2 Chapter 2

Subhdra was sad for some days and Meghnaa tried to talk to her but she avoided the topic and one day Dusshala cornered her and asked," What is wrong with you? Why are you behaving like this with Meghnaa?"

Subhdra looked at Dushala for some second before breaking down and said,'' You know I love him but on the day of Wedding she proposed to Angraaj and he said he also feels the same. What can I even do?"

Dusshala facepalm herself and said," So what? It's not like a king can marry one woman and I never heard from anyone that Angraaj took oath to have only one wife."

Subhdra looked at her shocked, she said," But Meghnaa?"

Dusshala nodded and said," That's why you should talk to her about your feelings before it's too late. Look you are already late but if you didn't do anything this time then it will be too late."

Subhdra nodded and wiped her tears, she said," You are right, I will talk to Meghnaa and Karna today no matter what."

Dusshala nodded with a smile and gave her a smile. Subhdra left Dusshala's room and went directly to Meghanaa who was sitting with Gandhari and Bhanumati talking happily.

Subhdra went near Meghnaa and said," Jiji, I want to talk to you about something."

Meghanaa looked at her sister's determination, filled eyes and nodded. They both came to Meghnaa's room and Subhdra said,'' I know that I am not behaving well with you but I needed some time to come to terms with this. I want to tell you that I was very sad when you said Angraaj accepted your proposal and I thought I was too late.

Even right now Dusshala didn't encourage them. I would have accepted this fact but now I want to tell you that I love Angraaj very much and it hurts me that he only looks at you with those love full eyes."

Subhdra said everything in one go and looked at the ground. She didn't dare to look at her sister's eyes, she was scared to see her disappointment in her.

Suddenly Meghanaa chuckled and Subhdra looked at her in shock and Meghnaa said with a smile," It took you so long to admit it in front of me. It was obvious."

Subhdra asked," You knew about this?"

Meghnaa nodded and said with a smile," Yes, after all i am you JiJi (Big sister) and i don't have any problem in this but promise me nothing will change among us no matter what Arya decides."

Subhdra smiled and said," I promise but when did you start calling him Arya huh!"

Subhdra teased and Meghanaa just blushed and said," after he accepted my proposal so i thought it is right to call him that and he calls me Priye in private."

Subhdra smiled and said," I can't, i am going to tell him please bless me Jiji"

Meghnaa said," my blessings are always with you."

Subhdra left from there and Meghnaa just muttered," Looks like we both can't leave him huh. After all, how can Sati and Shakti leave their Mahadev?" (An;/ Now here many will have problems but let's just say I added an angle in this epic so please read it while leaving your religious opinions behind.)

Subhdra started finding Karna in the whole palace and found him in the garden looking at the sun with a smile on his face.

Subhdra went near him and said," Angraaj, I want to talk to you."

Karna asked,``What do you want to talk about Yadav Kumari?"

Subhdra said,``I know about you and Jiji."

Karna nodded with a calm expression and Subhdra said," I know I am too late but I want to tell you that I am in love with you."

Karna was shocked and asked," What are you saying Princess?"

Subhdra said,``From the day you saved us from Kalyavan I can't imagine any other man than you to be my husband."

Karna said," But how can I betray Meghnaa?"

Suddenly Meghnaa's voice came," i am ready Arya."

Karna and Subhdra looked towards the sound and saw Meghnaa standing there with a smile. Meghnaa walked to them and said to Karna," I know you also love her then why are you hesitating."

Karna bowed his head and said," I can't betray you, I know how much it hurts a woman when a man marries a second time. I don't want you to feel that way no matter what."

Meghnaa caressed his face and said," I don't have a problem if it's Subhdra but I won't accept another woman."

Karna looked into her eyes and said to Meghnaa and Subhdra," I promise that my love for both of you will never fade."

Meghnaa smiled and both sisters hugged Karna. Karna was on cloud nine and in their happiness they didn't notice Bhanumati and Gandhari standing there with smiles on their faces.

Bhanumati said to Gandhari," Mata, Bhrata is looking so happy Today."

Gandhari nodded and said," Yes, after so many days my Karna has got happiness may Mahadev keep him happy like this forever."

After that everyone went back to their own work and Karna said to the Princess that he will talk to Balram about their marriage.

Both were very happy and the Trilok smiled seeing their sister happy. Shree Krishan said to Balram," Dau Angraaj is going to talk about marriage with you, you know what to do right?"

Balram smiled and nodded. After remaining ceremonies of Bhanumati as new daughter in law, Karna also gives her a beautiful necklace on her first rasoy which was made from his armor which will protect her or inform him if she was in danger.

Bhanumati and Duryodhana again touched his feet for blessings and he as brother of Bahnumati blessed them. (An:/ okay now some of you would be wondering why he is getting so much respect as his brother. It's because he did her Kanya daan and it is one of the biggest daan in Hinduism. He practically became her brother spiritually or in the eyes of God.)

Karna then went to talk with Balram about their marriage and found Balram and Krishan sitting together. He went near them and said," Pranipat Vasudev and Dau."

Balram said," Kalyan ho Angraaj."

Shree krishan said," Pranipat Vrisha."

