The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 145

Finally the destination was reached.As for Veda Vyasa's word that is the place where the treasure was kept by the Brahmins.
As it is mandatory the worship of Ganesh,Abhishek of Shiv Sankar was done followed by a puja to Kubera the Lord of wealth.Then the Rishi chanted mantras to all the lords of quarters and Indra the Lord of heaven. After that the land was worshipped and requested permission to dig the surface. As if the gods showered blessings light drizzle happened much to the delight of every one.

But suddenly shrieking sounds were heard all around. The Pramathas and super elements made their presence felt. Arjun addressed them and requested them to oblige. When the sounds still could not subside he took his Gandiv.

Arjun shot the Astra that will crate illusion and make them stupefied. He became successful in making them go into trance. The illusion will keep them motionless till their work got finished.

Ved Vyas looked at Arjun with delight." Well done Arjun. You did just the right thing." He praised.

Yudhishtir took the lance and started the digging process. Arjun and Sahadev then asked him to relax and continued with their efforts along with the experts in such work.

By mid afternoon the first positive sounds were heard. The vessels became visible in all sizes.
Arjun bent down and uncovered them. The glittering gems and jewels dazzled his eyes and he smiled back at his Eldest." Your Aswamedha  is done Eldest!" He said beaming with excitement.
By evening all the vessels were taken out and the coins gems and jewels were carefully placed in the big cloth bags that were brought with them. Each bag can accommodate sixteen thousand gems or coins.The bags outnumbered the camels and elephants and horses that are supposed to bear them.

Early next morning the bags were loaded on the backs of the animals .Bullock carts also were used as they can easily accommodate more bags inside.Arjun remembered the treasure he brought for rajasuya.He could approximately count the treasure that was found now. It is half of what he brought then.As the loading was completed every one sighed with relief. The purpose for which they came got fruitful. Ashwamedha will happen without hindrance.

Arjun stood with folded hands and bowed towards Kailas Parvat. His Mahadev never let him go with empty hands.His grace is boundless just like his Madhav's love for him.
Arjun checked whether every one safely got into their chariots. As he bowed to Ved Vyas he blessed him with a smile." Yatra Yogeswarah Krishno Yatra Partho Dhanurdharah
                               Tatra Sri Vijayo Bhutir Dhruvaa nitir matirmama."

Sanjaya's words are facts." Where there is the yogeswareswar Krishna,where there is Dhananjaya the wielder of Gandiva, there Prosperity,Victory and Wealth happen" Vyasa repeated the verse. Arjun questioned him with naughtiness." But where is Krishna?"
Vyasa smiled and said." He lives in you. And you are also Krishna."
Arjun smiled and stated." And Rishivar,you are also Krishna."

As he ascended the chariot that sped off the mountain range,Arjun remembered his own Krishnaa who lives in him despite being away from him." Coming back Krishnaa to you . Miss you my fire born!"

Panchali averted her looks and said " Sorry if I hurt you. I didn't mean it."
Arjun looked disappointed." These are the golden words? I am hurt really now." He turned to leave.

Draupadi stood looking at his back the great physique that he always maintain with rigorous exercises.
Suddenly she felt bad to see him leave with a depressed face. She instantly stopped him by placing her hand on his shoulder." What did you expect me to say?" She asked hesitantly.
Arjun smiled with his eyes and said." Don't you know what those words are? Too smart my queen"

Panchali took off her hand and moved back. She bit her lip and said." It is fine if you think so.Go to Subhadra. She will say those golden words as you expected."
Arjun approached her and took her closer making her desparate as he did not leave any space in between,not even their breaths can stay separate that much closer he is to her.