Vāc

Words-once spoken-can only be forgiven. Their irreversible weight has always made the oldest caution the young, lest they carry regret as their ancestors did. Alas! No one heeds this lesson until it is too late.

And amidst the marbled halls of Indraprastha, where love, duty, and ambition entwine, a new precedent quietly unfolds:

Where promises are fulfilled at the cost of pain:

"I cannot promise a world without bloodshed, Abhijishya. But I can promise you this-wherever I go, I will first seek peace. I will extend a hand before I draw my sword. And if war must happen, I will fight so that it ends quickly and with as little loss as possible."

Where vigilance and mercy intertwine:

"Order without respect descends into tyranny, and tyranny breeds the very rebellions we are bound to prevent."

Where will is more stubborn than destiny:

"I refuse it. I refuse to stand by while they tear her apart. And for that, if I have to lie, deceive, betray any other, I will. I require no divine protection."

Where power fans greed, and greed kindles fury:

"Let me see who dares come for you."

Where a woman grasps the weight of royalty, and finds her might radiates most fiercely in the most vulnerable moments.

Dhruvi Maa - Rajneeti Matrika - Māyin

Turn the pages of Vac and witness a woman's ascent and undoing, her battles fought behind doors, as she challenges destiny itself and reclaims what it means to be a warrior within the halls of the palace.

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Book II of Smriti Samprajanya Series.

Sequel of 'Dhi'

Not a stand alone

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DISCLAIMER : This book is purely fictional and does not claim any mythological or historical accuracy in any way. Most of the characters are taken from the Epic Mahabharata and other folk tales. The author does not mean any disrespect or offence to any caste, creed, religion and person. Resemblance of any character to a living person is completely coincidental.

Started - June 28, 202