Chapter No.3 Roar of the Clouds

Mahadev chuckled softly, his aura radiating warmth and understanding. "Very well, Indrajit. I shall grant you The Devil System."

"The Devil System?" Indrajit asked with more shock than as a question.

Mahadev chuckled but still nodded, "Yes, The Devil System. The very same you wanted but didn't ask due to being shy~ Anyway."

As Mahadev spoke those words, A globe of huge crimson light appeared in his hands. Which immediately started getting compressed to become a small crystal. Indrajit observed with wide-eyed amazement as the small crystal, pulsating with a mysterious energy, floated toward him. The crimson light seemed to dance within it, creating an otherworldly glow that filled the cave.

Mahadev gently placed the crystal in the space where Indrajit's ethereal form should be. The moment the crystal touched the outline of Indrajit, it fused seamlessly, and a surge of energy coursed through his essence.

Just as that crystal entered him, Indrajit was sucked by a powerful suction force and disappeared in a blink of an eye, He did not even get to say his farewell to his lord.

"Remember you will be born as Meghnad with his cause and effect, So be careful not to repeat the same mistakes as him."

Those were the last words Indrajit heard before his consciousness got lost.

"Svami (Husband) did we do the right thing by giving him that boon or do we give him too much?"

Suddenly a very motherly feminine voice came out of the golden brilliance figure and the brilliance shrouding the figure faded away. 

Indrajit was half right this is indeed the figure of a man but he was only half right because the other half of the figure was a very beautiful woman.

The body of the lord was separated into middle by two parts, one was a man and the other was a woman. Mahadev was not the only one in front of Indrajit but also was a Parvati (Goddesses of power), Also known as the duo of Shiv-Shakti (Power).

This sharing body is known as Ardhnarishwar (The lord whose half is a woman). In this form, lord Shiva and goddess Parvati were one.

The Ardhanareeswara represents a constructive and generative power. Ardhanareeswara symbolizes male and female principles which cannot be separated. It conveys the unity of opposites in the universe. The male half stands for Purusha (Male) and the female half is Prakriti (Nature).

Indrajit not only gets a boon from Lord Shiva but also from goddess Parvati but he doesn't know about it.

"You are the one saying that priye (Darling)? I just gave him the boon he subconsciously asked me for but you just gave him the boon without him even knowing."

Lord chuckled and said to his wife in a teasing tone.

"T-That he was in grief and lost his life because of... and as a mother I couldn't help it."

Goddess Parvati blushed at her husband's teasing, but her eyes held a gentle warmth. "he is still the same as he was before that...I miss him so much, I-I want to hold him in my arms and protect him. He has endured so much that even the weight of his own name had become a burden on him."

Lord Shiva, understanding the depth of his wife's emotions, gently embraced her. The fusion of their divine energies created a sense of harmony in the cave.

Husband and wife talk some more, Then they disappear from the cave waiting to see the unfolding of a new chapter of his life.

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Arghhhhhhhhh!!!

In a luxurious chamber of the Royal Palace situated in the capital city of Lanka-Lankapuri. anguish screams of a woman echoed, disrupting the tranquility of the surroundings. Queen Mandodari, was giving birth.

On the massive bed covered with silken sheets, Queen Mandodari writhed in pain. The room was dimly lit, with the only source of light coming from the flickering lamps that cast dancing shadows on the walls. The air was thick with tension as the royal attendants and physicians moved about, attending to the queen in her time of agony.

But King Ravana was nowhere to be seen. His absence added to the unease in the room, and the queen's anguished cries seemed to echo the unspoken turmoil within the palace walls.

As the pain intensified, Mandodari's grip tightened on the sheets beneath her. Her breaths came in ragged gasps, and beads of sweat adorned her forehead. The attendants exchanged concerned glances, aware of the delicate nature of this birth.

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On the other side of the palace is a chamber so spacious called the Throne Room. King Ravana, adorned in regal attire, sat on his imposing throne. His eyes bore the weight of responsibilities and concerns that extended beyond the palace walls. The news of Queen Mandodari's labor had reached him, yet he remained seated, because if he lifted his feet then if child's future would be not as perfect as it should be.

Why you ask?

