To the world, Arjun, the mighty Gandivdhari, was the greatest warrior of his time. But to the people of Dwarika, he was an outsider- one who had taken away their beloved princess and held a place in Krishna's heart that few could rival. This work explores the evolving relationship between Arjun, and the people of Dwarika, from skepticism to acceptance.

Bhanumati's tale spoken like a memoir to her children. To remind them that, despite what the world says, their father was a good man, somewhere in him, he was a good man. The forgotten queen of Mahabharatha. Duryodhana's wife. The tragedy of being the villain's love. ******** The world will call your father the villain, and I will not stop them. Let them. The stories are not false, and I have no wish to cleanse his sins with my tears. But this my children, I write this for you to know that the man Ved Vyaasa wrote of was not the man I loved. My life has been endlessly filled with jasmines, beautiful, fragrant and fated to wilt.

Cover credit-stxrrynxghts_ The great war had ravaged everything in its wake. Children had lost their parents, wives had lost their husbands, and mothers had lost their sons. Among them was the Princess of Dwarka herself, a mother whose heart had been torn apart. The child she had cradled in her arms, the son she had raised on her own-gone, never to return. Forever lost to the horrors of war. But could she, a woman of such strength, afford to wallow in grief? No, she could not. For beyond her sorrow, there was a greater responsibility. She had a grandson to guide, the future heir to the mighty Kuruvansha. The legacy of her family, of Dwarka, depended on her. She was a force to be reckoned with, the pride of Dwarka, the jewel of the Vrishnis-Yadavakumari Subhadra. From the days of her childhood, she had been shielded by her brothers, innocent and unaware of the world's cruelty. But life had transformed her into the formidable Rajmata of Aryavarta. The woman who stood tall, even when fate cruelly shattered her world, taking away her son, her Dwarka, her family. Yet, despite all the pain, no force could steal her strength. When hope had almost been lost, she rose-unyielding. She was a daughter, so nurturing. A sister, playful and mischievous. A princess, carefree and full of joy. A wife, gentle and loving. A mother, strong and responsible. And finally, a Rajmata, indomitable and fierce. No matter how cruel the game of destiny, she would never bend.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma was the cloth I held closest. I was draped in dharma. No one could ever take that from me. No amount of pulling and tugging had done that. Even in the depths of despair I had held on to it like a last cloth. I had dedicated my life to dharma. Dharma and Draupadi would be forever synonymous. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The daughter of Draupad, The wife of the Pandavas, The sakhi of Shri Krishna , The emperess of Indhraprastha , The queen of Mahabharatha

"Love comes in many ways, to many people. And so does heartbreak. But even broken hearts keep beating: Waiting for love to find its way back again." Subhadra is the pampered and loved Princess of the Yadava Clan. Being the youngest of her siblings, happiness and joy was bestowed upon her. Being the Princess of Dwarka, there was nothing she desired for that wasn't in her possession. With the world's mentor as her brother, there were no unanswered questions in her mind... 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒎! That one day, when he entered her life as the biggest mystery, she couldn't understand what was going on with her. Words were enough to build the connection but was it the end? With him treading on the path of political responsibilities and her on the path of love and affection, will destiny be able to bind these two elements? An attempt to shed light on a Princess whose illusions were the path towards her destiny. * * * Set in the backdrop of Mahabharata, here's a story of a lady whose identity is restricted to being the sister of Krishna, the wife of Parth and the mother of Abhimanyu. When her role in the epic was only to carry the generation forward, let's deluge into the saga of unseen events, unheard words, unpraised sacrifices and unfelt emotions through her own eyes. Subhadra, the Pride of Yadavas tells you her story, THE STORY THROUGH MY EYES ~ SUBHADRA {Book 1 in Subhadra Speaks Series} 🥉in Historical Fiction Awards © | Copyrights reserved @sssm2569

Two elements. Land and water. The sunshine of love binds them together. A prodigious family, love and happiness blooming all times. The five Princes arouse as the greatest power shielded by the care and affection of their wives. However, the recipe of life is never satisfied with one flavor. Thoughts, indifferences and greed under the umbrella of fate play their games, transforming the wonderland into a misery! Presenting to you, a tale of selflessness. "It is often said that life is nothing more than a sacrifice. An offer than a reward. A loss than a gain. A realization than a possession. Following the same ideals, I am prepared for this journey." A tale of true love. "The depth of the sky's blue is as our love, that only over the years to we notice the strength of the hue. Up close it is as clear as pure water, yet when we see the miles it is the blue of fairytale dreams." A tale of trust. "No matter how many days it takes, he would keep up his word. He would definitely come for me if not today then tomorrow. After all, trust is the basis of our relationship." A tale of conspiracies. "Will we not find one idea to shatter the bond? According to her, life is a mirage, filled with illusions and no reality. Will this not make things easy for us?" A tale of betrayals. "What hides behind the lies are truths that failed to get to the light. What lies behind your betrayal may have been honest at first sight. What concealed my pain is what keeps reminding me of you every night. I am confused but I believe everything will come out when the time is right." A tale of a righteous family in the golden pages of the epic of Mahabharata! A tale of the Pandavas and their wives! A fictional perspective of a famous story! Not every story is a fairytale, but every story has it's own tale. || This story was written when the author was really young. Just for fun, and not to hurt any sentiments || Cover credits: cutie_pixie123 © | Copyrights reserved @sssm2569

Genre: Mythological Romance / Historical Fiction Description: Set against the backdrop of the Mahabharata, this epic tale follows the passionate love story of Arjun, the Pandava warrior, and Subhadra, the sister of Krishna. From their tender beginnings to battles, separations, and heartbreaking losses, their journey unfolds through moments of courage, sacrifice, and devotion. Amidst war, betrayal, and destiny, Subhadra's strength and Arjun's valor are tested as they navigate love, loss, and the ultimate pursuit of dharma. A timeless story of romance and resilience, this novel captures the essence of love amidst chaos.

Okay, so this is basically my collection of notes, rants and incorrect quotes on the Mahabharata which I had originally posted on tumblr. I thought, why not keep it saved in one place as well. #used incorrect quote generator for some of them #cross posted on tumblr

"O Daruka! Bereft of Arjuna, I will not be able to look at the world even for an instant. Therefore, it shall not be that way." But what if, it does indeed become that way? #cross posted in tumblr #from a tumblr prompt

The events of the kala pradarshan go a little differently than expected in this kalpa. How will the story change when an unexpected friendship toes the line of what remains between buried skeletons and a dark truth? #Yep you got it. This is exactly what you think it is. I surprised myself and wrote a completely OOC story. After all, what is the point of writing fanfiction if you can't have a little fun.