Chapter 45 - 43: Life Without Him Is Unfair!!! Devara’s Request To Lord Shiva...
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Soon the Naga guard brought the royal astrologer while the queen waited for him at the meeting chamber.
Soon as per the instruction received from the queen the astrologer started studying stars to see the future of princess and Anantrika’s marriage life.
After an hour of repeated study.
The royal astrologer stood still—Eyes tracing invisible constellations.
Hands moving slowly—As if touching threads of fate.
Once. Twice. Thrice
He checked again. And again.
To make sure he didn’t calculate anything wrongly.
Until certainty settled with the results he finally Spoke
"Princess Nagashree... and Anantrika... Their married life... Will be happy."
A pause.
The room softened—Then tightened atmosphere again by the sudden stop of the astrologer.
Who seems little complicated to speak the truth.
Seeing his hesitation Queen asking him to speak openly.
Getting her approval he let out a sigh as he explained.
-Sigh!
"But... Their consort... Will not belong to them alone. His life ...is bound to many. He will have multiple wives."
The Queen Fell Silent hearing the prediction of the astrologer.
"...."
Not shocked. But Thoughtful
Because this—Was not unusual Kings. Warriors. Gods. Even sages—Walked such paths.
But this was different.
Because of one thing—Nagapushpam
A flower that never lies.
A bond that implies—Singularity.
And yet—The stars said otherwise. Devara would have multiple wives.
She was facing A Mother’s Dilemma.
Tradition—And destiny—Colliding forming something complex.
She exhaled slowly.
-Sigh!
While a Decision was forming in her mind.
She left the meeting chamber and heading to the princess Nagashree’s chamber.
Where currently Nagashree and Anantrika will be waiting for her.
Since she had asked them to stay there till she had sought out the discussion with the astrologer.
Nangashree’s Chamber...
Queen Entered the Chamber where Nagashree. Anantrika. Together. Till waiting even through few hours passed.
Just as she expected.
She Didn’t Delay No softening. No distractions.
Only truth was spoken.
She told them everything. The reading. The future. Predicted by the astrologer.
The reality of Devara’s future if they decided to marry him.
Her Words Were Steady and serious.
"If you walk this path... You will not walk it alone with him. Others will stand beside you."
Not a warning of danger. A warning of truth. If not told now it might hurt their heart when they find out about it later.
She Continued to explain she was not opposing them.
"I will support you. No matter your choice."
A pause.
"But you must be certain. This is not a light bond. It will shape your life."
Silence Followed.
After she finished her speech.
"...."
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Not forced. Needed
Because this—Was not about feelings alone.
It was about destiny of sharing a man who they loved with other women.
After that queen left the chamber leaving behind the decision for them.
Silence remained in the chamber.
Not empty. Heavy.
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Nagashree and Anantrika sat still—Thoughts circling.
Anantrika who couldn’t take it Broke the silence First.
"What are you going to do?"
Nagashree Turned to look at her cousin and best friend.
Calm. But not really.
"What about you?"
A Mirror Question which was same as Anantrika asked her was directed back.
Both paused. Looked at each other. And sighed.
-Sigh!
"...."
"...."
Because they both knew—The truth wasn’t simple.
To marry Devara—Means sharing him with other women.
Not just once.
But with many And the other option where to not marry him...
That thought came—And broke just as quickly.
Because memories followed.
Of what happened in the past few days in their life.
Sarpaasura who kidnapped them and forcefully takeover their father’s kingdoms and marry them at the end.
Devara’s arrival at the right moment to save them.
His fight with the Sarpaasura.
His calm nature. Their time together with him during the tour around
Then the memory moves to The pond which they took him where it was filled with so many serpents.
He taking the Nagapushpam from the tree.
When he returned. The serpents parting leaving him the way.
The flowers... given to them without hesitation.
And something inside them stirred just thinking about that moment.
Their hearts answered first with fast beating.
Before logic. Before pride. Tries to reason with their mind. And that made it unfair.
Because no matter how they tried—They couldn’t let go of all those sweet memories they earned.
His face returned again and again in their mind.
And each time—Their hearts fluttered.
Showing them how deep they were in love with that fool who left without any care.
Then—Nagashree stood up suddenly.
"I’ve decided!"
Her voice cut through everything.
Anantrika blinked—Caught off guard by the sudden outburst.
"...."
Nagashree Declares without any hesitation as her resolve becomes frimer.
"I don’t care. I will marry him. He can’t escape from me. After all the mess he caused in my heart."
Not hesitation. Conviction she found herself after all those deep thought.
Anantrika... Laughed. Soft at first. Then freely.
"-HAHAHAHAHA!!!"
"Same. I’m not giving up either."
They Looked at Each Other. Hearing each other words.
No rivalry. No bitterness. Between them. Only understanding
Because this wasn’t about winning.
It was about choosing which path they wanted to take tsje And they both chose him.
They Hugged. Tight. Warm.
Both knew what each other decision will be.
A Silent Agreement
No matter what comes—They will face it together as best friends and now soon to be the sisters.
