power will be revealed only by Mata Gowri at the right time. Wait for her to show direction. Never make decisions or assumptions before that "

As Dinakar opened his eyes his father words still echoed in his mind. Supreme power of love. He looked at the charts once again. Yes love was binding them. In what form he was not sure. As his father said when love is the underlying force the cards are in Mata Rani's hands. He took the charts and kept it in his bag. Atleast he knew some answer to the puzzle.

how do u know so much abt Astrology?? have any experience with it?

Hai Shruthi.

@Ria I come from a family where people use horoscope for marriage matching, believe in Rahu Kalams, do regular poojas etc. Even my spouse family is like that. As I said I am a rebel. People have tried all methods with me to adhere to the common practice of doing poojas, praying everyday, regular visits to temple etc. I pray, I go to temple when I feel like that too I have very specific temples, I go there only. Poojas I sit only when wife has to sit with husband.

Originally posted by: shruthiravi

@Ria I come from a family where people use horoscope for marriage matching, believe in Rahu Kalams, do regular poojas etc. Even my spouse family is like that. As I said I am a rebel. People have tried all methods with me to adhere to the common practice of doing poojas, praying everyday, regular visits to temple etc. I pray, I go to temple when I feel like that too I have very specific temples, I go there only. Poojas I sit only when wife has to sit with husband.

I know all these terms, I guess for my marriage somewhere around 150 horoscopes were matched😆. Have heard quite a lot of terms like Papasamyam, Dasasandhi, Kuja dosha, Kalasarpadosha, Rajjudosha you name it. 2 astrologers have given 2 predictions for my horoscope. For some I had Kujadosha, but some other told you should not take Kujadosha just like that. Other parameters have to considered. So as per that I have no Kujadosha.

Then some people when they hear the star Anuradha itself will say Rajjudosha. My astrologer will say other things have to be looked and no horoscope should be rejected just based on stars alone.

So you can say I know quite a lot of terms. 😃

@Beautiful it is a puzzle. Love has strange ways. It never follows the defined path😃, that's why world is afraid of love.

@Ria it is a complex thing. Even I dont know the in depth details. So I dont want to put incorrect knowledge. I have taken only those things for the story which I know for sure.

Originally posted by: shruthiravi

@Ria it is a complex thing. Even I dont know the in depth details. So I dont want to put incorrect knowledge. I have taken only those things for the story which I know for sure.

Chapter 200- Meenakshi, Ankush Setia

It was a Saturday afternoon. Meenakshi wandered in the Kotwal lane. Mandavi had told her that a new shop has been opened by Varma Group and the bahus of the family ran it. So for Meenakshi visiting the shop was the best pretense of seeing Suman.

Meenakshi had heard from Mandavi that Suman was doing beautiful designs in sarees , salwars and duppattas. So she decided she will give some business to her sister also by purchasing the sarees.

" Rashee" Meenakshi read the board as she came in front of it. She loved the designs in the mannequins. When she entered the shop there was already a customer.

Seeing her an old woman came " Namasthe ji. What would you love to have "

" Namasthe I am new here, staying in air force quarters. People suggested me to come to shopping in Kotwal Lane. I loved the sarees put on those mannequins. Can I see similar ones" told Meenakshi.

" Sure Madam" told the old lady and she began to show the collections.

" Madam you want silk or cotton " asked the lady.

" I want cotton. I am a working woman" told Meenakshi and the lady began to put the cotton sarees. Meenakshi understood both the ladies standing there was not Suman. Where was her sister.

" Madamji you didn't like anything" asked the sales lady bringing her back to look at the collection.

" That you know I want very light design. I love the colors of the sarees but embroidery and design is heavy. Does this shop make custom designs"

" Why not Madamji, but for that you will have to speak to Suman bitiya. I will call her " told the lady as she went inside.

Meenakshi waited eagerly and then she saw her. Clad in a simple cotton saree, Suman was a miniature version of Mandavi. The same sharp nose thought Meenakshi as Suman greeted her.

" Namasthe didi. What kind of designs you want"

" I am a children's doctor. So if children see me they should not feel afraid " told Meenakshi

" You are children's doctor. New person who has come to our government hospital " came in Renu.

" Yes , yes how did you know " asked Meenakshi

" I had gone to take booster vaccination for my younger son last month. The nurse was telling that a new doctor is coming " told Renu.

" Ok so your family take vaccination for children. Actually once I settle here, I am planning to run a vaccination campaign for children. The vaccination compliance in these areas is very low compared to south. Will your family allow you to support me on letting people know the benefits of vaccinating the children on time"

" Why not didi. Maa will always support such things. You have kids" came in Vindhya.

" Yes of course my elder son is in third standard and younger daughter two years old. My husband is an Air force officer. " told Meenakshi and then turned to Suman.

" Suman so you have such designs for me. Simple ones on pallu and saree bottom"

" Of course didi. You choose the plain saree. You can look at this book for the same. I will make simple pastel fabric painting for you" told Suman.

" Suman I want ten sarees. How much time will you take" asked Meenakshi choosing the plain sarees from the booklet.

" Ten sarees didi. I will need three weeks didi. I can give you one or two sarees within a week. " told Suman.

" No need to hurry. Three weeks is fine. I will take them together. What will be the approx cost "

Renu based on their sales catalogue calculated the cost and gave to Meenakshi. Meenakshi paid half the amount as advance. As she walked out Suman didn't know why she felt connected to that lady. But then another customer came. While Vindhya attended the customer, she went inside to complete the works.

Tilak was checking the quarter reports in his cabin. The last two months has been tiring with ED investigation, Rawat death and what not. Finally ED closed the investigation after confiscating properties of Rawat, Bhaskar and Shyamlal. Police came to the conclusion that fearing arrest Rawat's sons committed suicide along with him.

So it was after some time Tilak was able to concentrate on their business. Sudhir walked in.

" Bhaiyya did you hear the news that is going around" asked Sudhir.

" What news Sudhir.Dont tell it has something to do with Rawat death. I cant sit for another meeting on that"

" No Bhaiyya it is not Rawat. But there is same grapevine that Ankush Setia might contest the Lok Sabha Elections this time representing AIKP"

" Ankush, are you sure Sudhir. He had denounced the political ambitions 12 years back after his sister Arathi's death. He had gone leaving a high profile campaign on the death of Sobha Sharma which was claimed to be forced Sati"

" I know Bhaiyya. But believe me it is not just rumour" told Sudhir as he walked out with a file.

Tilak closed his eyes.

" Sati prada was abolished a century back. Today in Rajasthan this age old practice has been forced upon a young girl. The law, the system all have supported this injustice. Shobha Sharma a 19 year old girl has been pushed in the flames and people are telling she is Sati Mata. What barbaric culture is this. Who is promoting such things for power. In the name of electoral politics a young girl's life is nipped in the bud. Let us fight this injustice. Let us get justice for Sobha Sharma. Let us force the system to register criminal case against those who made Sobha commit Sati"

Tilak came back to the present . Ankush was one among the rebels of those era. The youngsters who didn't believe in the existing norms and want to fight it. But just like him, Ankush's rebellion also met a premature end. Sobha was Ankush's love. But due to caste issues Sobha agreed to the marriage finalized by her parents. Within five months of that marriage Sobha's husband passed away and it was said that Sobha willingly committed Sati. But Ankush fought for Sobha's justice . But then Arathy died and within a week leaving a campaign that was almost on the verge of success Ankush disappeared, never to be seen again. He is coming back. After 13 years he is coming back. Tilak knew one thing, something was going to change.

Congratulations for the double century. Off to read it.