It was evening time..pradosha ...Sunset happened but still the orange hue did not let darkness take charge.
Arjun worshipped Shiv Ling with bilwa patr. The priest wondered at his undeterrred concentration.
Years passed since the Pandavas became the rulers of Kuru kingdom. But not even once he found the prince not attend and worship Mahadev ...two times a day.
Arjun finished his Puja and bowed ,signalling his intention to leave.
As he walked towards the place where he usually spend time to relax,the lakeside at the end of royal garden,he observed someone sitting in deep thought. ..She is none other than Pragati.
Arjun keenly checked her face...it is beautiful like her mother’s but her eyes are hazel eyes..his eyes.. She is in deep thought. What must she be thinking?
Arjun approached her and placed his hand on her head. Pragati looked up and clasped his waist tightly..Pitashri...she uttered the word in a whisper.
Ask mother to be strong enough to bear with my separation. I would like to go to the ashram of Sage Veda Vyas and live there.
Pragati said in a decisive tone. Arjun expected something like that but he was unsure of it..he thought Pragati won’t take such step..
Why do you wish to live there,my pr8ncess? He took her on his lap like always does when he wants to convince her of some matter.
Pragati placed her hands round his neck and replied..Pitashri..I am not interested in worldly pleasures. I want to pursue spiritual path.
Arjun smiled and said...I appreciate your decision..I also thought the same years back..
Pragati heaved a sigh of relief. Her father will understand . He will convince her mother.
Arjun silently watched her expressions. He knew how delicate the matter is. Pragati needs to be tackled with utmost care.
Arjun brushed off his thoughts and patted her cheek. But right now we all should work for Babhru’s marriage. As a sister,you should take responsibility and help your mother ...you know she is not doing well nowadays..
Pragati nodded her head. She knew her mother is not fit to carry the burden anymore. But as a queen she should be in the front for every occasion.
Draupadi stared at the father and daughter coming together hand in hand ,to the dining place. She saw a spark in Pragati’s eyes...that was missing since Kunti’s demise.
When Arjun went to the washing place Draupadi followed him and asked...what did you do to Pragati? She looks happy and relaxed?
Parth smiled and touched her head..with concern..Don’t be stressed up ..nothing to worry. I promise Pragati is my responsibility..
Panchali nodded her head..she knew he is a winner and he started the process to appease his daughter.
Secrets shared at washing place? Chitra’s teasing voice is heard from behind.
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