In Dwaparyug as Karn was advancing towards his wholesome growth , in Kaliyug Ananya was advancing towards a path that would lead her to him.....

A day in Kali was similar to a year in Dwapar...Hence, 3 months of Kali was equal to 90 years of Dwaparyug.

If those 90 years have changed an essential part of Mahabharata, then these 90 days had also made difference in Ananya's life.

Ananya...What to say about her.. Haven't I already introduced her (CHARACTER SKETCH) ? Don't u all already know how she thinks (A SOLUTION). Didn't u all had a sneak peek in her life (DEV SABHA) . But the things u know about her is just a drop in the ocean... Wanna know her ? Sure..Go ahead . Hope u figure her out because.. till date I couldn't....

Wait!! Did I warn u not to fall in love with her? Or better not to start an enmity with her ? Because if u do.......well just say u are in for a trouble.

KALIYUG

A minimalist , organised , spacious bedroom is decorated with plants and flowers giving it an earthy vibe and serenity...

A girl in mid-twenties is seen rummaging through the white polished sliding door cupboards with another girl being busy typing out something on her laptop. They're revealed to be Rishita and Ananya .Two girls are watching both of them with ' duh ' look while munching nachos.

Rishita:Wow!! Simply wow ..The perfectionist , queen of organisation ,one who can't bear a droplet of water on kitchen counter has her cupboard messed up...Sorry sorry messed up is a petty word ...This is a hurricane.. Hurricane of clothes. When was the last time u organised ur cupboard Ananya? Do u know there's a thing called colour coding? Bright , dull , black , white , pastels everything in one cupboard? Are u serious? .How am I now gonna select ur dresses when u just mix everything?..(turns to see Ananya typing something on laptop , crosses her arms and stands beside Ananya) Are u even hearing me?

Ananya: Hmmm...

Rishita: Do I look like a fool to you?

Ananya: Hmm..

Rishita: (shrieked) Whatt?

Girls: Oops!!!

Oo!! Sorry ...I mean u are smart intelligent...

Really? Ananya!! (Pulling her hair) Are u even serious? U have a flight tomorrow ..that to India...that to for a wedding and u are here doing God knows what on ur laptop!! U haven't even packed anything...lehenga , jewellery , sandals , makeup so much is there to pack...how are u chilled?

Rishu ... It's not my wedding. I don't really need that much things..Just pack a nice saree/lehenga for wedding , an yellow outfit , 2-3 fancy kurti , pants dupattas, the choker set..and my black wedge and golden sandal..& Done. See it's that simple. Leave it. I will do it later now don't disturb I'm updating my resume..

Updating ur resume?Now what new course did u learn? Or better what new course are u planning to enrol urself in?

Seriously babe?? U already have degrees in Msc, MBA , Data Analysis and Scientific Research and project management & to top it up u are a successful research associate with a very demanding job. U hardly have any time for urself ...What do u want?

To die of overworking.

Ananya gives a 'h-u-h' look.

What? I'm serious.. Have u ever seen urself , at ur life? It's always so uptight...get up , tidy everything , meditate , workout , get ready for office , work work work return...study something , dinner and then sleep. And on weekends ... gardening and animal shelter home .At most visit a calm quite place full of nature!! Is this a life?

Ananya ignores her ranting...

: U really need to live ur life and u know that.

(slowly) I will.... when... I feel it.

Wtevr!! Are u packing my stuff or should I do it?

Hell no!! I'm doing it...If I let u do the packing ..it will look more an Indian mourning bag than wedding with everything simple and white...Ewww!!

Fine!! Do Wtevr u want..I'm leaving for lab.. Something important came up. Cya soon ..

All three girls shake their head in no with a "this can't ever change" look.

What a day it was!!! 🥱 It's so frustrating to wait for metro...I should have taken the office car.. Let it be...

K..I have to go home...Check what Rishu has packed , make sure to put all documents , decide my dress for tomorrow...check flight details again..&..done? Yup, this much for now ..

Wait!!! There's still 20 mins left...And my favourite seed store is nearby ... I could actually buy some seeds for my little terrace veggie garden and could gift some to granny ... afterall plants are her first love ...

Yup!! Good idea...this way I could utilise my time rather than standing here and getting bored.

I speed walk towards the seed store. Located within 2 min walking distance of the station is the cozy yet elegant seed store.

Ananya: Good evening ol'man!!

Ol'man: Young lady whom do u call a ol'man?? I'm as fit as a fiddle...

We both laughed and I picked a basket and started strolling through the different sections. Uncle John signed his staff member to take over the counter and joined me for a talk...

: So what are you doing here this late? Shouldn't u be in ur home?

I was on my way home when I remembered to get some good quality seeds from your lovely store...and it happened that my metro is running late by a few minutes... so here I'm ..

