Kuruvanshi

Dreams And Desires

HASTINAPUR

The whole family of Hastinapur was present at the Sabha. The Pandavas and the Kauravas sat facing opposite to each other. Mahamahim Bheesm had called the meeting to talk about sending the prices to Guru Dron's Gurukul for further education.

"The royal princes of Hastinapur," Bheeshm started by addressing them.

"It has been decided that all of you will be sent to Guru Dronacharya's Gurukul for higher education and moral values," he continued, "We are expecting all of you to maintain unity and discipline while you are there. You are not supposed to do any such acts which will bring down the dignity of Kurukul and Hastinapur. We bless you with all good fortune and desire you returning back as great warriors of Aryavart, flourishing our kingdom's fame."

The Sabha was silent and everyone listened quietly.

"All of you are requested to make necessary arrangements tonight, as you all are scheduled for leaving early in the morning tomorrow. I here by, conclude the meeting," Bheeshm said. Everybody stood up, greeted him and started leaving.

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"Arjun, we have to pack very few cotton clothes," Karn said, "We shouldn't exhibit our wealth in a place were we are going to learn."

"You are right, Jyesht bhrata," Arjun said and started helping him.

"Nakul and Sahadev," Yudhishtir instructed while packing few weapons, "You cannot wear those jewellery while going tomorrow."

"But, bhratashree--" Nakul cried but was interrupted by Yudhishtir.

"No more talks.. Didn't you listen what Jyesht said right now, we have to follow it."

Just then Bheem arrived with a jalebi in his mouth. "But, what about Bhrata Bheem?" Sahadev said, "How will he be able to pack less food? Those wild fruits won't satisfy his great stomach!"

The twins started laughing.

Bheem got irritated and later said, "But, they are right bhratashree, what will I do with that little food, left after sharing with you all!?"

"Bheem you have no other option, you have to be satisfied with that much itself," Yudhishtir smiled.

"What if he wakes up hungry in the midnight and eats any of us assuming as food! Mahadev, please protect me from my jyesht bhrata's ever-hungry tummy!" Nakul said bursting into laughter.

Bheem sighed while everyone else started laughing.

Kunti entered their chamber and asked them, "Why are you all laughing so hard?"

The brothers instantly stood up hearing her voice and said in unity, "Pranipaat Mata."

"Kalyaan ho."

Arjun replied, "Nothing mata, bhrata Bheem was just worried about food in Gurukul."

Kunti said, "Putra Bheem, I will send some food with you, but after that you have to adjust with the Gurukul's routine."

She continued, "Putro, I actually came here to tell you that you will be away from me for 12 years. You all have to be together with love and unity. You should never commit any such sin that would bring a black spot on your father's name and your teacher's fame. You all should follow whatever your Guru says and learn all moral virtues and knowledge with utmost devotion. I will be waiting for all of you to return back as invincible warriors and better human beings."

"We will not disappoint you, mata," they said and hugged her.

"I'll miss you a lot, putro," she said caressing their hairs.