The Fateful Evening Arjun Draupadi OS .. Thread 2 - Page 95

"On seeing Arjuna, the whole assembly were delighted and conchs began to be blown all around with other musical instruments. And there arose a great uproar in consequence of the spectators' exclaiming,--

'This is the graceful son of Kunti!'--'This is the middle (third) Pandava!'--'This is the son of the mighty Indra!'--'This is the protector of the Kurus'--'This is the foremost of those versed in arms!'--

'This is the foremost of all cherishers of virtue!'--'This is the foremost of the persons of correct behaviour, the great treasure house of the knowledge of manners!'

At those exclamations, the tears of Kunti, mixing with the milk of her breast, wetted her bosom.

And his ears being filled with that uproar, that King Dhritarashtra, asked Vidura in delight, 'O Vidura what is this great uproar for, like that of the troubled ocean, arising all on a sudden and reaching the very heavens?'

Vidura replied, 'O mighty monarch, the son of Pandu and Pritha, Phalguna, clad in armour entered the arena.And hence this uproar!

Dhritrashtr praised Kunti's sons though feeling insecure from inside.

Young girls of Hastinapur vied with each other to have a look at the tall ,dark handsome youth whose curly hair enhanced his looks.

Arjun took stance and got ready to display his skill.

Rajkumar Parikshit..I have to attend the evening homa at the ashram. I will continue tomorrow...Suka politely took leave much to the displeasure of Pari..

Chitra and Ulupi asked Subhadra.." Tomorrow we all are going at what time? " Subhadra said." At brahmi muhurat as per my knowledge."

Panchali came there and Subhadra smiled." See. The queen came. You can have correct information." She told Chitra.

Panchali immediately interrupted." Please Subhadra. I am not a queen for you. Don't call me so...

Ulupi teased." But you are our husband's queen isn't it?

Chitra supported." Ofcourse she is.no doubt about it..

Just then Arjun entered and asked Panchali." Is the queen ready for the travel? I mean any arrangements are left with? If the queen needs help.. Arjun stopped when he heard Chitra Ulupi and Subhadra laugh together.He looked at Panchali whose face turned red.

What happened? Why are you laughing?--he asked with surprise.

Subhadra controlled her laugh and took his hand into her hand and pressed it." Nothing. Your queen is ready with everything" she assured.

Why did you call me queen ?" Panchali confronted Arjun as soon as he entered.Arjun questioned her back." Why not? Aren't you my queen?

But you can call me by name...See.they are laughing. I just told them not to call me queen there you are calling me so..

Arjun smiled and took her close." I like to call you so You are my first wife. Why? Did you forget that day in Indraprasth when you said you only got maximum right over me? He asked looking deep into her eyes.

Panchali remembered that night..when he was too busy with accounts.. She was trying to get his attention..the beautiful moments they spent..

Arjun kissed her earlobe and confessed. You are my queen and that is the ultimate truth... Panchali closed her eyes hearing his magnetic voice..feeling the bliss...