RUDRANI (SLOW UPDATE)

chapter 3

Both Agasthya and Veera are having their breakfast as Annapurna serving food to them.

'When did you come Veera from Kerala.'

'Dadi...i came yesterday late night. I visited you but you were in deep sleep so i thought I will meet you morning. ' veera replied her while stuffing paratha which is filled with rich cow ghee.

'Agasthya...how is everything going on.' veera asked his friend.

'Yeah...good. what about you? I have told you many times and look after your company. But you are always in your own world. ' Agasthya mocked him.

'Yes Veera...why are you running after the swords. Your parents will be happy if you join in your company's branch at India eventhough they are staying at  US.' This time Annapurna told strictly to veera.

'Yes dadi...i want sometime to join back again in my company.  I have full trust on my friend. He will look after my work till i come back...yes...Agasthya ' veera asked him .

Agasthya chuckled and nodded his head at Veera's actions.

'How many days you want Veera to learn and take classes on sword fighting. ' Annapurna asked him curiously.

'Dadi...as you know...we both learnt many martial arts including ancient ones too...but somehow iam very much interested in sword fighting. I want to learn  ancient  techniques in that. So now iam in Kerala to learn the different techniques in kalaripayattu (it's an ancient martial art). It will be over by next month.'

Agasthya looked at Veera...

Kalaripayattu...

'Veera...i heard about this art.' Annapurna asked him.

'Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art ..Godess Bhadrakali is the main diety of this and sage Parashuram is the guru of this art. It is basically deal with swords , daggers,  spears and axes. It is very unique martial art because it is the combination of defense techniques,  dance, yoga and healing techniques.' Agasthya closed his eyes and telling about the ancient martial art of India.

Both Annapurna and Veera are looking at him surprisingly.

'Kalaripayattu is the mother of all martial arts '

'Agasthya...kanna...'Annapurna is calling him by shaking his shoulders.

(Kanna...is the pet name . Elder people calls the youger boys)

'Huh...hmm' Agasthya opened his eyes and looked at his Dadi...his eyes became red and he is taking deep breath.

'How...how...do you know about it Agasthy. '  Veera is asking him excitedly.

' I think you never been to Kerala and you did not learn this type of sword fight...is it' Veera asked him again confusingly.

'Hmm...yeah...i never been to Kerala...but...but...i heared about it...but...where...where did i hear this name.'  Agasthya held his head.

Annapurna understood her grandson...

'It's ok...leave it .' She wants to change the topic...

'Veera....i am going to Chennai to meet my friend tomorrow. Come along with me .' Annapurna told Veera while giving his favorite orange juice to him.

'Hihi...sure darling...i will come. How long is the trip ' veera is super excited and asked Annapurna with mischevious smile.

'No...you are not going anywhere this time. You are not attending any meetings since three months. So...Veera.. you should come along with me to New York.' Agasthya ordered him.