As they walked back to the camp they saw Sikhandi and Dhrisht waiting for them. Krishna smiled at Sikhandi and said,' The day has arrived. Your purpose of life is awaiting you. Go ahead and strike Santanav without hesitation. Parth will be with you only .He will take care of you. You should just be there when the real fight happens between him and his Pitamah." Sikhandi frowned and said.' I am enough to strike him down. I don't need any one to shield me." Krishna retorted.' We need the shield. What better shield is there than the one who can make Gangaputr be submissive and unreacting." Arjun knitted his brows.' If Sikhandi can make the Great Warrior fall then I would prefer to relax and leave the task." Krishna pressed Arjun's shoulder and pacified him.' Calm down Parth. There is no use to withdraw from your duty.Sikhandi can not throw away Bheeshm, But his presence is essential I tell you again." Yudhishtir intervened and said in a decisive tone .' Today I would definitely like to see Arjun do that what is entrusted to him. Enough of submitting innocent soldiers before Grandfather who is burning them like fire burns heaps of cotton.I hope Arjun would realise the need of the hour and do accordingly." Arjun became quiet. Panchali knew now no need of any other provocation. His Eldest's word is the Veda for him. She saw Arjun silently going towards the chariot where his Madhav is already waiting for him with reigns in hand.She approached Sikhandi and said.' Do whatever Govind instructed you today.This is your day. May god bless you with success." As she was left alone after all of them went Panchali reminisced how close Arjun is to his grand father. It is his Grand father's presence that used to rejuvenate him when he comes back victorious after his victorious stints with Yavanas,Kamarupas, Yakshas and Vidyadharas.Panchali went back to the time they lived in Hastinapur before they were allotted Indraprasth before she was asked to spend one year with each brother. ...Hastinapur just gave a grand reception to the Third Pandav who conquered Sauveeras and Yavanas who are hostile towards Hastinapur.Panchali the new bride who missed her dearest Arjun got miffed at the way he did not even bother to visit her after he came back after a long spell. She again and again felt embarrassed at the way she fell into his arms due to Dussasan's mischief, A slight blush crept on her cheeks thinking of the incident. She felt heavenly to be that close to him. But did he feel the same? That is a puzzle for the Princess of Panchal who always is intrigued about her too inhibited Arjun . Priyamvada came and said.' Princess, A big feast is being planned in honour of your husband.Maharani Gandhari is waiting for you to give instructions. Your Mother in law also is there" Panchali got up and followed her to Gandhari's chamber. Kunti is talking something to Sahadev who acknowledged her presence with a smile. Gandhari sensed Draupadi's arrival and demanded Sahadev,' Where is Arjun? Don't he has the courtesy to meet his wife who waited for him all these days?" Sahadev patiently answered Ganthari ,' Jyesht Mata He is with Grand Father . They are busy discussing the fate of imprisoned kings and other matters." Kunti tried to explain.' Didi you know how close he is to his Pitamah.Also the matters must be of great importance. Anyway my other sons are attending on her and her needs.Isnt it Sahadev? Your Eldest regularly visits her before he leaves for court.Bheem is training her in kitchen maintainance etc, And Nakul...Ganthari cut her short and declared.' Kunti I am talking of Arjun not others. I know he treats both of us above every one but his grand father is special to him.Still he should realise he has his responsibilities towards his wife. Sahadev take Panchali to Your Pitamah Bheeshm's chamber.Bahu if he doesn't come you go and meet him. His Pitamah also will feel elated to see you there.Go now." Panchali's heart beat can be heard by her. She looked at Kunti who nodded in approval.
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