The Fateful Evening Arjun Draupadi OS .. Thread 2

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#361

Originally posted by: sweetka
wonderful update Di..Unique wr8 style

Thanq Sweetika. You really are my energiser.Got used to see your comment.

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

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Hiranvati river is flowing smoothly with no tides at all to indicate its agitation.It is the dark gloomy night on the nineteenth day at Kurukshetr. The Upapandavas were rested in peace along with Dhrisht and Sikhandi not to forget Yudhamanyu,Uttamaujas the valourous Panchala princes.

Draupadi had no tears left to shed as her eyes dried up unable to shed more.She walked to the shores of Hiranvati as if in trance. On her way she saw Govind going towards the royal tent may be to decide the next day programme. King Dhritarashtr,Queen Ganthari will visit Kurukshetr the next day to mourn the loss of their sons.They will stay in Duryothan's tent Yudhishtir has to meet them there and express his condolences.

The midnight massacre caused by Aswathama crushed their spirits and made them weak and vulnerable.The hard earned victory and sovereinity look insignificant as no successor is left for Pandavas to succeed them as their heir.

The only hope for Pandavas is the yet to be born child of Uttara who can continue the legacy of his valorous father Abhimanyu and undefeated grand father Arjun.

Draupadi walked slowly and reached the river.she observed someone sitting almost into the waters with head bent on his knee.his long curly hair dancing on his back , and forehead due to the blowing winds.Panchali sighed deeply." Who else ? It is her husband Arjun only.The great warrior extraordinaire is so sensitive and emotional at heart.How could he bear the loss of boys and Abhi who filled his universe with great joy and contentment?

Panchali stood behind him and placed her hand on his shoulder that is familiarly hard with bow marks.

Arjun came out of his trance and stammered." Krishnaa"

Both of them did not move but just stayed in the same position. There won't be moon rise and moonlight.It is Amavasya. The dark night.It is symbolic as darkness dominated in their lives now

Thought Panchali.Suddenly Arjun turned to her and hid his face on her waist. The force with which Arjun did so made Panchali lost her balance but he firmly clasped her making her stand erect.

Draupadi looked down and saw his shoulders go up and down and the sobs intensified more and more.Arjun wept heart fully without control without inhibitions.Panchali did not stop him.

After a while Arjun's words started flowing out along with his tears.

"I hate myself. Krishnaa.Shame on me. I am unable to save any of my sons. Abhi died in my absence. And now the boys,They were offered prey to Aswathama's anger and fury.Iravan did not get my help. Now I am scared thinking of Uttara's unborn child. What will happen if Aswathama's Astra burns him inside? Who is left for us? What did this war done to us?"

Your grandson will never die Parth. Don't you have faith in your Madhav?" Krishna's voice rang through the darkness. Next moment,the peacock feather danced in rhythm.the yellow garment,the Vaijayanti Mala,the Kaustubha gem became visible to the other two Krishnas.

The lotus eyes showered infinite grace on his two most loved people shattered and on the verge of collapse.Panchali tried to move away from Arjun but Krishna signalled her to stay on.

He approached Arjun and feigned anger." Forget everything I told you on the first day? Again back to your oldest argument? What did the war give you? Parth.I told you already . You are not the one to decide the death of these people.Their destiny will decide the way they die.Forgot that?"

Arjun nodded his head and looked up." What wrong did my innocent boys commit that they have to die such inglorious death? Madhav,Aren't they entitled to live happily now that the war is over?"

Krishna stood nearer to him and placed his hand on Arjun's head.His highly emotional cousin will never change. Not even after Geeta.He needs his counsel again and again.Krishna smiled affectionately and softened his curls. Panchali looked at them wonder stricken.

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shrutigaur37

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Posted: 9 years ago

#363

m short of words to tell how beautifully n
s skillfully u hv depicted each n every scene
right from arjun n ashwathama encounter to krishna's fearful words to ashwathama and d last one three krishna's scene..
all d three updates were stupendous,mind blowing..

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#364

Originally posted by: shrutigaur37
m short of words to tell how beautifully n
s skillfully u hv depicted each n every scene
right from arjun n ashwathama encounter to krishna's fearful words to ashwathama and d last one three krishna's scene..
all d three updates were stupendous,mind blowing..

Thanks a lot Sruti to hear such good words from you.It boosts energy,confidence and zeal.

