Story Unfolds :
At a secluded dark small room of Anga Palace:
Several persons gathered to make a plan. The war situation was grim. The mighty King of Karnat, Manmath, the second father-in-law of Prince Uruv of Pukeya had joined the opposition. He had 105 powerful sons and huge army members. Hence he was definitely a threat to Anga. The first father-in-law of Prince Uruv, Saurashtra King Bhag Dutta suddenly disappeared in thin air. But his brother Bhanu Dutta was known to join Pukeya but even his whereabouts were also unknown till now. Their father Ahom (Assam at the modern age) King Narakasur was still living and helping them in this war. But unexpectedly Chedi and Magadh was helping them as Chedi king Lord Krishna's cousin Shishupal and the mighty Magadh King Jarasandh were stained at that time. Their sons were too afraid to be in the bad book of Anga King. So they were helping him. So also Sindhu Naresh Jayadrath who had to join in the war for Duryoshan. Jay knew that he needed Duryi. As his brother-in-law and saviour both.
The suspicion of Supriya proved to be completely right. Kaling King and her father had refrained himself to be a part of this war on the excuse that he had no son. Another king followed his instance. The mighty King of Manipur. King Chitra Vahan. Father of Princess Chitrangada and father-in-law of Raj Kumar Arjuna. Nag Raj Basuski, the second father-in-law of Arjuna, on the other hand, had sent a large troup to assist Karna. Mathura and Dwarka had been agreed to help him and to guard the western border of it. It was rumoured that Karnat King Manmath was planning to declare war on that front. While on the eastern corner the situation was more bad. The eastern border of Anga was ruled by two rival states. Kalinga and Utkal. Kalinga king was not helping him. For his helping in the abduction of his two daughters at the time of Bhanumati Swayambar. But Utkal King Yuvnaswa, the future father-in-law of his last son Vrishi or Vrishaketu, was coming in his aid. At the insistence of his wife who was the Rakhi Sister of Karna. Once Karna had saved the life of Yuvnaswa. From an wounded animal. So he was grateful to him.
However in the main border of Anga situated northern Panchal. Ruled by King Drupad who was not in favor of helping him. However the Southern side of Panchal, ruled by Guru Drona Putra Aswathamma was helping him. In a sentence we can conclude, most of the northern states were in his favor while all of the southern states were in the favor of Pukeya.
Shone was telling the same thing to the gathered people. Around him. He was appointed as the commander in chief of Anga army. So he had ample knowledge of the war strategy. He was working as Senapati or commander general for long time. So he was the most suitable person to guide the army of Anga.
Shone (brother of Karna)
"Bhai, hame lagta hain ki Karnat ke maharajah Manmath aur uske 105 putro ko rokne ke liye 100 Kaurava hi paryapt honge. Chinta toh Panchal aur Utakal seema ke liye hain. Hame lagta hain ki hame Utakal Naresh ke sath turant yogdan karna chahiye. (My dear brother, I think that to stop the mighty King of Karnat, Manmath and his 105 sons we can send the 100 Kaurava there. It will be sufficient. The problem arises with the border of Utkal and Panchal where our army was shortnumbered. So I should join immediately with Utkal King.)"
A pretty girl stirred up and looked at the direction of Shone. Her big black eyes were looking serious suddenly. It seemed she was not ready to accept the theory.
Another girl looked at her and patted her shoulders. In assurance. She had smiled a little and cleared her throat. As if she had to say something.
"Khasma kijiye parantu hame is yojna main toda bhul dikhai deti hain. (I beg your pardon but I think this planning is not fullproof.)" She replied timidly.
She was none but the heroine of our story Devi Supriya herself.
Devi Supriya (2nd Karna Wife)
She looked at the direction of each person gathered there. Expectantly. Padma nodded her pretty head to encourage her. So also Medha, wife of Shone. Prime Minister Shounak was standing in poker face yet he looked happy that she was showing interest to state affairs at last.
Shone backed out and gave her the place. To come near the map and to conclude her statement. She looked at him with awe. He closed his eyelids to assure her. It was his signature style that always comfort his this timid and shy sister-in-law. She smiled brightly. She knew that he would assist her. He was always very loyal to his every sister-in-laws. Be it Padma. Supriya. Or Uruvi.
