𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐁𝐇Ā𝐕𝐀

CHAPTER 60

Manvendra was standing on the gates of Gajasaharya palace. Many people had gathered outside, eager to see their beloved Pandavas. Beside him, Dhisana stood in awe, for she could hear the loud cheers from the crowd who were proudly showing their relief and satisfaction.

The son of Vidur could see the chariots at a distance, they were surrounded by people, who unintentionally were blocking them.

"We are very pleased by your welcome, noble citizens. Please let us pass through." The voice of Yudhishthir could be heard faintly.

The citizens obeyed his words, as they moved to either side, giving enough space for the chariots and palanquins behind them to pass by. Soon they reached the premises of the palace, Dhisana looked curiously at them.

"Raudra, who is who ?" She asked in a whisper as she saw them nearing.

"That composed one in front is Yudhishthir, who is older than all of us." Manvendra said leaning slightly towards her, "Behind him, the tall and large one is Bheem. The silver complexioned one is dearest Arjun. And those are twins of queen Madri, the dark one is Nakul and the golden complexion one is Sehdev." He told.

Dhisana nodded as she saw them mounting off their chariots and making their way to the palanquins. The Pandavas aided their wife and mother to come out of them.

Dhisana's eyes got stuck on Draupadi, she looked at the princess of Panchal with awe seeing her beauty, unparalleled in the world. She looked like a goddess who had taken a human form. The calmness of her face, the humility in her eyes and the grace in her movements as she climbed the stairs left Dhisana speechless.

As Draupadi came along with Kunti, Dhisana first touched the feet of the mother of Pandavas as a sign of respect.

"Akhand Saubhagyavati Bhava." Kunti smiled keeping a hand over her head, and then caressing her face out of love.

Dhisana then looked at Draupadi, both of them joined their hands in reverance.

"Pranaam." Draupadi greeted, with a smile, her red eyes seemed to be glittering with happiness.

"Su-swagatam." Dhisana reciprocated the smile. She extended her hand, over which Bela kept a sacramental plate.

Putting a tilak on the forehead of the dark skinned princess and welcoming her in proper accordances. Draupadi then turned towards Manvendra, greeting him with a courteous silence. Dhisana looked at her husband, his hands were joined, but his eyes were stuck on the floor, not meeting the red ones of Panchal Kumari. Dhisana found it intriguing as she stared at him who then turned to Kunti.

"Pranaam Kakishree." Manvendra greeted her with a smile, as he touched her feet.

Seeing that smile once again on his face after years, the Pandavas looked at each other with relief and a little disbelief. They were hoping that their eyes didn't trick them.

"Ah my Susmit." Kunti sighed, for she had faith. She cupped the face of Manvendra and placed a small kiss on his forehead as a gesture of blessing and affection.

"Pranaam Jyesht." Manvendra greeted him a smile.

"Stay blessed, son." Yudhishthir said elated.

Manvendra then looked at the rest of the Pandavas, they were staring at him with their lips slightly parted. The son of Vidur momentarily raised his brows at them, the charming smile still plastered on his face, his countenance shining with fervor and joy.

"Taat." Arjun broke the silence as he stepped forward and embraced Manvendra, his elation resonated in every fiber of his body.

Arjun had spent countless nights in worry, wondering if Manvendra would ever escape the clutches of the curse. But now, it was all over, his joy was palpable, filling the extensive halls with a sense of pure jubilation.

"How did it happen ?" Arjun asked looking at Manvendra.

'How did what happen ?' Dhisana wondered internally.

"Charms of your bhabhishree." Manvendra said with a chuckle.

Arjun smiled and then turned to Dhisana, his eyes automatically lowered themselves, his gaze fixed on her feet, not moving even an inch up. The princess of Mleccha was in awe seeing such a display of decency.

"Bhabhishree, you have done us a great favour." Arjun said with joined hands.

"What have I done ?" Dhisana asked.

"You have brought him back." Bheem said with a smile, his eyes too were on the floor as he talked to her.

"I don't think I have done anything special." Dhisana said a little confused.

"Bhabhishree, it's your humility. But breaki-" "Why don't you all come inside ?" Manvendra interrupted Bheem, right in time.

"Sure." Yudhishthir smiled.

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A/N

Manvendra sach khud bata do nahi toh aur adhik din nahi tik paayega 🌝