To my lovely readers,
"May the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi bring prosperity, happiness, and peace into your lives. On this auspicious occasion of Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam, may your home be filled with joy, your heart with devotion, and your life with abundance."
As the first light of dawn crept into the tent, Arjun gently stirred, his gaze falling on Draupadi's peaceful face.
Her serene expression, illuminated by the soft morning glow, filled him with a profound sense of love.
He carefully slipped out of bed, making sure not to wake her, and dressed quietly.
Before leaving, he leaned in and placed a tender kiss on her forehead, whispering, "Rest well, my love. We have another day of adventure ahead."
Outside, the crisp morning air was invigorating.
Krishna, waiting with a calm and composed demeanor, greeted Arjuna with a warm smile. "Good morning, Parth. I see you're up early."
Arjun, stretching his limbs, responded with a grin, "Good morning, Madhav. I figured I might as well start the day with some practice. How about you? Early riser as always?"
Krishna's eyes twinkled with amusement. "Indeed. There's something about the early hours that feels right. Besides, I want to accompany you for your practice ."
Their conversation flowed effortlessly, and they walked towards the other side of the river where no one would be there to disturb them.
Back at the camp, the other Pandavas were slowly waking. Yudhishthira, observing the sleeping queens spoke softly to Bhima. "Let's give them a little more time. They deserve this peace after the festivities."
Bhima, stretching and yawning, chuckled. "Absolutely. They danced with such joy last night. It's only fair they get to enjoy a slower start today."
The brothers moved about their morning routine.
Nakul, excited for the day ahead, said, "I'm looking forward to the hunt. It's been a while since we've had a good chase."
Sahadev, nodding in agreement, added, "The forest always has something new to offer. Let's see what surprises it holds for us."
They mounted their horses, while Yudhishthira and Sahadev set off towards the nearby village to engage with the local people.
Nakul and Bhima ventured into the forest, their excitement evident. The day promised adventure and the thrill of the hunt.
Yudhishthira ordered the officers "Please keep a close watch. The queens are still resting, and it's important that they remain undisturbed."
The chief officer replied "Of course, Yuvaraj. Everything will be taken care of."
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