Arjun opened his eyes suddenly. Seeing Draupadi he moved and made place for her on his couch.' Why are you roaming without sleep? See your eyes! I think you should have stayed back at Upaplavya." He scolded with concern. Panchali is miffed.' You think I could stay back? Never. If that is the case I would have gone back to Panchal thirteen years back." Arjun enjoyed seeing the frown on her face that made her look more beautiful.He gave a piece of advice to her observing the expressions on her face.' Better late than never.Now I very much wish you take your sons to Panchal. Wait I will ask my father in law also to go back. Then I will send Abhi,Uttara and Subhadra to Dwaraka. Then I will be at peace." Panchali got up to say good nite but was not allowed to go.Arjun did not let her get up.' Honestly all my fears and concerns will blowoff in your presence.Krishnaa I very much want you here with me. But my only fear is you will be effected by day to day war happenings. " Arjun's face became dull as if he is foreseeing future incidents. Panchali took his head on her waist standing nearer to him.'She said in a low voice.' Arjun,I heard tomorrow you go and discuss the rules of war with Pitamah.I want you to be bold and calm when you face him.Remember it is not easy for him also to fight with you whom he loves like his own son.So don't make things difficult for him." Arjun silently nodded his head indicating his approval.He asked her.' Did you set up every thing for my early morning Sivabhishek? I would complete it before I go around the camp to check my army." Panchali smiled.' Ofcourse your excellence,I did everything for you. You can proceed." Arjun looked up and smilingly said.' Thank you my queen."...The morning brought the news of an unwanted visitor seeking entrance into the Pandava camp.He was Rukmi,the Vidarbha prince and brother of Rukmini.After politely offering him hospitality,Yudhishtir enquired his welfare. Rukmi is arrogant. He nodded his head indicating everything fine and turned towards Arjun and boasted.' Arjun,It is your good luck if I fight on your side.Dont be afraid of the Kaurava army with so many Maharathis. They are nothing before me.You just relax and watch . I will finish of your rivals." Every one who listened his words got hurt at his boastfulness. Arjun looked at Krishna who is smiling ,calm and composed. He thought of Rukmi's shamelessness as Krishna who defeated Rukmi at the time of Rukmini's abduction is sitting there.Arjun looked at Rukmi with his natural attitude and said.' When Duryothan was imprisoned by Gandharvas You were nowhere to help me. When I fought with Kaurava army at Virat singlehandedly I didn't seek your help.Now you think I need your help? I don't need your services. You can go somewhere and help those in need. I don't need you in my camp." Rukmi fumed at Pandavas but went off and met Duryothan. There also he was rejected. He returned back to Vidarbha disappointed. Only two persons did not participate in war. They are Balram and Rukmi.Afterwards Krishna,Dhrisht ,Pandavas ,and Sikhandi went to the decided place where they have to discuss rules with Pitamah.It was nearer to Duryothan's camp as no one wants to give trouble to Pitamah by asking him to come to a far away place. Bheeshm.Dron,Kripa,Aswathama,Karna,Duryothan and Dussasan met the Pandava warriors.
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