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As Nisha blinked, the divine light from Maharishi Vedvyas faded, but the warmth of Lord Vishnu’s presence lingered in her heart. She slowly stood up, still shaken, and turned to look at Nakul, whose tear-filled eyes mirrored her own pain. Though the vision had given her peace, the reality of the curse weighed heavily upon them both.



Maharishi Vedvyas, noticing their distress, gently placed his hand on Nisha's head, his voice calm yet powerful.

"Apne dil ko shok se na bharo putri. Bhagya ne tumhare raaste mein kathinai daali hai, par kuch kshamta tumhe bhi di hai."

(“Do not let your hearts be consumed by sorrow. Fate may have dealt you a blow, but also given you some control.”)

Nakul, unable to suppress the anguish in his voice, whispered, "Maharishi, humare liye ab kya bacha hai? Hum kabhi ek saath nahi reh paayenge, iss prakar Hum kaise jeeyenge Maharishi?"

(“Maharishi, what hope is there for us? We are bound by a curse to never be together. How can we live like this?”)

Vedvyas looked at Nakul with deep understanding. "Rajkumar, apne bhavnaon ke tivra tarango main maat bhejao. Ye dhyan rakho ki, Jeevan mein sab ghatnaon ke peeche kuch na kuch kaaran hota hai. har shraap mein ek seekh hoti hai, aur har seekh ke andar mukti ka ek raasta hota hai. Yeh alagav sada ke liye nahi hai, lekin yeh ek kasauti hai. Tumhare prem, tumhare dhairya aur tumhare vishwas ki kasauti."

(“Young prince, Control your emotions and try not to get carried away by them. In life, there is always a reason behind every event, every curse holds a lesson, and within every lesson lies a path to redemption. This separation is not eternal, but it is a test. A test of your love, your patience, and your faith.”)

Kunti, still overcome with emotion, knelt beside Nakul and Nisha, her eyes filled with both love and concern. "Maharishi," she began, her voice trembling,"kya is shraap ko mitane ka koi upaay nahi hai? In dono ki koi galti nahi hai, aur inke dil pavitra hain. Kya inhe is galti ke liye aisa dand bhugatna padega?"

(“Maharishi, is there no way to undo this curse? They are innocent, and their hearts are pure. Must they suffer for a mistake made in ignorance?”)

The great sage looked at Kunti with compassion. "Kunti, shrap atyant shaktishali hota hai, lekin prem aur dharm ki shakti bhi kuch kam nahi hoti. Nakul aur Nisha par jo shraap diya gaya hai, usse mitana sambhav nahi hai. Parantu," he paused, looking at both of them, "agar yeh dono apne bandhan ki shakti ko sabit karte hain, aur yadi yeh alagav ke baavjud ek-doosre ke pratishraddh rahte hain, toh shraap ka prabhav pata hi nahi chalega."

(“Kunti, the power of a curse is strong, but so does the power of devotion and righteousness. The curse placed upon Nakul and Nisha is can not be lifted. However, if they prove the strength of their bond and remain true to each other despite the separation, the curse will not affect them.”)

Nisha, who had been silent for most of the conversation, finally spoke up, her voice soft but determined. "Maharishi, main Nakul ke liye kuch bhi sahungi. Agar humein alag-alag jeena pade, toh bhi main unse apna prem kabhi nahi chhodungi."

(“Maharishi, I will endure anything for Nakul. Even if we must live apart, I will never let go of my love for him.”)

Nakul, moved by her words, nodded in agreement. "Aur main intezaar karunga, chahe jitna bhi samay lage. Mera dil kabhi nahi badlega."

(“And I will wait, no matter how long. My heart will never waver.”)

Vedvyas smiled, a faint but knowing smile. "Tab tumhara raasta kathin hoga, par annt mein tumhare milan bhi hoga. Lekin yaad rahe, dhairya ka arth sirf dhiraj rakhna nahi hota; iska arth hai yeh samajhna ki jo tumhare sath hona hai, woh sahi samay par hoga."