Karna started," Dau and Dwarkadhish i wanted to talk to you about Princess Meghnaa and Subhadra."

Balram and Krishan looked each other in the eyes and Balram asked," Yes, Tell us what happened Angraaj?"

Karna gulped and said," I love both Princesses very much and they also love me so we want to marry each other with your permission."

There was silence for some time and Shree Krishan asked with raised eyebrows," You want to marry my both sisters?"

Karna became embarrassed and said," Yes, we love each other and want to marry at the same time. I promise you that I will keep them very happy."

Balram said," We wanted them to marry someone very strong, Angraaj, who can protect them."

Karna immediately said," I will protect them till my last breath and won't let anyone touch them."

Shree Krishan chuckled and said with a joking tone," That's why we want someone strong who won't have to take his last breath while protecting them. Are you sure you can protect them Angraaj?"

Karna looked at both of them and asked," How can I prove this to both of you?"

Balram smiled and said," Meghnaa and Subhdra always wanted to see braj bhoomi but because of Jarasandh we can't take them there."

Karna looked at them for a few seconds before taking out a red color book from his pouch. He handed that over to Balram and said," This is my Horoscope and I was already thinking about expanding Anga's border and what Will be the most appropriate kingdom other than Magadh."

Karna stood up from his position and went towards Gandhari's chamber to ask permission to leave. On the way he saw Subhdra and Meghnaa talking and smiling with Dusshala.

Karna looked at them and a smile made its way on his face without knowing. Karna shook his head and a determined expression formed on his face.

Karna came to Gandhari's chamber and asked her permission to leave. Gandhari and Bhanumati were surprised and reluctant to let him leave even Duryodhana was sure not to let him leave but Karna said that he will give everyone good news after sometime.

After taking everyone's permission Karna left from Hastinapur on his Chariot Rashmi without telling Subhadra and Meghnaa.

In Hastinapur Subhadra and Meghnaa find out about Karna's leave and ask Krishan about it to which he replies," He will come back with good news."

Both of them didn't understand his meaning but were sure Karna left to do something big while everyone in Hastinapur was confused about Karan.

The said person was going to Magadh's border at full speed and every time he went he left strings of light behind.

Soon he reached the Magadh's border and summoned Pinak and shot an arrow with a message on it.

Jarasandh who was sitting on his throne was barely able to dodge but the arrow pierced his crown which kept hanging on the throne.

Jarasandh was furious about who dared to raise weapons against him and read the message on the arrow he shouted with bloodshot eyes," Mahamantri, GET READY FOR WAR!!!"

Karna was standing on Rashmi and suddenly the earth started to vibrate. Karna gripped his bow and a huge army led by Jarasandh and his general Eklavya came in front of him.

Jarasandh said to Karna," Sutaputra, your arrogance has reached the skies after becoming king. You dare to challenge me alone."

Karna said,``I am not here to quarrel with as I don't have time."

Jarasandh shouted," ATTACK!!"

Karna also picked up his bow and shot an arrow in the skies suddenly meteors started to fall from the skies, the meteors fell on Jarasandh's army and Eklavya shot an arrow in the sky which neutralized the arrow.

Karna meanwhile fired many arrows which converted into thousands of arrows and destroyed the Magadh's army. Eklavya fired arrows at Karna but no divyastra was able to do even a scratch on Karna's body.

Jarasandh saw this and went for a mace fight but Karna was already advancing towards Eklavya.

Karna said to Eklavya," Eklavya, you are one of the best archers in the world. Leave the hand of that Adharmi Jarasandh and be my General."

Eklavya said humbly,``I am sorry Angraaj but when no one accepted me, my king did but I also know of his Adharm so if you can kill while I am still alive then I will definitely join you."

Karna saw himself in Eklavya, his predecessor would be the same if he didn't take over this body. Karna summoned two Divyastra and fired towards Eklavya.

Eklavya was able to counter the first one but the second one hit him and he fell from his Chariot and fell unconscious.

Karna muttered," This will make him fall unconscious for 2 days. It's enough time for me to finish this war."

Karna then put him in his Chariot and again started to fight Magadh's army.

Jarasandh who saw Karna destroying his army and defeating Eklavya was sure that the longer the war will go on the more he will become weaker even if he won then the price will be too high to pay.

Jarasandh came towards Karna who was killing everyone in his way with his divyastra and no attack against him was working.

Jarasandh shouted," Sutaputra, if you have drunk your mother's milk then come and fight me in Mallyudh. Whoever wins will win the war and kingdom."

Karna's eyes become red from anger at the mention of his mother. Everyone knows there is no one in whole Aryavart better in Malyudh (Wrestling) than Jarasandh and it is also because of this and his immortality that he was called Emperor of Aryavart but right now Karna was not in the mood of thinking about these things.

Karna said," Jarasandh, today the pot of your sin is filled and it's time to free this earth from your sin's weight."

The army created a ring in the field and both Jarasandh and Karna jumped into it while only wearing their dhoti.

With the sound of horn the wrestling started and both were equally matched in skills and strategy while Karna having an edge in strength.

