Parikshit Birthday
Hastinapur decorated for Pari's birth day looked splendid in every corner of the city.The day being just next day..citizens arrived at Royal Palace in crowds looking gorgeous in their attire's. The wide arena before the royal palace got ready to accommodate people with good arrangements for seating.
In the middle space a very big throne was set up and on both sides Yudhishtir and Bhim sat looking every inch,the emperor and crown prince.
So many sages arrived there to bless Parikshit .except Veda Vyas Who was in Badarikashram.Nakul and Sahadev were totally busy in taking care of guests.
Every one awaited Pari's arrival.
Panchali stood away and looked at Pari from different angles.Subhadra and Uttara could not believe their eyes. You have magic in your hands..Subhadra exclaimed..Is He our Pari Who always roam with unkempt hair? She asked with wonder.
Uttara could not control her excitement. Her Pari is looking too handsome..Panchali softened his curls and arranged his hair in a top knot. Then she fixed small diamonds shining in different colours in between ..Chitra,Alli And Ulupi tried to hug him but Rekha who assisted Panchali pulled them back. We can do that later.after we present him properly in the assembly..already he is late..
Arjun came inside and was spell bound seeing Pari in such a cute look. He couldn't believe but Pari is looking exactly like him...
Panchali widened her eyes and looked at them both in turns. What a resemblance! she felt but Chitra said it openly.. He is looking like your son..seriously...she turned to Ulupi to know her take..
Not only Ulupi but all of them together declared in chorus.,yes he is like his grandfather.
The assembly is waiting for him..let me take him..Eldest sat there..since 15 minutes.Panchali could not help but give her sulking look that questioned him...Still Eldest chant? On this day also?
Arjun lifted Pari in his hands and walked fast. Since the assembly is meant for people and guests queen's stayed back.
Panchali did not go . As always she has to supervise the dinner arrangements. She is worried about Pragati. She did not come from Dwarika..Satyaki got some important work.
Pari asked Arjun to drop him down since he is feeling shyful ..that so many eyes will rest on him.Arjun disagreed. He told him softly..Me and Madhav used to carry Abhi like this on to the stage.Your look will get spoilt..and your Panchali Mata will scold me for that.
Are you afraid of her? Pari asked with curiosity. Arjun smiled and replied..sometimes..As Arjun entered with Pari showers of flowers fell on them from all sides. Arjun looked at Nakul knitting his eyebrows. His Nakul won't change..he likes grandeur and he did it despite his warnings.
Nakul nodded his head and winked at Arjun mischievously.
The stars and the moon showered moonlight on the archer par excellence and his grandson who is a replica of him in every way.Parikshit was blessed with Ashirwad mantras..by all the sages and Brahmins.
Citizens shouted in joy seeing the future emperor of Kurus.
Suka stood smilingly besides the prince chanting benedictions in low voice.
Dhaumya did Homa in the middle space invoking the blessings of all the gods..Arjuna stood at a distance and wondered how would it be if Abhi is alive. Then Abhi would have been the future king of Aryavarth...No Prativindhya would have become the king.
He looked at his brothers who are beaming with happiness. They lost all their children. Still they reconciled with their fate and loved Parikshit.
He remembered Krishna's words before his abduction of Subhadra.
The future of Aryavarth depends on this marriage. Otherwise I wouldn't have suggested abduction.
Arjun sighed. His Madhav knows everything. Hence he guided him accordingly.
Bhim called him to bless Parikshit. Arjuna went forward. What should he bless him?
Arjuna knew what he wants to say in blessing. Long life...May you live for the longest time possible.. he stressed and Pari looked up.
Pari understood the reason. His Pitamah is scared of losing him early like his father.
Pari took his hand and assured. I will Pitamah... I will stay longer.
Arjuna got tears in his eyes. He smiled and patted him on his cheek.
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