KARNA : THE WARRIOR

CHAPTER 12

Next day Karna woke up for his Suryapooja and donation. After that karna came back to palace for his meditation and yoga. He did his usual practice in the practice area till breakfast, then he came for breakfast and saw bhanumati and Duryodhana were waiting for him. He smiled bat them and had breakfast with them. After breakfast Duryodhana has informed him that he and Bhanumati would leave today. He was away from his duties for few days and now he has kulvadhu of Hastinapur so he should return immediately. He invited Karna with them but karna declined because he knew if he went there Duryodhana has to spend his free time with him and he was already Very busy and now that he is newly married he should spend time with bhanumati. Karna told them he has some work and he will come latter. Duryodhana agreed with him. Karna arranged everything for their return. Before leaving Karna gave Bhanumati several gifts he then specially told bhanumati to take care of Duryodhana and be his guide and lessen the influence of Ghandhar raj on him. He told her this privately. Bhanumati who knew why he was saying that Nodded. Similarly he told Duryodhana to take of her sister. Duryodhana and Bhanumati left for Hastinapur and Karna summoned his Sabha.

Like this few more months have passed and Karna like usual go to Hastinapur in frequent intervals. His relationship with Bhanumati has really became of brother and sister. So once again he decided to go to Hastinapur to not only meet his friend and new sister but his parents as well but he didn't destiny has planned something else for him. He as usual gave his responsibilities to Shravan and went for Hastinapur. Upon reaching Hastinapur as usual he went to his home first and spend time with his family. Next-day he went to bank of river Ganga and after his Suryapooja he did his charity there. Karna was now very famous for his charity, petitioner from all over Aaryavrat came to him. He waa known for never letting go anyone empty handed and giving the desired alms. After that he returned to his home and did his usual deeds and after breakfast he left for palace. Upon reaching the Palace unlike before he can't go to Duryodhana's chamber as he is married so he asked a servant to inform Duryodhana and Bhanumati of his arrival. Duryodhana and Bhanumati invited him in. Upon reaching there he saw Duryodhana was getting ready for something.

Duryodhana : Pranipat Mitra.

Bhanumati : Pranipat Bharta.

Karna : Pranipat Mitra, Kalyan ho bhanumati. Are you going somewhere Mitra.

Duryodhana : Yes I was coming to Anga only to meet you since you here then I don't have to go.

Karna : What happened Mitra.

Duryodhana : Nothing happened Mitra, I was invited to Swamvar of Princess of Panchal Yagseni Draupadi.

Karna : Who?

Duryodhana : You don't know, seriously.

Karna : I don't give attention to any Kingdom unless they are planning to attack Anga. Why do I care which or where's princess have Swamvar, Mitra.

Hearing him Bhanumati and Duryodhana looked at each other. With this they confirmed their talk of last night was more than necessary.

FLASHBACK

Yesterday Duryodhana came to his chamber and was lost in thinking. Bhanumati saw him and frowned the news of invitation of swamvar of Yagseni Draupadi has spread throughout the palace and Aaryavrat. She assumed that her husband was lost in the thoughts of beauty of her.

Bhanumati (irritated) : What happened Aarya, what has captured your mind.

Duryodhana who was lost in his thoughts missed her irritated tone.

Duryodhana : I was thinking of Swamvar that is going to held in Panchal.

Bhanumati (angry) : So you are going to marry her why because she is most beautiful woman in entire Aaryavrat.