KrishnArjun SS : The Soul Connection (updated on Page-5) - Page 2

For few times everything was happening in such a rush that Arjun lost the track and let himself go with the flow of life. Overnight brother Yudhisthir's role changed from only elder brother to that of a father for them. What was his age then? Merely 10 years? An age when a boy is needed father's guidance the most turned head of the family who had responsibilities to guide four younger brothers. Since then he became ultimate decision maker for them beside mother Kunti , except brother Bheem no one of them questions him ever may be it is because he was hardly 2 years younger than elder brother so for him brother Yudhisthir still was a brother unlike 3 of them. Mother Kunti's full attention fell upon Nakul and sahadev so that they never cry for their mother as a result none can ever doubt that they are not born to her. Not that Arjun feels jealous of them, they are too adorable to be jealous of neither there was any lack in mother's love and care for him but its true mother had become over occupied with them hence very little time was left for him. Unlike his two elders Arjun didn't cross the age of playing in mother's lap till then. So although he had no complain for that it certainly created a feeling of hollowness in him.

Changes were not only limited within family, their forest life also came to an end upon arrival of grandfather Bheeshma and uncle Vidur who managed to convince mother to come back to Hastinapura. First time they came to know that they were not just simple forest dwellers but princes of mighty Kuru dynasty. No doubt they were excited about coming to Hastinapura unaware of the fact that this new phase of life is going to be full of complications.Although they had received a heartiest welcome in Hastinapur by the masses and also by aunt Gandhari but something somewhere was not going well. Uncle Dhritarastra though was very sweet to them but that required fatherly concern for late younger brother's son somehow was missing in him. But the people who really seemed disturbed with their presence in Hastinapur were those hundred Kaurava brothers specially brother Duryodhan and Duhshaan and more importantly their maternal uncle Gandhar king shakuni who for some unknown reason uses to spend more time in Hastinapur than Gandhar.

It was not his age to understand the complexities of relations but from brother Yudhisthir and mother's conversations , brother Bheem's annoyance with brother Duryodhan and his own observations Arjun could sense the tension rising within the cousins. But surprisingly enough although brother Duryodhan shared a quite bitter relationship with his elders was initially quite nice toward him. Probably because being younger he was not a threat for him in competing for the throne. For a short period Arjun really enjoyed the status of the dearest prince of Hastinapur be it to the countrymen or to teacher Kripacharya or to grandfather Bheeshma who used to shower fatherly affection upon him or even among all brothers and other members of family too. Unlike brother Yudhisthir and Bheem he was not subjected to jealousy and rivalry that time.But it was only until his passion for archery proved to be a rarest talent of the time with advent of teacher Dronacharya. As a result perception about Arjuna got changed overnight from a negligible pampered child to a genius who can be extremely destructive for enemies; hence he couldn't escape jealous eyes anymore.

Before Arjun could get accustomed with his changing life the truth of their birth and identity of their biological father got revealed to them by great sage Vedvyasa which hit as a thunder to him. With this revelation they were subjected to great insult and taunt from Mamahree shakuni and his nephew clan which resulted deadly enmity between brother Bheem and Duryodhan but Arjun's misery was not being able to absorb the truth. He didn't reach to that level of maturity yet. It was not the case with other 4 brothers. Nakul-sahadeva had not reached to age of questioning so they accepted what they were told, on the other hand brother Yudhisthir and Bheem were matured enough to understand the scenario, It was only Arjun who miffed between maturity and immaturity. Lots of questions arose in his mind which remained unanswered. Neither there was the situation nor time nor any right person to talk to him. freely. Perhaps nobody would have thought that Arjun will not be able to accept the truth. In that painful state of him the dream came for second time about which he almost forgot in turns of life.

"Parth life takes test, life is full of complications if you get affected by smaller to smallest issues like this you will be never able to overcome trial and tribulations in which life will put you through" a magical tune of flute carried the message to him

This time Arjun didn't dare to ignore the voice

"What do you want from me?" He asked weakly,

"it is not important what do I want Parth , what matters is what does the time wants from you" the tone started getting mysterious "you have to stand still before all the challenges life throws at you, and for that you have to get yourself detached from such complications"

"How is that possible? I have my family, my brothers, mother and people who care for me, how can I get detached from them" the very suggestion sounded absurd to him

"You are worshiper of lord Shiva aren't you? Don't you know he is hermit even though being householder? Do anyone question on his unconditional love towards Devi Parvati? Yet none doubt on his hermitage, if you can worship him why can't you follow his path? The much you free yourself from complication the more you will get near to the truth , remember you are not any random prince, you are the chosen one you have to deal with such complication" the tone turned into a commanding one.

"Chosen one?" Arjun couldn't understand what his reaction should be

"you are son of Indra the king of the god , who defines grandeur , who is the symbol of magnificence and majesty , being born to him you are not only prince of the earth but also of the paradise too are not these enough proof for you to be chosen?" the voice turned playful.

Arjun couldn't get whether the person is serious or only joking but suddenly the heaviness from his heart got wiped away, he didn't think in this way earlier, he felt quite light and relaxed but before he could thank the tune ringed again

"now listen carefully Parth you brother are as five fingers you will be together till end , none can separate you , whatever happens keep this in mind." Arjun woke up with palpitation before he could ask anything.

Although on the next day the meaning of that last sentence got cleared to him with the drowning of brother Bheem into river.

Thanks loved reading this connection Of Parth Krishna and Parth's innermost feeling and thoughts.

Pleasure reading it thanks aru. 😃

Thanks for posting it on IF

Originally posted by: Sandytatsme

Pleasure reading it thanks aru. 😃

did u all notice i included our once favorite couple here too 😃

This is another great update as the story progresses right in the middle of action.

Originally posted by: Cotswolds

This is another great update as the story progresses right in the middle of action.

I liked your style of writing which renders appropriate mystic, philosophical touch to proceedings.

Nice sprinkle of jara sochiye moments. Please continue. ⭐️👏

thank you for a detailed comment . its very inspirating

sabhyata and diala thank you for commenting and loving

Parth is a Mahadev bhakt did not know that. I thought only Draupadi was. I like this inner turmoil of Arjun that u have explained and the way Krishna guides him to self realization. 😃