THE CHALLENGE.

Spiritualism.

This is a sequel to my previous story, "An Obnoxious Region." After that incident, I was contented that we were safe from that creepy region, and after that I resigned from the job and applied for the post of forest officer, and after taking exams, I was successful, and enrolled for it. After that Amit and Jagdeesh joined me, and they too were accomplished in parallel with me, and at last we were designated the post of Forest Officers. We were posted in the city, as there was a huge National Park at the border of our city, which was half an hour away from my home, while Amit and Jagdeesh have to travel around 2 kms from their home. As it was a government job, so we enjoyed many privileges, however, given the privileges, this wasn't an effortless job, we have to stay alert, and we had hunt down many miscreants, who were in illegal trades, patrolling the woods in the day or at night, rain, winter and during rainy days there are more hurdles, as the forest are covered by swamps. We got to see that any innocent fellow shouldn't get trapped in the swamps, and after all, this service needs the person to be dauntless.

Nevertheless, monsoon seasons were the most refreshing moments, and also we loved our jobs. We inclined towards Spiritual Activities, as in the National Park, there were many Holy Shrines, where we can meditate for long hours peacefully, accompanied by the voices of the animals, we were the regular visitors before our shift commenced, and it made us spiritually strong. After that hideous incident at my native, I disclosed this matter to my cousin Vineed and his wife Shyama, they were astonished after listening to my narrative, but they were happy as we were safe. They reside at the outskirts of the city, so I use to meet them on a weekend, Shyama was a Doctor by profession, but she is inclined towards Spiritualism.

She recites her prayer daily at the crack of the dawn and in the evening, she is a modest person, and she visits many orphanages, old age homes, and other Non-Government Organisations to carry free medical check-ups. Shyama had a clinic; however, her fees are reasonable which are affordable for poor people. Shyama use to guide Jagdeesh, Amit and me about spirituality, and how to refrain ourselves from the overwhelming negative energies, and many unholy spirits, she possess an extensive Knowledge of Ancient Holy Scriptures. Shyama use to conduct Holy Worship by Sanctifying our vehicle and weapons, she use to explain the connotation of various Verses in Holy Scriptures. Vineed, Jagdeesh, Amit and I would be elated listening to the Divine Hymns. During the festive season of Rakshabandhan, we use to present her gifts, as she is a sister to us. Shyama was really a pious woman.