Pragati called Kunti again ' Again gone into good old Indraprasth? Pitamahi what are you reminiscing? Share it with me." Kunti smiled at her innocent granddaughter whose birth made the whole Pandava family revel in bliss. Now Pragati It is time for your Veena practice. Do it with dedication. I should show Phalgun that my grand daughter continued the legacy by playing Veena with expertise." Pragati hugged her grandmother and left to practice Veena. Kunti stood at the window and gazed at the blue sky. How much shock she had when she came to know of Panchali's pregnancy, She again reminisced the eventful day...Sravana Bahula Ashtami the day Krishna incarnated on this earth. The day Vasudev and Devaki heaved a sigh of relief.The saviour had arrived to protect them from the tyrant Kans. And their wait culminated in happiness. Not only Kans but Krishna killed many demons and made the whole Aryavarth bow before him with regard. Now his birthday is celebrated by his cousins at Indra Prasth the city of Dreams. The first Arti was done by Rukmini,Satya Draupadi and Subhadra.Vasudev and Devaki specially came for the occasion. Kunti is overcome with joy.' Kanha I am immensely pleased to celebrate Your birth day here. I consider myself the luckiest." A beautiful song is rendered on that occasion by Jayanti the courtesan's daughter who is a great devotee of Krishna.' Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram,Nayanam Madhuram,Gamanam Madhuram,Madhuradhipate rakhilam Madhuram. O Lord,your face is beautiful,Your lips are sweet,Your Gait is beautiful Your eyes are beautiful. Every thing about you is sweet...Rukmini looked at her Lord with devotional love. Krishna smiled at her and graced her the most coveted place in his heart. Only they two know how close they are. Their souls are inseparable.Satya's lovelorn expression was met with equally droolworthy eye lock by her Lord.that made her forget herself and pine for more such cosy expressions. Arjun observed Satya and taunted.' Satya Devi don't forget we are all waiting to greet him.Enough of your besotted eye locks. Madhav enough for the day." He admonished Krishna. Satya sulked and every one laughed.Yufhidhtir approached Krishna folded his hands and offered Krishna fine silk garments and ornaments. Krishna touched his feet.' I am like Parth to you. Don't fold hands" Krishna told him.Bheema approached him and offered him specially made with butter milk sweets. ' You know Kanha Panchali and me struggled for two days in the Kitchen to make these with perfection. I challenge no one can make them as tasty and sweet. Taste it." Bheema threw the sweet into Krishna's mouth and waited for applause. Krishna swallowed it and sideglanced at Draupadi.' It is too nice Bhrata Bheem. But my Sakhi had to slog harder in this state." Every one got a zerk and looked at Panchali.who is highly embarrassed.Satya laughed and elaborated.' Swami means to say since still Kirti is months old Panchali needs to relax.Am I correct my lord?" She looked lovingly at Krishna who responded with equally loving glance.Yes. Ofcourse my dear. You know my heart. She needs rest." Kunti heaved a sigh of relief.As she graced Arjun Draupadi their lost period due to Ganthari's order they still have more time to be together. But more children? May not be possible.Satya brought her out of her thoughts.' Bua what will your Arjun give Swami? Ask him to give it before us." She demanded.Arjun retorted with attitude.' Listen Satya, my present is invaluable not like your present. By the way what did you give? Diamond haar? You know he and me care very little for such things.See Rukmini Didi's present how cute it is. She gave a tiny box to keep his flute.So nice of her." Ktishna hurriedly covered up seeing the change of colours in Satya's face. ' no Parth. I liked Satya's haar so much I swear I won't remove it ever." He assured her.
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