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Posted: 9 years ago

#431

The tears that are rolling down and making both the hearts cool,did not stop for a long time.

Those tears are for Abhimanyu who occupied their thoughts,their dreams and their aspirations.

Those tears are for Kirti who is the symbol of their love that fruitified after many tests and trials.

Those tears are for Iravan whom both loved and cherished wholeheartedly.

Those tears are for the four boys the upa Pandavas who brought joy to both of them.

Since the war Arjun and Draupafi never found themselves alone to share their sorrow

To share their heartbreak to share their frustration and to share their moments of truth

Their hearts atlast found solace due to their togetherness physically and mentally.

The tears dried up and the souls felt relief . They both know this moment is essential for them

As the burden of grief suppressed their zeal to live

Arjun wiped her tears and assured." Krishnaa enough. I can't see you like this

Draupadi raised her eyes." But I should reconcile to see you gloomy and disheartened."

Arjun smiled at her protest." No need . You also will see me overcome my grief. We now have

a reason to survive.Parikshit is the light of our lives now. We should be grateful to Govind

for saving our joy our ray of hope.

Draupadi ruffled his hair and said." Your Madhav proved his love for you in such a poignant way.

He pledged on his love for you to make Parikshit survive.Surely if Satya is here she would have

protested.And I would have supported her. "

Arjun laughed and made her sit and placed his head on her lap." Years had gone by. But Krishnaa

Yajnaseni will never change.And I know Satya also would have remained the same."

Panchali smiled at his remark and commented." Your hair grew longer. If I don't take care of that

Your mother will remind me.Your daughter is after me. She wants to see how I do that.

Her grandmother told her stories of Indraprasth it seems."

Arjun's face brightened listening to Pragati's reference. He smiled with attitude." Pragati is too smart

Like me. Ofcourse she inherited your beauty. I want to spend more time with her but I am too busy to do so. Is she miffed with me?"

Arjun's question made Panchali amused and pleased.She answered looking into his hazel eyes that mirror his great love for his daughter." Ofcourse Pragati is miffed. She wants to go to Yamuna with her warrior father. But then she forgot her displeasure with Parikshit's arrival.She spends maximum time in

Uttara's mansion with Parikshit."

Slowly Panchali lied down and Arjun adjusted himself beside her and took her closer.

They feel contented. They understood how much solace they have in their togetherness.

Arjun's fingers caressed her face softly and Panchali closed her eyes in bliss.

Ulupi and Chitra are walking by the river nearer to Manipur. The evening is cool and soothening.

The sky is clouded and the birds are flying back to their nests as rain may happen anytime soon.

Nearer to that shore Babhru is practicing archery with his Guru who was specially appointed by Ulupi

To train Babhru in warfare.

Chitra placed her hand on Ulupi's shoulder. Ulupi's concentration is struck on Babhru and his practice.

Chitra asked." I know Babhru is considerably good in archery.He was trained by my father's friend a Gandharva who is a good warrior.Then why are you feeling it's not enough? You brought your Naga

Guru to train him. Why? After Kurukshetra war I don't think any battle will happen between any two countries. With most of the male population gone Babhru need not fight with any one in near future.Ulupi I saw in your eyes a firm resolve regarding Babhru. Why? Tell me frankly."

Ulupi avoided Chitra's gaze. She doesn't want to tell Chitra about the inevitable that should happen through Babhru. Chitra is hyper.She would never allow Babhru to fight with his father.Ulupi then turned to Chitra and asked her sharply." Isn't Babhru my son also? Do I have no right on him!"

Chitra repented asking her question. She hugged Ulupi and said sweetly." You are his Jyesht Mata.

My place is next to you only. Believe me. Babhru is your son." Ulupi smiled at her dear friend and hugged her back. She should save her Arya and help him get rid of his sin. Till then she won't tell anything to Chitra.

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#432

Panchali got up so early as per her regular schedule . Arjun is sleeping peacefully but the lines on his forehead still convey his restlessness and anguish.

Panchali sighed heavily. Lifelong those lines will make her aware of the loss and heart break both of them are trying very hard to suppress but not successful as yet.Now she is almost sure that they have to live with it.

Panchali took bath wore a light orange colour saree that looked too nice on her dark complexion.

She dried up her hair chanting the Vishnu stotra and heard a knock on the door.

Who is there at this early hour she wondered. She looked at Arjun who just opened his eyes hearing the knock.He also wondered who it must be? Is it Madhav? He wondered.