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#365

Panchali asked Krishna without mincing words." Govind, You are the almighty. You know what will happen next moment. Then why didn't you take my children along with you? It seems only Pandavas deserve your protection. Not their sons." Her bitter words made Krishna sigh with kindness and concern. He pulled her down and made her sit beside Arjun.

Arjun looked at her beautiful face the lotus eyes that bore a distant and sad expression .He took her hand into his as if offering her support.They shared the most precious moments in life. Now they will share the most pathetic phase of their life...together.

Krishna started in his deep enchanting voice." I know Krishnaa. I have to face this question.

Now tell me.I did take away Arjun away from Abhi and Chakravyuh. Why? Abhi is my dearest nephew.Why should I leave him as a prey to those jackals? His father if stands by him,Drona's Chakra vyuha would have been smashed and Duryothan would have learnt a lesson.

Still I did not do so. Not once did I tell Parth that Abhi is in danger."

Arjun 's face turned gloomy. He said bitterly." I am not that fortunate to save my dearest son.I know it Madhav.Lifelong I have to face this trauma for my failure to save my sons.

Panchali pressed his hand assuringly." Please don't be so harsh on yourself Arjun. My question is for Govind anyway."

Krishna smiled with glee." Long live Yajnaseni's Devine love .I am impressed."

Panchali's face flushed in red." Will you continue your defence now? She demanded.

Krishna continued with a smile." Panchali,I may have the power to know everything. But I have no power to meddle with anything.Destiny rules.There are no two ways about it.Your sons came to this world with a shorter life span.They have to go back to their original destination.Who am I to meddle with it?"

Arjun persisted." But certainly you could have saved Prativindhya the successor of the throne. Like you declared you will save Parikshit why can't you do that for PratI?

Krishna asked Arjun." Did you remember Dhaumya's prediction when Abhi was born!

Arjun nodded his head." Abhi'ssons will succeed Kurus.They will rule for a long time."

He admitted." I was confused.It looked ridiculous. I questioned Dhaumya also."

Krishna said." Your grandson will arrive with his destiny to be the emperor of Hastinapur.I have to revive him to fulfill his purpose.Subhadra's marriage with you is the foundation stone to establish Dharma Rajya and to continue the legacy of Pandavas.

Arjun bent his head and murmured.' How painful it is for Eldest? His crown prince is no more.

His dream to see him on the throne got punctured by Aswathama.Not to forget the pain of the

Mother of the crown prince." He sideglanced Draupadi who had a detached expression.

Panchali reminisced the past events. Indraprasth The five boys and Abhi growing together.

Prati the Eldest calm and reserved.

He is just good in war fare training camps.

In contrast Abhi the apple of every one's eye.

Dynamic,Energetic handsome,excelling in archery even as a small kid.

So Destiny chose the more aggressive,appealing,charming successor over the meek and sub missive

Son of Maharaj.What is so abnormal in that" It is quite normal

Panchali admitted defiantly." Ofcourse it hurts. Not because Prati is not able to succeed.But because Panchali 's contribution in providing the future emperor is nill.

Arjun and Krishna took her hands in theirs.

Panchali may not give birth to Abhi but

She certainly contributed in his growth as the ultimate warrior,

She is Abhi's inspiration.Abhi loved her on par with Subhadra.

Her sacrifices sufferings and her will power definitely made Abhi

yearn for revenge over the wicked Kauravas.

Abhi is Panchali's son also like Krihshna is Yasoda's son

And Panchali knows it. Above all he is her Arjun's son.

Now her Arjun's grandson will succeed the Kuru throne.

Isn't it satisfying for both of us Krishnaa? Govind asked

and Panchali smiled with tears in her eyes.

The three Krishnas sat together infusing faith and belief

Confidence and hope in one another.

Hiranvati blessed them by sprinkling the water drops

Parvati smiled at Mahadev watching the awesome threesome

Krishna Krishna. and Krishnaa.

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sweetka

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Posted: 9 years ago

#366

so so b'ful update...wat a lovely bond between panchali n abhi. ..

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#367

Krishna stood to leave. When Arjun tried to get up he stopped him." I have to attend an urgent work. Till then you be with Krishnaa .

Arjun knitted his eyebrows in suspicion.Krishna laughed." Now don't start your questions. I am busy right now.You will know the thing tomorrow." So saying he left.

