The eighteenth day battle is about to start still one hour left. As Karna had been cremated with due formalities. Every one got back to their immediate task of finishing off the battle as early as possible
they know with Karna gone Duryothan would never have an edge over Pandava side.Defeat glares at his face while Victory bells are ringing in the premises of Pandavas.
Arjun got back to his Sibir to finish off his Siva worship and Krishna said." I will tend the horses. You gear up to finish off the war which is now a cake walk for you. Great achievement I must say Parth.You lived up to my expectations."
Arjun smiled at him ." Credit should go to you and your Gitopadesh.That did the trick. Not me." He said.
Krishna smiled back." You don't know it will remain forever,yugas may change. But the conversation between me and you will be the guiding source. We both live forever in the minds of people. Great. Isn't it? Finally I succeeded in clearing the doubts of the most intelligent warrior cousin of mine.More than my teaching your questions should get the credit. By the way where do you keep your question bank?
Arjun laughed. " Now go and get ready. Otherwise Eldest will get hyper. He is in bad mood ever since he heard that Karna is our Eldest."
Krishna said precisely." He should be calm till the war gets finished. Then he will be enlightened in a proper way.
Arjun is excited . He enquired." Will you instruct him Gita?"
Krishna firmly stated." Never. Gita will never happen again?The Super power will not manifest before any one and every one. I told you. Sages and my devotees never had the good fortune that you had."
Arjun asked curiously." Why Madhav?"
Krishna walked off turned around and said ." Because you are me. There is no difference at all. So only Arjun can make Krishna speak that way. No one else. Not even your Eldest."
Arjun stared at his disappearing form and wondered." What does he mean to say?
As he took his Gandiv in his hands and tying up the string he felt the warm touch of his daughter's hands round his neck.Pragati bent forward and looked into his eyes.She then looked at the Gandiv and said cheekily." Pitasri Mata says you love Gandiv more than her and me."
Arjun pulled her to the front and asked." And what do you feel?
Pragati smiled cutely and gave a peck on his cheek.She then said." Mata doesn't know that you love me the most."
Arjun laughed gleefully at the way she said the words like she is telling a secret.
Panchali came inside with Arti Thali and saw the father and daughter sharing secrets.
She pouted and asked." What is that you are laughing at? Share with me."
Arjun and Pragati looked at each other with smiles. Arjun kept the Gandiv away and said." Pragati says she took after you in getting angry instantly as per Hastinapur gossip."
Panchali understood his mischievousness.She smilingly said." They must have said she is just like you in stubbornness.
Arjun shrugged his shoulders and Pragati laughed. She hugged her father close and said." Yes I am Arjun's daughter in every way. Ganthari Dadi always tells me that.
Panchali looked at them endearingly and then pretended anger." Fine. Father and daughter enjoy together.I will leave if you let me finish off Arti.Otherwise your Madhav will blame me for the delay."
Arjun smiled at her and stood with Pragati for Arti.
Pragati immediately took Arti thali from Panchali and pushed her beside Arjun." Let me do Arti for you both Mata. It is my dream to see you together. Thirteen years I just imagined my legendary parents as I am not lucky enough to be with you two. I consider myself fortunate to be Arjun and Panchali 's daughter.Pragati's voice broke as she got emotional.Arjun and Panchali together hugged her closer and kissed her on both her cheeks.
Panchali said." We are fortunate Pragati to have you in our life. You are your father's dream. You are my most precious gift to my most cherished husband. We felt crushed by fate to live away from you."
Arjun did not say anything.He has moisture in his eyes. He just kept both his wife and daughter close to his heart.
Just then Kunti entered and declared." Phalgun. I will go back to Hastinapur. Arrange for me a chariot."
Arjun looked with surprise and asked." Why Mata? Why should you go? You didn't forgive us for killing your Eldest son?"
Krishna who came there said." Nothing like that Parth. Kunti Bua knows those who side with Adharma will have to face punishment. Fate ordained that to happen through your valour.Bua never for get the prediction at Satasringa mountain.She knows still you have to accomplish great deeds."
Kunti nodded in agreement." Yes Phalgun. I don't hold you responsible for the death of Karna.You are my dearest son,the redeemer of Pandavas and the glory of Kuruvamsh. I want to go to be with Gandhari Didi in her moment of crisis."
Arjun walked to her bent down and kept his head on her shoulder as he always does. Kunti ruffled his hair and scolded Panchali." What is this Bahu.You are not arranging his hair properly? See how unkempt it looked?"
Panchali side glanced Arjun who has a naughty glint in his eyes and said." Your son will not be available for such things Mata. He is too busy handling war."
Pragati hugged Kunti and said." Pitasri I will go with Dadi to look after her. Till you come there I will take care." Arjun has pride in his eyes.He touched Pragati's head and assured," Go my dear Princess..I promise I will arrive there very soon.The war will end in a short while."Panchali had an expression of disappointment. Again her daughter is moving away.Krishna placed his hand on her shoulder and assured." Don't worry Sakhi. You will be together again in a short while. I promise."
Edited by ltelidevara - 9 years ago
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