As Bheem, Arjun, and Draupadi left the chaos of the swayamvar behind, they swiftly made their way to the outskirts of the town. The roar of the sabha faded into the distance, and soon they were treading along a quiet path that led through the dense trees toward their secluded cottage in the forest.

Meanwhile, back in the swayamvar hall, the commotion had subsided, but a trace of tension lingered. Amidst it all, Shri Krishna, ever playful, leaned close to his elder brother Balram and, with a mischievous glint, whispered, “Kaisa laga, Dau, aapke shishya Bheem ko dekh kar?” ("So, Dau, how did you find your disciple Bheem?")

Balram, a proud smile brightening his face, nodded approvingly as he replied, “Mere shishya Bheem ko dekh ke main atyant prasan hoon, Krishn” ("Seeing my disciple Bheem, I am immensely pleased, Krishna").

Krishna’s eyes sparkled with humor, and he leaned in with a smirk. “Aur woh jo hara hua Kuru-kumar hai, woh bhi aapka hi priya shishya Duryodhan hai,” he teased, barely containing his laughter. ("And that defeated Kuru prince, he too is your dear disciple, Duryodhan.")

Balram’s face shifted, and though his tone held a mock sternness, his eyes twinkled as he replied, “Theek hai, theek hai, ab yeh vivad band karwao,” ("Alright, alright, now put an end to this dispute.")

Krishna, grinning widely, folded his hands in a playful namaste, bowing as if he’d been granted permission. “Jo agyan, Dau,” he said, laughter still dancing in his voice. ("As you command, Dau.")

The brothers shared a laugh, the light-hearted exchange adding a spark of warmth to the otherwise tense hall.

Shri Krishna turned his gaze upon the assembled royals, his voice calm yet commanding as he began, “Raj samaj ke sadasiyon,” ("Members of the royal assembly"), his words capturing everyone’s attention as he walked toward King Drupad.

“Main Draupadi swayamvar ke safalta par Panchal naresh Drupad ko hardik shubhkamnaye deta hun,” he declared, extending his heartfelt congratulations to Drupad for the successful completion of Draupadi’s swayamvar. ("I offer my heartfelt congratulations to King Drupad for the success of Draupadi’s swayamvar.") Drupad, with a smile of satisfaction, nodded in gratitude, acknowledging Krishna’s words.

Then, Shri Krishn’s gaze shifted back to the royals, many of whom still wore expressions of defeat and indignation. Addressing the disappointed gathering, he continued, “Uss Brahman kumar ne iss bhare kshatriya sabha mein Draupadi ke swayamvar mala par apna adhikar sidh kiya hai. Aur keval yahi nahi, Draupadi ne bhi apna varmala pehnakar uss Brahman kumar ko apna var mana hai. Toh raj samaj ko toh krodhit hona hi nahi chahiye, balki raj samaj ko toh lajjit hona chahiye.” ("That Brahmin youth has, in this full assembly of warriors, rightfully won Draupadi’s swayamvar garland, and not only that, Draupadi herself has accepted him as her husband by placing the garland around his neck. Therefore, the royal assembly should not be enraged; instead, they should feel ashamed.")

Duryodhan, seething with fury at Krishn’s words, turned his face away sharply, his jaw set and his fists clenched, clearly struggling to contain his anger. Krishna’s tone remained steady, his expression unwavering, as he silently observed the crowd’s reactions.

The day slipped softly into late evening, with the sun long vanished, yet a faint, amber glow lingered like a whisper over the landscape, holding back the night. As Arjun, Draupadi, and Bheem continued their journey telling Draupadi about their true identity. Soon their humble cottage began to come into view through the dense forest. Arjun, his face alight with joy, turned to Bheem with a mischievous smile and said, "Majhle bhaiya, majhle bhaiya, kya hum Mata ko bhiksha bata kar Draupadi ko samne laake ascharya kardein? Mata badi prasann ho jayengi!" ("Elder brother, shall we surprise Mother by telling her we have brought alms, and then reveal Draupadi to her? She would be delighted!")

