"Devi, I mean no harm with my words. But it will be better for both you and your child . You are no ordinary mother. The entire fate of this universe resides in you. And fate works in mysterious ways. I only speak for your own sake. This child has his own destiny to fulfill. It will be better if you and your husband do not form much attachment with this child."
Devashree couldn't deny that she was irked.But her heart was thrumming with anger, pain, and the faintest touch of fear. How dare he say that?
She wasn't stupid. She very well understood what he wanted to say. She had lost her child once. Had her heart broken to pieces. Relieved each day thinking that she could have prevented it...had blamed herself each day in agony...
Yet now, this man stood before her and dared to suggest that her child was not meant to be with her. Worse he may even die. So yes she was very irked.
"Rishivar, forgive me if I seem disrespectful, but are you telling me that he is not meant to stay with me? That I am to hold back my love,my every instinct as a mother to shield him, to protect him?"
"Devi, I do not speak to cause you pain. I know the love that fills your heart. But this child carries a destiny. For the balance of the universe, he must walk a path that requires him to remain untouched by the ordinary bonds that tie us to each other."
Devashree's eyes darkened. "Yes I know. Do you think I am so ignorant of fate, that I cannot see the designs in which my child plays a part? I know he is no ordinary child, Rishivar.....But I am his mother."
Rishivar sighed "Devi, I understand your anger, your pain. But this is no simple child—"
"And I am no simple mother!" Devashree interrupted. A chill ran down his spine as her eyes turned red for a moment. Rishivar swallowed, He knew he was pushing her. And he couldn't deny that he was afraid but he has to do this. For the greater good.
"I know Mata. You are the jagatjanani herself. The Mother of this entire universe. But there are forces that even you cannot outdo."
"Do not tell me what I can or cannot do." Her voice was low, but it crackled with a restrained fury. It was a warning. A very direct warning not to tread further.
"You cannot change fate Devi."
"Believe me, I can."
"Devi, I only meant—"
"Do not test me,Rishivar and do not tempt me.....not in this, not where my child is concerned." —it was a final declaration.
Rishivar lowered his gaze. "Forgive me, Mate." He understood that he had ventured as far as he could. He would say no more.
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Krishna stood silently at the side of the crib.
He was gazing down lovingly at his sleeping son who lay peacefully. His tiny fists were clenched and wisps of hair were brushing against his forehead. How much longer will you sleep Putra? It's been hours...Honestly you sleep way too much Tanu!
He leaned closer and the sweet scent of the infant fillied his senses. Okay enough, time to wake up!
He brushed his fingers lightly against the baby's cheeks and the baby stirred slightly. A soft coo escaped his lips. Krishna's heart melted. He playfully poked the baby's side. "Come on Tanu..Don't you want to play peek a boo with me?" He again poked the baby.
"Swami what are you doing?" came a voice from behind him, sharp and disapproving. Devashree appeared in the doorway, her arms crossed and a frown on her face.
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Krishnapriya Devashree
FanfictionIn Vaikuntha she is Narayan's Sri; on Prithvilok, she is Krishna's Devashree Call them Krishna and Devashree or Narayan and Lakshmi; both are as eternal as time. Experience their joy and pain by accompanying them in their trials of Dharm and Adharm...
