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8 years ago
The Evening before war Krishna and Arjuna did Sankar Shiv Pooja that consisted of Ekadasa Rudrabhishek.(Eleven times Rudrabhishek.) Besides that Panchali did Durga Sahasranama puja.After that simple dinner was served as the war will start at early hours of the morning. Arjun worshipped his Gandiv and kept the quivers alongside . He closed his eyes and tried to feel what is going to happen the next day.He is reluctant to think what will happen if he and his grand father come face to face.He then got up and walked towards Hiranvati.The river is flowing with serenity that made Arjun feel at peace.He reminisced his child hood at Satasrunga mountain when his father was alive.Pandu used to teach him how to hold the bow when he was four years old.After that Kripacharya instructed him the basics of Archery but more theoretical than practical .Then came into his life Dronacharya who extracted the best from him . He learnt ,he practiced,he excelled,he achieved.He owes his identity of an archer par excellence to Dronacharya in particular. Then he had the good fortune of learning from Siva himself . The Pasupat mantra only once he recited. but he is able to grasp that thanks to his memory power.Then he learnt the fourth and fifth vidhis of Archery which no one knows apart from Siva.After that in heaven the lords of quarters including his father Indra taught him different Astras.He swallowed every Nauce,every mantra,every Astra with as much dedication as he first learnt to hold the bow from his father.But what is the end result? His whole knowledge is meant to be utilised against his grand father his Guru and his kith and kin.Will he be able to do it? ' Arjun,You are here?" Panchali'svoice brought him back to present.Arjun looked into her lotus eyes which always uplifted his spirits and encouraged him in his every step.He smiled at her and said.' Krishnaa your Arjun will never fail in his purpose. Don't worry. I am fine." Panchali bent her head down and said.' Did I ask you anything? Please don't think you are answerable to me. I feel guilty to see you in dilemma Arjun. I blame myself for instigating you all for war." Arjun stopped her.' Don't ever say that. We all are equally responsible for war. More than all of us,Jyesht Pita Dhritarashtr is responsible. Don't blame yourself.My dilemma has nothing to do with you at all.My concerns are my weaknesses.I will try and overcome my soft corner for Pitamah." Panchali looked into his eyes and assured.' You will do it Arjun,I am sure. Govind will help you in every way.Now go and have some sleep.You have so much to do tomorrow." Arjun kissed her forehead and took her closer. ' Parth,Sakhi.nice to see you help each other in this crucial moment.I bless you both. But now time to retire .Krishnaa bring hot Badami milk to Parth and make him drink with your hands.That will help him rejuvenate.Right?" Panchali blushed sensing the mischievous tinge in Krishna's words.Arjun smiled at his friend and walked with him and Panchali towards his tent. The three Krishnas moved towards the future that awaits them to change the destiny of Aryavartha.