Bheem, with a firm tone, replied, "Panchal ki rajkumari ko bhiksha bologe, anuj?" ("You would call the princess of Panchal 'alms,' younger brother?")

Arjun, grinning at Bheem’s rebuke, turned to Draupadi and said, "To Panchali se hi puch lete hain—kya vichar hai, priya?" ("Then let’s ask Panchali herself—what do you think, beloved?")

Draupadi looked at Arjun with her enchanting eyes, a sweet shyness spreading across her face, and replied softly, "Jaisi aapki ichha, Arya." ("As you wish, my lord.")

Arjun's smile broadened at her response, and together they quickened their pace, nearing the boundary of the cottage, anticipation building as they prepared to present their new bride to their mother.

Soon, Arjun, Bheem, and Draupadi stood at the doorway of their humble forest cottage, where Mata Kunti, her back turned to them, was busy cooking over the hearth. Arjun exchanged a quick glance with Bheem and, with a playful smile, announced, “Maa, hum log bhiksha laaye hain” ("Mother, we have brought alms").

Without turning from her task, Kunti replied, “Sahadev toh un dono ko lane gaya hai, aate aate shayad raat ho jayegi, isliye jo bhi laayo teeno bhaiyon mein baant lo” ("Sahadev has gone to bring Nisha and Nakul.It will probably be night by then. So whatever you have brought, share it among you three brothers").

At her words, the three of them—Arjun, Bheem, and Draupadi—stared at each other, shocked and uncertain. How could they follow this order now? Not hearing a response, Kunti finally turned around and walked towards them. She noticed Draupadi standing there and, with curiosity, asked Arjun, “Yeh sundar devi kaun hai, putri?” ("Who is this beautiful young woman, my son?").

Arjun lowered his gaze, and replied, “Yeh Panchal Kumari Draupadi hai, Mata. ("This is Princess Draupadi of Panchal, Mother.").

Bheem stepped forward and explained, "Isse Arjun ne swayamvar mein jeeta hai, Matashree" ("Arjun won her hand at the swayamvar, Mother").

Draupadi bent low, touching Mata Kunti’s feet with respect. Kunti blessed her, saying, "Akhand sobhagyavati bhav" ("May you be forever fortunate and blessed with a long marital life").

Arjun looking down, said, “Parantu Matashree, aapne iske vibhaajan ka aadesh diya hai” ("But Mother, you commanded her to be divided among us").

At this, Mata Kunti’s face filled with shock and confusion. Eyes wide, she exclaimed, “meri mati mari gayi hai kya, arjun, ki main apne putravadhu ke vibhaajan ka aadesh dungi? Arjun, tumne toh bhiksha—” ("Have I lost my senses, my son, that I would order my daughter-in-law to be divided? Arjun, you said alms—"). She looked at Arjun with disbelief and, a touch of anger, added, “Tum dono ne rajkumari ko bhiksha bataya tha? Patni ko bhiksha kaha tumne? Mata se jhoot bole, Arjun! Ab karo iska vibhaajan aur dikhlao mujhe!” ("You both referred to the princess as alms? You called your wife alms? You lied to your mother, Arjun! Now, go ahead, divide her and show me!").

Three figures stood at the gate watching the chaos confused —Nisha, Nakul, and Sahadev. Hearing Mata Kunti’s raised voice, they had come closer, each curious to know the reason behind her anger. Nisha’s eyes fell upon the woman standing close to Arjun. She was stunningly beautiful, graceful—there could be no doubt it was Draupadi.

Nakul and Sahadev, equally shocked, waited, eager to understand why their mother was so enraged. Just then, Yudhishthir approached from the backyard, noticed Nisha Nakul and Sahadev standing concern visible on everyones face as he asked, “Kya samasya hai, Matashree?” ("What is the matter, Mother?").

