" Jyest, why are we going over this side" asked Nakul.

" There's a temple here Nakul, it's good to take god's blessings before starting of new work" replied Yudhisthir in his humble voice

They soon entered the boundary of temple. To their surprise the whole temple was filled with joy.

" Listen, why everyone is so happy" Bheem asked a running child.

" Our princess has come to the temple, that's why" answered the kid and again ran away.

" Princess" Nakul's face lit up

" Finally Nakul will see the unimaginable beauty" joked Arjun

" I am not going to fall for her outer beauty jyest. It's just fascinating to see Panchal kanya. I heard she had gone to Gurukul as well" said Nakul

" Gurukul and girls, no way" laughed Bheem.

" Anujo, we have came here to take god's blessings and not to chat about any princess" Yudhisthir said a bit sternly as they climbed the temple's stairs.

Yudhishthir had no interest in anything else right now. He just wanted to relax his mind who was busy in thinking about right and wrong. He marched toward the idol but froze in mid way.

There stood the princess of Panchal with her beauty.

' That poet did no justice to her beauty ' this was the first thought that came to his mind.

Indeed her hairs are dark like night but they have some shiny golden browns strands in them.

No doubt her eyes engulf fire but there's peace and calmness hidden behind that fire.

Her lips are not red, they are pink just like lotus.

Her face don't have the colour of desert's sand, it's the sand found on sea beds.

Her face is having a small mole at the end of right eyebrow, as if God himself was scared of this beautiful creation and gave her protection.

Those ornaments are not shining on her body. Her body is shining on those ornaments.

That white saree she is wearing is the symbol of her divine self.

That cresent moon red tika with a small dot in it shows how balanced she is

Yudhishthir for the first time was lost in someone so much.

Aanyati's state was no less. The man standing in front of her had caged her in his eyes.

His eyes glowed with truthfulness. Those brown orbs shined with Dharma.

His complexion was of gold. His face had the calmness Aanyati search for in forest.

For once she felt her every question, every query found its answer in him. He is the one who can satisfy her questions.

His chest was covered with a silver armour. His hands had a spear ( bhala) . He is a warrior with immense knowledge. She thought.

She was lost in his eyes, rooted on her place. So was he . Both lost the count of time and people around them.

Aanyati's trance was broken by Moti who shook her hard.

" Where have you lost? Come now" she dragged Aanyati with her. She glanced one last time at him and left.

Yudhishthir also came out of his thoughts. This is wrong. She is just like other arrogant princess who is greatly proud of her beauty. He buried his thoughts within him.

" Nakul, I think she is not made for you" smiled Arjun mischievously.

" I also think so jyest" Nakul bit back his smile.

" Right jyest" teased Bheem.

Yudhishthir payed no attention to their little drama and went on to take Lord shiv's blessings.

" Aanyati, what have happened to you" shouted Moti in anger.

" Why are you shouting, I am not deaf" she shouted back

" Oh really, then why were you not answering earlier. I have called you so many times" charged Moti

" Me, when" asked Aanyati in confusion.

" This is what I am trying to say, you are lost in someone" she said and then smiled " who is he? Is he a prince"

" Moti, no , I am not thinking about any man and why would I. I am Happy here" she said making a weird face.

Aanyati stood up from her royal antique sofa and went toward her vast balcony inhaling the nature's fragrance. Then it dawned upon her - wait for me in the forest of your village Anujayeti

" Jyest" she whispered. All the maids had already left her chamber as it was dark already. She knew what she was about to do.

In no time she climbed down from her balcony through a rope and went out through a secret door which she used in her childhood as well.

' Our soldiers are too foolish to be in Panchal 's army '

She thought when she was successful in getting out without coming in anyone's eyes.

She directly went into the jungle but carried a bow and arrow for her protection, not from animals but humans.

She climbed up a tall tree and sat there peacefully. Nature always calms her down to no extent.

Next morning she again started her routine. Waking up before Surya dev and bathing then going to the temple for worshiping then roaming around with her maids or practising sword battle with soldiers.

" Putri Panchali" called Swarnika in her soothing voice.

" Ji mata" asked Panchali putting her head in Swarnika's lap.

' this girl hasn't changed a bit 'thought Swarnika. She still holds the innocence of a child.

" Putri, you have got yudh gyan and shastra gyan, its good but for a princess, other kalas like dancing, singing, talking, behaviour, cooking managing any kingdom, politics and other things are necessary as well "

" I agree mata and I am eager to learn everything which I can " said Panchali. Swarnika smiled ear to ear hearing her reply. She knew Panchali is eager to learn new things and that she will never say no to her maa.

Days passed like this, Aanyati learning different things and Pandavas finding any way into the palace.

" Jyest, why are we waiting here in this forest? Why can't we go in palace now?" asked Nakul

" We can go in palace anytime Nakul but you must have a good accuse for going in because we are not princes here " answered Arjun

" We are waiting for the right time Nakul. Soon Maharaj Drupad is going to enroll new soldiers in his army. We will also enter the palace at that time " said Yudhishthir" till then you can enjoy the peaceful environment of Panchal" he smiled which instantly brought smile on others face as well.

" Nice plan bhrata Yudhishthir" smirked another young man. His face shouting arrogance and wickedness. A mace decorated his hand.

" Duryodhan, its nice to meet you" smiled Yudhisthir

" I wish I could say the same bhrata but I can never be happy seeing your faces" his mouth spitted venom

All the Pandavas became really angry except Yudhishthir. He smiled back saying " People change with time bhrata Duryodhan, I believe you will too, till then I am ready to listen to all your mockings"

" That can never happen pandu putro because slaves are meant for serving not for making us happy with their faces" laughed Duryodhan along with his brothers.

Bheem came forward to teach him a lesson but Yudhishthir stopped him " Kurus are not supposed to fight like this in Panchal Bheem " he left saying that. There was no sign of anger over his face neither sadness. All his Anuj followed him to wherever he was going.

" Anujo, we can stay in this ashram till that time. "

" And who gave you the permission to" asked a old hump backed lady in anger

" Pranipat mai, we are searching for a place to live in, if you allow us" said Yudhishthir

" But who are you" she asked in same strictness

Yudhisthira became silent, he can't lie, how can he, his heart will never allow him to.

" We are from Hastinapur mai, our house got destroyed there, that's why we came here in search of job and work" said Arjun with his beautiful smile " we believe people of Panchal are humble enough to grant us a place to live in for some time "

Arjun's words melted her heart but she still remained strict.

" You can stay here but for that you will have to renovate this ashram "

" We will mai, anything for you " smiled Arjun and so did others.

This is what Arjun is, bad for bad and good for good. His heart melts on the sight of any mother.....