DIFFERENT SURYAPUTRA

Chapter 34

In the chamber of Bhishma again the four foremost among well wishers of Pandavas, sorry of Hastinapur gathered to talk. Of course they were none other than Vidhur, Bhishma, Dronacharya and Kripacharya. They had grim expressions on their faces, especially Vidhur who was feeling so humiliated that his nails dug into his skin, eyes were red in anger and teeth gritted in silent promise of Revenge. Others weren't good either. From one year many things spiralled from their hands. Since Suyodhana became Yuvraj many changes and reforms has taken place and protest against it were magically suppressed, nit even when they tried to fan the flame only few came forward to oppose it but through a thorough investigation it was proved that these people were leisurely and luxuriously living on expense of royal treasury. They were punished and their deeds were exposed to the public causing them to spend a few nights in a dungeon and leave Hastinapur forever.

There was more prosperity but they directly took granted the efforts of Kauravas and only saw them ones responsible for leading the society astray from what it was supposed to be. They know for society to run smoothly all four Varna should work as per their responsibilities and calibre. Vaishyas and Shudra along with other lower castes should serve the kingdom but they should ask for rights. According to them it was their Dharma and they were born as a lower caste as punishment of their deed in past life. While Brahman and kshatriya were meant to be respected just because of their birth. The society was such since they remember hence they were rigid in their thoughts but truth is despite knowing it wasn't true for their own personal agenda and interest they didn't want anything to change because they don't want to lose their powers.

Dronacharya: Once again that petty Suta responsible for everything.

Kripacharya: True, despite him not being here he has charmed the Kauravas through his support.

Vidhur: Charm!!! No no kripacharya evil supports evil only. Adharmi could support adharmi only. That suta has planned this from the time since he became caretaker of Kauravas and what we are seeing is both the effect of my foreboding and his careful planning.

Bhishma: Vasusen has become a bigger thorn for us. His influence is not only on Kauravas but over the political scenario of Aryavart. We aren't unaware of how he ruled and after knowing his strength the lower caste would demand for formal education and it would lead to chaos all over Aryavart.

Dronacharya: We have to do something otherwise his prestige would rise and rebellion would start. Suyodhana considers him as an idol hence he would blindly do what he does and that would be catastrophic for Hastinapur.

Kripacharya: How can a suta be so formidable? In the last two years, we tried to cause problems for Magadh but many Rakshas, Asur, daitya met their end in his hands, many kingdom became vassal of Magadh We have only increased his glory and now he alone defeated more than 100 kings of Aryavart and weakest among them was Rathi.

Dronacharya (snorted): He isn't formidable but is a wicked, vicious trickster and Mahadev knows why only he was born with such kavacha and kundala. Maybe he is the rebirth of some asur who has taken birth to cause chaos only. Arjun could kill 10 Vasusen.

Despite knowing these were words of bitterness and untrue, others there were inclined to believe to feel good among themselves. They were seriously some delusional group of people and there was no cure of delusion in any yug only bitter end. From satyug to kalygs people like them are there who want to believe anything for their misbelief.

Bhishma: Problem is nor what he was in his previous birth but what he is now. His political influence is climbing up rapidly and can be said to rival Dwarkadhish.

See the hypocrisy they had no problem in believing one grew up among cowherd because he was kshatriya by birth but similar wasn't in circumstance with Karna.( Important  A/n : don't diss me no one in Dwaparyug was sure Lord Krishna was avatar of lord Vishnu till later though they had this belief but even those who had such belief were condemned. Even Indradev punished Vrindavan when they stopped worshiping him on the advice of Krishna. So about other mortals it couldn't be more unsure. You and I both know the truth but because we are in kalyug and know Lord Krishna showed his vishwas swaroop to Arjuna. By no means I have any intention to hurt sentiment of readers or insult lord Krishna in any way)

Kripacharya: We seriously need to do something, as the things are going there could be irreplaceable damage. We have to call Pandavas back immediately.

Vidhur: We can't.

Dronacharya: Why? Upon their return Yudhishthir could be made Yuvraj immediately and if not Suyodhana Abhishek for king would happen then we couldn't do anything.

Vidhur: We can't call them back because we lost their location since they entered Rakshas van. I don't know if they even left there or where they are. Moreover Pandavas are now in a weaker position. They only have Madra and kuntibhoja support and even those kingdom lost to Vasusen. I don't know about Dwarka as despite the relationship they share with Pandavas and bhabhi Kunti, Suyodhana is favorite disciple of Haldhar balram they could be neutral so Pandav need at least one alliance with prominent kingdom where Magadh didn't have any influence.

Bhishma: Not only that but Suyodhana had his Abhishek of Yuvraj whereas Yudhishthir wasn't crowned. Vidhur we have to be prepared for the worst.

Vidhur: Tatshree, I understand what you are saying but in that scenario we either has Pandavas wage a war which they wouldn't due to their respect for us and chose to live under rule of Suyodhana and I don't need to tell you what influence mercury has on gold Or we have to be ready for partition for which Maharaj Dhritrashtra would surely favor his eldest.

Bhishma: Vidhur, I would not let the right of Pandavas snactched by anyone and if partition is the last option then be it. As you said Pandavas are gold and gold shines wherever it is. No matter how much anyone struggles they could not suppress Dharma from emerging victorious. Pandavas are Devputra and Yudhishthira himself is son of Yamdev. If we have to let go of our political power for them so be it but we have to make sure they can get what they deserve. Only under them both true Dharma and Kuruvansh can flourish.

Speaking of their dearest Pandavas there was pride and joy on the faces of every present there. But Vidhur wants more than that; he didn't speak now but his mind was already planning every scenario and methods ahead. He would get his revenge one way or another. Family of Dhritarashtra would definitely suffer.

Their rigorous planning was going on but the family of Dhritarashtra didn't care, they were busy in preparation. Entire Hastinapur was decorated and a flower bed was arranged from the border of Hastinapur to the palace. Suyodhana and Bhanumati entered the Kingdom after two days of journed and they were welcomed grandly. The citizens showered flowers while the elders may not approve of Suyodhana and Kauravas but they saw their efforts and happily accepted them especially Suyodhana as Yuvraj. Flower showers were done by most of them on  the newly married couples.

Chariot reached the palace where entire royals were there to welcome them. Bhanumati was welcomed with all traditions and ceremony. Everyone blessed the couple though some not wholeheartedly but they were not among the loved ones of Suyodhana so he readily neglected them. On the way the couple chatted and Suyodhana made Bhanumati aware of his situation. Bhanumati was immensely hurt seeing the sad expression and childhood of her husband. She now understands more deeply why her husband loves Magadh Naresh. He was truly a figure who came into the life of her husband and his siblings and fulfilled the responsibility of elder, guardian, and parental figure. Calling him their caretaker was an insult for all he has done. He has in a way shaped her husband as he is now and she has high hopes of her in laws or of those who matters for her husband.

Bhanumati was a little overwhelmed by the number of people who came to touch her feet to get her blessings but she blessed them. She tried hard to remember every name but it was proven difficult for her but she would do it in upcoming days. She would try to be like her husband but become a motherly and sisterly figure for siblings of her husband. After everything bhanumati was welcomed inside the palace for rest and further ceremonies. She was guided by her only sister in law and mother in law whe Suyodhana was stopped by his brothers. They would meet only after all the ceremony would end.