U could always call me and I would have sent the packages to ur place..

But then how would have I met my favourite uncle?? (with a smirk)

U flatter me young lady.

He did a bow trying to be elegant but did the other way round which left me laughing...

We chatted and soon , within 7-8 mins I was done with my purchase.

Lettuce, Carrot, Beetroot, Tomato , Bell pepper , Spinach ,Onion , corn, garlic baby pumpkin , brocolli ... Nearly done . Rest will be picked up later. I billed my purchase and as always Uncle gave me a 30% discount. I was soon out of the shop waving bye to Uncle and rushing for the station...

Thank God!!! The metro is on time.... I hurriedly got in the compartment and put the purchase in my purse, plugged my earphones and listened to some calm music...

Rishita !!! Who packs this much clothes for 15 days and that too in such a big suitcase...I'm not leaving for forever. And how have u packed all these?? There's no space for my laptop , notebooks and all..

God!! Y had I even asked her to pack for me?All these clothes are too much and those heavy earrings ..Ughh!! 4 pair of sandals??? For what? Am I gonna welcome the groom with sandal garland?Body care kit , face care kit , make up ..What the actual...!!!..Hadd hai!!

Frustrated I take out two pair of sandals and was about to get rid of those kits when ....BAM!!

Rishu!!!

Nope. Not a single thing would be removed...

: Then what about my laptop notebooks and other things...Rishu, I don't need these kits!! Shower gel , face cream , body lotions are available in India too u know...and so many clothes ?? I can just ask Adwi for spare clothes u know.. There's no need to pack so many things...

Ms. Ananya Raisingh. All of these things are needed. U aren't going to ask ur sister for her clothes...I have packed everything for ur stay and nothing would be removed...Got it? (Strictly)

But there's no space in it for packing anything else...

Take another suitcase...

: Rishitaaa!!

: Guys there's plenty of packing videos on u tube for organised space saving packing!!

: Let us help u out sweethearts..

And here after 30 mins ...my bag is all packed.

Ami ..Nico U two are life savers...

With this said , I hug them and hear Rishita snorting ..I stick my tongue out to her and she too does the same, soon we all have dinner and I recheck the flight details and necessary documents.

Finally, the days work catches up to me and I let out a yawn ...I charge my phone and laptop ...Not that they need to be as they have solar cells to charge them. Being a researcher for most prestigious organization comes with its own perks.

I soon drift into a peaceful sleep with an uncertain feeling for tomorrow.

KAILASH

Ceremonially sitting on the snow diwan under the shade of bilva is the Divine couple , smilingly brightly.

Mahadev: Karn has already activated 3 of his chakras completely in this one year ..Soon he would be activating all his chakras and be the one we want him to be ..

Devi Shakti:Karn is almost ready for the upcoming changes but someone else needs to be prepared as well..Dev, time has come for her arrival.

Mahadev: Yes Priye and I'm quite eager for it ..She is gonna give a hard time to everyone (smirking)

Devi Shakti: Y not .. Afterall she is my daughter!!

Mahadev: Wait does that mean u are accepting u are troublesome?( Innocently)

Devi Shakti: Dev!!!

: Oops ..Sorry!!(smiling sheepishly)

KALIYUG

Next day

8.30 Am:

It's already 8.30 am and I have flight at 11 ...It would take me 1 hour to reach airport...1 hour for checking and all . Damn!! I should have gotten ready fast.

This is all because of Ami and Rishu ..What was the need to dress me up? Ugh!! & This lipstick ...who wears such dark lipstick . I warned them not to but no!! Would they ever listen??

Hey Mahadev ...just make sure I reach my destination in time...

Thank god that my Cab is on time atleast... I quickly sit in the cab and depart for my destination. I don't know why but I feel anxious...May be because I'm gonna meet them after a year or may be because... it's my first family function without mumma.(watery eyes) No no no!! One shouldn't shed tear when leaving for something good.

Smile Ananya smile!! Everything is under control. There's nothing to be anxious about..U can conquer anything. Be positive. Yes!! Hmm!! Whenever stressed go for positive talks..it helps in relaxing the anxiety , motivates u and gives u confidence and strength to face anything.

Ma'am ...the road ahead seems blocked by traffic ..do we take a shortcut?

Maa Shakti ..Y does this always happens with me? Ughhh!! Now what? What if he tries something? I put my hand in my purse to locate my ...Pepper spray. Pocket knife?? Oops I removed it for airport checking...Now what? Time to see if all those tiresome self defence classes and impeccable accu-pressure point classes paid off ..

Maa Shakti do take care of me ... Please ..with Rasmalai on top please.

I take a deep breathe.....

: Okay !! Let's take the shortcut..

