The Next Epic

Departure from Nag lok -Vish

Just as I reached the castle, I instructed the Princess to inform her father about the attack.

I ran to my room, took my sword, swam to the garden. I heard a war trumpet from the top of the castle.

Just then, Pari along with the rest three came in. She said that there were a lot of blasts happening near the border!!

Hearing this the King came down. He said, "Aadi, we can defend our Kingdom, you people have a much greater and important task than saving our Kingdom. Please take your friends and go with the Princess. She'll take you to the Island. We have serpents that travel faster than light. Kali cannot track you, people."
He looked at Pavan and said, "Please take care of her." Pavan nodded in agreement.

Six serpents came in. The Princess asked all of us to get on. Just when I was about to climb it, the King shouted, "Take care of your loved one Vish, remember!! Take care of her, don't let that happen!! Take care of her".

I was confused and even before I could open my mouth, we were out of the water, standing on the surface. The serpents gave me a conch and said, "Whenever you need us, blow his conch, we will come to your help". Saying this they went in. I looked all around, all of them had reached. But wait! Who's this new girl next to Pavan.

I asked it out... Pav replied that out was the Princess, the girl who was a human serpent in the water was an Ichha Dhari Naagin,( i.e., she can change her form) now looking very beautiful. Well... I had to remark, Pav is a lucky fellow...

We had reached the Island. There was a small sand mountain-like structure in the front (due to the waves depositing a lot of sand).  As I climbed on it, I saw a Rishi, in saffron color. He was standing in front of us. He had a huge beard stretching to his chest. He also had a lot of hair tied just like how lord Shiv ties his hair. Behind him was a small hut made of hay, wood, and mud. Nothing else was there except the forest behind it.

Remembering what King Takshaka had said (that the teacher was Rishi Veda Vyasa), I went and did a Sashtang namaskar to him.....

Seeing my action, the others also did the same.

After we stood up, the Rishi started, "I am Rishi Veda Vyas, since you people are my students, you can call me  Aacharya or Guru Vyas. Before we begin, if anybody has their mobile, please throw it in the ocean."

Remembering my iPhone, I was like, "Shit!! where the hell is my iPhone 11!!".. Pari said, "Don't worry Vish, I've only...by these very holy hands.... have thrown it in the ocean before we entered Nag Lok". Everyone laughed. I was like... "Shit man!!"

Aacharya continued, "Okay, first, Princess of Nag lok, I welcome you, please come here and take your seat." He then waved his hands, and another house was made next to his house. He said, "Princess, you'll stay here". He looked at us and said, "Everyone, keep your divine weapons in my hut. There you'll find axes, grab them and come back here".

We all went, kept our weapons there, took those axes, and came back. 

Aacharya:  All of you, build a fence from those trees in the front till those trees in the side, and then coming back to those trees here. In simple words, fence this whole area and build a house enough for all 5 of you to sleep. The house must contain 2 rooms, one where the boys will stay, the other where the girls will stay. Also, get some fruits and vegetables. Get firewood from the forest for fire and cooking purposes.
He looked at the princess and said, "Princess what will you have for dinner today?"
She responded, "Whatever they prepare!"

Aacharya continued, "Make kichidi, I think there are some rice fields in the neighboring island, not very far, just 10 km from here. Ask the people who reside over there. I think that'll be sufficient for us today. " Adding for these, he told that we will not get our weapons until we leave for Shambhala.

Saying so, he went to his hut and before he closed the door he said, "I'll be meditating, please do not disturb me. I will join you for dinner."

I mockingly said, "Aacharya, is there anything more we could help you with? If so then please do tell us, we are here to help you only!! our motive is to serve you. That's the only reason for which we have traveled thousands of kilometers here."

Pari stopped me and said, "As you wish Aacharya!!"

Aacharya went inside to his hut.

Pari turned towards me- "Couldn't you just shut your mouth???!!!"

I said, "What else do you expect me to do, this guy is asking us to do this work like a servant!! Have we come here to work or to learn?? Pari, that Kali out there will not ask you to build a fence/house or cook khichdi!! He'll be waiting to destroy that place!!".

"SHUT YOUR MOUTH RIGHT THERE BOY!! DON'T YOU DARE SAY A WORD NOW!!'