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-"In life, Be a plant that grows till it dies"-

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Lighting ripped the darkness into pale white , while monstrous rumbling of thunder resonated through the very fibre of the existence...
Fire engulfed everything it saw , air took its fierce forms, as tornadoes wrecked havocs. All universe were shaken and all planets forgot stability.
All creatures including the divine felt a fear gripping them so tight, almost blocking their breath. Maya was enraged and she was out of control. She was always an untamed presence in the existence that was necessary.

He sucked in as much as air as possible,
'How disturbingly beautiful that site was'.
Vaikarthana wondered, he had a weird thought interrupt his meditation. It was pleasent even though it definitely wasn't anything near to peaceful. Then 'what was it ? Who was she.why was he so fascinated by such chaos.. yes it was chaos'.
He found himself gravitate towards her and her elegance. That was Completely opposite of his usual self , he was entirely different from her , but he was attracted towards her fierceness, like a moth to the fire.
Maya ..
That's what he remember, and that will do for now; he will find out the rest later . Sun god might summon me anytime . He prepared his celestial self to be in a state of deep sleep , until a part of his soul will return back to him, that will now leave as Karna.
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Long way to go Brother ..
The Palanhar mumbled .

Don't astray from your destination, you wouldn't remember your divinity, but I am sure you will realise it and will embrace it slowly but steadily as a mortal.
Narayan's peaceful voice echoed.
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Prithvilok,
Dwapar yuga
Kingdom Kunti.

Pleasent mornings were always Princess Kunti's favourite , it was one such chirpy morning. The crisp yet gentle sun rays slowly started its reign over earth and sky. Kunti the princess of Kingdom Kunti ,the adopted daughter of King Kuntibhoja, was an intelligent yet innocent girl of age 16 .

She was wondering about what her friend said earlier. Priyamvada , her maid and best friend ; she ridiculed the boon given by Maharishi Durvasa to be impossible and lame.
'That definitely sounds like one of your wildest imagination, Rajkumari.'
Priyamvada has said.

As Kunti strolled through the lush grass green of the garden after her prayer , she thought of the mantra again.
She looked at the wide stream that flew past her, parting the greenary.
It looked crystal , bright yet gentle rays of the dawn ricocheted
off the waves into her eyes, momentarily blinding her eyes with its brightness.
'Oh the Sun God .. the nurturing father of all beings on earth. How graceful and powerful he is' , she thought.
How will it be, to meet him once , it will be such a gracious moment to have him infront of her in flesh , his brilliance, the grace and the regality he carries, all that she has heard of the divine, will be infront of her just by a chant. 'Can't wait to try it' a childish, curious yet devoted Pritha thought.
The elegant ruler of the skies will be infront of her... She will prove her friend wrong as well , thought she.
Kunti chanted the mantra with utmost dedication.
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Vaikarthana felt himself pondering over his thoughts and on his own identity...
What was he? Who was he? Was Alamvusha, a terrorizing Asura his only purpose?! To defeat him , to end his terror , was it all he has to do ? Then why such personification of an entity of existence, to a divine or celestial being ?!
It could have been any of the entities... Why does it have to be Balance (Thulan) ?! And why was he the god of Righteous wars?!

His duty of keeping everything in balance is understandable, as his primordial form was and is 'balance' in the existence .. but war!!
Residents of various realms worshipped him; especially Kshatriyas or Kings and Kingdoms on earth, worship him to attain victory in battles; And as a drastic contrast he was worshipped at home inorder to bring stability and peace to household.

What was actually his purpose?!... He mused over it.
Eventually the physicality of his celestial personification went into a state of deep sleep. Dev Vaikarthana knew the ongoings of the world , but he was in a sleep that wouldn't allow his celestial conscious to be part of any of it. As Karna, his incarnation was to be born in the mortal realm. And Vaikarthana would only be able to achieve his active conscious back once his soul is completed by his better-half ; - Maya the Chaos - Vishnumaya or Vrishali...
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Open your eyes Kumari Pritha .

A soothing voice came right after a blinding brightness formed ahead of her closed orbs.
Kunti slowly opened her eyes , her eyes stinging from the brightness, tears found its way down her rosy cheeks, yet her eyes eventually adjusted to the huge brightness infront of them . She squinted her eyes as she took the Sun god's form in... How magestic, graceful, glorious and lustrous. Those were her thoughts . The Sun god gently smiled at her flabbergasted face .

Accept my humble devotion my lord.. I am blessed to be in your illuminating presence .
Kunti muttered like in a trance , her mind still floating in her wonderland.

Always stay blessed Pritha , now I shall fulfill the purpose of the chant, you used to invoke me.
Suryadev said , his voice devoid of any particular emotion.

Purpose, ...
Then reality struck her , it was definitely a heavy hit , how could she be so impulsive and stupid. She cursed herself for such insolence.
Oh dear lord , have mercy... I used the chant with the intention of testing them. Didn't mean to beget a child yet my god.. please understand.
Pleaded Kunti.

Isn't it a little too far of a feet to doubt a boon given by a revered sage like Durvasa.
Kumari , a boon could be a curse if utilised on wrong time or with wrong intention. And a curse could turn into a boon if manipulated it's pace rightly with right decisions, life choices and actions.
Said Vivasvan.