Mata Kunti, her voice firm and anger still in her eyes, gestured toward Arjun and Bheem, who stood with their gazes lowered in shame. She replied, “Yeh toh tum apne anujon se hi pucho, Yudhishthir, jo patni ko bhiksha samajhte hain, vastu mante hain” ("Ask your younger brothers who seem to consider a wife as alms, as an object").

Then, turning to Yudhishthir, she asked, her voice a mix of disappointment and questioning, “Kya Bharatvanshiyon ki yahi parampara hai, putra? Tum toh sakshat dharm ho, tum hi batao” ("Is this the tradition of the sons of Bharat, my son? You are the embodiment of righteousness; you tell me").

Yudhishthir turned to Mata Kunti and spoke with reverence, “Naari to Shakti hai, Matashree. Naari ke bina nar sampoorn nahi ho sakta” ("Woman is power, Mother. Without a woman, man cannot be complete"). He gestured first toward Kunti and continued, “Naari chahe maata ke roop mein ho" ("Whether a woman is in the form of a mother"). Then, pointing to Draupadi, he added, "ya patni ke roop mein" ("or in the form of a wife"), and finally, nodding toward Nisha, “ya behen ke roop mein ho, ya putri ke roop mein. Naari sadaiva adarniya hai” ("or as a sister, or as a daughter. A woman is always to be respected"). He paused, then continued, “Bheem aur Arjun ne naari ko bhiksha keh ke uska apmaan kiya hai. Aur Mata param guru bhi hai, uska koi bhi aadesh aswikarniya ho hi nahi sakta” ("Bheem and Arjun have insulted womanhood by calling her alms. And since a mother is also a revered teacher, none of her orders can ever be disregarded").

Bheem, frustrated, looked at Yudhishthir and objected, “Yeh aap kaise baatein kar rahe hain, Bhratashree?” ("What are you saying, dear brother?").

Yudhishthir replied calmly, “Sahi keh raha hoon, Anuj. Mata Shri ke mukh se aaj tak koi bhi aswikarniya baat nahi nikli hai. To phir, Mata Shri ke anjane mein diye gaye aadesh mein bhi koi na koi kaaran jaroor hoga” ("I am speaking the truth, brother. No unacceptable words have ever come from Mother’s mouth. So, even in the unintended command given by Mata Shri, there must be a reason behind it").

Just then, two figures entered through the gate, none other than Krishna and Balram. They walked in gracefully, touched Mata Kunti’s feet, and Kunti blessed them, “Aayushman bhav, vats” ("May you have a long life, dear ones").

Then, they moved to Yudhishthir, touching his feet as well, who gave his blessing in turn. Following them, the other Pandavas also touched Krishna and Balram's feet, each receiving their blessings. However, Nisha stood there, hesitant and a bit confused about what to do next.

Krishna noticed her, a gentle smile forming on his face. He glanced encouragingly at Balram, then back at Nisha. Understanding, Nisha stepped forward, her hesitation fading, and respectfully touched their feet. As she rose, Krishna whispered softly, “Theek toh ho na, Sakhi?” ("Are you well, my friend?").

Nisha nodded in reply, feeling reassured by Krishna’s comforting words.

Yudhishthir turned to Mata Kunti and spoke with reverence, “Naari to Shakti hai, Matashree. Naari ke bina nar sampoorn nahi ho sakta” ("Woman is power, Mother. Without a woman, man cannot be complete"). He gestured first toward Kunti and continued, “Naari chahe maata ke roop mein ho" ("Whether a woman is in the form of a mother"). Then, pointing to Draupadi, he added, "ya patni ke roop mein" ("or in the form of a wife"), and finally, nodding toward Nisha, “ya behen ke roop mein ho, ya putri ke roop mein. Naari sadaiva adarniya hai” ("or as a sister, or as a daughter. A woman is always to be respected"). He paused, then continued, “Bheem aur Arjun ne naari ko bhiksha keh ke uska apmaan kiya hai. Aur Mata param guru bhi hai, uska koi bhi aadesh aswikarniya ho hi nahi sakta” ("Bheem and Arjun have insulted womanhood by calling her alms. And since a mother is also a revered teacher, none of her orders can ever be disregarded").

