MahaVishvam

Chapter 20

Kali, Vijay, Deva, and Krish are huddled together in a small, dimly lit room, discussing their next steps. Kali's face is etched with concern as she looks at Krish, trying to find any clue that could help them understand the importance of the mysterious purple stone and save their friends.

Kali: "Krish, think carefully. Do you know anyone from your father's circle—friends, colleagues, anyone who might have been involved in the investigation? Someone who might still be alive and can help us understand why RR wants this stone so badly?"

Krish, still shaken from the recent events, closes his eyes, trying to recall any relevant details. After a few moments, he opens his eyes with a sudden realization.

Krish: "Yes, there was someone... my father introduced him as a close friend at a party once. His name is Gurunath. He lives in Kolambpur, which is about a two-hour journey from here. My father trusted him a lot; if anyone knows anything about this stone, it's him."

Deva: (nodding) "It's a lead. We should go and find him. Maybe he can help us figure out why this stone is so important to RR."

Vijay stands up, ready for action.

Vijay: "Alright, let's not waste any more time. We need to move fast if we want to save Arjun and Ram. Kali, are you ready?"

Kali nods, gripping the strap of her bag tighter. She looks around at her friends, determination shining in her eyes.

Kali: "Yes, let's go. We have to save them. We can't let RR win."

The group quickly gathers their belongings and prepares to leave. They travel to Kolambpur, a small town with narrow streets and old houses. The journey is tense, with everyone on high alert. Upon reaching Kolambpur, they ask around for Gurunath's house and are eventually directed to a modest, well-kept home on the outskirts of the town.

 Gurunath's House

They knock on the door, and after a few moments, a middle-aged man with a kind face opens it. He looks surprised to see a group of strangers on his doorstep.

Gurunath: "Yes? Can I help you?"

Krish steps forward, his voice a mix of hope and urgency.

Krish: "Mr. Gurunath, I don't know if you remember me. I'm Krish, the son of your old friend. My father spoke highly of you and trusted you deeply. We need your help."

Gurunath's eyes widen with recognition and concern.

Gurunath: "Krish, of course I remember you. Please, come in. What's happened?"

Inside, they quickly explain the situation, showing him the purple stone and explaining RR's obsession with it. Gurunath listens intently, his expression growing more serious by the minute.

Gurunath: "This stone... I never thought I'd see it again. Your father and I worked on a very sensitive case involving this. It's not just any stone; it's believed to be a key to immense power, something that RR would definitely want. We kept it hidden, hoping it would never be found."

Kali: (urgently) "Mr. Gurunath, we need your help to save our friends. They've been kidnapped by RR's goons, and we think this stone is the reason. Do you know anything that could help us?"

Gurunath stands up, resolute.

Gurunath took a deep breath, looking at the stone with a mix of awe and fear. The room fell silent as the group processed the magnitude of what they had just heard. The purple stone, seemingly ordinary, was far from it.

Gurunath: "This stone... it's not just any artifact. It's over 3700 years old, dating back to the time of the Mahabharata. It belonged to Lord Krishna, the preserver and protector of the universe. He carried this stone in a ring on his index finger, the same finger used to control the Sudarshan Chakra, a powerful weapon to vanquish evil."

Krish, Kali, Vijay, and Deva listened intently, hanging on every word.

Gurunath: "After the great war of Mahabharata and the tragic end of the Yadav dynasty, all of Lord Krishna's jewelry, including this stone, was submerged in the Dwarka sea by Arjun, the warrior. For thousands of years, the stone remained hidden until a group of archaeologists stumbled upon it during an underwater excavation. They discovered its incredible properties."

He paused, looking around the room, his eyes meeting each of theirs.

Gurunath: "This stone can bring the dead back to life, stop aging, control the human mind, and command people to do its wielder's bidding. It can create a new world, cure any disease, and make the entire world your slave. It's no wonder that so many evil eyes have coveted it over the centuries. But none have succeeded in wielding its power—until now. RR wants this stone to rule the world and make himself unstoppable. That's why he's after it."

Kali looked at the stone in disbelief, the weight of its power and the responsibility of keeping it safe settling heavily on her shoulders.

Kali: "This is... unimaginable. But why did Krish's father have it? How did he come to possess something so powerful?"

Gurunath: "Your father, Krish, was entrusted with this stone by the archaeologists who found it. They believed it was safer in the hands of someone trustworthy who understood its potential danger. Your father kept it hidden, hoping it would never fall into the wrong hands. But now, with RR on its trail, it's more important than ever that we keep it safe."

Vijay: (determined) "We need to find a way to protect this stone and our friends. We can't let RR get his hands on it."

Deva: "And we need to save Arjun and Ram. They're our priority right now."

Krish: (resolved) "I'll give them the stone if it means saving my friends. But if there's another way, we have to find it."

Gurunath nodded, deep in thought.

Gurunath: "We can't let RR win. We need to outsmart him, to find a way to use the stone's power for good—or, at the very least, to keep it out of his grasp. But we have to be careful. The stone's power is not something to be taken lightly."

The group nodded in agreement, each of them feeling the gravity of the situation. They had to save Arjun and Ram, protect the stone, and stop RR from unleashing its potentially catastrophic power. The clock was ticking, and they knew they had to act fast.