Meanwhile...
Devara and King Vasuki. Through the same path—Opened by King Vasuki which connected Kailash and Nagalok.
Both of them returned back to Kailash.
From Nagalok—To Mount Kailash through the passage.
The moment he stepped in—Goddess Parvati
Pulled him into a hug. Warm. Tight.
Not a goddess—Just a mother who was welcoming her son for returning home.
She didn’t ask questions. Didn’t need to.
Then—They walked. To the one seated in stillness at the edge of the mount Kailash.
Lord Shiva who was meditating. Eyes closed. Breath steady.
And then sensing the arrivals—They opened. With A Smile. Rare. Subtle. On his face.
"You have done well. I am proud of you."
Then His palm rose.
Energy gathered—Ancient. Unfathomable. As he blessed Devara.
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A weapon not meant for battle, But for endings it has so much power it has said if someone with enough Yogic power summons it its power is more devastating than that of Brahmastra.
"Use it with caution."
Because it does not forgive misuse.
While Devara bowed and accepted it with respect he showed for the astra.
Then Lord Shiva put his hand on Devara’s shoulder.
"Your training under me... is complete."
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Then Came the Hardest Part as Lord Shiva’s tone took a seriousness
"It is time to return to
Silence Fell.
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Not sudden. Heavy by the announcement.
Goddess Parvati’s Eyes Softened already sensing what was going on Devara’s mind.
Devara... Didn’t move. Didn’t speak.
Because he understood
This wasn’t goodbye.
But it felt like one... For Four Years. Of warmth. Of belonging.
He grew close to each one of them from Mother Parvati’s bedtime stories and lullaby.
Playing with his brother Ganesha and other Shiva ganas.
Sparing with his other brother Kartikeya from time to time.
Building bond through it.
Now suddenly. In Devara’s heart. Fear Appeared
Not of battle. Not of death.
But Of distance.
What if he could’t meet them again.
And this was the last time.
She placed her hand on his head. Gentle.
"We will come to you. You are never far from us."
Lord Shiva Added calmly he too understood what his son’s worry was.
"Whenever you wish to see me... I will be there."
Family Beyond Distance was still a family.
And they can reunite whenever they wanted to.
Devara Broke hearing his words.
Not loudly. Not dramatically. But quietly as tears came down his cheeks.
He hugged them. Both. Tight.
And realized How vast his family truly was that would make one enviable.
How his life changed from being orphan to son of goddess Ganga and Goddess Bhudevi to the son of Trimurtis.
Lord Shiva Spoke again explaining about his next guru—
"Your next guru... Is the preserver of the cosmos
And Then—A Surprise for Devara.
"Your mother... Goddess Lakshmi. Wishes to see you. Pray... and she will come."
Devara Stilled hearing that words.
That—He didn’t expect.
Then his face softened in understanding. As he asked. Softly.
"Can I... visit
." Lord Shiva Looked Curious hearing his request.
"Why?"
Devara’s Answered. Simple. Yet—Profound at the same time.
"When I was young... I once came home late. Mother Ganga... was worried so much. On that day I decided then... I wouldn’t make her worry again."
A pause.
His Voice Softened as he remembered that time.
"Now... I know they are my parents too. I don’t want them to feel the same. It will be unfair for them not to meet their son. While other could."
Silence Fell Again hearing his words.
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But this time—It was filled with pride.
Goddess Parvati Pulled Him Close. Holding him. Not as a goddess.
As a mother who understood after hearing his logic.
For some reason both Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi both of her sisters.
Because both said they don’t want to disturb his training.
Lord Shiva accepted his request. Was about to summon Nandi—But—Goddess Parvati
Raised her hand gently.
"I’ll take him."
Not as a goddess.
As a mother who understands
A glance passed between them.
"...."
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Silent.
And Lord Shiva agreed.
She looked at Devara and showed her palm.
"Hold my hand."
Devara did. Without question.
"...."
And the world... folded as they vanish from the Kailash. Where they were standing a moment ago.
Then they arrived at Not sky. Not land.
But The Deep Sea
Endless water—Yet—No pressure. No darkness.
Only calm light.
Before Them was A gate. Massive in structure.
Golden. Ancient. And Guarded by Two sentinels stood—Unmoving. Unshaken.
They Saw Goddess Parvati. And immediately—Bowed in respect.
No words needed.
As both Goddess Parvati and Devara arrived near.
The First Gate Opened
Not pushed but automatically. Acknowledged
Beyond It stood—Another golden Gate
And they walked.
Again. And again. And again. Seven Gates in Total
Each one—More radiant. More intricate.
Gold and gems woven together.
Each gate... a layer of divinity and wealth.
Devara watched all this curiously.
Not overwhelmed. But aware This wasn’t just a place.
It was a realm of order. Of preservation. Of balance.
Finally they came before The Final Gate.
Which stood before them.
Largest. Brightest. Of all.
And when it opened—It didn’t just reveal Vaikuntha.
It revealed a presence. Ancient. Calm. Endless like a infinite majestic cosmos.
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