Vardaan 1...The Ultimate Boon

Chapter 6: Caste Expulsion (Part 2)

That day Kedarnatha had the biggest opportunity of his life. That day his dream of years was about to come true. That day he will humiliate Beli Rama face to face. Thinking all that, another thought came to his mind, which made his eyes gleam. He was sitting patiently while thinking about all that.

When Kedarnatha looked up with happiness just then the chairman appeared in front of him, gesturing him to answer Beli Rama. The chairman's gesture became 'the signal of attack' for Kedarnatha.

Converting all his jealousy into energy, Kedarnatha stood up.

"Everyone knows that for the last four decades, Pundit Beli Rama has been my strongest opponent. But it is only my conscience and my God knows that I have always admired the merit, knowledge, and personality of this great rival. I was his biggest admirer. I used to respect him a lot..., yes Chairman, I used to respect him a lot... now I don't. The shamelessness with which he talked about getting his son married to the daughter of this Neech community, that irresponsible behavior itself proves that this great wise man is no longer worthy to be called a Brahmin. The chairman, representing all the great Brahmins, I demand the expulsion of Beli Rama from the Brahmin community." Kedarnatha said firmly.

For decades, Beli Rama had been giving challenges to Kedarnatha, but Kedarnatha could never win them based on his knowledge and ability. He had earned a lot of money but his place in the Brahmin community was always second. Even many years of effort could not get him first place. But if the first position becomes vacant on its own, then...he will come to the first position without doing anything.

It was the thought that had brought a gleam to Kedarnatha's eyes a while back.

Revenge from the enemy and also the first place... Kedarnatha could not have had a better opportunity than that. Therefore Kedarnatha, without wasting any time, demanded the caste expulsion of Beli Rama and avenged all the previous defeats with a single blow.

Unaware of this personal interest of Kedarnatha, the great Brahmins unanimously supported Kedarnatha.

"This is exactly what I was expecting from you Brahmin lords. I was ready for it too. Respecting the decision of the Chairman, I accept the caste expulsion." Without listening to the Chairman, Beli Rama said with folded hands.

Although the chairman's decision had not come, it was enough for Kedarnatha that Beli Rama agreed to the sentence. He somehow controlled his desire to dance but lost control over his tongue.

"Achhoots, do you have any work for our former best Pundit Ji? There should be anything that he can do for a living because this Beli Rama cannot do Punditai anymore. No one will invite him to any religious rituals...I mean we will not allow him to be called." Kedarnatha said excitedly.

Hearing that, Krishna Chandra lost his cool.

"Very good Pundit Ji. I must say this is a very great move. To whom your talent and your ego could not beat, you ended the competition by getting his hands cut off. Such a great schematic move! Seems like social but a very much personal beneficial move." Krishna Chandra said seeing his father being insulted.

Beli Rama tried to stop him but Krishna Chandra went on ignoring him.

Seeing his secret being revealed, Kedarnatha shuddered.

"Oh! You idiot young man, I am better than your pitaa in every aspect." Kedarnatha shouted as he was unable to bear Krishna Chandra's words.

"The supreme feature of a wise man is that he does not call idiot even to the most retarded man. His mental prosperity is reflected only in this behavior." Krishna Chandra immediately answered Kedarnatha.

"Beli Rama, control the tongue of your shameless putara." Kedarnatha thundered.

Those words strike hard on the conscience of the proud father of a son who was a true gentleman. Beli Rama gave a harsh look to Kedarnatha.

"Pundit Kedarnatha, everyone has the right to groan when there is pain. You jealous Pundit, how dare you call my putara stupid? If you have the courage, prove your superiority by answering my putara's questions." Beli Rama said.

Just like the son the father also could not digest the insult of his wise son who was known as the most literate young man of Aryavarta.

Kedarnatha was shocked again. He did not expect such an answer from Pundit Beli Rama. He restrained himself with great difficulty and looked at the Chairman.

"Supreme Brahmin lord, you are seeing this? How rude these pitaa and putara have become! They don't feel ashamed to talk to the Mahapundit in this tone?" Kedarnatha cleverly sought the chairman's help as he was well aware of Krishna Chandra's talent.

It was impossible to answer to the son whose father he had not been able to beat throughout his life. The son who had the honor of being 'the most educated youth in Aryavarta'.

'The most educated youth of Aryavarta' those words already started haunting Kedarnatha.

"You don't worry Mahapundit Kedarnatha. I am watching and understanding everything carefully. Putara of Pundit Beli Rama, ask whatever you want to. Our great Pundit Kedarnatha will give a proper answer to each question."The chairman said calmly.

When the Chairman said, the ground itself slipped from under the feet of Kedarnatha.

What seemed like the most beautiful day a while back was now turning into the worst.

In fact, even the chairman understood the truth of Krishna Chandra's allegation. Kedarnatha, with one of his tricks, had almost got Beli Rama removed from the caste. Now the move which he had used to defend himself, the Chairman found it against him.

The Chairman felt that he was laying a trap to snatch the Chairmanship from him too, because if the Chairman is defeated in any kind of verbal war, then according to the rule he will have to leave his post himself.

Avoiding any kind of unexpected crisis, the Chairman put everything back on Kedarnatha himself.