Karna looked gloomy remembering the past few days. He was still not very comfortable. To face Supriya. A line of separation had been drawn in between them. But he said nothing. He did not want to stop her. He felt he had no right over her now. He stood there lifelessly. Avoiding eye contacts with her. From his poker face none could guess what conflict was rising in his mind. He was in love with his youngest wife Uruvi at that time whose selfless love towards Supriya had drawn him to her. In reality both loved Supriya tremendously. Uruvi and Karna's love for Supriya was the basis of their understanding and Bond of marriage. Their nuptial bliss was standing on the strong ground named Supriya. His Devi!!! Her Jiji!!!
Anga Raj Karna
He frowned deep when he saw her stealing a glance of himself. He was not feeling comfortable. In front of her till now. They stopped talking to each other. After the coming of Uruvi in between themselves.
She came forward and touched the map with her right palm. Karna was standing at her right side now. She looked at his stony face. For a look of encouragement. She found nothing. He seemed as if he was unknown of her.
She suppressed a sigh and continued her own explanation
"Anga ki tin seema Pukeya rajya se jura huwa hain. Uttar ki Disha se nahin. Pad Dakshin ki Disha se. Toh ham yeah anuman kar rahe hain ki yoh Dakshin se hi akraman karega jo na bhi ho sakta hain. Ho sakta hain ki uttar main bhi Surashtra, Ahom aur Karnat ki tarah koi bade sakti unse haat milale. Panchal. Manipur. Madra. Sindhu. Gandhar. Yeah phir Kalinga (she took a deep breath to utter this.)
Hamare kehne ki arth yeah hain ki hame chaoukna rahna hoga. Shatru kis rup se kahan se akraman kar de is ka koi bharosha nahin. (Her this kind of assumtion was proved right as too soon Bhag Dutta would attack on the capital in the disguise of merchant.)
Toh ham sare sena seema pe nahin bhej sakte. Rajdhani ki suraksha bhi abasyak hain. (Alas!!! If someone paid attention to her wise advice then the women of Anga had not to fight with Bhag Dutta nor Uruvi had to loss her baby Padmaja. To save Vrishasen.)
Ab rahi seema suraksha toh Karnat Naresh ke liye Jijashree ke 100 bhai paryapt hain. Shone bhaiya ki yeah yojna ucit hain. Padantu ham unke is yojna se sehmat nahin ki unhe swaym Utakal Naresh ki sahayata karna jana chahiye. Guptacharo ke anusar Raja Basav atthat Pukeya maharajah ussi disha se a rahe hain. Unhe rokne ke liye hame koi sheatha dhunrdhar ke abasyakta hain joh unko parast kar sake. Woh sawayam Anga Raj karne main Samarth hain.
(She looked at Shone) Hame lagta hain ki apko Dashin Panchal ke raste jana chahiye. Bhrata Aswathamma ke sath. Kumar Uruv aur unki sena ki tukri ko rokne. Yun toh bhrata Aswathamma ko kisiki sahayata ke abasyakta nahin uparantu Guru Drona bhi unki sath honge. Pad Pukeya ki Yuvraj us disha se saktishali Dakshin bharatiya Sena ke sath a rahe hain. Saurashtra Sena bhi unke sath honge. Unko rokne ki uttar dayitwa apki.
(She looked at Karna) Utakal Naresh ki sahayata ap karenge.
(She looked to Shounak) Ap Mathura aur Dwarka Nareshwoko sandesha bhej dijiye ki unki disha se Ahom Raj Narakasur prachand Mayabi sena ke sath Pradesh karnege. Unhe parasta kebal ek Mayabi byakti hi kar sakte hain."
(Three sides of Anga is bordered by Pukesya. So we are assuming that they will attack on the southern side. It might not be true. They can attack on us from north too. Some northern states like Manipur, Madra, Sindhu, Gandhar, Panchal and even Kalinga can join them secretly. Like Ahom, Saurashtra and Karnat. So we should be aware of that side too.
I agree with brother Shone that to win over the 105 sons of Karnat King the 100 brothers of brother-in-law Prince Duryodhan is sufficient. So we shall not think of that border.
But I disagree with my brother Shone that he has to join the Utkal army. That state is a small one and had small amount of army. It is known that the King of Pukeya, Maharajah Basav is coming in this side with huge number of army. It will not be possible for th Utkal king to stop him. The barricade will be broken in a minute. So I think Anga Raj needs to go there. To help him. King Basav is a great archer. To stop him we need an equally powerful and content archer like him. It must be Anga Raj himself.