Because the moment he lifts his feet from the top of the 'body' of Shani Dev who was lying under the feet of Ravana.

It all started with Ravana's wish for his son to be supreme so that no one in the world could defeat him. Ravana wanted his son to be the ultimate warrior and extremely knowledgeable. As Ravana was a great astrologer. To make his son immortal, he commanded all the planets and constellations in such a position that would allow his son to be born the way he wanted.

However, one planet, Shani (Saturn), refused to comply with Ravana's commands. Shani Dev, known for his strict and just nature, couldn't fulfill Ravana's wish for an immortal and invincible son. 

In anger, Ravana fought and subjugated Shani Dev to be under his feet, a symbolic act of asserting dominance over the planet that had dared to defy him.

Arghhhhhhhhh!!!

As Queen Mandodari's agonized screams echoed through the palace, the very ground seemed to shake. The celestial beings, aware of the unfolding drama, watched with bated breath as the fate of the unborn child hung in the balance.

In the Throne Room, the agony of Queen Mandodari's labor was not lost on King Ravana. His stern expression betrayed a mixture of concern and impatience. The presence of Shani Dev under his feet added an ominous undertone to the proceedings.

The chamber filled with the sound of Queen Mandodari's final, piercing scream, and then, an eerie silence descended. The attendants exchanged nervous glances, and a sense of foreboding settled over the room.

Rumble! Rumble!

Uwha~ Uwha~

The sound of Thunderclaps resounded all over Lanka followed by the cry of a newborn baby.

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The Royal Physician emerged from the Queen's chamber, his face a mix of relief and concern. He approached King Ravana, who rose from his throne with an air of anticipation.

"Congratulations, my Lord," the physician spoke, bowing respectfully. "You are now the father of a healthy baby boy."

A wave of relief washed over Ravana, and a rare smile crept onto his face. However, the physician's next words dimmed the momentary joy.

"But, my Lord, there is something unusual about the child. His birthmark..."

The physician hesitated, glancing at the attendants who exchanged wary glances.

"What is it?" demanded Ravana, his impatience evident.

"The child bears a mark of an unknown creature on his entire back. It resembles a giant lizard coiled around a single entity." The physician explained cautiously.

Ravana's eyes narrowed with curiosity and concern. The mention of an unknown creature and a unique birthmark stirred a sense of unease within him. He gestured for the physician to continue.

"The mark is unlike anything I've seen before, my Lord. It's as if an ancient being or divine entity has left its imprint on the child. I cannot ascertain its origin or significance."

As the physician spoke, a hushed murmur spread among the attendants. The birth of the prince was already an extraordinary event, and the mysterious birthmark only added to the intrigue.

"Bring the child to me," Ravana commanded, his voice unwavering.

The attendants hurriedly left the Throne Room to fetch the newborn prince. Moments later, they returned, carrying the swaddled infant in their arms. The child's eyes were closed, and he seemed surprisingly calm despite the events surrounding his birth.

The physician carefully handed the child to Ravana, who cradled the infant in his arms with such care that even other courtiers were taken aback by the tenderness in the usually stern king's demeanor. Ravana stared at his newborn son, his eyes examining the unusual birthmark that adorned the child's back.

The mark was indeed extraordinary. A serpent-like creature, intricately coiled around a single entity, seemed to tell a story of ancient lineage or divine connection. The courtiers exchanged glances, unsure of how to interpret this enigmatic symbol.

"His name shall be Meghnad," Ravana declared, his voice resonating with authority. "Which means, 'Roar of the Clouds'."

The proclamation of the name echoed through the Throne Room, and the attendants bowed in acknowledgment of their new prince. Meghnad, the newborn with the mysterious birthmark, continued to sleep soundly in his father's arms, oblivious to the weight of expectations already placed upon him.

The news of Meghnad's birth quickly spread throughout Lanka, and whispers of the unusual birthmark circulated among the citizens. The capital city buzzed with anticipation and curiosity as people eagerly awaited a glimpse of the prince.

Despite the initial shock, the birthmark didn't tarnish Meghnad's significance in the eyes of the people. Instead, it added an air of mystique to his identity, making him the subject of both fascination and reverence.

[Ding...]

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*To Be Continued*

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