Thefateful evening......arjun.Draupadi os - Page 6

Arjun suddenly felt so protective towards his beautiful wife.For the first time he is all alone with her after their brief journey towards their hut post swayamvara.He indicated her to sit on the bench near saying They may take time to be back .You know satya. Draupadi declined and stood lost in her own thoughts.A certain sadness enveloped ler face that became unbearable to Arjun.With an impulse he took her hand into his and addressed her softly.Tellme krishnaa,what is troubling you? How can I help you out? His indulgence brought tears in her eyes.She can feel him through his tender trip on her hand that sent ripples through her body. How can she ex press her possessiveness and insecurity towards him.He may laugh at her for imbibing Satya's nature.Arjun thought she must be tensed up thinking about her future with five husbands. He said in an assuring way.Krishnaa don't worry about my brothers.They are too good to be with.Eldest is so compassionate and concerned.Bhraata Bheem is full of life and will take care of you.And the twins,they are noble and fun loving .You will enjoy their company. Krishnaa felt dejected .the spirit of her fire within got aroused.What about you Aarya.What type of a husband will you be for me?She questioned him directly.Arjun was shocked.He did not know how to respond. Draupadi waited for him to answer she understood his predicament.He is not ready to admit his real feelings.He is a son,a brother and then a husband.That also one of the five. Draupadi got desperate.She looked at Arjun whose luscious curls are falling over his eyes covering his eyes.She felt like keeping them back and tying them up curbing their free spirit.She felt jealous of them.Why should he look so handsome? How can she make those crazy girls retreat back forth ?After all hei is krishna's and Krishnaa's.No one has a right over him..Her besotted look made Arjun see her situation.He smiled at her,his heart winning smile. To be contd.

Arjun said..I heard that the fire born is so bold ,upright and frank .But shay ad I got it wrong. Draupadi looked at his teasing eyes and turned her looks to his fingers which still held hers.Those were the fingers that made her father yearn for a daughter ,With those only he owned her by his seemingly impossible fish target look like the easiest task.Shetook her hand out of his and answered him.I am thinking about the possibility of your admirers multiply day by day because of winning my swayamvar.Arjun could not grasp the inner meaning first but after sensing the taunt behind her comment threw his head back and laughed.Draupadi showed her annoyance by swiftly moving back and started to walk. Arjun caught her by her shoulder and made her face him.Looking straight into her eyes He asked.What do you mean by that? My sincere advice. Don't listen to Satya's irreverent talk.She will spoil your brain. Draupadi 'Sanger is clearly seen in her words. I am not a small child to get influenced by some one else's words. Arjun got mesmerised by her beautiful face looking more pretty with anger.He instantly pushed her luscious hair falling on her face.Draupadi closed her eyes in bliss.She never dreamt that she can feel her Arjun's touch ,filled with so much love so soon ..To be contd.

Forgive Me Krishnaa. Now tell me how weird you can get Arjun? Satya'sexciting voice along with Krishna's ringing laugh brought back the couple into reality.Arjun looked at Satya but did'nt bother to answer.Draupadi composed herself and tried her best to hide her lovelorn expression by bending her face.Krishns smilingly asked.Sakhi I hope my Parth took care of you properly. Draupadi feigned annoyance and pulled satya with force.Now would you like to come or not?she started walking accompanied by Satya.Parth watched them till they are out of sight.His eyes depicted the pain of his heart.He looked into the empty space ,where Draupadi stood till then and said Forgive me Krishnaa, Giving put his hand on Arjun's shoulder and asked.Why did'nt you say it before her? He questioned.Arjun answered in a pain filled voice.If I confess my love for her it will become hard for her to go through the ordeal.Madhav, I am not a fool not to sense her feelings for me.The moment she put the garland round my neck ,I became aware of her love,submission and longing for me.But I am helpless in the face of the decision of my Eldest which is to be followed .I can never go against his wish which is the law for me.I know I did injustice to krishnaa by throwing her into a battle of lifelong struggle.How much she has to sacrifice no one knows it better than me.Now if I admit my love for her openly she won't be able to do justice to my brothers as their wife. Krishna affectionately patted Arjun.You are right Parth.I know my sakshi is unique in willpower and mental strength.She will never be the reason for any misunderstanding among pandavas.But promise me Parth,You will always stand by her and fulfill your duties as her most loved husband.Your loyalty towards your brothers should never cause pain to my sakshi.Remember Parth.Her love towards you is the ultimate truth.Every thing else is dictated by fate. Arjun kept his hand in Krishna's and said I promise Madhav.

