"So Pruthu changed the heart of an Elephant?" Anviskha questioned, but it rhetorical by the tone of her  voice.

"Yes," Kritvarma replied, "And do you know? During his reign, Devi Hrushika completed her penance. After Shri Hari Narayan gave her his divine darshan, she had left to serve Rishi Nar. But the place where she was standing, her foot prints had been imprinted in the hard rock.

Thousands of soldiers tried to lift it, but not even the strength of entire army could lift it.

Then when Raja Pruthu tried to lift, he didn't feel even the slightest weight. Then many learnt and wise sages came, they told Raja Pruthu that only who's heart carry kindness, bravery and wit, the only ones worthy can lift it."

Anviksha stared, truly history wasn't her strong spot.

"You know," Kritvarma spoke, "That stone with Devi Hrushika's imprints was placed in a Hari Mandir.

And when Takshak attacked, few people took refuge in their. It turned out that Takshak nor his soldiers could enter.

Thus he created a barrier of his soldiers around the temple, no one leave or enter.
Those in their died their."

"The temple is protected by Devi Hrushika?" Anviksha questioned curiously.

"Yes, it is said that it is her Tapobal that protects the temple." Kritvarma answered.

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Meanwhile, in the Hari Mandir, Nayantara had entered for Pooja the same night.

She prayed to Shri Hari, and noticed Hrushika's footprints.

She felt a familiarity,but she ignored it and sat down to pray to Shri Ram.

The idol was of Mahavishnu but Nayantara saw the Ram, for her Ram or Vishnu weren't different. Her devotion was pure and she could see her Prabhu Ram in a Shivling as well.

दशरथ के राज दुलारे,

कौशल्या की आँख के तारे ।

वे सूर्य वंश के सूरज,

वे रघुकुल के उज्जयारे ।।

Nayantara sang in a low voice, her delicate fingers playing Veena, enjoying the Stuti of Shri Ram.

"Raani Sa, Yuvraj Brihatkshya is coming," A maid came running, spoke out loudly.

"This late?" Nayantara questioned.

"It's morning," The maid chuckled.

Nayantara immediately looked out and saw the night had passed, she nodded and ran towards her Palki, she hurriedly asked the servants to take her back.

"Jyesth," She saw him, entering the borders of Indraprasth with a huge part of Avadh's Army.

Arjun, dressed in simple clothes as always was already present with Uloopi by side. She noticed Ashwatthama and Kritvarma also their greeting her brother.

Her brother smiled when he saw her, "Still running I see," He spoke chuckling, Nayantara smiled and ran to him, no matter what, he would never change.

Brihatkshya hugged her tightly, ignoring his tears of happiness. 

Arjun welcomed his brother-in-law inside the Palace, and Nayantara held his hand happily whispering many things leading him inside.

Uloopi stared at the siblings with a look of longing, despite having two brothers, who loved her dearly, she did not have any right or love from her home. 

"When I heard Jarasandh had stationed his Army, I bought my best men here, and I was so surprised to everything fine. I am glad." Brihatkshya was speaking to Arjun, explaining the reason of his sudden visit.

Arjun nodded, "It was, until we made a treaty." And Arjun explained it him in short, "It was a long journey Yuvraj, you rest for a while, we can talk later." Arjun spoke.

Nayantara took her brother, and started explaining the mechanics of Indraprasth's Maya Mahal. 

In Brihatkshya's view, the Palace was beautiful, but he also understood that many envious eyes would be set on it.

"Jyesth, I will return back soon," Nayantara spoke and was about to leave when her brother stopped her, "Are you happy?" He asked with care.

He had heard the news about Arjun's anger, and was scared, he personally did not know Arjun nor knew the full details, thus it was making his nervous, and scared for her.

"I am Jyesth," Nayantara replied, her eyes carried a love that Brihatkshya couldn't understand, "It feels like I waited Eons for this." 

Her brother smiled, "I am glad. And you know, if anything goes wrong, Avadh's door are always open for you." He said.

Nayantara smiled, remembering his words on the day of marriage, which were very similar.

Nayantara was in her room, getting ready for marriage, her was glowing with happiness, her heart's greatest desire was about to be hers.

That was when Brihatkshya entered the room and dismissed all the servants, "Chandana," He fondly used her other name, "Here is something from my side," He handed her a beautiful box.

Nayantara opened the box and stared at her brother in confusion, there was a huge key with intricate designs on it. Along with the key was a keychain with Ayodhya's emblem on it.

"This," Brihatkshya sighed, "Is the key to main door of this Palace." Her brother informed her.

"I know Arjun's valour, his strengths, his victories-" He held her hands and softly clutched them, "But I do not know how his behaviour is, how are his habits, how was his upbringing. 

This is the key to our home, that if he troubles you or this marriage troubles you, the gates of Avadh are always open for you. 

Even if it means to fight the entire Aryavart, this of brother of you will do anything for you," He kissed her cheeks gently. 

Nayantara's eyes were teary hearing his emotional talks, she rested her head on his shoulder, "Thank you Jyesth." She replied.

"I know Jyesth," Nayantara replied smiling.

Brihatkshya felt content, he was having doubts about her marriage with Arjun, but today he noticed her happiness and was happy that she married the man she loved.

It also caught his attention the respect and love Arjun had for his sister, and also for Uloopi. He wasn't neglecting his first wife over her.

Of course he had met and known Arjun when he came first with Krishna, but that span of time wasn't enough for him to judge Arjun nor did he pay much attention, but now he did.

Brihatkshya noticed each and every thing about Indraprasth's King, his humble nature, brotherly bond with Kritvarma and Drauni.

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