I realise the depth of my idiocy Suryanarayana, please forgive me..
A disturbed Kunti cried.

Oh dear , I am helpless. I am bound to respect the boon, the chant was given as a boon to beget a child from a desired deity with his qualities instilled in the child and ....it cannot go in vain . You should have been more careful of your actions, Kunti.
The unusually calm voice of Sun god said.
Now the gravity of the situation placed a grunting weight on Kunti's heart. She was desperately seeking a way out of the mess she has created for herself.
Kunti didn't protested any further.
What happened cannot be changed , she will deal with it, she has to, there was no other way. She realised that the surroundings were indeed heating up . She can't hold the sun god here for longer.

The sun god took her silence as approval.
I bless you with a part of my brightness and radiance in the form of a son. He will be invincible Kunti , He shall be named Karna. He will be among the few formidable warriors of this yuga and will possess an inborn invincible Armor and earrings made of Amrith, that will protect him from all external harms, as a gift from his father.
Stay blessed Kunti.
The Sun god concluded.

Oh King of Navagrahas, I am afraid of our future , I am not married yet to bare a child. And a child before a wedlock is considered unacceptable in this society. Please be merciful and provide me with a solution to this predicament.
Kunti carefully placed her words as a last attempt to outsmart her fate.

Every action will be followed by its consequences Kunti , and this action of your's is no exception. But I shall do what I can,
I bless you with forever virginity.
The sun god said .
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Celestial beings will never understand our problems, it seems ...
Muttered a frustrated Priyamvada, as she packed all the necessities for their 1 year stay in the forest. Priyamvada's monologue reached Kunti's ears, still she said nothing.
The numbness she felt was beyond her comprehension, what have she done?! Her father's reputation was at stake , a lot of questions will be raised against her character, her son will be called names.. what have she done.

'She has somehow convinced her father to let her go to the forest and stay there for an year, and that shall do for now .. rest of the problem will be dealt with time.'
She resolved.
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Kingdom Kunti,in the banks of river Aswa
After almost 9 months

Amongst the friendly wildness of the mother nature , by the banks of Aswa, Kunti sat on a little bench with her back resting against a tree. She caressed her now enlarged baby bumb. The predicted delivery date has already passed , he seems in no mood to come out of his mother's womb and it's warmth and care. She smiled at the thought. Her son, for sure, was stubborn. The sun rays seemed to go mild whenever she was out , and she has been noticing that.
'How sweet ' she thought. It was almost dusk.

Sharp pain coursed through each vein. She sharply screamed and yelled for Priyamvada.
Kunti was taken to the safety and privacy of the hut.
Almost by midnight , a little boy was born in a hut that stood in the middle of the forest. Kunti's painful cries seized and a melodious cry echoed, as Karna breathed the terrible oxygen for the first time.

Slowly night's serenity engulfed the hut , crickets ' creeked' and distant sounds of owls could be heard. Wind was calm, it blew a lot of flowers inside the hut and the moon seems even more lustrous and the stars adorned the sky for a celebration. Flowers bloomed spreading vibrant colours and sweet fragrance and so did white water lilies , they seemed more fragrant and more bright. Nature swayed sideways in happiness and birds seemed restless in their nests to get a glimpse of Vaikarthana. Night sky looked the most fascinating that day , a special star alignment and all the planets were visible from earth. It was a sight.

He is very auspicious it seems , look at the star alignment and the beautiful sky.
Said one among the few trusted helpers, others nodded in amusement.

His brilliance and radiance lightened the whole room , everyone who saw the child was in a haze. The baby was simply celestial. Divinity was his basic features, smell of Saptaparni blossom filled the air , the fragrance sent everyone into a delightful drowsiness..

He is so peaceful for eyes , and his mere presence is so soothing Rajkumari , your son is incredible and otherworldly.
Priyamvada said, immersed in the moment.
After all the struggles the adrenaline
wore off , now Kunti was barely opening her eyes due to the tiredness, but she forced her eyes open to have a glimpse of her firstborn .
His doe eyes has a lot of curiosity and cuteness in them, one eye was tawny in colour while the other was bright yellow; a rare phenomenon. little nose and thin pinkish lips. Face ,cheeks and earlobes red alike, he looked like a little rose flower , soft and beautiful. She couldn't stop her tears , he was truly adorable , his aura was divine and the Kundal glittered even in the dark. He became a major source of light in the hut , like his father he was a bundle of brightness. Her bundle of joy , her first child , she felt a wave of affection and protectiveness wash over her. Which was instantly stricken down by her friend Priyamvada.

Take some rest Rajkumari, I will see what I can do about him .. let me take him somewhere far .
Priyamvada said , as she extended her hands.
All others in the hut felt pity and sorrow for the little one, but they didn't dare to utter a word.
Kunti felt her heart drop down from her rib cage.
No!! Let him be here Priya, atleast until morning .. don't take him away yet.. we will think something in the morning.
Kunti soft voice resonated inside the walls firmly .
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*This chapter has been edited*

Words: 2023
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