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The night before. The night before the marriage Kunti can not sleep at all.She is tensed up thinking about the unusual marriage that will take place tomorrow onwards.What did she do. Is she experimenting with the happiness of her sons as well as the princess of Panchala..What. Will Grandfather Bheeshma's say if he knows about it?Gandhari did I also may hate her for taking such decision.As the time of marriage approaches she feels guilty for being the reason for that. Of course Her Eldest won't take any decision without deliberating properly.But that is not enough.She needs someone else to support her and soothe her mind.Vedvyasa's previous birth story gave a new dimension to the decision and supported them.But still she feels disturbed and only one person can help her out.Krishna. Kunti did not hesitate to go to Krishna at such an odd our of the night.She reached krishna's place which in the same palace as of the pandavas.She heard the voices of satya and Krishna who are seriously discussing something.Satya's voice is heard clearly.No lord whatever you say I feel bad for both of them.Why should they be separated When they have every right to enjoy their conjugal wife as husband and wife.Now please I want to sleep Any way I have to support Draupadi tomorrow at her most crucial hour. Kunti could'nt control herself and called from outside Kanha will you come out once? Next moment she saw Krishna before her looking at her with surprise.Before he says any thing Kunti took his hand and said I want to talk to you Kanha,it is important Let us go to the garden.

Why do you look restless Bua,Your Eldest is getting married tomorrow na,be happy. Kunti sensed a little bit of sarcasm in his words. Kanha I am confused.What I did for the sake of unity of my sons makes me shiver with unknown guilt.I am doubtful of my son's happiness now. She admitted sadly. Krishna solemnly said.your deed will definitely work for the Devine cause,Bua,Unitedly your dons will fulfills their life's mission.Krishnaa will be the driving force behind them.What else do you want? Still i did not have solace Kanha, kunti revealed her state. Do you doubt Parth? Krishna enquired. Kunti proudly admitted.No kanha,my Phalgun will never disobey me or his Eldest. Then you are doubtful of Princess?krishna deeply looked into her eyes. What shall I do now Kanha?will she be able to treat my sons equally?What if she failed to control her emotions? Kunti stopped to gasp,Shall I go and ask her to promise me ..Krishna curtly stopped her and said with a firm face.For god's sake don't do so Bua,Already you suppressed her physically but don't curb her mentally.It will be great injustice to her. Just try to understand her sacrifice.According to norms by garlanding man and woman a an be pronounced husband and wife.Sakuntala and Dushyanta your ancestors got wedded through Gandharva marriage only.That way Panchali already became Parth's wife.And she is distributed among your sons on the behest of your Eldest.Krishnaa agreed only to save herself from being a rejected wife as she knows Parth will never accept her against your wishes. Kunti felt bad for the innocent girl who willingly accepted her fate and kept her word. Promise me Kanha you will always be there for her and my sons,come what may. She pleaded with him. Krishna said I promise Bua I will always be there for my cousins and my Krishnaa. Generations will talk about my love for Parth and my friendship with Panchali sets an example for mam woman friendship.Now go to sleep with peace.

Note. The above update is inspired by Ved Vyasa's Mbh Bori,Adiparva,swayamvara Parva .Vyasa says..Tam...patnya Taya tamanugamyamaanah...Arjuna,having vanquished them started to leave followed by his wife. He used the word Patni,wife not vadhe,bride.So as the garlanding happened she can be considered his wife.So is the indication of the author.This happened prior to kunti's word and Yudhishtir's decision.

N. The trial. Begins. With Yudhishtir. The day began with much noise and grandeure.Draupadi went through the formalities with steady mind and let her maids do every thing to make her look like the most beautiful bride ever seen in Aryavarth.When Dhrisht,his wife and satya came to take her to the mandap they stared at her wide eyed.To her surprise Draupadi found satya avoid her by not taking part in doing her make up.But satya knows why she is so.Her lord Krishna strictly warned her against any child play or silly talk as Draupadi has to undergo the most trivial situation ahead.Satya silently lead Draupadi to the Mandap where The royal priest already started the ceremony by making Yudhishtir the bridegroom.Kunti saw the bride and welcomed her with a blessing .The priest told the remaining pandavas that they can be present or they can attend to any work if they have to.Bheem was already there with nakul and entertaining the guests with his humours .Nakula is standing besidesYudhistir and attending to his needs. There is nosing of Krishna ,Arjun and Sahadeva. Drupad got worried as to why Krishna is not present along with Arjun.Nobody is worried about sahadeva as his daily pooja takes along time.Amessenger came to Drupada and informed him Krishna Vaasudeva asked your highness to continue the proceedings.He and Rajkumar Arjun will be here ina short while. Drupad was relieved and involved himself in the marriage procedure.Draupadi is doing whatever she is asked to do. When the priest told her to put the garland round the neck of Yudhishtir,her mind jumped back to the moment ,when she garlanded Arjun.Satya put her hand on Draupadi's shoulder and brought her back to reality.Draupadi composed herself and placed the garland round Yudhi's neck. After the mangalsutr and sindoor the marriage is solemnised. Just that moment Krishna entered with sahadeva.He approached Draupadi and placed his hand on her head.May you live happily ever,krishnaa He wished Yudhishtir. Drupad and kunti could not control themselves from asking about Arjun.Krishna smiled assuringly.He is on his adventure as usual.The royal horse which is brought by prince Drishtadyumn from kambhoj fled from the stable early in the morning.Arjun went after it.

