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It was now the time for Dhananjay and Ashwatthama to travel, they were sad by the fact that they would miss the childhood of the girl or boy, but Radha's firm words assured them that it was for their well-being.
Arjun had whispered the name he had selected for his sibling in his mother's ear, he wished for the name to be a surprise for others.
"Mother, I promise I shall return as a warrior you have dreamt of me," Arjun seeked her blessings, determined to learn. "And I shall wait for you." Radha replied back.
Ashwatthama stood their silently, admiring their bond. Radha was different, she loved Dhananjay but she never stopped him from doing things.
Lord Parshuram's abode was far, dense forests and high mountains secured the place. And for two kids, it was a huge task to do. The long journey of thirteen days was tiring, but it didn't stop them from moving further. Their determination was their biggest strength.
As they reached Mahendragiri hills, their way was blocked by an axe that came speedily towards them.
"Viram." "Stop." A loud voice boomed.
Drauni and Dhananjay looked at the man, white beard, grey dhoti and white angavastra. Rudraksh mala hung around his neck, chandan on his forehead. "Pranam Bhagwan Parshuram." The boys greeted respectfully.
Meanwhile in Hastinapur, Radha missed her son, spending all of her thinking what he would be doing now. She had second thoughts on calling back her son, but she controlled her emotions. Like a traveler coming from scorched sun, would look out for rain, Radha would stand at the door for hours looking for her Radhey.
Adhirath didn't say a word, he knew his words would not cease her pain. Time would heal. He would bring toys and clothes for the child, excitedly showing it to her. Radha enjoyed this, and soon over the period of nine months, she accepted the fact that her son would come after years.
"Radha please tell me the name Radhey has selected for our child," Adhirath spoke for the nth time. "No, I will say the name to you after she is born." Radha denied, she won't tell the name to anyone, not now.
"She? What if a boy is born?" Adhirath questioned. "Dhananjay seemed sure that he would have a sister, and if it's a boy, then I would name him Vrindeshwar," Radha innocently spoke, imagining another boy in her house.
"So the name is Vrinda?" He chuckled. Radha bit her tongue, she did not mean to disclose but with the tricks of her husband, she couldn't keep it a secret.
The day arrived sooner than expected; Radha gave birth to a healthy girl, the Lakshmi of the house!! "As sacred as the holy Tulsi, my daughter shall be named Vrinda." Radha whispered in the baby's ear, caressing her cheeks. Adhirath smiled, he extended his hands to take his daughter in his hands. "JagatJanani has blessed us with a daughter," Radha said handing him his daughter.
The new parents smiled through tears, they loved Arjun as their own, but a child born out of them, the child who was with them since nine months and now they finally got to hold her, that was happiness at another level. "Vrinda." Adhirath whispered again and again, chuckling at his daughter.
But their happiness were short lived, when her Janm Kundali was made, the Pandit spoke, "As per her rashi, her name must begin with Ra and not Va, her name, if started with letter V would bring disaster for her. You can call her Vrinda, but her name must begin with Ra." He insisted. The Pandit's words shocked the parents, they would call her Vrinda, but her name would begin with Ra.
"My daughter would be like the rising sun and pure gold, and hence, her name shall be," Adhirath paused and held his daughter close, "Rukmini."
"Rukmini, a beautiful name for your beautiful daughter," The relatives spoke as they came to see the newborn child. "Now you don't need to keep that dirty blooded child in your home, good thing you got rid of him," A far away related spoke, Adhirath's aunt, Keertana, unaware that he had gone out to learn.
"My son is out learning from the best," Radha spoke raising her voice, she would not bear any ill words aimed at him. Keertana looked at Radha like she had gone insane, "Radha, a child that you got through waters was thrown away by his own parents, what good blood does he have? Now that you have your own blood, what is the need of that boy?"
"If you have one eye what is the need of other? He may not be my blood, but I have fed him my milk, he is my son, he was not born as Radhey, but shall live as one. And we got him in Ganga, the river who purifies everything, he is prasad of Maa Ganga." Radha sternly spoke.
"But how will you love him equally to your own child? She is your blood and deserve more love, the love you are diving between your own and a child thrown by his own mother," Keertana butted in again.
"Well, in case we that our Vrinda gets less love, Dhananjay loves her so much, that it would suffix at our ends Kaki," Radha stood up and glared at the lady, "And yes, love isn't property that reduces when divided, it is an emotion, which multiples when shared," Saying so, Dhanamjay's mother left the hall.
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Keertana Keertana Keertana, kya karu mein tera? Maar diya jaaye ya chod diya jaaye? Shreya be like- Khaayi ke upar le jaake chod diya jaaye- Kyra *nods* Lekin iska role toh abhi baaki hai- *brings her back*
How was this Rukmini surprise?
If anyone still wants a twin, we can bring Alakshmi here, as Rakhumai's twin- Just kidding-
I knew many wanted twins but I did not want to bring another character as an extra- cause they would have literally no role- And those who wanted a brother, please, Ashwatthama is here...Usko bhul na jaane-
We all know the sibling bond of Narayan and Parvati, this is time for sibling bond of Mahadev and Mahalakshmi- Shiva in form of Arjun amd Ashwatthama.
When Krishna comes to ask for Rukmini's hand in marriage- Arjun, I love your sister. Arjun- What? *is shocked* Krishna- That is the reason I keep coming here to meet you- Arjun- Kintu Madhav, aap toh mujse milne aate the? Krishna- Tum toh bas bahana tha, apni Vrinda se milne ye Shyaam aaya tha *thinks* wah wah kya shayari thi. Arjun- what-? Madhav rocked, Parth shocked-
In the Epic, Arjun married Krishna's sister, now here, Krishna would marry Arjun's sister-
The line, Radha gave birth to a healthy girl, the Lakshmi of the house!! literally meant the words- And JagatJanani- aka Mata Narayani....!!!
Vrinda is another name of Goddess Radha. The name Vrinda is suggested by: xDarkMistx
