Chapter 3 - Pandu's Death

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They all rushed inside and what they saw was something they could never forget, Pandu was dead lying on the bed while Madri was crying on his feet

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They all rushed inside and what they saw was something they could never forget, Pandu was dead lying on the bed while Madri was crying on his feet. 

"What have I done!" Madri screamed

Mata Kunti fell on her knees on the floor as she stared at her dead husband's body, tears formed in her eyes as she sobbed. On the other hand, the children of Pandu were in a deep stage of shock after seeing their dead father.

"Pitashree!!!" yelled Drina as she vigorously shake her father's body trying to wake him up. Tears welled up in her eyes and started to flow like an uncontrollable river. "Jyesht, why isn't he waking up?" she asked

How could any one of them answer her, they were crying at the loss as well.

" He is gone Drina" Kunti choked on her words

Hearing that her loving father is never coming back she ran into another room and started to cry on the floor. Slowly all the loving memories filled her mind, how Pandukanya (daughter of Pandu) was loved by her father. How she was eyes of Father. 

Then slowly anger and grief filled her. Her father was the closest person in her life and heart. He taught her everything, how to talk, how to walk, how to respect the elders, how to act like a ruler, how to use weapons, everything. Her father was perfect, he never did any Adharm or sin. Her father loved his subject, loved his family, and never was he greedy for the throne.

But the Poor soul of Punduputri Drina didn't know that this all was the Maya of Niyati (fate).

" Why did you do this to me and my family Mahakal and Mahakali (Shiv & Parvati) !" She screamed

She closed the door and screamed in anger. She tore the clothes, broke the pots, shattered the windows, broke all the wood sticks, and started to throw the stands and utensils. It looked as if Mahakali was angry and was about to destroy everything in her path.

Because of her anger and grief, she hurt herself badly. The small pieces of the pots, windows and glass were all over her toes and some even inside her feet, blood was pouring out of her little feet her hand were red due to the breaking of the wood sticks and cloths. She fell on the floor and started crying.

The Pandavs noticed the absence of PandavAnuja (Younger sister of Pandavs) and went to her room. They banged on the door and barged in and found their little sister all hurt and wounded inside and outside.

Bheem picked her up gently and carried her to the Prangan (open area in middle of house).

Mata Kunti and Mata Madri were still crying.

Pandavs knew that they needed to be strong for their mothers and sister.

Yudhisthira kept Drina's head on his lap and started to comb her head with his fingers as he was crying. Bheem was feeding her kheer. Arjun was narrating her favourite story of Shiv and Parvati. Nakul and Sahadev were cleaning every single wound.

"And then  Maa Parvati used the uptan's dirt to make an idol of Lord Ganesha" Arjun narrated

" I am so sorry bhratashree, I should have not acted like this. Now I am a burden to you all. " Ayonija (the one who isn't born from a womb) said grimly.

" You are Pandavpriye (Beloved to the Pandavs). How can you say that?" Yudhisthira said

" You can never be a burden to us Anuja (younger sister)" Arjun said softly

From that very day, Drina was named Adira (who is very brave) as she vowed that she will always be brave for herself and her family.

Maha Mahim Bhishma and Mahamantri Vidur came and looked at their broken family. The children touched the elder's feet.

Mata Madri had committed sati and now Mata Kunti was left with her five sons and a daughter.

As the rituals were happening Drina slept in Arjun's arms. The Pandu family reached Hastinapur after a long silent mournful journey.

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So for the ship name, I would like to thank @Krishna_7313. For her lovely names. Here is what she made:- 

{1)Drina + Karna = Driarna}   {2)Adira + Vrisha = Adrisha ( it means generous, sincere, trustworthy, and strongest mountain) }  thanks a lot

These are what I made :- 

(1) Adira + Kuru Vira =  Adra ( which means lightning or more Knowledgeable)

(2) Aarunya + Vrisha = Aarusha (which means radiant glow)

If you have any more ideas, please do tell me. 

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