Both of them fought for hours throwing each other on the ground. The fight looked like a Lion fighting a tiger.

Everyone's heart was in their throats as everyone wanted Karna to win and free them from Jarasandh. Soon Karna beat Jarasandh with his strength and techniques.

Jarasandh falls on ground and Karna picks up both his legs. Karna said," you think that if everyone you fought doesn't know the secret to kill you then i will also not know."

Jarasandh was horrified and said," Karna please spare me, I was wrong, the arrogance climbed, filled my head and I wasn't thinking straight. You took the kingdom but please leave me."

Karna nodded and said," You are right the Arrogance filled your head but you should've thought about it before saying something about my mother now you will have to pay the price. I will obviously take the kingdom after killing you."

Jarasandh wanted to say something but Karna didn't give him a chance and tore his body into two parts with his hands and threw them in opposite directions so that they couldn't reconnect with each other."

Soon the cries of Jarasandh filled with agony sounded and he died. The soldiers saw this and immediately threw their weapons on the ground and kneel in front of him.

A crow suddenly came on the shoulder of Karna and he sent a message to his Ministers about his win on Magadh.

Karna made the son of Jarasandh as manager of Magadh for the time being before saying that he will make him one of his ministers.

Karna didn't go back to Hastinapur but went back to Anga as he just won Magadh and got tons of work in his hands as Jarasandh was never a good ruler.

At Hastinapur

Everyone was sitting for dinner and suddenly a soldier came there and asked," Maharaj, a Spy is here and he said it is a very big news which will shake the whole Aryavart."

Dhridrastra frowned and said sent him inside, Bheesma raised his eyebrows as Shree Krishna and his siblings were also seated at table and Dhridrastra still let Spy come.

Shree Krishna said," I think we should go to our room Maharaj."

Dhridrastra said," No Vasudev, if this news is so big then I am sure you would find out about it sooner or later so no need to go."

Shree Krishna nodded and Spy came inside.

Spy," Apologies Maharaj for coming at this time but the news is so big that I couldn't wait."

Dhridrastra nodded and said," say what have you got."

Spy said,`` The king of Magadh Jarasandh got killed in a fight."

The room became silent and everyone was freezed on their place. No one knew what to say anymore but the question came to their mind was who could be so strong that he killed Jarasandh.

Bheesma was first to come out of the shock and asked," Who killed him?"

The Spy was silent and Duryodhana asked agitated," Tell us Who killed him?"

The Spy said," Angraaj Karna, after leaving from here he didn't go back to Anga but alone Challenged the whole Magadh and killed Jarasandh in Malyudh."

The hearts of Subhadra and Meghnaa dropped and both of them were stunned. Then they looked towards their brothers who just smiled sheepishly.

Meghnaa didn't shied away now," Bhrata Krishan did Angraaj, come for my and Subhdra's hand in marriage."

Everyone in the room looked at her shocked and then looked at Krishan who just smiled and said," yeah, he did."

Subhdra asked," what did you say to him?"

Balram said," We just said that, we will only marry you two to someone who is strong and you two want to see braj bhoomi but because of Jarasandh you can't."

Meghnaa stood up from her place and said," Maharaj and Maharani i am sorry but me and Subhdra have to go Anga for some urgent work."

Krishan said,``Me and Dau will also have to leave for Anga as we have to do further discussion of the marriage."

Meghnaa left and from there followed by Subhdra. Duryodhana said," I think I will also go with them." And left with Dushasan.

Everyone soon left for Anga as it was not far away from Hastinapur and Karna just sighed about how much scolding is going to come his way.

Karna went to his room and changed into clothes appropriate for a king and then wrote a letter to Brahmarishi Vishwamitra and invited him to become their Kulguru.

He sent the letter through an eagle and went to meet his ministers and started to do work. He didn't slack off even after fighting Jarasandh.

After 2 Karna received the news of the arrival of guests and he immediately understood who they were.

Karna stood on the gate of the Palace but this time walked through the palace and everyone looked at him in a different light. Everyone knows he is a man who defeated Jarasandh and his army alone.

No one in the Khatriya clan was able to do it but now a son of Charioteer did this.

Karna stood on the gate with his ministers and Gandhari with others came on chariot and climbed down with the help of Bahnumati.

Gandhari stood in front of Karna and said," let's go inside and talk."

Karna said," As you say maa." And started to guide them inside. Duryodhana and Dushasan looked at their friend who shows sympathy to even an ant but now they heard he killed thousands of people alone.

They understood that Karna who is a friend and Karna who is enemy are two completely different things. Shakuni was trying to find ways to use the situation in his favor.

Karna and everyone came inside the room and suddenly Gandhari pulled his ears. Karna whined," Ouch, maa what are you doing? It's hurting."

Gandhari asked," You are asking me what I am doing, What have you done? Who gave you this crazy idea to attack Magadh alone?"

Karna said with a calm voice," He was torturing thousands of people in his kingdom so how could son of Maharani Gandhari just stand still."

Gandhari had tears with Meghnaa and Subhdra who were controlling them so that they wouldn't dash on him. Gandhari asked," What would all of us would've done if something happened to you?"

