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Love through swords

Set in ancient India, during the decline period of Indus Valley Civilization and the starting of the period of Vedas, this epic tale follows the saga of the war between the Aryans and Dravidians. In this story, Devsena, the daughter of Chamundi, lead the Dravidians in a war against Aryans. However, she meets Varundeva and falls in love with him in the battlefield, despite the knowledge of him being a Dravidian.

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The war have started

In front of the dense forest of shrubs, stood the Aryans. Purohit Agnimitra said to them, "We came this far in the search of the country we want, we reach here for the country we want, we are going to fight this war for the country only. The Dravid Kingdom, which is destined to be called Aryavarta, that destiny dwells in your fate. That home dwells in your havoc. That country dwells in your grudge and that country should dwell in your orders". Angdev said," Arya Veer let's start. The forest is divided into two parts. We will let a shower of uncountable arrows in each direction. If anybody will be hiding their will be forced to come out otherwise will be killed. If birds comes out then the path is safe and accessible. Firstly leave the swords in the west direction".

With one hand signal, a shower of uncountable arrows landed on the west direction and birds flew. Angdev said,"This means that direction is safe and accessible. Now to the other direction". And again the same thing happen in the east side. With an contended face Agnimitra said,"It means there is no one hiding in the forest. My Arya Veer, may the God of Thunder showers you with his blessings and powers". As soon as the Saankh was blown, the chieftains shouted Aryavarta and rushed towards the forest but the thing they don't knew was the Dravid soldiers have shielded themselves and hidden in the forest and the birds also were their plan only. As soon as the Aryans came near the forest, they unshielded themselves and rushed towards them. Varundev thought, "It is feeling like a temblor".

But it has been already late. The fighting was started. The strategy of the Dravids was very keen. They have dug and layered the ground enough for a soldier to hide beforehand. As soon as the Arya soldiers stepped on it, the ground compressed a little giving the soldiers under group the signal, who pulled the Arya soldiers and stabbed them. After them, a group of soldiers, who were hiding in the large trees came down and pierced the Arya soldiers from the head. Watching their tactics woke up the ruthless animals hidden inside the Aryans. Especially Abhrook and Varundev, who did not even went easy on the women and did cruelty like pulling out their eyes and cutting off their tongues.

In the other side of the war, Devsena went to the temple with her cousin and some servants. Her cousin, Anguri said," Devsena it is not easy to get the felicity of Mahishiamman". With a confident look, she said,"I can do anything for my Appa. The desire of my Appa coming safe from the arena is my only prayer. You just tell me how to do it". Anguri said, "As your wish. In this reverence, after three Diyas[1] got ignited, you have to make a beautiful image of Mahishiamman using Sindoor [2] and after that you have to keep your hand upon the burning diya and remember her wholeheartedly". She nodded in agreement.

Battlefield----

Anvamundan signaled the soldiers with him to move forward. The number of Dravid soldiers were more than that of the Aryans. A pair of Dravid soldier was fighting with a single Arya soldier. Moreover there were Dravid soldiers in the large trees throwing spears to them. In between the fight Varundev noticed the situation and thought,"Almost all of our soldiers are killed". He descended from his horse and using his bow and arrow shot the soldiers in the trees.

As Anvamundan entered the forest, Dayalini said,"Chamundi Akka [3], please call your husband to your side. If he gets the martyrdom, your own glory will increase". Thangam who was standing at her side said, "Amen". With Anvamundan entering into the fight it became more fiercer. The power of the Dravid soldier increased. He was throwing stones on the soldiers by putting it in chains. Varundev noticed that and aimed him for his arrow but the soldier behind him shielded both of them. This happened for a couple of times but after that he aimed towards the eye of the elephant they were sitting in. The pain in the elephant made him move in the opposite direction. Varundev followed him in his direction.

Anvamundan was standing with his sword when Varundev arrived. He said," Come Arya. Today you will get a semblance of Dravid power". With this he started attacking Varundev. He was swift and fast in his movement because of which Varundev can do nothing but defending himself. Varundev skillfully defended his every attack. On getting a weak point he kicked him but he was able to endure it and stood straight. But on another kick he rolled down the cliff and his head hit on a tree. Varundev moved towards him with his sword in his hand, was about to kill him but stopped on hearing the sound of the Saankh.

Seeing him putting his sword down, Angdev, who have followed him said," What are you doing Varundev. This is the battlefield. Here the results are changed by the enemy's death and there should be no hesitation in death attack. No hesitation. Kill him". Varundev said, "This Saankh sound is of the sunset, Angdev. Did you forget that we, the Aryans, are not allowed to fight after sunset". Angdev said," But if the king dies, these soldiers will become mentally weak. This war can be end at this moment Varundev. At this moment. We will win". Varundev said, "We will win, but will not remain Arya and I don't approve this".

Anvamundan was asking for water. Varundev threw his sword and was about give him water, that a soldier saw him and said," Stop Arya. It is better to kill him than to give him water". Varundev didn't listened to him and gave water to Anvamundan. He went to him and said,"What have you done, Arya? You have handed him over to death by making him a part of your mercy, compassion and sympathy. Now who knows what will happen"?

Meaning----

1. Diyas - A small cupped shape oil - lamp made up of baked clay.

2. Sindoor - A red pigment made of powdered red lead, especially used in the parting of hair by the married Hindu women.

3. Akka - sister in Dravidian language.

Anguri is the cousin of Devsena. The adopted daughter of Dayalini who doesn't likes her mother because of her cheap evil plans.

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