TIMELESS TEMPTATION

CHAPTER- 64

The grand swayamvar had turned into a storm of chaos, and whispers filled the hall. Tara's sudden kidnapping had stunned everyone, and even the greatest warriors seemed frozen in place. Balram, her father, stood with fury in his eyes as he watched his daughter disappear into the wilderness. Nakul and Arjuna, however, had not hesitated. Guided by Krishna's subtle nod, they charged into the forest to rescue her, their hearts burning with purpose.

Balram was pacing, unable to mask his rage. "Who dares lay a hand on my daughter? I'll bring this entire kingdom to its knees to find her!" he roared.

But Krishna, sitting beside him with his signature calm, simply smiled. "Patience, brother," he said softly. "Fate has a way of revealing its hand when the time is right."

Balram's eyes narrowed. "What are you saying, Krishna? You speak in riddles as my daughter is stolen before my eyes."

Krishna leaned back, his gaze serene. "What appears to be chaos is often the birth of destiny. Let us wait. All will unfold soon."

In the Forest

Nakul and Arjuna reached the clearing where Tara was being held captive. The masked kidnapper stood ready, his sword gleaming in the fading sunlight. Without wasting a moment, Nakul attacked from the right, while Arjuna circled from the left, his bow ready. The kidnapper parried Nakul's blow, but Arjuna's arrow struck his hand, disarming him instantly.

The brothers moved with precision, each knowing the other's strengths. It wasn't long before the masked figure lay defeated on the ground. Tara, watching the battle unfold, felt the weight of the moment. She knew this was Krishna's doing, but still, the sight of her two husbands fighting side by side for her stirred something deep within her.

Nakul rushed to her, cutting the ropes that bound her wrists. "Tara, are you hurt?" he asked, concern filling his voice.

"I'm fine," she whispered, glancing at both Nakul and Arjuna. "Thank you for coming."

Arjuna joined them, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "We would never leave you in danger."

Just then, Krishna appeared from the shadows of the forest, his smile as knowing as ever.

"Well done, my brothers," he said, clapping his hands softly. "Now, you have done your part. Let me handle the rest."

Back at the Palace

The tension in the hall had thickened by the time Nakul, Arjuna, and Tara returned. Balram rushed forward, his eyes wide with both relief and fury. "Tara! Thank the gods you are safe. But who—who dared take you?"

Before Tara could respond, Krishna stepped forward, his voice calm but resonant, commanding the attention of everyone in the hall. "Brother Balram, today we have witnessed not a mere abduction but the will of the divine at play."

Balram's eyes narrowed. "What are you saying, Krishna? What divine will could justify the kidnapping of my daughter?"

Krishna smiled gently. "Sometimes, the gods intervene in ways that are beyond our understanding. Nakul and Arjuna have proven their devotion, their strength, and their courage in rescuing Tara. But this event was not merely a test of valor. It is a sign from the heavens, a declaration of Tara's fate."

The hall fell into a hush, all eyes on Krishna. Balram looked at him, his brow furrowing deeply. "What fate are you speaking of? Speak plainly, Krishna."

Krishna's expression softened, yet his words carried immense weight. "Tara's destiny is not to be wed to one man alone. Nakul and Arjuna, both, have a claim to her heart—two parts of a single soul, inseparable in their devotion to her."

Balram recoiled, shocked. "What are you suggesting? My daughter cannot marry two men! This is against the laws of dharma."

Krishna's smile did not waver. "Dharma is not always written in stone, brother. In ancient times, there was a form of marriage called gandharva vivaha, a union forged not through rituals, but through the deepest bonds of love and understanding. Nakul and Arjuna's rescue of Tara was no mere coincidence. It is the gods' way of showing that her fate is bound to them both."

Balram's fists clenched, his face flushing with anger. "You speak of fate and the gods, but what of honor, Krishna? How will this be seen by the world? What will people say when they hear that the daughter of Balram is married to two men?"

Krishna's eyes sparkled with wisdom. "Honor is not measured by the words of others, brother. It is measured by the truth in our hearts. Tara's marriage to both Nakul and Arjuna is not a matter of shame but of divine will. These two brothers, who fought together to save her, have shown that they are both worthy of protecting her. Can you deny their bond, forged not in this hall but in the battlefield of life?"

Balram shook his head, his voice trembling with resistance. "This is madness. I cannot accept it."

At that moment, Tara stepped forward, her voice firm but filled with the weight of her emotions. "Father, I know this is not what you expected. But you must understand—this is not about choice or tradition. This is about what is right. Nakul and Arjuna—both of them—risked their lives for me. They are more than worthy. How can I deny one in favor of the other when they have proven themselves equally?"

Balram's face softened as he looked into his daughter's eyes, but he still shook his head. "Tara, I only want to protect you from the whispers of the world."

Krishna stepped forward, placing a hand on Balram's shoulder. "Brother, the whispers of the world are fleeting. But what we do here today, in the name of dharma and love, will echo through eternity. Let go of your fear, and trust in the will of the gods."

The room fell silent as Balram closed his eyes, battling the storm of emotions within him. He looked at Tara, then at Nakul and Arjuna, who stood side by side, both silent but resolute. Finally, he turned to Krishna.

"If the gods have truly ordained this," he said slowly, "then I cannot stand in the way."

The crowd murmured, astonished by the turn of events. Krishna's smile returned, brighter now, as if the very stars had aligned to make this moment happen.

"Very well," Balram said, his voice heavy but resigned. "Let this be known—Tara shall be married to both Nakul and Arjuna, under the divine sanction of the gods themselves." 

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