|| Shrutakarma ||

(Book 3 of 'Upa-Pandavas' Series)

"Born into a lineage of warriors, his every action was a reflection of the greatness that preceded him."

Named after his father's extraordinary deeds, he was the spotless fame of the Pandava family. Inheriting his mother's unmatched virtues, he became the bright illumination that the Panchala kingdom cherished. His emotions, his bravery and his dedication to his learning as well as to his duties, was excessively resembling the wielder of Gandiva himself. He was the personification of Queen Draupadi's delight and serenity, his great endurance a significant reminder that he was a part of her essence. His knowledge was like that of the King of Indraprastha, his mischief that of the Crown Prince, the clearness of his heart akin to the elder twin of Madri and the devotion for his elders akin to the younger twin of Madri. The bond he shared with his siblings was a fortress of unbreakable love and unwavering support.

"The battles he fought were not merely against foes but against the weaknesses of human nature, emerging victorious with a heart as pure as the fire of a Yajna or the water of Ganga."

Through the flowers and the fires that his life had laid on his path, through the laughter and the tears that his life had gifted him with, this is the heroic journey of Shrutakarma, the beloved son of Draupadi and Arjuna, and the renowned Prince of Indraprastha. This is the epic of Mahabharata retold from his eyes, from the ink of resilience that he possessed.