Arjun wondered. What could be that urgent work? He could not fathom.

Surely it must be related to Gandhari and Dhritarashtr.

He saw him in the morning discussing something with a sculptor who used to work in Indraprasth.

After Krishna left Arjun said." Tomorrow we have to face Gandhari Maata. I feel scared. Not even one son of her remained to give them support .

Panchali replied with despair." Who is left with successors here? Even we lost our kids.Kurukshetr did not give respite to anyone.

Arjun sighed heavily." By Govind's grace we may get Parikshit to redeem us.Abhi's son would succeed Eldest it Seems."

Panchali Retorted with a grim face." If you had not gone on pilgrimage Abhi would have been my son.You deprived me of that fortune.Here I am the mother five sons but no one is left to wipe my tears.

Arjun took her face in his hands.He looked deeply into her lotus eyes that always mirrored her inner feelings.He said softly." Since the day you came into my life you faced unending problems. You endured every thing. But the loss of children is the ultimate disaster any one can have in life.I am your offender Krishnaa.I never failed in battlefield. But I failed in my own battle that is personal.I can't save Abhi. I can't save your sons.Lifelong I have to live with this guilt.Icant even ask you to forgive me." Arjun's voice broke up and he left her and stood up.

Panchali looked at his tall figure ,the strained face,eyes reflecting his inner turmoil .She stood at his back and clasped his waist tightly.Next moment she broke down sobbing uncontrolably.Arjun turned to her took her face on his heart and let her be. The mother has to unleash her tears Otherwise she will be suffocated from within.

Yudhishtir entered Duryothan's tent followed by his brothers , Draupadi and Krishna.The Sibir looked every inch rich,and luxurious .Duryothan's guards welcomed them and took them inside where Dhritarashtr is sitting.Yudhishtir touched his feet.Dhritarashtr blessed him with a grim face." May you rule Hastinapur for many years.' His voice broke up and he then shaked his head." Where is Bheem"He asked curtly. Bheem who is standing with Arjun in the back started to move when Krishna's hand prevented him.He looked back and saw Krishna signal with his eyes not to go to the king.

Dhritarashtr was impatient." Why Bheem' Are you miffed with your Jyesht Pitasri? Come to me.I want to greet you for your great achievements,"He urged Bheema to come forward.

Bheema stayed back and Krishna pushed the statue of Bheema.in front of The blind king.

Dhritarashtr took the statue in his hands and hugged with all his might. The statue crashed down and fell down.Every one was spellbound at this unexpected happening.

Bheema shivered thinking of what would have been his fate if he went to his Jyesht Pita.

Dhritarashtr expressed regret." What did I do ? My son Bheema must have lost his life. Fool that I am I did such nasty deed. Forgive Krishna. I committed a sin." Dhritarashtr started wailing.

At that moment Krishna came to the front and said." Bheema did not die Mahararaj. I know your intention. That is why I placed Bheema's statue before you. Now forget your animosity.Treat Pandavas as your own sons. Then only you will be redeemed."

Dhritarashtr folded his hands and said." Forgive me everyone.I am wretched. What can I do ? I can not

Swallow the death of my sons at Bheema's hands.But I repent now. Yudhishtir forgive me son."I promise I will never do any such thing again." He lamented piteously.

Krishna took his hands and said." The death of your sons was preordained. Bheem is the means only. Don't blame him. Bless him "

Krishna presented real Bheem before the king and made him touch his feet.

Arjun now understood why Krishna was busy the whole of yesterday.

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bubulswt

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Posted: 9 years ago

#368

you are a brilliant writer

just completed all the chapter of your ff

must say it's wonderful the way you described the feeling of arjun and draupadi

for each other and complete mahabhart from there point of view

when I was watching mahabharat on star plush start liking arjun and draupadi

very few scene in which they are together alone but that few scene are so brilliant and chemistry

between them is so beautiful .

just love them

and after reading your ff i love them even more

outstanding job👏

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#369

Dhritarashtr blessed Bheem and then called Arjun. He touched his head and said." Since you entered Hastinapur your journey always is victorious. Thinking of your valour I lost my sleep Arjun. I told Duryothan so many times not to have rivalry with you. He did not listen.Great sages Parasuram,Ved Vyasa and others told about you and Krishna being Nar,Narayan. But he did not listen.

