Chapter 20: Unheard Melodies

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Udaipur's ghats, a timeless setting where the river echoed with the whispers of the past, became an unexpected stage for Akshara's music. The melody of her soul spilled into the air as she sang the prayer "Oo Kanha Ab Toh Murli Ki Madhur Suna Do Taan."

Unbeknownst to Akshara, Abhimanyu Birla, captivated by the haunting beauty of the tune, happened to be passing by. Drawn to the celestial notes that hung in the air like a delicate mist, he paused to listen.

Abhimanyu, standing at a distance, marveled at the ethereal quality of the song. The words, a plea to Lord Krishna, seemed to transcend the physical realm, reaching into the depths of his soul.

As the last note faded away, Akshara, unaware of the silent audience, continued her journey along the ghats. Abhimanyu, moved by the unseen performance, felt a sense of connection to the mysterious singer whose voice had woven a tapestry of emotions.

As Akshara's soulful melody echoed through the ghats, Abhimanyu Birla stood in quiet appreciation, the river's gentle flow accompanying the rhythm of her song.

Abhimanyu (whispering to himself): "Uski aavaaj mein ek jaadoo hai - ek aisee prastuti jo shabdon se pare pahunchati hai."

As he attempted to approach, the distance between them remained, leaving Abhimanyu in a silent conversation with the river, each note of Akshara's song resonating in his thoughts.

Abhimanyu (softly): "Uski aavaaz mein ek kahani hai- chaahat aur bhakti kee kahani. aisa lagata hai jaise vah jeevan ke saar ke liye ga rahei hai."

Unable to meet her in that moment, Abhimanyu lingered, the melody becoming a thread that wove through the fabric of his day.

Abhimanyu (reflecting): "Kuchh mulaakaaten sangeet ke suron kee tarah hotee hain, jo kuch der ke hote hue bhee lambe wakt tak banee rahatee hain. Uska gaana mere saath rahega hamesha."

In the following days, as Abhimanyu walked along the ghats, the hope of another encounter lingered in his heart, the river and the melody becoming silent companions in his pursuit.

Abhimanyu (smiling): "Shaayad, ek din, hamaare raaste milenge, aur main us awaaz ka chera dekh  paoonga jo vah duniya ke saath saajha karati hai."

As Udaipur continued its timeless dance along the ghats, Abhimanyu carried the unspoken dialogues inspired by Akshara's melodies—a connection forged in the heart, where words often fall short.

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