Parikshit was blessed with Ashirwad mantras..by all the sages and Brahmins.
Citizens shouted in joy seeing the future emperor of Kurus.
Suka stood smilingly besides the prince chanting benedictions in low voice.
Dhaumya did Homa in the middle space invoking the blessings of all the gods..
Arjuna stood at a distance and wondered how would it be if Abhi is alive. Then Abhi would have been the future king of Aryavarth.
He looked at his brothers who are beaming with happiness. They lost all their children. Still they reconciled with their fate and loved Oarikshit.
He remembered Krishna's words before his abduction of Subhadra.
The future of Aryavarth depends on this marriage. Otherwise I wouldn't have suggested abduction.
Arjun sighed. His Madhav knows everything. Hence he guided him accordingly.
Bhim called him to bless Parikshit. Arjuna went forward. What should he bless him?
Arjuna knew what he want to say in blessing. Long life...May you live for the longest time possible.. he stressed and Pari looked up.
Pari understood the reason. His Pitamah is scared of losing him early like his father.
Pari took his hand and assured. I will Pitamah... I will stay longer.
Arjuna got tears in his eyes. He smiled and patted him on his cheek
The dinner that day was attended by prominent people of Indraprasth.
Every one enjoyed the food and hailed the cooks.
Panchali went to Annapurna chamber to fetch the offering she did. She will distribute that to five brothers and Pari.
Flashes from past are still present in her memory...Abhis birth day in Indraprasth. Kirti in her hands,Pragati with Kunti..
Why didn't her Pragati came back? Why was she drifting away from her parents? She was sad.
Her only daughter is not there to participate in the celebration.
A single tear appeared at the corner of her eye..and she felt a tender hand wipe her tear. She took hold of that hand shivering in anticipation. She does not want to look back as she knew it is illusion. A dream. Soon another hand rounded her neck and she felt the face on her shoulder.
Maa... She heard it at last. She took Pragati)# name in her lips. Next moment she found her daughter hug her without giving her breathing space.
Pragati is real. She came back. Panchali could not control herself.
When did you come? Who brought you here? She asked in a broken voice.
Pragati surprisingly questioned back. Didn't Pitasri inform you?
Panchali looked up and found Arjun with his mischievous smile. Before she could say anything Pragati hugged her close and said..Fine. Don't scold him. I came with Sages who arrived here for Pari's birth day. Now I will meet every one and come back to you...Pragati disappeared as fast as the wind.
Panchali sulked ..Why didn't you tell me? You know how tensed up I am about Pragati..
Arjun took her close and wiped her tears. I am not sure if she can come in time. We can't predict the sages. They take their own time.
Panchali walked to the adjacent chamber with serious look.
Arjun followed her and turned her towards him.,I swear Yajnaseni I don't want to disappoint you..
Panchali looked up into his hazel eyes. Arjun smiled and winked. No gift for such a pleasant surprise?
Atleast Heartfelt hug and smile?
Panchali bit her lower lip and tempted him to take it As is his habit.
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