Karna's eyes became determined and said," Maa, freeing those people from their sufferings was mine dharma and as long as I am on the path of no one can beat me. No one."

Everyone in the room looked at his expression and Gandhari just caressed Karna's face and Shree Krishan said," Now Maharaj should we start talking about marriage."

Karna said," There's nothing to talk about, if Balram Dau and you are ready then we just have to decide the date of marriage."

Krishan nodded and Karna said," You all took some rest as a special guest is arriving."

Duryodhana said," Who is coming, Mitr Karn?"

Karna smiled and said," I have sent a request . If it is accepted then we will have to think about it otherwise we can just ask for his blessings."

Everyone became more confused but nonetheless went with maids to their respective rooms leaving only Meghnaa and Subhdra behind.

After everyone left Meghnaa and Subhdra immediately hugged Karna and he also hugged them back. Meghnaa said," How could you just do something so dangerous without telling us? What if you didn't know how to kill him?"

Karn smiled and said," even if I didn't know how to kill him I would have caged him in the depths of the dungeons so that he never comes out."

Subhdra said," How romantic you are"

Karn chuckled and Subhdra asked," What if they asked you to give Anga to marry us?"

Karna said," That would be a lot easier than fighting Jarasandh. I would've just given the Anga and we would have been happily married but deep inside I would feel bad about not being able to give both of you a luxurious lifestyle."

Meghnaa said," We would happily live in the forest with you, after all if you're Mahadev then we are your Shakti and Sati."

Karna smiled and said,``I would not let anyone harm both of you."

Both Subhadra and Meghnaa smiled. Karna and both of them talk for sometime before a soldier informs him about the arrival of Brahmarishi Vashisht.

Karna immediately went to the door and welcomed the Brahmarishi. Rishi Vashisht said," Maharaj, I am here because of your invitation and request of becoming Kulguru of Anga."

Both Meghnaa and Subhdra were surprised and Karna just bowed his head and said," Yes, Brahmrishi, what can stay hidden from you. About my origin and its story. I want you to take the place which was always yours."

Rishi Vashisht said," I am ready to accept it but Maharaj you should always remember that if I ever see that Dharm is fading away or you are not following the Dharma then I will immediately leave. Do you still want me to be your kingdom's Kulguru."

Karna said," I don't know what future me will do but I want you to guide all of us and show us the path of Dharma."

Rishi Vashisht smiled and said," Sadhi Putra Sadho, I am ready to be your Kulguru."

Karna was very happy after that he washed Rishi Vishwamitra's feets and invited him to sit on the Ashan specially for him.

Karna told him about his marriage with Princess Meghnaa and Subhdra. He requested him to choose the most appropriate date for marriage. Rishi Vashisht was very happy with Karna's humble nature and everyone went to their chambers after everyone in the family got Rishi Vashisht's blessings.

Next day

Karna woke up early for his surya Puja and went to the river Ganga. After he came back he saw that everyone was awake and told the palace's caretaker to attend to them.

Karna then went into the room where he has kept the Eklavya and found that the person is also awake sitting on bed with a thought full expression.

Karna said," You are awake huh!"

Eklavya said," You killed him huh!"

Karna chuckled and said," Well I was supposed to do that. Now get ready, you are the new general of Anga's army as promised. "

Eklavya nodded and took the clothes given by Karan and went to get ready. After sometime Eklavya came out ready and a maid guided him to where everyone was, Karna smiled when he saw Eklavya and everyone became curious about him.

Karna said," My ministers, Our Kulguru and my family, this is Prince of Nishad, Eklavya. Our new Army General."

Everyone was stunned except Rishi Vashisht and Duryodhana just stood from his chair and came in front of him. Duryodhana hugged him and said," How are you, we have met after so much time?"

Eklavya smiled and said," Very good and grateful that you still remember me."

Duryodhana smiled and said," How can I not remember you."

Duryodhana and Eklavya broke the hug and Dushasan also hugged Eklavya, Shakuni was very happy seeing that Karna has got another good Archer on his side.

Karna said," Eklavya here is no less Archer than Arjun. He is very good and after I get Gurudev's permission I will teach him some divyastra so that he becomes more powerful."

Eklavya was very happy and said," Thank you Maharaj, I promise to be by your side in any condition."

Karna smiled and soon he invited everyone in the sabha (Court room) where Rishi Vashisht looked at the horoscope of three and was shocked, he said," There everything is matching and they are perfect for eachother. I have never seen such a match after Lord Ram and Sita. Everyday is good for their marriage but next year's Shivratri will be best because according to the planets it will create the same pattern as when Mahadev and Devi Parvati got married."

Everyone was shocked hearing Rishi's words but soon Dwarka and Anga's royal families congratulated each other. Soon Everything was done and everyone went back to their kingdoms to do preparations.

Karna also put himself in work and the standard of living of people of Magadh started to increase rapidly. Soon the Anga who was once a barren land was now a big kingdom rivalring Dawarka in power and economy.

Because of increased living standards the demand for quality goods started to rise in Anga and because of this merchants started to sell those goods outside at medium rates and the treasury of the Kingdom started to increase.

