Chapter 154: Draupadi's Quiet Command
The royal nursery had never been so quiet. Draupadi sat gracefully in a large, ornate chair, with her children gathered around her, all sitting quietly on the floor, their wide eyes fixed on their mother. The usual chaos and noise were nowhere to be found—there was a calm in the air that only Draupadi could command.
She didn’t have to say much; her presence alone kept the little ones in line. They knew that their mother’s anger was something to be avoided at all costs. Though she was gentle and loving, her fury was legendary—a force even their fathers dared not cross. The children, with their innocent wisdom, sensed this and behaved accordingly.
Prativindhya, the eldest, sat up straight, trying to impress his mother by showing how well-behaved he could be. Suthanu and Samyuthana sat with their hands folded in their laps, eyes bright with curiosity. The younger ones, Shrutakarma, Pragya, Pragati, Pritha, Satanika, Sumithra, and Shrutasena, sat quietly, their little feet swinging as they waited for their mother to speak.
Draupadi, noticing the peaceful moment, smiled softly at her children and began telling them a story, her voice soothing and melodic. The children listened intently, hanging on to every word. This was the power of their mother—her mere presence was enough to bring order and calm to their lively hearts.
Meanwhile, in the adjoining chamber, the Pandavas watched the scene unfold, trying to stifle their laughter. They huddled together, whispering to each other, amazed at Draupadi's quiet command over the children.
"How does she do it?" Nakula murmured, shaking his head in disbelief. "They’re like little angels with her."
"Maybe we need to start taking lessons from her," Arjuna joked quietly, earning a chuckle from his brothers.
Sahadeva smirked. "It’s because they know better than to test her patience. They’ve seen what happens when she’s truly angry."
Bheema grinned, "She doesn’t even need to raise her voice. Just one look, and they’re all in line."
Yudhishthira, with a soft smile on his face, added, "That’s the strength of Draupadi. She can command the fiercest warriors and the most mischievous children with the same grace."
The brothers exchanged amused glances, feeling fortunate to have such a powerful and loving queen by their side. They watched as Draupadi continued her story, her voice lulling the children into a peaceful stillness.
"She’s truly remarkable," Yudhishthira whispered, and the others nodded in agreement, their admiration for Draupadi growing even stronger in that quiet moment.