Nakul was shocked to hear that.But Krishna it is so wild.I tried to tame that horse .When ten stable experts are controlling it,I hardly sat on that and I was thrown with great force.Bhrata Bheem was also there.I was wounded on my forearm.Bheem said with anxiety ,Yes the horse is mad .Why did phalgun went alone?Bheem enquired the stable guards who came there in which way the horse went.They said that it ran towards the outskirts.Draupadi got perturbed.She looked at Krishna who smiled in his usual assuring way.Kunti got tears in her eyes,Kanha,Why did you leave him alone?you know his stubborn nature.He could have gone with Bheem na?..Bua,Why do you worry.He will mend the horse.He is your Phalgun no? Krishna tried to relieve her when Satya who is standing with an exciting expression,cajoled. Krishna.Lord how could I miss such feat,mending the wild horse,that too by Arjun, Please take me there,Anyway the marriage is done with. Yudhishtir who was silent till then,assured kunti.Maata,He will be safely back He knows how to handle wild horses.Kunti still could not contain her sob.Her most talented son who should have sit besides his bride in the Mandap is playing with danger. Draupadi approached her father who is shouting at the stable guards for letting the horse cause havoc.she knows how wild the horse is and heard her father shout at Dhrisht so many times for bringing that horse to Panchal.Dhrisht instantly fell for its royal looks and brought it with great difficulty,with the help of hundred soldiers. And now her Arya ran after that mad horse,Drupad touched her head and said with shivering voice.I hope every thing will be fine.As Bheema and Krishna along with nakul started to go for Arjun,Loud thunder like applause is heard.People outside the man dap in the street are jumping with joy as Arjun is seen riding the horse with the reins firmly held ,commanding the gait of the horse.Drupad was overwhelmed with joy as he knows how troublesome the horse is and how it wounded small children when it got out of control.Krishna approached Parth who is still sitting on the horse and teased him.Had your fill for the day?now come down,See how they are all worried about you.Arjun answered with a smile and got down still holding the reins.Bheem banged on his shoulder and scolded him Can't you call me along?I would have controlled the horse within minutes.Nakul laughed at him and gave a taunt.BhrataBheem,Aren't we together when we tried to ride the horse?I am surprised how he controlled it and riding on it's back Satya ran to Arjun and shouted.Why did you not call me at all ?I would have learnt the method na?Arjun seriously looked at her and said.Now shall I ask the horse to go mad again?Devi satya wanted to tame it.Satya got angry Lord look at your Parth and how he makes a joke out of my words.Krishna laughed at this and tried to pacify her.You know Parth is not serious.Take it lightly.Kunti hugged Arjun,and reprimanded him.Phalgun when will you be responsible enough to care for your self?She could not continue further.Arjun silently hugged her back.Draupadi,Drupad and Dhrisht were awestruck.How could that horse stand so soft and gentle beside Arjun.It looked like a miracle to them.Yudhishtir patted Arjun,Brother you helped the Panchal by taming this wild horse.But next time don't go alone.Krishna laughed at this,Eldest He is destined to win alone.His voice sounded firmly.

Arjun got on to the horse again,and said he will keep it in the stable ,stay there some time so that it will help the stable guards.As he road away every one shouted sadhu,well done .Kunti smiled with pride as she is witnessing before her eyes,the Devine prediction about Arjun come true before her eyes. Her Phalgun is emerging as the best in every way,at that moment satyaki came over there on his horse,gasping for breathe.Krishna smilingly questioned him.So,learnt another lesson from Gurudev? Satyaki folded his hands.I am thankful to you for allowing me to go behind my gurudev,Arjun.It was great to watch him tame the horse.Dhrisht got excited.How did he do it?Tell fast. Satya could'nt control herself.Now satyaki don't waste time tell the actual process.Draupadi tried her best to compose herself standing besides Yudhishter.Satyaki started.You know Arjun followed the wild horse on another and when he saw that stop outside the city,in the midst of mango groves,he got down and approached it.you know how it is.When he tried to take the reins,it forcefully attacked him.Then suddenly he banged on its back as if to challenge and started running.The horse fiercely followed him and the running race continued.Finally the horse got exhausted and stopped,gasping for breath.Arjun approached the horse,hugged its neck and sweet talked till it started acknowledging his voice.You don't believe your eyes,The horse roared in pleasure when got on its back and willingly submitted.Arjun took the reins,rode on it for some time to make sure of its attitude.Then he made the horse drink water in the lake and rode on it,you saw him come no?How good he looked on such a beautiful horse?Satyaki could not control his hero worship.Sheer intelligence.Exclaimed Drupad. Bharata became an expert even without paying much attention towards horses said nakul..Parth does very thing with heart not with mind.Krishna commented with an endearing expression that mirrored his love for his Parth.