The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 84,85

Panchali walked out of the tent and looked at the path he went.She knew women are not allowed to enter war field.But how long she can wait? She thought of the Dice Hall and the dreadful events that happened.What  did Duryothan achieve by all this?Because of him the mankind is on the verge of destruction. Or is he really the culprit? Panchali placed her hand on her forehead. She got reeling sensation.Malini came running.' Princess.It is hot outside. Why did you come out? Rajkumar Arjun asked me not to let you take stress . Please get inside. If you want I will get information regarding the happenings in war zone." Panchali got back to her tent and ordered Malini.' Go and find out. Why the war drums are not heard yet .But be careful and don't enter War zone."

Panchali reminisced the day when she traced the tinge of philosophical thought in her husband. Indraprasth just then bid adieu to Krishna who left for Dwaraka before Rajasuya sacrifice.Arjun went along with Krishna almost half the distance and then returned being scolded by Krishna. It was almost midnight when he reached Panchali's chamber.He looked earnestly at Kirti and Pragati who are in deep sleep. Panchali teased him with sleepy eyes.' Why did you return? You should have gone to Dwaraka with Govind. I thought you would go."
Arjun walked to the window and replied.' Am I that lucky? No. I have to return back to my duties ,responsibilities and predicaments. Sometimes I feel wierd even in the middle of all luxeries and grandeure.Where will all this end? Is there a limit to worldly pleasures? How great it will be if I am allowed to go to a forest and do penance ? "
Panchali pretended anger.' Please for gods sake don't do so. I heard your Pitasri Indr will send apsaras to disturb the penances of sages.Then I will get another co wife who is Devine." Arjun laughed throwing his head back.He pinched her cheek and teased.' Always possessive.Krishnaa Yajnaseni never leave this trait not even in her dreams." Panchali hugged him close and admitted.' Yes Ofcourse.I should be possessive as my husband is a flirt...Arjun didn't let her finish...Panchali pulled herself forcibly into present that is scary and haunting. Arjun please compose yourself. Govind help him out." She desparately prayed again.

Malini stood silent.Panchali repeated her question' What is happening in Arjun's chariot?" Malini is confused. She stammered doubtfully.' I don't know princess. Maharaj is waiting. Bheemsen I found is a bit irritated.Nakul descended from his horse and pacing up and down. Sahadev sat in his chariot closing his eyes. ' Panchali is impatient.' And what does Arya Arjun and Govind do? What did you find?" Malini is in daze.' Nothing Princess. There is a bright halo surrounding the chariot. I could not look through that light. I am unable to go nearer. They stationed in the middle of both the armies.That much I can tell.But I am unable to see either of them." Panchali widened her eyes. She stared at Malini trying to grasp the essence of her words.

In the battle field
Krishna continued.' Parth,I am Aswatha among trees.Narada among Devine sages.Chitraratha among Gantharvas.Kapila among Siddhas.Uchaisrava among horses,Airavata among Elephants.I am Vajra among weapons.Vasuki among serpants.Ananta among many hooded serpants.Varuna among water re sidents,Aryama among Pitru Devatas,Yama among those caretakers of Dharma.I am Prahlada among demonsLion among animals and Garutmanta among birds.I am Ganga among rivers,Srirama among weapon wielders.Aksharanamakarosmi...I am Akara among letters.Brahma among creators.I am Gayatri among chandas Margasirsha among months.I am spring among seasons.Vrishninam Vasudevosmi,Pandavanam Dhananjayah..Krishna declared firmly. I am Krishna among Vrishnis and Dhananjay among Pandavas."

Arjun was shocked what did he say? Did he hear it wrong? Krishna smiled at him.' Yes Parth. You heard it clear. There is no difference between you and me.Now listen.There is no end to my Devine manifestations. I told you only some of them.
Arjun admitted honestly.' Due to your kindness my illusions vanished.I now understood your greatness.Drashtumichami Te Rupamaiswaram Purushottam.He Purushottam,Now I want to see your Viswarup.If you think I am worthy enough to see that please show me your Devine form."

Krishna's heart melted towards his Parth.He instantly agreed and said.' Pasya Me Partha Rupani...Parth look at my colourful and Devine manifestations which are more than you can count.See the whole universe and all the gods here.This was never seen by anyone else.But you can not watch my Viswarup with your mortal vision.I grant you Devine vision.Watch the splendour of Viswa rup."
Having said so Yogeswar Krishn showed his Viswarup to Arjun.Aneka Vaktra Nayanam...Arjun saw infinite number of faces,Eyes,and hands. That Viswa rup was adorned with shining Devine ornaments.He wore Devine garments and garland.The lustre of that form supercedes  the light of lakhs of Suns .
Arjun was awestruck seeing that wonderful form of the Lord and was spellbound..He bowed before the Lord and prayed.' Pasyami Deva...O Lord I see all the Gods and all creatures in your all pervading form.I see Brahma,Shiv and Sages.I couldn't realise the beginning,middle and end of your form.You have Sun and the moon as your eyes.Fire is oozing from your mouth.It looks as if you will burn every thing with your Prakash.You occupied the Sky the middle place and the lower place.I see sages praising you with Vedic chants.My lord,on seeing your ferocious form I am agitated.Pleace shower your grace on me.I see Bheeshm,Dron,Karn The sons of Dhritarashtr entering into your mouths.All the warriors are burning by your fire.I don't know you completely.Please let me know who you are."

Krishna confessed.' I. Am the Samay. Fate. I incarnated to destroy all these people.Except you five all others will die.Tasmatvamuttishta...Hence get up.Fight and earn fame.Enjoy the kingdom achieving victory.He Savyasachi.All these were already killed by me. You just be the tool.Nimitta.Drona,Bheeshma,Karna Jayathratha all were already killed by me.Now you kill them without remorse.You will definitely destroy them in the battle."

Arjun had tears in his eyes.He said in a broken voice.' He Lord of Lords! You are beyond everything.You are the resort for every one.I salute to you wholeheartedly.from all directions.Sakheti Matva...Not knowing your reality,I addressed you as Mitr,Krishn,Madhav.Please forgive my ignorance,I teased you when we ate together,slept together,enjoyed together.Please forgive all my actions.You are the Father of the universe.Bear with my lapses like a father,like a friend and like a lover.I am elated that I visualised your Viswarup.But at the same time I am afraid.Please come back to your previous form.I now want to see you with the crown,Sankh,Chakr,Gada, lotus in hands."
Krishna admitted.' Parth no one saw this  Viswarup before.Now you will see me in your desired form.Having said so,Lord showed his chaturbhuj rup and then came back to his normal form.Arjun felt immensely delighted.