As dawn awakens the kingdom of Kashmirpur from slumber, the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant melody of birdsong signal the arrival of a mesmerizing sunrise.
In a secluded place in the forest, the perfect spot amidst the tranquil beauty of nature, Shankaraakshya after taking a bath, was preparing for the ritual, which he could finally undertake, now that he had the book which revealed it's method.
Water droplets fell from his curls as the young boy set an altar up, as per instructions written in the book, his nimble fingers gently shaping the wet mud.
"Yagyakund ko pushpo gher de." He muttered reading the next step.
Shankaraakshya took a handful of flowers that he had plucked and gently covered the boundary of the altar with them. He then chanted a mantra written in the book, before placing an incense over the edge of the altar, its fragrant smoke danced playfully in the morning light, carrying his prayers to the upper realms.
Then he carefully placed some dried wood pieces in the altar along with cowdung and some other materials. He then lit them on fire and held a spoonful of ghee over the altar.
"ॐ गं गणपतये सर्व कार्य सिद्धि कुरु कुरु स्वाहा |" Shankaraakshya chanted before pouring the ghee in the altar, making the flickering flames dance into existence. Its gentle glow illuminated the surroundings, casting luminous shadows against the tranquil morning.
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The devtas of Swarglok stood outside the gates of Chaitanya Lok. A sense of importance hung in the air as tension mounted, for the gods knew that they needed to converse with the goddess about a matter of utmost significance.
"Kshama kare devgan, parantu bina Shreeshaktiswar ke aagya ke mai iss samaye kisi bhi purush ko bhitar jaane aur Devi se milne nahi de sakta." Suvarchas said.
"Hum jaante hai Suvarchas. Aur samajhte bhi hai." Indra said, "Iss samaye Devi ko kasht hume bhi nahi dena chahiye kintu baat hi kuch aisi hai."
Acknowledging the sanctity of her menses, the gods too felt a sense of hesitation, unsure if they should proceed. Yet, the urgency of their presence persisted, with the impending matter demanding immediate attention.
Suddenly a wave of electrifying divine energy rippled through the air. The gods turned their gaze and saw Srinav mounted atop his renowned vahan, Jaladri. With a graceful descent the divine bird landed on the ground, which trembled in reverence, acknowledging the divine presence.
A frown appeared on the face of Srinav as he saw the devtas before him. He got mounted off of his vahan, and went up to them.
"Pranaam Shreeshaktiswar." The gods greeted.
"Aap sabhi ko naman." He momentarily paused before asking, "Iss samaye aane ka kya karan hai ?"
"Hume Devi Amarsri se baat karni hai." Indra said.
"Iss samaye sambhav nahi hai." Srinav said sternly.
"Dev, hum jaante hai kyu. Kintu hum sabhi atyant chintit hai." Indra said.
"Prabhu, hume bhaye hai ki yadi humne vilambh kiya toh sthiti bigad sakti hai." Varun said.
"Pitadev, hum swayam nahi chaahte ki Mata ko koi bhi kasht ho. Parantu baat unke bhakt ki hai." Suryadev said.
"Tatparya ?" Srinav asked.
"Shankaraakshya. Mana ki woh ek balak hai, kintu hai toh asur. Vikaro se ghrasit hai woh. Na jaane jab Devi ke darshan honge use toh kaisa vardaan maang le." Vayudev said.
"Aur aapne bhi toh use anushthaan ki pustak dedi hai ab. Hume ab keval Devi hi aashwast kar sakti hai." Indra said.
"Kripiya hume unse milne ki anumati de." Chandradev said.
As their pleas continued, Srinav's protective veneer began to soften. He listened intently, finally realizing the weight of their words and the gravity of the situation.
His face displayed a range of emotions, torn between his moral duty to keep his wife undisturbed and his divine duty to assist in matters that affected the divine realm and beyond.
"Uchit hai. Aap sabhi Devi Amarsri se mil sakte hai." Srinav said, after a moment of contemplation.
With a gesture of his hand, the grand entrance swung open, revealing the realm filled with ethereal beauty. Srinav stepped inside, the gods followed him behind.
They walked through the gardens, blooming bountifully. Soon they all reached the palace, glimmering in the rays of the sun. Their footsteps echoed through the hallowed halls of the bhavan.
"Kripiya yaha pratiksha kare." Srinav said, before going upstairs to bring Amarsri.
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