Our spies had already informed us that Crown Prince Uruv of Pukeya is coming with huge Southern army. From the side of Southern Panchal. He has several Kings under him. So his that alliance is most stronger than anyone else. Brother Aswathamma will be alone with Guru Drona to stop him. I think brother Shone has to join them immediately. Huge armies of the Karnat and Saurashtra are under his head.
You (she faced Karna) should go to help the Utkal King.
You (She faced Shounak) should inform the twine states Dwarka and Mathura that on their direction Ahom King Narakashur is coming. He is a man with magical powers. So only a man equally competent like him can be able to stop him.)
"Aur woh kebal Vasudev hi ho sakte hain. (And he must be Lord Krishna Vasudev.)" Karna added thoughtfully.
By running his chin. He liked this vast war strategy. It seemed well prepared and organised according to him.
Shone was standing tall near his dear elder brother Karna. He looked at his brother's face intently. Even if Karna looked thoughtful to himself but he was sanguine that his brother failed to discover any fault in this strategy.
He seemed satisfied. With the plan of Supriya.
"Ham sahamat hain. Purushowoko tin Disha ki seema ki suraksha ke karya sanpa jana chahiye. Pad Rajdhani bhi sena se banchit nahin rehna chahiye. Bhag Dutta aur Bhanu Dutta nikonj hain. Gyat nahin woh dono konse chal kab chal jaye!!! (I can't agree more. It is a foolproof plan. Men should be sent to the border to secure it. But a small amount of army has to be here in the capital. To secure it. The evil and ruthless Dutta siblings were now missing. God knew what was their plan and how they will execute it?!!)" Padma declared calmly. With a smile. She was not going to tell anyone how both she and Supriya had made this plan. By not sleeping for three days. It was she who first showed her Su the absurdity of the plan of Shone.This sister of Supriya was so very proud of herself!!! It was not her suggestion yet Supriya had adopted it!!! The smell changes were all made by her Su!!! You can see yourself that both of this Karna Sanginis are not illiterate of the making of war strategy!!!
Devi Padmavati (1st Karna Wife)
Karna looked at her in disbelief. He knew that Padma must be behind her Supriya as usual. She nodded her own pretty head and showed to Supriya. In silence. To indicate it was all her plan. Not Padma's!!!!
For a second his eyes fell on her. His Devi!!! She was standing nervously. Their eyes met. His eyes were full of disbelief. Her nervousness. His pure joy and happiness . Her scared. His glowing like Sun in pride. Her soft like moon in calmness and newly found confidence. They were polar opposite to each other. That was why perhaps they loved each other tenderly!!!! It was said "Opposite attracts".
Prime Minister Shounak nodded his head in agreement. He loved this suggestion too. He was impressed by the wisdom of Supriya!!! He never get a chance to know her better!!!
Medha (Wife of Shone)
Prime Minister Shounak
"Hame lagta hain majhli Ranima sahi keh rahe hain. (I think she is totally right. In her assumption.)" He told his King confidently.
Karna did not listen to him. He was thinking something. How could he failed to comprehend Supriya?!! His brain refused to believe that he made a mistake!!!
"Maharajah!!!" Shounak called for him.
With a jolt he tilted his head towards his Minister and bit his lips. He had to focus on the war. Not on unravelling the mystery named Supriya!!! He had scolded his own heart and went away. Hurriedly. So that none could see his discomfort.
Supriya looked helplessly at Padma who made a face and assured her baby sister in complete silence. She knew him better than himself!!! He was astonished!!! Ashamed!!! And impressed!!!
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At Far end of palace of Indrapratha:
One boy was sulking alone. He was so angry on his sister Uruvi. To talk with him harshly. He was so happy to meet with her yet she did not reciprocate to his feelings. More than that his dear mother had ordered them to join with Hastianpur. In the war between Anga and Pukeya. He was not ready to join in the same league where his arch enemy was. He had taken away of his credit as the best Archer of India!!! He challenged him in the arena of the archery Competition!!! Now he had snatched away his only sister about whom he was super possessive!!! He would not never forgive that man!!! Karna!!! A curse on his life!! A scar on his heart!!! He hated that man yet for no reason he felt drawn to him too!! He wanted to suppress his discomfort under wrap!!! That was the reason why he always was disrespectful to him!! That was the reason why he tried to laugh over him by calling him as Sut Putra!!! In reality he respected Karna tremendously as only he had tithe guts to challenge him!!! Prince Arjuna!!!! The rumored best Archer of Indian subcontinent!!! He bowed his head to the mastery of Karna always. Arjuna was arrogant but not so bad a person. He had respect to his every enemy. Even to Karna!!!
