HARIHARESHWARI 16 - विशृंखलित राजवंशाः

CHAPTER 69

In his opulent chambers, Satyaki sat cross-legged on his lavish bed. His room was filled with the aroma of incense and the soft rustling of parchment as he meticulously studied human anatomy and nerves. The prince furrowed his brows in thought, occasionally marking important details with a quill.

Suddenly, the curious and carefree Satyashree with his fair skin glowing in the soft dawn glow, crawled towards Satyaki, his eyes wide with wonder. Satyaki, momentarily distracted from his studies, looked down at his little brother with a gentle smile. With nimble movements, Satyashree clambered onto his brother's lap, his small palms of a reddish hue, reaching out to grab the parchment that intrigued his elder brother.

Satyaki embraced his brother, allowing him a closer look at the intricate diagrams. Satyashree's eyes widened in wonder as he gazed at the depictions, trying to make sense of the unfamiliar shapes. Amused by his little brother's curiosity, Satyaki chuckled softly, thinking the concepts were beyond the child's comprehension. As Satyashree looked up at Satyaki with a puzzled expression, Yuyudhaan couldn't help but playfully pinch his brother's cheek.

"Ek din tumhe bhi padha dunga yeh shalya-chikitsa, Yuyudhawan. Kintu abhi tum khelne mei dhyaan lagao." Satyaki said as he gently put Satyashree down on the bed. (Shalya-chikitsa - Surgery)

He picks up a few colorful wooden toys scattered nearby and places them in Satyashree's tiny hands. With a playful twinkle in his eye, Satyaki gestures towards the toys, encouraging Satyashree to explore and play with them instead.

Satyashree's eyes light up with excitement as he reaches for the toys, his tiny fingers grasping onto them as he explores each one with curiosity. The room fills with the sounds of his soft cooing. Meanwhile, Satyaki returns to his studies, his mind focused on the intricate details of human anatomy.

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It was a tranquil day, the Pandavas and Kauravas sat on mats arranged on the lush green ground. The gentle winds whispered through the leaves, carrying the scent of blooming flowers. Kulguru Kripacharya occupied a high seat under the shade of a majestic tree, imparting his teachings with authority.

Yudhishthir, as the eldest prince among all, naturally sat in the foremost position closest to Kripacharya, displaying reverence and discipline. Arjun's curious gaze towards Kripacharya was filled with his thirst for knowledge and understanding. Bheem on the other hand, had an intellect so sharp that he'd quickly grasp the teachings even before Kripacharya finished speaking. Even the twins, Nakul and Sahadev, despite being youngest, effortlessly absorbed the concepts.

Meanwhile, the Kauravas sat with disdain, casting envious glances at the Pandavas who seemed to excel in their comprehension. They watched their cousins with jealousy and skepticism. Observing the discord, Kripacharya, with a commanding presence, snapped his fingers, drawing the attention of the Kauravas.

"Duryodhan," He posed a question from the lesson being taught, "Ped se fal katt ke prithvi par kyu girta hai ?"

"Um.. Acharya woh...." Duryodhan, caught off guard, faltered and fell into silence, unable to respond.

Disappointment shadowed Kripacharya's face as he shook his head at Duryodhan's failing attempt. Turning away from Duryodhan, Kripacharya's gaze fell upon Yudhishthir, "Tum batao vats."

"Kyuki prithvi ke paas sabko swayam ki oor akarshit karne ki shakti hoti hai." Yudhishthir answered the question flawlessly, earning a nod of approval from the revered guru.

Then, in a stern tone, Kripacharya chastised Duryodhan, "Pandav swayam par dhyaan dete hai. Unki chhod, tum apna dekho. Abhi padhaya tha maine, kintu tum sabka dhyaan kahi aur hai."