Anuragaanjali ~ The Eternal Love ✅

Chapter 37 : The Tale Of The Previous Life

The Story of Ruhanika and Nar - A Tale from Satya Yuga

The heavens were tranquil, the cosmos stretching endlessly, bathed in divine light. On Mount Kailash, Mahadev and Parvati sat together, their forms bathed in the ethereal glow of their surroundings. Yet, despite the serenity of their environment, there was a weight in the air, an undeniable tension. Their minds, like the winds, drifted towards a conversation that was long overdue. It was about Arjun and Aaradhya—two souls intertwined by fate, but now torn apart by unimaginable pain and suffering.

Parvati looked at Mahadev, her face etched with concern and a tinge of sorrow. "Why does love have to hurt so much, my Lord? Why do they have to endure such unbearable pain? What is the reason behind their suffering?"

Mahadev sat silently for a moment, his deep eyes gazing into the distance. He knew that the path of destiny was rarely kind, and that sometimes, even the purest of loves were tested in ways that could break even the strongest hearts.

"Parvati," Mahadev began, his voice calm yet filled with an ancient wisdom, "the reason behind their suffering lies in a past life—one that stretches back to Satya Yuga. A life that was as intertwined with fate as their present one, yet marked by sorrow and separation."

Parvati's curiosity deepened, and she leaned in closer, her eyes filled with questions. "Tell me, Mahadev. What is this story? What happened in Satya Yuga?"

Mahadev's gaze softened as he began to speak, his voice carrying the weight of ancient truths.

A Tale from Satya Yuga

In the age of Satya Yuga, when the world was pure and life flowed like a river of divinity, Arjun and Aaradhya were born into very different circumstances. Aaradhya was not the person she was today—she was born as Ruhanika, the younger sister of Sati, the daughter of Daksh Prajapati. Ruhanika was as beautiful and radiant as the morning sun, her heart as pure as the waters of the sacred Ganga. She shared a bond with her elder sister, Sati, one that transcended all earthly relationships. Ruhanika's soul was luminous, full of love, and her devotion to the divine was unparalleled.

Arjun, on the other hand, was not the son of Pandu. He was the twin of Narayan, Nar—an incarnation of Vishnu. In this life, Nar was the king of Aryavarta, a prosperous and powerful kingdom, beloved by his people. His intellect was unmatched, and his strength rivaled the might of the gods themselves. He was wise, courageous, and virtuous, revered by all, but his heart was bound by duty, his soul already marked by the divine role he was destined to fulfill.

Ruhanika and Nar's paths crossed in this life when they were children, in the palatial courts of Daksh. The two had always shared a deep connection, an unspoken understanding that seemed to come from another realm. Though Ruhanika was the younger of the two, her heart was always drawn to Nar, even though they were separated by the weight of divine duties and obligations.

Nar had always seen Ruhanika in a way that no one else could—he recognized her soul's purity, her deep devotion to the divine, and the unspoken bond they shared. And in the depths of his heart, he loved her, though he could not express it, for the path ahead was set. Nar's destiny was intertwined with that of Vishnu, and the responsibilities of kingship and divine duty weighed heavily on him.

Ruhanika, however, had felt an undeniable pull towards Nar. It was a love that transcended time, one that had persisted through many lifetimes. She would often find herself lost in thoughts of him, dreaming of a life where they could be together without the constraints of duty, of fate, or of divine law. But she knew it was not meant to be.

One fateful day, when Ruhanika and Nar were both grown, Daksh invited them to the grandest of celebrations, a festival of the gods. The atmosphere was alive with the music of divine instruments and the fragrance of heavenly flowers. But amidst the revelry, a darkness began to form—a shadow that would cast its long reach over their lives.

The gods, in their wisdom, knew that Ruhanika's love for Nar and Nar's love for Ruhanika could never be fully realized in this life. Their love was so pure, so powerful, that it threatened the balance of the divine order. Nar, destined to be an incarnation of Vishnu, could not live his life in the human realm without fulfilling his divine duties. And Ruhanika, as the sister of Sati, was destined for her own path, one that could not be altered by earthly desires.

Their love, though deep and sincere, would have to endure separation. The divine beings who governed the cosmic laws had decreed that Ruhanika and Nar must part, their love relegated to the realms of unspoken yearning.

In one final meeting under the full moon, when the stars themselves seemed to weep, Nar and Ruhanika stood together. Neither could speak, for words were unnecessary. Their eyes, filled with longing, spoke everything they could not say. And in that moment, the gods took Ruhanika from Nar, her spirit bound to another realm, her love for Nar unfulfilled.

Nar, heartbroken and shattered, was left to carry out his duties as the king of Aryavarta, his love for Ruhanika hidden in the depths of his soul. His heart, though powerful and radiant, would never again know peace. And Ruhanika, though separated from Nar, carried the memory of their love through countless lifetimes.

Mahadev's voice faltered as he finished the tale. Parvati sat in stunned silence, her heart heavy with the sorrow of what had transpired in that previous life.

"That is the reason, Parvati," Mahadev said softly, "why Arjun and Aaradhya must endure such pain. Their love, though powerful, is bound by the laws of karma. In Satya Yuga, they could not be together, but their souls were meant to reunite in this life. The pain they suffer now is the result of the unresolved love of their past lives, and the cosmic balance that must be restored."

Parvati, her eyes filled with compassion, reached out and took Mahadev's hand. "So, Arjun and Aaradhya's love is a continuation of the bond they shared in Satya Yuga. But why must their love face so many trials? Why must they suffer so?"

Mahadev's gaze grew distant as he pondered the question. "Because, Parvati, only through this suffering can they understand the true depth of their love. Only through the pain can they realize the strength of their bond. Their journey is not just one of love—it is one of understanding, of sacrifice, and of redemption."

Parvati nodded slowly, her heart heavy with the weight of their love story. "I understand now, Mahadev. Their love is a divine one, and it will transcend time, as it always has."

Mahadev smiled faintly, his eyes softening as he looked upon Parvati. "Yes, Parvati. And their story is far from over. The path they walk may be difficult, but it is one that will eventually lead to union—one that will change the course of destiny itself."

Parvati remained silent, her heart resonating with the divine truth that Mahadev had shared. The love between Arjun and Aaradhya was a love written in the stars, a love that could not be extinguished, no matter the trials they faced.

And somewhere, in the cosmos, Arjun and Aaradhya's souls continued to yearn for each other, bound by a love that would ultimately defy all odds.