His reason of hatred of Karna was so very personal. He saw the soft glow on the face of his mother Kunti when she talked about Karna!!! He saw the deep respect in the eyes of his elder sibling Yudhhi or Yuddhisthir!!! He saw admiration in the eyes of his best friend Lord Krishna for Karna!!! So he hated him!!! Actually he loved to hate Karna!!! And now he saw love in the eyes of his sister Uruvi!!! He could kill him in bare hands!!! It was nothing but a silly sibling rivalry between Karna and Arjuna!!! He respected his arch enemy in subconscious mind yet he refuted to declare it aloud!!! This sibling of Karna was most affected by his untimely demise!!! After the war of Mahabharata!!!
He paced the room rapidly. He wanted to refute but he could not disobey his mother's oder as a devoted son of hers!!! To help Anga Raj!!! Why should he help him who took away his sister Uruvi from him?!! That was the only reason why he was so grumpy!!! For no reason!!
All of a sudden he sensed a male tug. He lifted his right hand to protect himself. In reflex action. Then he had turned suddenly but stopped dead to see the man standing behind him. He was his dear elder sibling Yudhhi or King of Indrapratha Chakraborty Smarat Yuddhisrhir.
Arjuna (above) & Yuddhi (below)
He lowered his head in respect. What was he going to do?!! He wanted to hurt his elder brother!!! Shame on you Arjuna!!! His brain scolded him aloud. Alas!!! He did not know whom he was just a second ago was cursing in his mind was also his elder sibling!!
This boy had immense respect for his elder brothers. Hence after the epic war of Mahabharata he never ever lifted his Gandiv again!!! After killing his eldest sibling Karna!!!!
"Ham jante hain Priyo Anuj ap kya soch rahe ho. Par yeah keval Mata ki nahin apitu Hastinapur Naresh yani hamari Tatshree ka bhi nirnay hain. Hame Anga Raj ki sahayata karna hi padega. (I know what you are now thinking about. But this is the oder of not only mother, but also our uncle. The King of Hastinapur. We have to help the King of Anga.)" Yudhhisthir answered him in calm voice. This man never lost his cool expect once. After the killing of Karna!!!
"Par ham satantra rahtra hain. Kyun mane ham unki baat?!! (But we are an independent state. Why should we have to listen to him?!!)" Arjuna had made a face. As a Senapati of this new state he knew about politics too. His point was valid one!!!
"Na bhi Man sakte. Par woh hamare jyesth hain. Manna chahiye. (We can do that. But he is Elder than us. In age and I'm relation. We have to respect his wish.)" His brother stooped and with a sigh he added that "Smaran karo ek bar Anga Raj ne hame ag se banchaya tha. Soch lo ham pratidan de rahe hain. (Recall that once Anga King had saved our lives. Think that we are repaying his debt. That's all.)"
Arjuna looked at Yudhhi and then he gritted his teeth in anger "Kebal ek hi bar. Iske uprant woska sish hamara samne hoga. (Just this time. Okay? After this time his head will be cut off from his body. In my feet.)" He was so engrossed in his challenge to Karna.
Yudhhi nodded his own head in sheer disagreement. Then added calmly "Jis din woh ho jayega tum ji nahin paoge. (When that disaster can take place you can't live peacefully.)" He was so right!!! After the murder of Karna Arjuna never slept in his lifetime!!!!
The boy snorted aloud. He was not so wise like his elder sibling!!! He could not see the cruel game of destiny with him and his arch enemy Karna!!!!
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How will war make an effect on the Karna, Supriya and Uruvi relations? Will Uruvi survive the war? Will she lost her baby girl or a miracle will take place? Stay tuned for the more updates. Enjoy.
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•••• Greetings of March ••••
Friends,
Due to the work pressure I can't be able to upload chapters at every single day. My work schedule is so hectic so next uploads of this story will be inconsistent. Kindly stay with me if you love it. And I need some time to collaborate it with the Uruvi story. So you can understand. Hope you will never mind for that. And the condition of my phone is also not good. It needs to be soon repaired. Kindly cooperate with me in this regard.
Regards,
Amropali
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