By then Panchali walked to the door and opened with hesitation. As the doors opened Panchali could not believe her eyes. Pragati entered with Parikshit in her hands.

Panchali worriedly asked Pragati." Why did you bring him so early? What would Uttara think! And your Subhadra Masi ? Did you inform them?"

Pragati walked towards her father and answered her mother." Relax Mata. Pari got up now and started playing. Subhadra Masi looked after him till late night and slept. Uttara Bhabhi is too tired

and this little one is just not letting her sleep. So I brought him here.See how he is smiling at Pitasri.

Arjun felt his day started so well. He grabbed Pari from Pragati and kept him on his heart and started

Conversing with him. Pragati lied beside her father and started ruffling his hair. She is happy she could bring back the glow on his face.

Panchali looked at them immensely delighted. She felt the lines on Arjun's forehead disappear at once.

She approached them took Pari and kissed him on his forehead. Abhi's son giggled with glee and enjoyed the warmth of Panchali.

Arjun smiled at his wife and said.' Krishnaa he looked too blissful in your arms."

Panchali smiled back." Ofcourse he will look so. He is my Abhi's mirror image."

Pragati beamed with joy . She made her parents delightfull and forget their pain.

And Pari is the mantra for that.

Satya got down the chariot with Satyaki. Krishna received her with great joy." I miss you Satya. Welcome to Hastinapur." He said looking at her with love.

Satya pouted and protested. " Don't tell lies. If I won't come now for Parikshit's Namkaran ceremony

I wouldn't have got the opportunity to meet you before you leave for Indraprasth.Where is your Parth? Doesn't he know that he should have sent you to Dwaraka as soon as the war got finished?

Arjun bent his head and came forward." At your service Satya Devi.Welcome to Parikshit's Namkaran"

Krishna turned to him and questioned." When did you come Parth? "

Arjun answered tongue in cheek." Just when Satya is blaming me for not sending you to Dwaraka

Krishna laughed." Well you both started again.We are back to our Indraprasth days I think.

Arjun said." Hopefully so." He then turned to Satya and welcomed her properly." My wife I mean Krishnaa is desparately waiting for you Satya"

Satya smiled happily.She also wants to meet her friend Panchali now the Maharani of Hastinapur."

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#433

Originally posted by: bubulswt
superb update
every one is happy for parikshit 😃
mostly arjun he start forgetting war bitter memories
finally ardi are here😳
soon he is going for war again😭
interesting
and thanks dear for clearing my doubt 👏

My pleasure if I can remove your doubts

Yes Arjun will go again as usual first for treasure hunt and then for war.

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bubulswt

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Posted: 9 years ago

#434

superb update

finally both are together after a long time

they console each other

soothe there burden of grief and pain

after a long time satya is here

love arjun and her nok jhok

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shrutigaur37

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Posted: 9 years ago

#435

superb, wonderful updates..
loved how pragati made her parents forget dere grief..
wow satya is back..
now it will b really hearty to see d banter between arjun n satya..

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#436

The Aswamedha is the need of the hour." Krishna's voice cut through the silence that indicated the apprehensions every one have for doing such sacrifice.

Ved Vyasa spoke in support." Yes Eldest. You should do that . It will help you get rid of your sin of killing your own people in war.You will re establish your sovereignty over all the kings of Aryavarth.

Yudhishtir is reluctant." To kill some more people on the pretext of a sacrifice how will that help in removing my sin?" He asked with guilt.

The Sabha has important members,ministers,and Brahmin's.Hastinapur's prominent citizens also were present there. That is the day on which Draupadi also will be present in the Sabha. She is attending only once in a week . She looked at Krishna who has a firm expression on his face. She understood

If Krishna endorses it will certainly happen.

Draupadi felt dejected.Again the formalities ceremonies did she have the stamina to go through it all over again? She side glanced Arjun who looked detached and disconnected.

Krishna smiled at her. Then he announced." The sacrifice will happen after one year.Not immediately.

Since you lost your blood relations you won't be fit to do that till one year,Dharmaraj."

Ved Vyasa nodded his head in approval. Yes Ofcourse.We need that much time. Eldest in the meantime you should follow me to extract treasure from Himalayas.'Then Vyasa turned to Arjun and smiled." Ofcourse under the protection of Arjun. For a change Keshav will stay back with Bheema and take care of Hastinapur.