The countries throughout Aryavart start sending them marriage proposals but he rejects everyone because he doesn't want anyone other than Meghnaa and Subhdra in his life.

Soon time passed and news about daughter of Panchal naresh Drupad' daughter Swayamvar came but Karna didn't get a invitation which he didn't mind but he get the news of Duryodhana arriving and was very angry because he already have Bhanumati so why do he need other women.

Duryodhana came with Bhanumati and said," Mitr, get ready you have to come to Panchal with me."

Karna waved his hand and said," I won't go there, because first, Meghnaa and Subhdra are enough for me. Second, I didn't get an invitation and third, Why are you going if my sister isn't enough for you then Anga won't mind the sister of their king living with him. You can go and marry anyone you want."

Duryodhana was shocked and said," What are you saying , I am going just as Hastinapur Yuvraj as it is my duty and I know both of them are enough for you but you have to come with me to accompany me."

Karna frowned and asked," what about Ashwatthama, isn't he going?"

Duryodhana said," Of course he is but it will be good if us three friends go together like old times."

Karna sighed and nodded and said," But I won't participate at any cost okay?"

Duryodhana nodded and Karna ordered a maid to take care of Bhanumati in their absence and Got ready and left with Duryodhana.

On their way 10 km away from Panchal they met Ashwatthama and three friends moved towards Panchal on a single Chariot.

On the way Ashwatthama said," Mitr Karna i have heard that the competition is for archery and Princess of Panchal is the most beautiful girl in Aryavart. Why don't you try?"

Karna raised his eyebrows and asked," You are also an Archer, why don't you try. If you like her so much."

Ashwatthama said," What are you saying? You know I plan to stay bal brahmachari right?"

Karna then said," Then stop looking at the beauty of girls and practice your archery skills."

Ashwatthama poured but didn't say anything, soon they reached Panchal and came into the market for a walk. They were walking when Karna saw some children in rag clothes and asked," what happened child, where are your mother and father?"

The child said," We don't have mummy or papa, we are orphans."

Karna became sad and looked at their body which was looking weak and asked," Are you all hungry?"

The children nodded and Karna asked them to follow him. Children first hesitated but then followed him and Karna came to a restaurant and said," give them whatever they want and don't worry about money."

He said while shaking a bag filled with coins.

After the children were fed Karna asked," children, do you want to come to my house? It's very big and I have many empty rooms where you can live."

A small little girl came in front of him and asked," Will you become my papa?"

Duryodhana and Ashwatthama were shocked and looked at Karna who was looking at the Little girl's small and cute face with a smile and said," If you want me then I will definitely become your papa."

The little girl was happy and hugged Karna and said," Yay, I have a papa now."

Karna smiled and the girl asked," But where is my mummy?"

Karna was surprised and didn't know what to say. He doesn't even know what he will tell Meghnaa and Subhdra but suddenly two voices come from behind him," We are here."

Everyone turned towards their direction and saw Meghnaa and Subhdra smiling at them. Both of them came there and immediately snatched the girl from Karna's hand and said," We are your mummy okay, I am Meghnaa maa and this here is Subhdra maa."

Karna smiled and told a soldier of his to bring the children to a hotel for today and tomorrow they will go back.

The children were happy but the girl said she won't leave them so all of them went to a hotel with new clothes and after bathing her both Meghnaa and Subhdra dressed her.

Duryodhana said," See Mitr, by coming with me you got a full family free."

Karna looked at him with a deadpan look and said," We will talk when you will also have a baby."

Karna smiled and said to Megha and Subhdra," Thankyou very much for accepting her."

Megha smiled and said," Why not we are future wives of Danveer Karna so it is natural that we take some of his qualities."

Karna chuckled and greeted Vasudev and Balram. He then asked Vasudev to talk in private. Karna asked," Is everything going to be the same Dwarkadhish?"

Shree Krishan smiled and said," How can I know that Vrisha? You have changed the whole destiny of Karn, now you are asking me about this. The future which was destined to bring destruction is changed and everything in this now depends on your decision but can you deny it when Duryodhana asks you to participate?"

Karna thought about it and Shree Krishan smiled. Karna said," If my wives asked me not to then I won't."

Krishan chuckled and said," So now the future is in the hands of my two young sisters huh. Well, let's see what happens."

Karna just looked at the palace of Gandhar ahead of him.

After sometime everyone arrived at the place where The Swayamvar was going to happen. The prince Dhrishtdhyum told everyone about rules that they have to pick up the bow of Mahadev and attach its string to it and shoot the eye of fish while looking at its reflection in the pond.

Draupadi who was seeing that everyone was looking at her with amazement for her beauty was very happy to get attention but then she saw a man sitting in royal clothes holding a cute girl in his arms.

She went near Krishan and asked,``Sakha, who is that man with a child?"

Krishan smiled and said," He is Angraaj Karna, my friend cum Brother. Is one of the three people in this swayamvar who can complete this task."

Draupadi asked," Isn't prince Arjun the only Sakha?"

Krishan smiled and said," No Sakhi, Except him me and Angraaj Karna can also do it but I won't do it as I see you as my sister and Angraaj is already in a pact of Marriage with my sisters Meghnaa and Subhdra."

