Krishna consoled her with his soft words.' Bua,don't worry. Your sons are noble and follow dharma at any cost . They will get back their kingdom with their valour.You will see the prediction of Akasavani become true. Very soon they will be emperors again. Your daughter in law conveyed her regards to you. They are looking forward to touch your feet and serve you."
As Krishna finished his words he saw a fourteen year girl touch his feet with her tender hands. Krishna immediately pulled her up and hugged her to his heart. ' Pragati you look so much like my Parth. But you have your mother's grace.You know your father is upset that you and Bua did not come to Abhi's marriage. Why? Don't you want to meet your parents and brothers?"
Pragati did not reply but looked at her grand mother.Kunti desparately complained to Krishna.' Kanha. Phalgun sent me message to me to be ready to come there with Satyaki. I told this stubborn girl not to disappoint my son.But she said she won't go If I won't come."
Krishna asked Kunti.' Then why did you stay back? You know how hurt Parth was ? " Kunti had tears in her eyes.She said in a broken voice.' Kanha,The day my daughter in law was humiliated in Kuru Sabha,I took an oath that I will see my sons only after they avenge her insult. I know Phalgun must have felt shattered . Tell him his mother awaits to bear the title Veer Mata yet again when he punishes his wife's offenders. Only then will I be able to face the people of Aryavarth."
Pragati hugged her and wiped her tears.She told Krishna with firm resolve.' Mama, Tell Pitasri I will bring Dadimata to him personally when he wins back Indraprasth.I know he will make his dear mother and dearest daughter proud by destroying my mother's culprits."
Krishna looked at her proud face with immense love.' You are like my Sakhi ,Pragati Royal,upright and perfect.Take care of Bua. Your father will certainly win back every thing for you."
He blessed her and kissed on her forehead.Krishna had his lunch at Vidur's house in the company of his Bua and Pragati. Vidur's wife is a great devotee of Krishna and served delicious food to him with so much respect. Afterwards Vidur arranged comfortable bed for him and even pressed his feet.He asked Krishna with folded hands.'Madhusudhan,Why did you come to Hastina? Duryothan decided he will not give back kingdom to Pandavas. Don't go to Kuru Sabha. He may do harm to you." Krishna smiled his devine smile.He assured Vidur.' Mahatma Vidur If I don't try to make peace People will criticise me. It is my duty to try my best. Dont worry. None can harm me in any way."
In the morning Krishna went with Satyaki to Kurusabha.Narada,Parasurama and Kanva accompanied him.Krishna addressed Dhritarashtra in his magnetic voice.' Maharaj,you looked after Pandavas since their childhood. After Pandu's death they treated you as his father. They made you proud with their achievements and by performing Rajasuya.Duryothana out of jealousy robbed their kingdom in the Dice game. Still they patiently spent twelve years in Exile and one year incognito.Now they are requesting you to give them back their kingdom. Maharaj,they are righteous. Do justice to them and avoid destruction of your race.
I hope you remember Parth's valour when he defeated all your warriors and got back Virat's cattle. That he did alone. Now I will be Parthsarathi. I will drive his chariot.None of your warriors can stand before us. Add to that,Bhima's might.So take a good decision and flourish With your family."
Parasurama warned Duryothan.' You know who Krishna and Arjuna are? They are Devine sages Nar Narayan.They took birth as cousins to serve the Devine purpose. Nar defeated Dambhodbhav with great ease.Maharaj tell your son not to have rivalry with Ktishna and Arjun."Bheeshm tried to mend Duryothan's ways.' Grandson.Dont be the reason for the destruction of Kuruvamsh. None in your side can stand before Arjun if he uses his full might. Don't burn your army with the arrows released from Gandiv.Open your eyes and be sensible."
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The Fateful Evening part 2
FanfictionContinuation of the story of The Fateful Evening in a new thread.