Dhani prayed to the Lord for twelve years to get a husband. The Lord granted her wish. But instead of one she got five. Aatreya, Bali, Mithun, Manan and Aanan are the five brothers, who are her destined husbands, who will shower her with love. She...
In the afternoon, Prabhupada with his family arrives at Naimisharan, outside Mitramani family house.
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Servant : Your Highness, a person from the village Veerapalli has come here with his family. He addressed himself as Deputy Chief of Veerapalli. He is asking to meet you and Prince Bali.
Aatreya is surprised. He himself goes to greet them at the gate.
Aatreya : Sir Prabhupada, I welcome you to my house. Please come in.
Prabhupada : Thank you, Your Highness. You did not need to come here yourself.
They follow his lead. Dhani and Aatreya both are avoiding looking at each other. While they are walking Aanan comes back with Mithun. His jaw drops to see Dhani here.
Aatreya : Ah! You are back. Sir Prabhupada, meet my brothers, Mithun and Aanan. Mithun, Aanan, he is Advisor Prabhupada from Veerapalli.
Mithun : Greetings Advisor.
Dhani takes a look at them. Mithun is broad built with wide shoulders. His face is alluring and his body, though covered in clothes, appears seductive to Dhani's eyes. He has long and curly hair that covers his broad shoulders. He is the same height as Aatreya.
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When she looks at Mithun, both of them instantly feel this divine connection towards each other. Mithun's heart starts to race faster. "Who is she? Oh Lord, what a beautiful woman." he says in his mind. "No, this is happening again. Now, I am starting to have doubts about this feeling." Dhani says in her mind.
She shifts her gaze from Mithun to Aanan. Aanan is a very attractive, mesmerising and a very handsome man. He has deep eyes. His lips are shaped like a cupid's bow. It takes her some moments to snap out of his intoxicating appearance.
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When she looks into his eyes, she instantly knows that he is that man from the forest. Her mouth opens on this understanding.
Aanan smiles and signals her to remain silent. Dhani understands and nods her head.
Aatreya : Sir Prabhupada, shall we go inside?
(Part removed. Republished as - A Tale of Naimisharan)
In the evening, Aatreya introduces everyone to them at the Court. There are Saint Ujani and Priest Mahadeva of the Goddess temple of Naimisharan, all five brothers, Nivid, and some other Ministers are present in the court.
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Manan notices Dhani's presence. He smiles at her.
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Aatreya : I am glad that you yourself came here Sir Prabhupada. But, first, you shall tell me what brought you here?
Prabhupada : I was wondering what it could be that Your Highness wanted to talk to me. But, since you ordered me to speak first, I will tell you my proposal first.
I, Prabhupada, Advisor and Deputy Chief of Veerapalli, wish to put the proposal of my daughter Dhani's marriage with Prince Bali in front of you.
Bali is delighted to hear this. He looks at Dhani, who is facing down to avoid looking at any of them. Mithun, Manan and Aanan are heartbroken and an expression of sadness is visible on their faces. Aatreya also feels this same sadness but he is good at controlling his emotions.
Aatreya : What a coincidence. I also wanted to talk to you on this matter. Since I learned that my brother has fallen in love with your daughter, I was planning on going to Veerapalli.
Prabhupada : Really, Your Highness?
Aatreya : Yes, Sir Prabhupada.
Prabhupada : I am relieved to hear that. During my whole journey, I was thinking what will you think of us. After all, we are just commoners.
Aatreya : How are you commoners? Your daughter has received divine blessings from the Lord. One who has such graceful and divine daughters, how can he be a commoner.
Prabhupada : Your Highness, it is your generosity that you think highly of us.
Saint Ujani : Your Highness, although we have heard from you and Nivid about this maiden. But, once again, I would like to hear from her father and the maiden herself about her boons.
Priest Mahadeva : Yes, Your Highness. Also I will need her horoscope to check the bride and groom's compatibility.
Aatreya : Prabhupada Ji, please tell us about your daughter's blessings.
Prabhupada tells everyone about her penances and blessings. Bali, Mithun, Manan and Aanan are surprised and continuously look at Dhani. But, Dhani is not looking at anyone. Though she feels this connection with all five of them and a deeper connection with Manan, she has decided to go with the flow. She is confused right now as to why she feels this with everyone.
Saint Ujani : So your daughter has prayed for a husband with certain characteristics?
Prabhupada : Yes.
Saint Ujani : May we know what characteristics she asked for?
Prabhupada : Oh! That I don't know. She never told anyone about it.
Saint Ujani : Maiden, I wish to know what you exactly asked for. Please tell us.
Dhani : (respectfully) Saint, I feel a little uneasy to share my heart's desires to anyone.
Saint Ujani : Maiden, if you would not tell us what you asked for, how will we know if we are fulfilling Lord's blessings or coming in the way?