Yudhishtir asked." Both of you did not answer my question. Why should there be bloodshed again in the name of the yaga? Already we lost most of the warriors in Kurukshetr.People will curse me if I do that again'

Krishna laughed merrily." Why do you worry Eldest. You just strictly deny permission to kill any king in war to that hero who will follow the horse. And this time very less soldiers will accompany him who are needed to take care of the horse."

Yudhishtir felt relieved but questioned." And who will accompany the horse following the strict rules?

Bheema stood and admitted." I can't follow such rules. Kanha you know I would like to have a free hand while fighting wars."

Nakul retorted." That is why your name is not proposed Bhrata. Rest assured."

Before Bheema could reply Sahadev stood and announced." He who,is the personification of Kshatriya valour,He who conquered Gods and Demons,He who is on par with Mahadev in prowess

The undefeated warrior of Kurukshetra ...

The members of the Sabha shouted." Arjun,Phalgun,Savyasachi Dhananjay...

Krishna pulled Arjun up and hugged him with warmth and stated." My dearest Parth will follow the horse after one year.Except him no one else can accomplish the task."

Ved Vyas declared." Yes Eldest. He is having victory in his name. Vijaya. He will once again establish your sovereignty. Now Parikshit's naming ceremony then Treasure Hunt and after that Aswamedha.

Still much time is there."

Krishna winked at Arjun and said." Maharaj Yudhishtir, After the naming ceremony we both are going to Indraprasth to look after how things are functioning there."

Nakul said." I envy you both. You travel,you enjoy you are lucky both of you."

Every one laughed heart fully but Krishnaa Yajnaseni left the Sabha with disappointment.

Satya is waiting for Panchali to return from the Sabha.As soon as she came she bombarded her with

Questions." Why are you late? What happened there?

Draupadi explained everything patiently.Satya protested." Swami can not do this to me. How could he go to Indraprasth when I came all the way from Dwaraka? Let us both go with them.

Panchali sighed with despair." I can not Satya. I have to look after Jyesht Pita Maata,and Kunti Mata.

Subhadra alone can not take care of Uttara and Parikshit. And then there is Pragati.

That night Satya and Panchali sat near the pool in Hastinapur's royal garden.

Panchali enjoyed Satya's company that will help her overcome the grief of Abhi and her sons.

Satya looked at Panchali and complemented." You know. Age failed to leave any effect on you. Still you look as ravishing as ever I must admit.

After a long time Satya sounded truthful. Isn't it Madhav?" Arjun's voice made them alert and embarrassed.Panchali avoided looking at Arjun as a slight blush crept on her cheeks.

Satya countered Arjun." What do you mean by that? I speak truth only when I praise your wife? Swami your Parth did not change at all."

Krishna gazed at her lovingly and confessed." Ofcourse his love for my Sakhi did not change. Satya dear you always tell truth."

Satya is totally confused while Panchali controlled herself from smiling at Krishna's comment.

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ltelidevara

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#437

Satya then shot the ultimate question that is troubling her since morning.

" swami are you going to Indraprath after Naam karan? Why did you then call me here? " Satya could not suppress her disappointment.

Krishna sat beside her and took her hand in his.Arjun pretended to leave.He got up but was stopped by Krishna.Arjun taunted." You start your convincing session. We should leave now. Satya may demand your attention the whole night.Krishnaa let us go."

Panchali could not decide whether to leave or stay.Satya took her hand and stopped.She teased Arjun" So you want to take her away but you take my name conveniently.

Krishna laughed and pulled Arjun to his side." Sit here. You also have to provide explanation why we are starting for Indraprasth.Let us do it together."

Panchali sulked." No need of any explanation Govind. He never gave any and I would never expect any. You can explain Satya but don't involve me in this."

Arjun gazed into her beautiful lotus eyes that always mirror her feelings more than her words do.

He took her hand without inhibitions and told Krishna." Start Madhav"

Panchali bit her lip and observed the mischievousness in his hazel eyes. She tried to pull her hand in vain. Krishna started with an innocent face.

" Satya dear. Indraprasth needs our attention. Hastinapur is alright. But in reality Indraprasth suffered."

Arjun continued." Krishnaa the city you loved so dearly,the city which symbolises my first victory with Madhav suffered. It also is precious because we lived our dreams there. We fulfilled our love there."

Panchali stared at his beautiful face and heard the words flow fluidly from his magnetic voice.

