" What has happened to this rose bush," wondered Mandavi and Urmila turned her attention towards that rose bush. They were in the royal garden. Every evening Mandavi, Urmila and Kirti spent some time in the garden. It helped them to relax and also share their sorrows and worries. However since last week somehow everyone's mood was upbeat as there was only one more year for Ram, Lakshman and Sita to return to Ayodhya. The last news they received about them was they were settled in Panchavati and things were going smooth for them. But somehow since the previous day Urmila was not feeling that great. Her mind was in turmoil. She didnt knew what was the issue but she felt an impending danger. But she couldnt pin point it was for whom. Now hearing Mandavi's question Urmila went near the rose bush. It has drooped suddenly. As she bent to observe it a strong breeze came and the bush drooped more. Urmila looked up startled." Mandavi di I feel there is some trouble for Sita di. It's going to happen because of my husband's anger. His sudden outburst have gotten them into some trouble."" Urmila what are you talking. Why a drooped Rosh bush make you feel something is going to happen for Sita," came in Sumitra and Kausalya. Urmila ran to her mother in law." Maa its not just some rose bush. You remember when we came here as new brides we were asked to plant a sapling in the garden. This rose bush was planted by Sita didi. We had taken good care of it in her absence. It gives lot of flowers everyday. Now suddenly it has drooped for no reason. There was not even a strong wind yesterday or today. So I feel there is danger for Sita didi."" Urmila you are unnecessarily worrying. Who can touch Sita when her husband Ram and her devar Lakshman is with her. Do you think there is anyone in this world who can defeat them. So if any harm has to come for Sita first harm has to come for Ram and Lakshman," mentioned Kausalya.Urmila knew what Mata Kausalya was telling is true logically. With Ram jeeju and her husband existing nobody can touch Sita didi. Also she was not feeling that any harm was going to come for them. But her intuition was strong on harm for Sita." Mata i understand what you are telling is true. But what if when both of them are not in the ashram someone might try to harm Sita didi. You know my Sita didi is love personified. She doesnt see bad in anyone. She is so trusting. Anybody can exploit this trait of her. Her love for jeeju, her love for family will make her cross any line for their welfare. Somewhere I feel these aspects of didi are going to be exploited," replied Sumitra." Urmila dont worry unnecessarily. We will make that bush alright. You are tired. Now go and take rest," ordered Sumitra and the girls obeyed her and moved to their respective rooms.But Urmila's heart was not at rest. She was sure something bad was going to happen to her sister. She decided to sent a message to Lakshman. She closed her eyes and folded her hands" Hey God of wind please take this message to my husband. Ask him not to leave Sita didi alone in the ashram at any cost. He has to be there with her let whatever be the compulsion to move away from her. My intuition is telling me something bad is going to happen to my sister." She felt a breeze on her face and she took that as the signal that wind God has listened to her prayer.In Panchavati Lakshman sat deep in thought. What happened that day should not happened. Though bhaiyya and bhabi had assured him not to feel guilty about his action his mind was in turmoil. True he was only defending Sita bhabi but then he had cut the nose of Surpanakha. Who had thought the sister of Ravan will fall for bhaiyya. She had come as a beautiful maiden proposing him. Ram bhaiyya mentioned he was married and he wont marry again as he is committed to just one lady in this life time. The woman pleaded but Ram bhaiyya was firm on his decision. It was then Sita bhabi came from the hut to check what was happening. Seeing her Surpanakha rushed to harm her shouting she can marry Ram if Sita doesnt exist. Lakshman had acted on impulse as he came between Sita and Surpanakha and his act of defence cut her nose and part of her breasts.Her threat rang in Lakshman's ears, " You have hurt the sister of Ravan, the king of Lanka. Oh the prince of Ayodhya you are going to pay dearly for it," shouted Surpanakha as she disappeared. Lakshman was not worried of the war. He knew he can fight it. But something about Surpanakha made him believe things were going to be messy. It wont be a straight forward war. Surpanakha belonged to demon clan. They knew all the Maya. They use Maya to fool the people and the war they would have to fight would be against this Maya. He also knew Ravan had lot of divine powers and it was not easy to defeat him. He wanted to knew what kind of attack he would have to face so that he can prepare. Just then a breeze flew over his face and two twigs fell. First Lakshman ignored it then his eyes suddenly fell on the pattern in which the twigs have fallen. He remembered Urmila. She always sent messages via breeze ya drizzle. Was it a message from her. He closed observed the twigs. It looked as if one twig was standing in front of the other. The second twig had something like a ring in its bottom. Lakshman understood it was about guarding someone. But whom to guard. Ram bhaiyya ya Sita bhabi. He looked at the twig once again and then it dawned. The ring indicated a female. He had to guard a female meaning Sita bhabi. So Urmila was telling there is risk for Sita bhabi. He had to be with her at all times. So she has clarified his muddled thoughts. The war will happen through Sita didi it wont be a direct one and he had to ensure no harm happens to her. He smiled thanking her and also sending her the message that she should not worry. He will be always with Sita bhabi and would never leave her alone. Urmila looked out through the window. It was drizziling. A smile spread on her face. The coolness of the drizzle meant her husband had received her message and had understood it. She pulled the sheets towards her as she was assured everything would be fine. As her eyes drooped to a sleep least did Urmila knew the power of Maya was so strong that no precaution would stand in front of it. When the dust settles what will lay in front would be a long drawn battle of resilience and love.