Aanyati was going back to her palace after worshiping when she saw an old lady carrying earthen pot full of water with difficulty.

" Maa, let me help you" she said

" I don't need anyone's help, I can live on my own" said that lady without even looking at her

" I believe you can, but I can't live peacefully without helping you. You have fed me food in my childhood mai, let me return your favour " said Panchali in her soothing voice

After listening to her that old lady turned to see her face.

" Rajkumari " she whispered shocked

" I am glad you remember me maa " smiled Aanyati

" How can I forget my only daughter who helped me when nobody did " a tear escaped that old lady's eye.

During her childhood, Panchali often used to come to her house to talk with her. She used to shower Aanyati with immense love.

One day Aanyati got to know that her husband had abondened her due to her hump back. She was angry but couldn't do anything. So she built a whole ashram for such people who had no one.

Aanyati herself became their support.

" Let me help you maa" she said taking the pot from her and walking with her.

As soon as she reached the ashram she saw a man standing there. His back facing Aanyati. She assumed him to be the servant appointed to help these people. She became angry on him. Here this old lady is carrying water alone and he is enjoying the view standing here.

" Hey you, what kind of person are you" she began scolding him. He turned around but Aanyati's saree got struck in a wood block put behind. She bent down to take it out but continued her scolding without looking " here my maa is carrying this pot all alone throughout the way and you are standing here enjoying the view. Don't you have a little bit of sympathy toward her. She is your elder. Atleast you have thought about that" she finally got up.

After seeing his face she wanted to get down again out of embarrassment. He wasn't the appointed servant. He was that man she saw in temple. She wanted to apologise but her words struck in her mouth. But how could she recognise him, he was not wearing his armour, neither his spear.

" I apologise Rajkumari, I was busy in bringing these wooden logs that's why was unable to help her. If I knew she had gone for bringing water I would surely have helped her" asnwered Yudhishthir with his hands joined.

Aanyati for once was lost in him again but she gathered herself. Her maa said

" Putri they are not the appointed servants, they are here in search of work and for staying here they are renovating this place on their own"

Aanyati was embarassed, she wanted to come out of this situation but how? Just when she was about to say something her maa said

" Putri come with me, let me listen to your stories once again as I did in your childhood"

" Sure maa, I am eager to tell you everything" smiled Aanyati going away practically running away. She was thankful to her maa for saving her.

They both sat on the ground of the ashram talking about everything.

" So you still worship your Vishnu?" asked the old lady

" Yes maa, I do worship lord Shiva " answered Aanyati

" I am asking about Vishnu " said the lady in disbelief.

" They are one maa " said Aanyati smiling.

" You are impossible Rajkumari " said the lady" what about that incarnation of Vishnu?"

" He had incarnated on earth" said Aanyati

The lady laughed" who?"

" Vasudev krishn " answered Aanyati and got lost in him, as if this mere name give her peace to no end.

" That Yadav " asked the old lady in disbelief

" Yes maa, why not he? He killed his own mama because he was doing adharm, he established his own nagri in between the ocean, he is the divine soul, the eternal being, born for Dharm sthapana " Aanyati said in so much devotion that the old lady herself was in shock. Such pure devotion was hard to find. The way Panchali get lost in that name is unbelievable.

" You consider yourself his devotee but will he ever come to meet?" asked the lady

" He will..."

" What is happening here " came the stern voice of an old man admist the darkness of night.

" Pranipat maha mahim" greeted a soldier " This way is blocked due to the marsh created out of rain. I request you to follow the way through Panchal" said the soldier with his head down.

The great ganga putr maha mahim bhism of Hastinapur was going back to his kingdom when his eyes met the people gathered in his way. He understood the situation and went to the way through Panchal, tearing through the darkness of night.

His chariot was stopped again but by himself this time. An arrow came out of nowhere directly in his way challenging him. He got down from his chariot and examined the arrow.

" Who dared to stop my way?" he roared. " Come in front of me, don't hide like coward" his fierce voice echoed throughout the forest.

With a thud sound entered Panchali with a bow in her hand, anger in eyes and calmness on face.

" I don't consider hiding as a sign of cowardness manyavar" she protested" even lord Ram was hiding when he shooted Bali"

" Don't compare yourself with God Devi, tell me the reason of this behaviour" he said showing the arrow in his hand.

" If Hastinapur will enter Panchal 's boundary then this is must. I hope you are aware of their rivalry" answered Aanyati with boldness

" Who are you Devi?" questioned Bhism

" Pranipat Ganga putr Devrat, I am the daughter of Panchal" answered Aanyati . She knew who he was just by the way he looked and sounded

" It's been decades, I heard this name" said Bhism with a bit of nostalgia. " Can I ask the reason of addressing me like this "

Aanyati felt like this person in front of her is testing her so she continued" Your other names are a result of your deeds which come out of respect but this name is given to you by your parents with love and for me love is respect "

" I am baffled, Drupad kanya but why present in this forest at night?" asked Bhism knowing this much knowledge can only be contained by Panchal Kumari. He have heard about the divine daughter of lord Agni a lot.

Aanyati played with the flow and took the arrow from his hands" to protect my Panchal Ganga putr "

" This forest is dangerous " argued Bhism

" My motherland can never harm me. The only danger present here is humans whom I can handle " she said slightly showing the bow and arrow.

He laughed a bit " I want our next meet to be a bit better so that I can discuss your thoughts"

" That all depends upon Hastinapur Ganga putr, Panchal is always ready for friendship" smiled Aanyati and bid good bye to him. She again climbed the tree and sat there waiting for her bhrata.

Aanyati was practising in the kridangan with some soldiers. It was easy for her to defeat them and she was searching for some real competition.

" Amazing putri amazing, I am proud of you" said Drupad

" Why fighting with these mere soldiers Rajkumari, fight with me, let me see your valour" came a voice. A person stood in front of them. His face covered and his body protected by armour.

" A kshtriya can never reject the offer of battle. I am eager to see your battle techniques" jumped Aanyati in the kridangan again with her sword.

Then started a good, not so friendly battle. That person was in his full form attacking on Panchali again and again. Panchali though at starting was just playing but now she too turned a bit serious.

Drupad stood there along with his ministers enjoying the battle.

Just when Drupad thought his daughter is about to loose his eyes widened. Aanyati turned in the speed of light and pushed that person on ground, placing her sword on his neck.

Drupad came into the kridangan smiling proudly " my Draksha" he kissed her forehead.

" Indeed you are a great warrior Rajkumari" said that person standing up.

He removed his face mask. There stood Aanyati's jiji - Shrikhandini.

" Jiji" smiled Aanyati and hugged her tightly.

" Where were you jiji? Do you have any idea how much I missed you"Aanyati fake angered on her.

" Oh my Aanyati, I was always with you and will remain. " she smiled and turned away " But preparing for the future is necessary as well" her expressions turned from happy to anger.

" Whatever it is jiji but now I want you to spend all time with me" she smiled again calling Moti.

After a while Moti too came running and they all went to their chambers.