Satya could not help but admire Krishna's innocence and looked at him endearingly.

Krishna continued." Indraprasth the city that marks our triumph over Indra is right now not at peace.

People there are restless,confused and furious."

Arjun continued." Krishnaa our people now are not connected to us. Thirteen years back Eldest staked the city along with the people in Dice game.They were hurt. They never expected that to happen. Their self respect was hurt. They were furious at the way they were lost and won by Duryothan."

Krishna continued." Thirteen years they kept their calm and lived under the rule of Duryothan who did not do any harm to them and let them live in their own way.

Arjun continued." Now that we are back to power they got disturbed.As per the Spy's reports they were in dilemma. They loved us and we betrayed them. Again we are the rulers. What will happen now?Where is the certainty that they won't be staked again or we may do some other offence and hurt their dignity. Krishnaa we are answerable to them. We should ask forgiveness for what had happened and then we should assure them we would never hurt them again.

Krishna continued." Satya,Panchali,More than any one else it is the duty of Parth and me to bring back their lost confidence and genuine love. So we hope you understood the situation and let us go.

Arjun pressed her hand and looked deep into her eyes." It will be a short trip We promise.

Satya laughed merrily and said." Don't believe him Panchali. We know how colourful their so called Pleasure Trips are.We have past experience no? Who knows? Like the Sungod's daughter and Vasuki's sister some other maiden may arrive at Hastinapur along with them."

Krishna and Arjun made helpless faces while Panchali smiled reminiscing the past events.

Satya then raised her hand and assured." Fine. This time we give you benefit of doubt. But your trip should be very short. Right?

Krishna took her into his arms and raised her up." Thank you Satya Dear. You are the best." So saying he almost lifted her and proceeded to their private rest house that is nearer to the pool.

Arjun made Panchali sit relaxingly with her back taking the support of the Ashoka tree. He himself placed his head on her lap and looked straight into her eyes." So what did the queen decide? Is the reason we gave appealed to her excellence?

Panchali ruffled his curly hair and replied " More than sufficient. But the chief commander of Hastinapur should not exceed the time limit alotted to him.

Arjun. Really those people suffered because of us. Not physically but mentally they were upset.

Had your Eldest think atleast once about them he wouldn't have staked them.Go and bring the smile back on their faces.I know you can do it with ease."

Arjun questioned with a naughty tinge in his eyes." How do you know? That much confidence is not good."

Panchali pushed him away and stood. " let us go. It is too late. Past mid nite."

Arjun got up and pulled her nearer." But my nite starts only after mid night. You know it"

Panchali blushed like his new bride and walked towards her mansion with Arjun

Giving her support and holding her closer.

The Tadiya moon shone with delight and the jasmines nodded their heads spreading fragrance.

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ltelidevara

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Hastinapur welcomed the moment of celebration that graced them after the disaster that shook them severely in the form of Kurukshetr. The lone successor of Pandavas Abhimanyu's son will get the by then popular name Parikshit.

The Royal palace finally came out of the loss of Kurukshetra and.

Celebrated the event with grandeure.

Since Abhi was no more Dhaumya asked Arjun and Subhadra to sit together and complete the formalities.Arjun could not control himself .He went to his chamber and literally wept remembering his son.If Abhi is alive how joyous he would have been. What is the fault of Parikshit not to have the protective hand of his father on his head.

May be he inherited his misfortune from himself,his grandfather Arjun who lost his father Pandu when he was a five years old.

Atleast he was fortunate to feel the father's love for five years . But Parikshit did not even see Abhi's beautiful face.

Arjun continued sobbing placing his face in his palms.

Messenger stood outside and delivered the message." Rajkumar Arjun Maharani Kunti wants you to be there in the mandap within fifteen minutes.

Arjun sent him away and bent his head in gloom. He heard the noise of the door that opened slightly.

I told you not to let any one come inside." Arjun fired at the doorkeeper without bothering to see the intruder who disturbed him unceremoniously.

Parth how much time you will take to get ready? Already your mother got tensed up by your delay.

Get up and be ready in five minutes.

Arjun nodded his head and suggested." Why can't you and Satya sit on the pithika? You definitely would offer more to Parikshit in terms of your Devine blessings."

Krishna approached him and looked straight into his eyes." I told you not to grieve for Abhi. He has come for a special purpose. He completed it and went off. But you still have responsibilities.Dont lose your balance. What will Uttara do if you appear there with a teary face? Parth. Be bold and enjoy the moment. Did you forget how much trouble we faced to see Parikshit alive before our eyes?