(“Then your path, though difficult, will eventually lead to reunion. But remember, patience is not just the act of waiting; it is the understanding that what is meant to be will come when the time is right.”)

He looked at each of them once more, his eyes shining with wisdom. Everyone nodded in agreement.

Everyone nodded, absorbing the intellectual words of Maharishi Vedvyas, who stood with a serene smile, gazing at the family. The expressions of grief on Nisha and Nakul’s faces softened, replaced by an understanding that flickered across their eyes. The weight of the curse still loomed, but now there was a glimmer of hope.

Vedvyas looked directly at Nisha and Nakul, his voice calm yet powerful as he said, "Tumhe iss samay Shiv-Parvati, jo ananya prem aur dhairya ke pratik hain, unka aashirwad lena chahiye. Janam-janam ki pratiksha ke pratik hain ve. Main abhi Tilpat gaon ki aur jaa raha hoon, tumhe bhi aana chahiye apne prem ki safalta ke liye unka aashirwad lene."

(“At this moment, you should seek the blessings of Shiv and Parvati, who symbolize eternal love and patience. They are the symbol of waiting across lifetimes. I am going to Tilpat village now, and you should come too, to receive their blessings for the success of your love.”)

Nisha and Nakul exchanged a glance, a silent conversation passing between them. Their eyes then shifted to Kunti, standing beside them. With a gentle nod, Kunti said, "Han Han, Rishivar, esa hai to inhe aapke sath avashya hi jaana chahiye."

(“Yes, Rishivar, if that is so, they must surely go with you.”)

Vedvyas looked at both Nisha and Nakul, waiting for their final decision. They nodded in agreement, ready to embark on the journey to Tilpat village.

Before leaving, they sought the blessings of their family. Kunti kissed Nakul on the forehead, wiping her tears, and did the same with Nisha, hugging her tightly. Yudhishthir embraced Nakul and blessed Nisha with a gentle smile, while Bheem placed his large hand on Nisha’s head, saying, “Don’t worry about the curse, believe in your love.” Arjun and Sahadev hugged both Nakul and Nisha, a warm group hug, offering their silent support.

Just as they were about to start their journey, Yudhishthir turned to Nakul and asked, “Priya anuj, ye batate jao ki ham kahan prasthan karein aur kis jagah sharan le tumhare aane tak?”

(“Dear brother, tell us where we should go and where we will seek shelter until your return?”)

Before Nakul could respond, Vedvyas intervened with wisdom and foresight, “Yuvraj, tumhe apne parivar ke sath Panchal jaana chahiye. Wahan tumhe khane ka aur rehne ka acha sthan mil jayega. Kyunki Panchal mein abhi Raja Drupad ne ek yagya ka ayojan karwaya tha, jis se unhe falswaroop Ishwar ne Drishtadyumna aur yagyaseni Draupadi diya. Nagar mein ab charo aur khushiyan chhayi hain, aur Raja sabhi ko arn pradan kar rahe hain. Brahmanon ko rehne ka sthan aur acha bhojan bhi de raha hai. Tum sab to brahman ka hi bhesh dharan kiye ho, issliye tumhe koi asuvidha nahi hogi.”

(“Prince, you and your family should go to Panchal. There, you will find food and a good place to stay. King Drupad has recently performed a great yajna, and as a result, the gods have blessed him with a son, Drishtadyumna, and a daughter, Draupadi. The city is filled with joy, and the king is feeding everyone and giving Brahmins shelter and food. Since you are all disguised as Brahmins, you will face no trouble.”)

Yudhishthir bowed his head in agreement, “Jo agyan, Rishivar.”

(“As you command, Rishivar.”)

With that, the two groups parted ways. Nisha and Nakul followed Vedvyas on their journey to Tilpat village, while the rest of the Pandavas and Kunti headed westward, toward the city of Panchal, where new fates awaited them.

As Nisha and Nakul walked beside Vedvyas, the golden glow of dusk surrounded them, filling the air with a quiet sense of hope. Though the curse loomed, the promise of divine blessings from Shiv and Parvati gave them strength. Their journey had just begun, but the love they carried felt eternal, destined to find its way through any darkness.

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