Draupadi was surprised and asked her friends cum sisters," Is Sakha saying the truth?"

Both just blushed but Nodded but Draupadi who was brainwashed to love Arjun by Drupad said," But Prince Arjun is still better, after all he is the son of Indra dev."

Both Princesses of Dwarka frowned hearing her words and Krishan said," Sakhi no matter whose son is Prince Arjun but I want you to choose what you feel is right, not Maharaj Drupad."

Draupadi nodded but didn't take his advice to heart and Krishan and his sisters also knew about it but didn't mind It. Soon the Swayamvar started and no one was able to lift the bow.

Only Karna and Shree Krishan were able to see Indra Dev's power influencing the weight of Bow and Karna just shook his head. Karna was not happy with this act of Indra Dev and he looked at his father with a questioning look and sun just twinkle a Little.

Karna understood that it was Agnidev and Indra Dev's plan together. Karna wanted to go from here but suddenly Duryodhana's name was called.

Duryodhana said," Maharaj, I am already married and I just came here to show the presence of Hastinapur."

Ashwatthama also quit from this and Drupad said," Is there no Archer who can win my Daughter's Swayamvar?"

Duryodhana said to Karna," Mitr, you go and win this Swayamvar."

Karna gave him a killing glare and Duryodhana soaked sweat. Karna said,'' I already told you before coming here that I have no intention to participate."

Duryodhana said," If you don't then he will definitely insult us. Do you want him to insult both of your friends?"

Karna looked at Meghanaa and Subhdra who he knew definitely heard their conversation. Meghnaa and Subhdra just nodded their heads and Karna was shocked so he confirmed it but they still nodded.

Karna looked towards Shree Krishan who was smiling and sighed. He knows what is coming next but after all these years getting insulted voluntarily will hurt.

He said to Duryodhana,``I will go but if something happens then there will be no southern Panchal in Aryavart."

Duryodhana nodded and shouted," My Mitr Karna will participate on my behalf."

Drupad was shocked but didn't dare to say anything in front of the men who killed Jarasandh and Defeated Magadh's army alone.

Karna got up from his seat and climbed down the stairs and come in front of the Bow and joined his hands, he bowed his head to his Guru Mahadev who on Kailash just smiled and said," Ayushmaan Bhava Putra, my and your Mata's blessings are always with you."

Karna lifted his head and grabbed the Bow and lifted it without any efforts. The sky got dark and lighting crackled in the sky but Karna didn't mind and soon the sun again started to shine brightly.

Karna attached a string to the bow and suddenly Draupadi shouted," Stop, I can't marry a Sutaputra."

Suddenly the whole arena was covered in pin drop silence. The anger of Duryodhana and Ashwatthama reached the heights that they broke the arm rests of their chairs.

Meghnaa and Subhdra looked at Draupadi with hate while Krishan and Balram had disappointment in their eyes. The sun started to shine so brightly that everyone there started to feel their skin burn but Karna just requested his father to let him do this.

Karna just exhaled to calm his anger but There was a volcano of anger erupting inside him. He unties the string on the bow and puts it back in place.

Duryodhana shouted," Maharaj Drupad, have you invited us to just insult us?"

Drupad didn't said anything and Karna looked at Panchal's royal family and said," I am a sutaputra and i don't have any shame in calling myself as such, at least i am better than a useless Khatriya who only know how to speak without any sense."

Many king stood up from their place at this insult but just a glare from Karna made them sit down and Karna continued," And as my mother taught me how to respect women i will not do anything to disturb the Swayamvar as it will disrespectful towards a woman and my mother's teaching but Maharaj Drupad from today Anga will not have any relationship from Panchal or any of its ally kingdom."

Karna then climbed the stairs and left the Swayamvar immediately. Balram Dau also left because he doesn't want to stay somewhere where his brother-in-law is insulted. Duryodhana and Ashwatthama also left with Karna as Duryodhana was panicking about what Karna and Bhanumati will do with him.

Shree Krishan sighed and said," Sakhi, people have thousands of ways to decline someone but you have chosen the most inappropriate one. You will definitely regret in future but I cannot do anything now you have chosen yours ."

Krishan said to Drupad," Maharaj open Swayamvar for Brahmans now that all Khatriya have tried."

Meghnaa and Subhdra stood up from their place and said to Draupadi with disgust," We hope that you found a very good husband Princess of Panchal but from today please don't say to anyone that you were our friend at some point."

They also left and Shree Krishan thought,' if i wasn't tied to Niyati then i would've also not kept sitting here but i have to for Dharma.'

Soon the Swayamvar was opened for Brahmans and Arjun completed the task and married Draupadi.

Krishan also left after marriage and Draupadi also went with Pandavas. On the way Draupadi was thinking about what she did but she was a princess and was not going to accept her mistake.

When they were going out of the kingdom Draupadi saw something which shocked her. Karna with Duryodhana, Ashwatthama, Balram and some children were playing Kabadi and all of them were laughing and smiling like nothing happened sometime ago.

Pandav also saw that but didn't mind as they were happy with Karna's insult when Draupadi who saw Meghnaa and Subhdra enjoying so much without any restriction was jealous.

