Sheetala Vahini ~ Freezing Winds Of Love

•|45|• : Rukmini's first classes

Vijaya jumped in happiness and embraced his sister.

" I am gonna be a mava soon!" He sequeled.

Rukmini chuckled caressing his hairs. Vijaya made her sit on a couch and kneeled down infront of her.

" Akka, I am soo happy for you. I wish Bhava was here too. Ask for anything Akka, I shall get it for you " Vijaya smiled caressing her cheek.

Rukmini smiled but her eyes displayed the sorrow.

" Annaji " she said softly. Vijaya gave a questioning look.

" Can I meet Annaji once?" Rukmini completed her words and looked at Vijaya for answers.

He smiled. " So it be my dear sister. I will try my best to bring Annaji here don't worry and don't be sad. Today Shrigeri Guruji may arrive at anytime. Learn everything he would teach you. You should be the best " Vijaya said. At that moment, he was like a father figure for her. Rukmini embraced him.

Without wasting a second Vijaya set out to fulfill his sister's wish, he left for Ratnagarbha to meet Janardhana. His heart urged him to see Prabha once before leaving, but yet supressing his wishes, he left.

Meanwhile, Vasudeva and his wives welcome the Guru from Shringeri. The divine looking sage named Vishnudasa, and his disciples arrived there.

" Su-swagatam Munivarya" Vasudeva said and bowed down.

Rukmini arrived there and took the blessings of Vishnudasa.

" Yashasvi bhava putri " He blessed her.

" Rukmini, wash his feet" Yashodara adviced.

Vishnudasa occupied the grand couch kept for him and laid his feet on the golden plate. Rukmini washed his feet as Suvarnavati poured the water gently. Then she offered freshly bloomed auspicious flowers to his feet and touched her forehead to his feet, surrendering under their guidance of the guru. Vishnudasa smiled and blessed her once again.

A study chamber was arranged for her by Satyabhama before hand itself. The calm looking room had various artifacts along with the idols of Sarasvati and Ganapati kept in middle. Right infront of it, a slightly high stage was set up for the Guru and wooden plank with boards and books were kept for Rukmini.

" Rukmini worship the gods first " Vishnudasa directed. She nodded and lighted the diyas kept infront of Sarasvati and Ganapati. She herself sang the praises of the gods by her honey dipped melodious voice, which creates the feel of any Gandharva Kanya is singing.

The royal family took their exit leaving Rukmini with Vishnudasa and few gaurds and maids.

Rukmini sat down infront of Vishnudasa for starting her classes.

" I am starting to learn to the ideal wife and Queen of you, Svami. Hope you are fine and safe now" She thought for herself.

Suvarnavati who observed the absence of Satyabhama went in search of her.

As expected Satyabhama was in weaponry itself. She was wearing her saree in veeragacche, which said that she is practicing weapons and even Ambarisha was with her.

" Will you look at me?" Suvarnavati said taking away the sword from her.

" Akka " Satyabhama whined tried to grab it back. Ambarisha chuckled.

" Thatha you too supporting her?" Suvarnavati chided him too.

" What happened to you at sudden?" Satyabhama sighed.

" What's the need of doing all this? Can't quietly start life with Shrini?" She said.

" I am doing it Akka, we are happy " Satyabhama replied taking the sword back.