Bheem, frustrated, looked at Yudhishthir and objected, “Yeh aap kaise baatein kar rahe hain, Bhratashree?” ("What are you saying, dear brother?").

Yudhishthir replied calmly, “Sahi keh raha hoon, Anuj. Mata Shri ke mukh se aaj tak koi bhi aswikarniya baat nahi nikli hai. To phir, Mata Shri ke anjane mein diye gaye aadesh mein bhi koi na koi kaaran jaroor hoga” ("I am speaking the truth, brother. No unacceptable words have ever come from Mother’s mouth. So, even in the unintended command given by Mata Shri, there must be a reason behind it").

Just then, two figures entered through the gate, none other than Krishna and Balram. They walked in gracefully, touched Mata Kunti’s feet, and Kunti blessed them, “Aayushman bhav, vats” ("May you have a long life, dear ones").

Then, they moved to Yudhishthir, touching his feet as well, who gave his blessing in turn. Following them, the other Pandavas also touched Krishna and Balram's feet, each receiving their blessings. However, Nisha too went and touched there feet they both smiled at her and she just watched them in a shock her mind racing with many thoughts. She just stared at madan mohan.

Krishna gave her, a gentle smile forming on his face. He glanced encouragingly at Balram, then back at Nisha. , Krishna whispered softly, “Theek toh ho na, Sakhi?” ("Are you well, my friend?").

Nisha nodded in reply, feeling reassured by Krishna’s comforting words.

Kunti turned to Krishna with a pleading expression, “Ab tum hi batao, putra, main kya karoon? Tum toh sab jaante ho. Tum hi batao, kya Draupadi ka vibhajan karna hoga?” ("Now you tell me, my son, what should I do? You know everything. Do tell me, must Draupadi be divided?").

Krishna, with a calm and understanding gaze, placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “Bua, aap logon ke kehne se pehle, tanik Draupadi se toh puch lijiye uska kya raaye hai” ("Aunt, before making any decision, at least ask Draupadi what her thoughts are").

Kunti nodded, realizing his wisdom. She walked over to Draupadi, who stood silent and graceful, with everyone’s eyes upon her. Kunti gently asked, “Tum hi batao, putri, tumhara kya raaye hai?” ("You tell us, daughter, what is your opinion?").

Draupadi looked around, meeting each gaze that held a mixture of anticipation, concern, and curiosity.

Draupadi took a deep breath, her eyes filled with calm resolve. “Dharmraaj sahi keh rahe hain, Mata. Mata ke anchal mein toh trilok ka saara sukh hai, aur Mata ke adesh ka palan karna hi param dharm hai. Isliye aapke adeshanusar main aapke teenon putron se vivaah karungi.” ("Dharmraaj is right, Mother. In a mother’s embrace lies the happiness of all three worlds, and obeying a mother’s command is the highest duty. Therefore, as per your command, I will marry your three sons.")

Before anyone could say anything, the distant sound of approaching horses and chariots interrupted his voice, echoing through the forest. Heads turned towards the noise, and they saw a large number of soldiers arriving on horseback, surrounding three chariots in the center. From the middle chariot, Drishtadyumna descended, his presence commanding attention as he approached and announced, “Panchal Naresh Maharaj Drupad ne aap sabhi ko mahal mein Mahal main amantrit kiya hai.” ("King Drupad of Panchal has invited all of you to the palace.")

Everyone exchanged glances, confusion evident in their expressions as they wondered what awaited them in the palace.

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Guys, I had to do it this way, and there was no other option I could think of, so I hope you all liked it. And yeah, she won’t be marrying Nakul now; Nakul is completely reserved for Nisha.

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