After some time Pandav reached their home which they created and Nakul said while entering," Maa look what we get as alms today."

Kunti without looking back said," Whatever you divide among brothers."

Yudhishthir was shocked and said," Maa, what have you done?"

Kunti looked back and saw Arjun standing with a girl with a garland in their neck. Arjun said," Maa, she is Draupadi Panchal's princess. I won her Swayamvar.".

Kunti was shocked and said,"oh god, What have i done?"

Yudhishthir said," Now we all have to marry Draupadi."

Everyone was shocked but Draupadi was the one who was most shocked and thought about what Krishan said and now she is really regretting her decision.

Yudhishthir said," No, we four will take oath celibacy."

Kunti became shocked and thought that if this happens then her son's right of throne will be lost so said to Draupadi," Putri, please help this mother, if they took oath of celibacy then their right will be taken away from them."

Draupadi, seeing her tears, said," I want to have some time alone." And left from the hut.

Draupadi came to the tree and started crying while calling for her Sakha. Krishan arrived there and looked at his friend crying and became sad.

Krishan asked," What happened to Sakhi?"

Draupadi asked looking at Krishan," why is this happening to me Govind? What is my fault?"

Krishan said," it is not your fault but consequences of your choice as in previous life you did a hard Penance of Mahadev and asked a husband with all qualities, so you are getting all five husbands with a quality each."

Draupadi asked," So was this destined to happen?"

Krishan shook his head and said," only Angraaj Karna have all qualities you asked for from your husband and even after getting engaged to my sister he participated in your Swayamvar but you stopped him and insulted him. Mahadev's boon can't be wasted so this is what happened."

Draupadi cried harder and said," I regret Govind, now I regret not letting and insulting him in Swayamvar."

Krishan said," It's your destiny Sakhi, no one can do anything in this now you have t o choose."

Draupadi cried for sometime and said while wiping her tears," Tell Raj Mata Kunti I am ready to marry her five sons."

Soon they went back and Draupadi announced her decision of marrying Kunti's five sons. Kunti was happy that her son's right was safe. Shree krishan invited Drupad and told him her decision.

After some convincing from Shree Krishna, Drupad got ready to marry Draupadi to Pandavas.

Soon the marriage of Pandavas and Draupadi took place and they decided to go back.

In Anga the letters from 100 kings arrived for Karna and he just said that they don't have to take any action which causes bloodshed. Duryodhana and Ashwatthama were still angry but Bahnumati and Gandhari were the ones most angry about why Karna just didn't kill Drupad on the spot.

Karna calms everyone down but the rift was already created between them and Draupadi which will never be filled. After some days Pandavas came back to Hastinapur with their wife Draupadi and Gandhari sent a letter to Karna to come to Hastinapur immediately.

Karna complied with her wishes and came to Hastinapur where he first spent some time with Adhirath and Radha as they are his mother and father.

Then the next day he went to the Palace and entered Gandhari's chamber where first he took her blessings then asked," What happened Maa?"

Gandhari said with tears," Putra, Draupadi has married all Pandavas and now everyone wants that i as Rajmata should welcome them. How can I welcome someone who insulted my son?"

Karna said," ignorance is the biggest weapon maa. Just welcome them and then ignore them."

Gandhari nodded and said," Please forgive this helpless mother of your Putra."

Karna hugged Gandhari and said," You say that i am your son then say sorry, no maa i know what you have gone through in your life and it hurts me not able to take you and my brothers away from here."

Gandhari caressed his face and said," I bless you Putra, that someday even the Destiny will have to change its course and time will have to stop for you. If I have done even a single good or righteous thing in this life."

Mata Shakti was crying seeing this moment in front of her eyes and Mahadev just smiled and said," No one can harm a person whose mother is with him no matter even Tridev is against them."

Maa Shakti nodded and said," Gandhari doesn't know but today her words have truly changed the future."

At Hastinapur, Tears just slipped from Karna's eyes and he didn't know how grateful he was to be born in this world right now. When his one mother abandoned him, God compensated him with so many mothers.

They didn't know but all Kauravas with their big brother and sister in law were looking at this scene with tears in their eyes. Karna and Gandhari talked for sometime before Karna went to the guest room which was now permanently his.

Soon the Pandavas arrived at Hastinapur and Gandhari welcomed them with an Aarti with her Daughter in law but everyone else could sense her cold temperament. No one said anything because if they pushed her more than it would be their death as Karan was also present at the palace.

Karna didn't mind stare at him and after Gandhari and Bhanumati were they immediately left from there. Karna wanted to say something but Gandhari said to follow her without a word.

Karna, like a newborn puppy, followed his mother and Other Kauravas also followed him with chuckles leaving only elders and Pandavas behind them without a care.

Everyone in Kauravas were talking about funny memories laughing and Bheesma who wanted to talk about Gandhari's behavior towards Panday heard them and didn't know what to do in this happy atmosphere.

Bheesma sent a maid to get permission to enter and after sometime the maid came inside with permission. Bheesma entered and saw everyone standing behind Gandhari as support for the first time in a situation like this.