Krishna interrupted and said." Maharaj,don't throw full blame on your son.You never did sufficient effort to save your vamsh."

Dhritarashtr sighed and admitted." Yes Keshav. I became blind with Putramoh.I accepted whatever Duryothan wanted to do. Vidur alerted me many times but I paid no attention.I deserve this punishment to live my remaining life childless."

Yudhishtir took his hands and pleaded with him." JyeshtPitasri. Please don't think you are childless.

I always considered you my father. Grace me with your acceptance. I promise my prime duty will be to look after you and Ganthari Maata."

Arjun folded his hands.He said." Jyesht Pitasri. We can't bring back your sons. But we will try our best to serve you and look after your needs.Forgive us for everything."

Dhritarashtr shed tears and hugged Arjun.

Panchali who stood back came and touched Dhritarashtr's feet.The king blessed her and said." Daughter in law! My sons perished the day they insulted you in Kurusabha.More than Duryothan I am your culprit.Please forgive me." He folded his hands. Panchali stepped back unable to control her emotions. She felt the trauma of Kurusabha before her eyes. Tears blurred her vision.

Arjun stood behind her and placed his hand on her shoulder. He signalled Nakul and Saha Dev to step forward towards Dhritarashtr.He knew his Krishnaa could not bear the stress of remembering Kurusabha and the Dice game. He called Malini and asked her to take Panchali to Gandhari who is inside with Priyamvada. Kunti stayed back in Hastinapur with Pragati.

Gandhari asked Priyamvada who came to meet her. Draupadi touched her feet and collapsed on the ground." Your unfortunate Daughterinlaw bows before you Mata.I lost my children and I am not in a position to console you." She wept sitting at her feet,keeping her head on her lap.

Gandhari's heart melted on feeling Panchali's grief. She always loved Kunti's Eldest daughter in law and felt bad for her fate that made her the wife of Five. Gandhari pulled her up and hugged her." Don't cry Draupadi. Troubles come only to those who have will power.We both are childless now. Let us console each other and survive our loss"

Dharmaraj Yudhishtir approached Gandhari and folded his hands. Priyamvadha told Gandhari " Maharaj Yudhishtir bows before you" she informed.

Gandhari shivered with anger. She placed Draupadi comfortably beside her and looked at his feet through the veil that covered her eyes. To the horror of every one,Yudhishtir's nails burnt severely and turned into dark colour giving him immense pain.Bheem took him back and Arjun who is anxious to touch Gandhari's feet looked at her with bewilderment.He then stepped to the back of Krishna and closed his eyes.

Gandhari immediately called for him." Phalgun where are you? Come nearer."

Arjun hesitatingly looked at Krishna who signalled him to go. Gandhari took him into her arms and hugged him tight as if she is cradling a small baby. She then pushed back his curls and affectionately addressed him." Phalgun Don't be afraid. Your Jyesht Mata can never find fault with you my son.

You did your duty to get the throne back to your Eldest."

Gandhari blessed Arjun and said." Take care of Bahu. I know you are shattered with Abhimanyu's death and also the death of your other boys. But as the mothers Draupadi and Subhadra lost the light of their lives.It is the mother who will give birth bearing pains. So our pain is much more severe.Take care of them"

Arjun took her hands and admitted. "We have to first take care of you Jyesht mata. Please forgive us for the deaths of your sons.But do give us opportunity to redeem ourselves. Like Kunti Mata you are also our mother.Bless us but don't curse us."

Gandhari placed her hand on his head and assured." You are always my son Phalgun. I envied Kunti for giving birth to such an extraordinary son like you. I know you Pandavas don't deserve my curse. But some one else deserves my curse for sure." Gandhari looked at Krishna with a frown on her face. Arjun's Madhav smiled soothingly at his Parth who has a confused expreression on hearing Gandhari's words.

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#370

Originally posted by: bubulswt
you are a brilliant writer
just completed all the chapter of your ff
must say it's wonderful the way you described the feeling of arjun and draupadi
for each other and complete mahabhart from there point of view
when I was watching mahabharat on star plush start liking arjun and draupadi
very few scene in which they are together alone but that few scene are so brilliant and chemistry
between them is so beautiful .
just love them
and after reading your ff i love them even more
outstanding job👏

Thanq very much for appreciating my story.What more do I need than such encouraging words? Welcome to the dream land of Arjun Draupadi. Feel free to comment whenever you find time.

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