The bride of Babhruvahana was beautiful and regal. She has the similar aura that Chitra has and carried herself with confidence.
The Kekaya royal family welcomed Pandava parivar with great pomp and grandeur.The present king Jayatsena was the father of the bride..Yamini Purna Tilaka..His father and his brothers fought on Pandava side in Kurukshetra war and died.
Babhru looked at the princess and muttered under the breath..Such a long name...strange..
Arjun who just stood behind heard and smiled. He bent forward and quipped..You have three options to address her..advantage my son!
Babhru blushed and nodded..yes the three names can be used at different times..
Parikshit gushed and exclaimed..,I liked this city..It has long sea shore ..When shall I go ?
Uttara tried to fix him with her eyes and Subhadra signalled Arjun.to control Pari..Arjun shrugged his shoulders and said...You can have your fill in the afternoon..
Panchali who stood beside Bhima bit her lip..She sideglanced him She knew he must be equally fascinated with the natural beauty of the Kekaya capital.
Yamini could not take her eyes of Panchali who looked younger,fresher and more beautiful than all the queens of Pandavas.How could she have such luscious hair? She wondered.
Chitra understood the awe struck expression of the princess and remarked ,Now it is my daughter in law’s turn to get desparate seeing his queen....Ulupi only heard her and pressed her hand..Leave it Chitra..See how cute they both look together..bless them now...
The bride’s father was overwhelmed to see the Emperor in his palace...Surely I am fortunate that you considered us good enough to offer our daughter..he told Yudhishtir humbly folding his hands.
Dharmaraj took his hands and assured..Your daughter will live like our daughter ..Let us celebrate the marriage with pleasure...
Bhima appreciated the efforts of the king for the arrangements he made and the tasty food served with utmost care and respect.
Arjun stood ,watching Pari playing in water..As the marriage is going to happen next day the Pandava royal family relaxed and enjoyed the hospitality of the bride’s family..
After lunch Arjun,Nakul,Sahadev and Pari walked towards the seashore that is nearer to the mansion they occupied ..Chitra,Ulupi Alli Arya went to meet the royal ladies..
Subhadra,Karenu,Vijaya,Uttara accompanied Pari to sea shore.
Panchali wanted to stay back but then was forcefully dragged by Pragati who did not want to leave her mother alone.
Arjun felt relieved...on seeing her relax..his attempt to keep her stress free by shifting the marriage venue to bride’s place..definitely correct..
On the sea shore many arrangements were done to make them enjoy ....Panchali sat in the Asan away from the waterline and Pragati reached Pari..
Subhadra warned Pari not to spend much time in water and approached Panchali...It is a futile attempt ..he won’t listen to me. Pari is obsessed with water..she showed Nakul and Sahadev who are with Pari in water..guarding him.
Do you know why he is so lost in himself? Subhadra asked pointing at Arjun..who is seriously absorbed in thoughts.
Panchali stared at him. What else? He wanted Govind to come but he might not oblige this time..she said.
Subhadra nodded ..I know.,father is unwell..
Suddenly the sound of chariot wheels disturbed them..Next moment they saw Arjun running towards the chariot..It was driven by Daruka., And the peacock feather,Vyjayantimala Mala,yellow garment ..clearly seen...alighting from the chariot..It is Krishna Vaasudev with Satya waving her hand to Panchali..
Next moment Arjun almost threw his Madhav down with excitement ..exclaiming..you want to give me surprise?
And how is it? Krishna winked at his soulmate.
Edited by ltelidevara - 6 years ago
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