Bheesma directly came to the point," Putri Gandhari, i wanted to talk about your behavior towards Pandavas."

Gandhari asked, acting ignorant," What happened tatshree? I remember that I and Bhanumati welcomed them with respect."

Bheesma said," I am talking about you ignoring them. I know they have made a mistake by marrying the same girl but you were always loving nature. What happened to you, putri?"

Gandhari was silent for sometime, thinking about what to say but this time she decided to speak her heart. She said," I am not angry with them for that because it's not my business. It's their mother's responsibility to teach them which she failed. As for my behavior towards them, I cannot be compassionate towards the family of the girl who insulted my son."

Bheesma frowned and said," Are you going to stand against your family for an outsider?"

Everyone became angry but Gandhari suddenly said in a high and authoritative voice," Mahamahim, last time I checked it was not Gandhar anymore or I am not old Gandhari on which everyone can step on. As for being an outsider, he is more relative than people who tried to kill my child and I dare anyone to insult him in my presence."

Bheesma stayed rooted at his place. This was the first time Gandhari talked to him like this. He wanted to scold her but was only able to nod and left the room.

In Gandhari's room Duryodhana said," Old man ruined the whole mood by his presence."

Everyone agreed and Karna asked," What will you do Mitr? They will definitely ask you to give up your position as Yuvraj."

Gandhari was silent and Duryodhana with everyone started thinking and Gandhari said," Putra, Karna I want to ask you something."

Karna aske," What maa?"

Gandhari said," If tomorrow they really asked Suyo to give up his right and he did, then I want you to take all of us to Anga."

Karna smiled and said," Is it something to ask? You can come and stay there as long as you want, Aditi will be happy to see her Aunty and Grandmother There."

Gandhari and Bhanumati asked," Aditi??"

Duryodhana said," Oh, we forgot to tell you, Mitr Karna adopted a girl at Panchal."

Gandhari and Bahnumati were surprised and asked," And you left her alone at the palace, how could you Putra/Bhrata?"

Karna smiled and said,``I didn't want her to come in this environment and she is with Radha maa and Adhirath baba."

Gandhari immediately ordered a maid," Call Radha jiji and Adhirath bhaiya at the palace with Aditi immediately."

Karna didn't dare to argue with an angry Gandhari. Soon it was lunch time and Radha and Adhirath came with Aditi who was eating a mango and everyone laughed seeing her creating a mess.

Gandhari and Bhanumati were very happy with her arrival. After some time everyone was gathered to eat and after Gandhari insisted Adhirath and Radha to earth with them so both of them sit down but Karna saw Their table were on ground and anger started to rise in his heart Adhirath and Radha didn't have any problem as it was usual for them but Kauravas and Bhanumati were looking at elders of with blank faces.

Pandavs were smiling at the disrespect of the Sutas. Bhanumati explained everything to Gandhari and she was stunned. She thought what if Karna thought that it was everyone's plan to humiliate his parents.

Gandhari tried to say," Putra Karna, i…"

Karna first time ever cut Gandhari in the middle and said," No maa, I understood and this time very clearly."

Karna immediately picked up Aditi and said to Radha and Adhirath," Maa and Baba let's go, we don't need to be where we are not welcome."

Radha and Adhirath didn't object and were going outside but Vidur said," Where are you going Angraaj? Won't you eat dinner with us?"

Karna just glanced at him from over his shoulder and said," no one here is worthy to sit and eat with me. Mitr Duryodhana I am going home and if Maa or Bahena wants to meet me then please bring them."

Duryodhana just nodded and Karna started to exit but suddenly Priyamadevi Kunti's personal maid said," It's good that trash is going otherwise i was feeling…"

She wasn't able to complete her sentence as Bhanumati slapped her so hard that she fell on the floor. Kunti was shocked and Pandav was angry.

Bheesma asked," Putri, how can you hit someone like this?"

Bhanumati said," I don't need anyone's permission to hit someone who disrespect my parents and if it wasn't for my respect towards maa Annapurna i would have killed her here."

Gandhari said,``Soldiers took and threw this trash outside of the Palace."

Soldiers did as she told but Priymavada was shocked that no one took her side. Karna said," Maharaj today you have done enough insult to my parents. Magadh will take its revenge in battle right now"

Yudhishthir asked," You will start a war on this?"

Karna smirked and said," why? Only your mother Aryavart deserves to be worshiped?"

Arjun shouted and said," Angraaj mind your words."

Karna waved his hand and said," Shu shu, we already saw what you can do in Kala . People like you five are all talks and nothing else."

Bheem immediately went towards Karna but Karna grabbed his throat and squeezed it with strength. Karna lifted Bheem from his throat and Bheem started to struggle but wasn't able to break free.

Karan said," Mind your actions Bhimsen otherwise i will rip apart that head of yours from your shoulder."

Kunti panicked and said to Gandhari," Jiji please tell him to stop please, I am sorry for everyone's action but please tell him to stop."

Gandhari didn't want to buy, but still stopped Karna and Dhridrastra asked," Angraaj, what can we do to prevent this war?"

Karna said," There is only one way, Give me Khandav prashat of Hastinapur."

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