God of War

Who is Devi Niyati?

After King Dhritarashtra declared to appoint Karna as Duryodhana's charioteer, Dury felt like jumping in joy. But it was the royal court and he did not want to fool himself here in front of everyone, so he controlled himself and asked with an authority, 'Shreeman, come with me. Let me tell you about your work schedule and your duties.'

Karna smiled, 'Yes my prince, please lead the way.'

The court was also dismissed and both Dury and Karna went to Kauravas' part of the palace. Once Karna entered the prince's room, Dury hugged him, 'Karna, I am so happy that you came back, please don't leave me and my brothers again.'

Karna smiled, 'Did I ever leave you, my prince? I was always with you for all these years.'

Dury, 'Yes, but how...I mean those dreams? You look exactly like I saw you in my dreams and those fight techniques....how do you know them? How do you know that I can defeat Arjun? And my brothers...you teach them those moves...How did you come to our dreams?'

Karna, 'Prince you ask too many questions. You all saw me as that were your wishes. And when God is with you then everything is possible.'

Dury smiled sadly, 'God, I don't know Karna if God truly exists. If they are present then why my mother is suffering so much? Is it not enough for her to blindfold her for the rest of her life? She is still suffering, her family was killed, her sons were tagged as 'bad omen', her name was tarnished. Everyone was calling her 'the mother of evils'. What are our faults? Whatever we say, do or think, everyone thinks we are the epitome of evils. No Karna there is no God. They are just partial like us humans.'

Karna was sad. He knew that his friend was suffering but he said, 'My friend don't worry. Fate sometimes takes our tests. Have patience and believe in yourself. Before taking any decision think twice and don't be impulsive. It is up to you to change the perception of the citizens towards you and your brothers. Listen, my friend, a person cannot hide their nature for long. Soon everyone will understand the difference between glass and diamond. So try to improve the lives of your subjects. Be a good prince to them, they themselves will love and respect you back one day. Mark my words.'

Dury, 'You always make everything positive. That is why I like you so much.'

Karna, 'So now my prince, what are my duties. I don't want to give the elders a chance to raise questions on my work again.'

Dury took Karna to Gandhari's room. Gandhari was also very happy as in childhood Karna always supported the Kauravas. He played with them, taught them many new things, loved them like their own brothers. Seeing Karna after so many years had made Gandhari really happy. 

Karna, 'Pranipat Maharani, how are you?'

Gandhari, 'How could a mother stay happy if her kids are unhappy? But I am relieved that you came back to us. Now my sons will be alone anymore.'

Karna, 'Maharani as long as they have their mother's blessings, neither they can be alone nor in danger. Your love is like a shield Maharani.'

Gandhari, 'Son, please call me mata. Also, I am the Maharani just for namesake.'

Karna, 'Why are you saying that Maharani?'

Gandhari smiled sadly, 'Son you just came back so you have no idea about the situation of the palace. Stay here, then you will understand.'

Both Karna and Dury came out of the room and then Dury said, 'Karna every morning mother went to the temple. Though she had her own palanquin but from now on it will be great if you take her. She enjoys your company better than those Dasis.'

Karna, 'Rajkumar, your mother also said something about a namesake Maharani. Is everything alright?'

Dury, 'Karna, even the servants of this palace know that one-day Yudhistir will be the king. So all of them showed their loyalty to him and his family. My parents were kept here as a face. Once Yudhistir becomes the king, me my parents, my brothers, all will become the slaves of the Pandavas. So the servants already started to butter the Pandavas and treated my mother with disrespect.'