Arjun pleaded with Krishna." Let Eldest do the naming ceremony.It suits every one."

Krishna outrightly refused." It won't happen. He is your grandson. You have direct relation with him. Did you remember the night when we came to know of Subhadra's pregnancy?

Arjun nodded." Yes I do. I saw so much relief on your face.

Krishna smiled." Now you must have guessed why your marriage with Subhadra is important for me.

Apart from my love for you my responsibility is to provide a deserving successor for Kuru throne.

Arjun questioned in an accusing tone" you know about Abhi. Still you did not tell me that he will..

He stopped unable to complete.

Krishna looked straight into his eyes." Parth, I should not tell such things. The universal balance will get disturbed.

Parth now get over your grief. Do your duty towards-Abhi's son. Otherwise Abhi will feel bad.

Hastinapur Mandap was decorated with so many flowers and gems.The stage is looking great with Sage Ved Vyasa,Krishna Vaasudev and Dhaumya taking centre stage .

Panchali and Satya looked after the arrangements perfectly.

Gandhari and Kunti sat down the stage with Bhanumati and Uttara with Parikshit on her lap.

Pragati is literally flying in air looking after everything and helping her mother.

Uttara's eyes are tear filled but her son is grabbing her attention with his cute antics.

The muhurt was announced. Arjun and Subhadra ascended the stage holding coconuts in their hands.

As they stood together Dhaumya started ashirwad mantras.Ved Vyas and other rishis blessed them

Krishna stood beside Arjun giving him moral support.Subhadra looked bolder and happier. She looked at Krishna who smiled with assurance. She is his Yog Maya. She will be the goddess for Parikshit till he becomes the emperor of Hastinapur.

Draupadi took Uttara on to the stage with Parikshit. She made her sit beside Subhadra with her son on her lap.

The Homa was done. The Vedic chants reached the skies.Parikshit was kept in Subhadra's lap.

Arjun made small Tilak on his forehead. He was asked to bless Parikshit by placing his hand on his

head.Arjun placed his hand and pulled Krishna also to place his hand.

Together Krishna and Arjun blessed Parikshit with long life and good health.

Subhadra blessed her grandson and gave him to Uttara . Parikshit smiled with pleasure.

As per Dhaumya's instructions Arjun wrote the name on sacred rice.

The grandson of Arjun and the son of Abhi was named Parikshit.

Every one showered blessings on Parikshit.the future emperor of Hastinapur .

Yudhishtir,Bheema,Nakul and Sahadev blessed the boy with long life and happiness.

Panchali stood at a distance and gazed at Subhadra holding Parikshit in her hands.

Arjun and Subhadra's grandson will be the lone successor.

No one survived the war. Not even one of her sons. No Iravan.

But Abhi's successor survived. And Chitra's Babhru is sound and safe.

But he will rule Manipur. Not Hastinapur.

Still Arjun's blood only will rule Aryavarth.But she has no part or contribution towards that.

Panchali looked at Krishna." Are'nt you and Arjun one in soul? How can you separate Arjun from you?

Krishnaa exists in Arjun. There is no duality or doubt.Parikshit is your successor only"She heard Krishna's words in trance.Again she looked at her Govind.He is smiling his Devine smile.

Arjun called her." Krishnaa bless him"

Panchali took him in her arms. Parikshit looked up and giggled with delight. He pulled her long curls

With his cute fists.Panchali bent over him and kissed on his forehead.

Yes he is her Arjun's successor means her successor.

Panchali's love always pervaded Arjun and became a part of his existence.

There is no difference. She lives in Arjun.

Arjun lives in her.

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bubulswt

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Posted: 9 years ago

#439

Aswamedha yagya is on the way

again it's time arjun to go away from home

indraprashth praja is angree with pandavs but they are right on there place

it's again arjun's responsibility to convene indraprashth praja

so both madhav and parth going to indraprashth

Parikshit baby is cute

superb updates loved it

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ltelidevara

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Posted: 9 years ago

#440

Originally posted by: bubulswt
Aswamedha yagya is on the way
again it's time arjun to go away from home
indraprashth praja is angree with pandavs but they are right on there place
it's again arjun's responsibility to convene indraprashth praja
so both madhav and parth going to indraprashth
Parikshit baby is cute
superb updates loved it

Thanks a lot.for your prompt feed back

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