Year: 1100 BC
The book Jogini : A Fight For Honor is more of a Women's Fiction rather than Fantasy.
The word 'Jogini' means 'devdasi' or God's servant!
Situated in the later Vedic era. The story focuses on a young girl and her sto...
"We must be ready at all times." said Kumar Amarendra addressing the gathering.
"Kumar, we need you to lead us in battle." suggested one of the person among the group.
Kumar Amarendra did not reply to their request, but went on to ask if the upper casts had pleaded them to join the work once more.
"No." they replied dejected.
"How long will they stay in filth?" he smirked, "They will plead."
"Maharaj it's been two days that they haven't..."
"Then I suggest that you'll clean your houses instead." Raja Rudhra Deva suggested. "You'll were the reasons behind triggering this conflict. Now deal with it."
"MAHARAJ, MAHARAJ...."
The panting guard rushed in front of the throne and falling on his knees said, "There are no joginis in the temple."
"Umm..." he frowned pretending to think a little. "I'm not a pundit to deal with this problem. And as it is this law doesn't exist. Not my lookout. Dismissed."
The guard bowed and left.
"Make them realise your importance."
Kumar Amarendra's speech motivated the people. With his sharp manupulating words and foresight they followed every word coming out of his mouth.
"There shall no longer be joginis. No more atrocities in the name of God and caste."
Avantika was one among the lot, smiling as she heard him speak. He was turning into the king that she always wanted him to be. A perfect leader must know the plight of his people and Kumar Amarendra had been through it all in the past one year. He taught the people the Shastas, the Vedas, also about God and how each person in the hierarchy was important for striking an equilibrium in the society. None were meant to be exploited, each to be respected irrespective of who they are or what their work is.
"We March towards the palace demanding what is ours. Our honor, our lives, our families."
For the people he had become king, all that was remaining was his coronation, which would happen soon.
Avantika handed over to him his sword and smiled saying "Vijaya Baahubali..."
He kissed her in her forehead and left.
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She knew that she would get into labour any moment and wished that he would stay by her side, but how could she....?
She went into their little house, which they had made home since the past one year. Their love, his presence and her motivation made their little home a heaven by itself. No riches in the palace had ever done that.
