Draupadi collapsed suddenly, fainting from what was later discovered to be poison. The room erupted in chaos as Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva rushed to her side, their cries filling the air.
"Draupadi!" they called out desperately, their voices choked with emotion. Tears streamed down their faces as they held her, unable to comprehend the sudden loss of their beloved wife.
Krishna and Balarama arrived swiftly, their expressions grave. Krishna knelt beside Draupadi, his voice trembling as he spoke. "Our mom and dad, and now our sister... today we've lost so much. Only you are left, Balarama. Can you please stay strong for us?"
Prativindhya and Suthanu, both 23 years old, cried out in anguish, their voices raw with pain. "Mom, please, wake up! Don't leave us!" they pleaded, their tears mingling with those of their fathers.
The Pandavas, hearts shattered, hugged their son and daughter tightly, their own grief mirrored in the eyes of Prativindhya and Suthanu. They clung to each other, trying to find solace in their shared sorrow.
Yudhishthira, his voice breaking, whispered, "We will stay strong for you, Draupadi. We will honor your memory and protect our family."
Bhima, his usually fierce demeanor softened by grief, added, "We'll keep our children safe, just as you would have wanted."
Arjuna, tears flowing freely, said, "Your spirit will always be with us, guiding us."
Nakula and Sahadeva, struggling to find words, simply held Draupadi's hands, their tears falling onto her still form.
Krishna and Balarama, their own hearts heavy with loss, placed a hand on the shoulders of the Pandavas. "She will always be with us in spirit," Krishna said softly. "We must stay united and strong, for her sake and for the sake of our family."
The room was filled with the sound of their shared grief, but within that sorrow was a profound bond of love and unity. Together, they vowed to honor Draupadi's memory, to protect each other, and to carry forward her legacy of strength, love, and resilience.
As the Pandavas and their children wept for Draupadi, a radiant light filled the room. Devi Parvati, the goddess, appeared before them, her presence exuding a divine aura that momentarily eased their grief. The Pandavas, along with Krishna and Balarama, looked up in awe and reverence.
Devi Parvati, her voice filled with compassion, addressed them, "My dear Pandavas, why do you mourn so deeply? What has happened to bring such sorrow to your hearts?"
Yudhishthira, struggling to speak through his tears, replied, "Devi Parvati, our beloved Draupadi has been taken from us. She was poisoned, and now she lies lifeless before us. We cannot bear this loss."
The goddess's eyes softened as she looked upon Draupadi's still form. "Draupadi has faced many trials in her life, and her spirit is strong. Her journey in this mortal realm may have ended, but her essence remains eternal."
Bhima, his voice filled with anguish, asked, "Devi, is there no way to bring her back to us? We cannot imagine a life without her."
Devi Parvati smiled gently, her eyes filled with a divine wisdom. "The bond you share with Draupadi is unbreakable, transcending life and death. I will grant you a choice. If Draupadi's spirit is willing, she may return to you. But remember, her return must be of her own free will."
She turned her gaze to Draupadi, and a soft glow surrounded her. Moments later, Draupadi's eyes fluttered open, and she took a deep breath. The Pandavas gasped in astonishment and relief, tears of joy replacing their sorrow.
Draupadi looked around, her eyes meeting those of her husbands and children. "What... what happened?" she asked, her voice weak but filled with confusion.
