• Behind every smile, there's a mother who cried in silence, feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders •

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Prologue

It is said that nothing in this universe can stand against a mother's resolve. Her blessing has the power to transform the youngest of boys into fearless warriors, while her curse can bring down even the mightiest of empires.

In her love, there exists a quiet strength- a strength capable of shaping destinies. This proved not to b a fancy statement but the lived reality of the Pandava Patnis.

Subhadra stood by the threshold of the hut, staring at the night sky. The moon glowed in all its radiance, turning every ordinary thing into something magical. Reflexively resting her hand on her stomach, she felt the gentle swell beneath her fingers. 

It had been nine months.  

As the child within her stirred slightly, for a fleeting moment, the entire universe seemed to pause, as though holding its breath in anticipation.

The soft movement of the child pulled her thoughts back to the beginning; to the moment when she first discovered that she was pregnant. Pregnancy wasn't new to her. But having to deal it alone was.   

When she carried Abhimanyu, Arjun was by her side. Every morning, he would bring her fresh nutritious fruits he had handpicked from the garden. And in the night, he would gently massage her shoulders and feet, trying to ease her pain.

There were also times when he would surprise her with her favorite dish, preparing it on his own under Bheem's guidance.    

And it was in that period when Subhadra's love for Arjun grew by leaps and bounds. She came to realize that she was not only married to the greatest archer in the world but also to a loving companion who would walk beside her through every storm that life may bring.    

Life did bring a storm. The fury of which, she had to face alone this time.

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Preface

"Your father is alive!" Subhadra assures repeatedly.

"Then why hasn't he come back for us?" She thinks.

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"You have an older brother!" Subhadra smiles saying.

"But how come I have never heard of him?" She wonders.

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"Your uncles have never let your mother shed a tear." Subhadra praises her brothers as they walk to the temple barefoot.

Bhargavi just smiles and nods, while noticing her mother's wounds due to overworking in the fields.

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"She is a Princess and her mother a Queen." She hears people gossip.

"But don't Princesses live in palaces?" Thinks Bhargavi, as she looks at the tattered roof covering her house.

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Join this journey of Bhargavi along with her friend, Rudra as she strives to learn her family's history.

The history that Subhadra would die to hide from her.

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Main Characters

Arjuna

Subhadra

Rudra

Bhargavi

Abhimanyu

Uttara

Yudhisthir, Bheem, Nakul, Sahadev and Panchali

Kunti

Krishna

Rukmini

Balram

Shakuni

Duryodhan

Karna

Vrushali

NOTE- This is a Mahabharat fiction. The relationship between the characters and the base rivalry remains the same. Many modifications have however been made for creating this plot in the story.

This story includes and mainly revolves around the wives of the Pandavas. Their roles as a wife, mother and queen will be dealt with. The other Pandav patnis are also included in the storyline other than Subhadra and Panchali.

Moreover, the politics and quest for power will also be dealt with on the side.

This is no work of inspiration or plagiarism. Panchali is the wife of all the Pandavas in the story. Rest of the elder cast remain the same.

Disclaimer

Copyright © 2020 sssm2569

All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof cannot be reproduced in any form, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of the publisher (author).

This book is a work of fiction. The names and characters are taken from the Hindu epic of Mahabharat and RadhaKrishna. However, the events and incidents specified in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. A resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, actual events that have occured is purely coincidental.

This book is available only on Wattpad.

PS: I have an exam and I really couldn't stop myself from still publishing this book. The first chapter will be published soon. I know I have already lot of work pending regarding the other books but I'll find time to manage the updates.

This is a small book (maybe 30 chapters) I wished to write earlier. I'll try to wrap things quickly as compared to my usual writing style but again, the number of chapters depend on you guys. On what you wish to read.

Now, according to folklores in North East India, Arjun and Subhadra have a daughter named Bhargavi while Suthanu is the daughter of Yudhishthir and Draupadi. I've just used the same names and concept in my book.

Hope you enjoy reading this tale!!:))

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