I instantly message Rishita about my location and cab details and inform her about the situation . After travelling for nearly 30 mins, the cab starts jerking ...?? I swear if it's his ploy.. I'm gonna kick him so hard that he won't be able to father kids for seven lifetimes..

what happened?

: Ma'am...I don't know. Let me see...(after 5-7 mins)

Ma'am I can't quite figure out the problem ... it's better if u call another cab...or take a bus to airport.. There's a bus stop not more than 10 min away from here with buses having frequent trips to airport..

Oh!!I'm already running short of time ...I can't wait for another cab...I have to rush ....

I pull out my luggage and handbag and rush for the bus stop but not before...

Here's ur pay , Thank you for driving me and .....sorry(whispering)

I'm literally running.....For the bus and obviously away from the embarrassing situation. He was such a good guy without any malicious intent and there I was , Mahadev knows thinking what!!!

But then I was just being alert and it's not bad...I message Rishita about being fine otherwise she would sue the driver...

I was about to reach the bus stop when something very strange happened....

The winds picked on speed and howled...Dust and dry leaves were flying everywhere blinding everything...My hairs were messs by now and it seemed the dupatta although being pinned , any moment now would fly off ..It seemed as if a very powerful storm was coming....but... there was no news about it ...then?? I clutch my luggage and handbag tightly and try to move in the mist of dust and howling wind.....

A sudden fear grips my heart....a fear like no before. Beads of sweat mark my forehead and neck even though the icy chilled wind was blowing. The atmosphere was turning darker by each moment...for once I felt the same fear that I felt during mumma's death...I could feel my breathes being laboured....My grip on my luggage and handbag tightened even more than before....

I can't lose like this.. It's just a storm ...it will pass I need to find a safe place...I'm brave ..I'm strong ...I'm fine ... Nothing would happen ...be brave , move forward Ananya...Move forward...Har har Mahadev..Har Har Mahadev.. Har Har Mahadev ...Jai Maa Shakti ...Jai Maa Shakti ... Everything is fine relax...

With these chants I try my best to move forward ...The fear although not of same intensity as before but still remains in my heart...I don't fear death..No never !! But I do fear the unknown ,the pain ... Everyone does... None fears death but the uncertainty of what is after death creates fear , death isn't painful but the thought of getting separated with one's loved ones forever is painful....

I suddenly remember those lines

"Jab tak tum mein swaash hai ,

mein tum mein hoon ,

Aur Jab tum mein swaash nahi

tum mujh mein ho"

(Till the time u breathe , I'm present in u

And when u don't , u are present in me.

(~ Mahadev & Devi Shakti)

I smile relaxing myself...I can feel the howling wind ...the darkening of the surrounding and brewing storm...I slowly open my eyes...

I know Mahadev , Maa Shakti u are creator , preserver and destroyer of this multiverse. Nothing here , can happen without ur consent. U are birth and death...U are everything that happens in between. If this is the end u have choosen for me , then I would graciously accept it ...but.....not before trying once.

I don't know whether deeds are greater or destiny but I do know that deeds to some extent can change one's destiny..and if this is true then I want to side with my Karm..which is currently to save myself ...I know I might not succeed against destiny yet I want to try ....

U bring on the storm and I will try to surpass it ... Atleast if I die I won't regret not trying once to save myself and my dreams....

Mahadev (in Kailash): She is Shakti's daughter for sure... otherwise who can be this stubborn yet polite and gracious in throes of death...??

Women are truly out of my understanding. They get scared by a 5-inch lizard and yet face the greatest dangers without a crease on forehead. They get emotional about a puppy but think logically about love. They behave foolishly like a child when in love and suddenly become the intelligent and mature one in business. They light up the house with their smiles yet at the same time possess the fire to burn those who try to cross them. For their family they become , the devotional and caring Parvati and for enemy the Mahakali... Women are mysterious , confusing ....yet charming..

Women are beyond the reach of understanding but always present in every heartbeat of a man...being someone's mother, sister , wife or daughter... Women are simply indescribable...

A WOMAN WHO LOVES , CARES AND DEVOTES HERSELF IS GAURI

A WOMAN WHO NURTURES IS ANNAPURNA

A WOMAN WHO BLESSES WITH HAPPINESS IS LAKSHMI

A WOMAN WHO GUIDES IS SARASWATI

A WOMAN WHO FREES HERSELF FROM SHACKLES AND AWAKENS TRANSFORMATION IS MAHAKALI

A WOMAN HAVING ALL THESE QUALITIES IS U...

(To all the women reading this

A VERY HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY ❤️) ( ALTHOUGH BELATED )

With this decided I tighten my hold on luggage and handbag and try to steady myself and move against the howling minds... Suddenly everything goes dark and a bright flash appears...

And I see a big clock sort of thing which suddenly transforms into a tunnel ....and there I see .... our ...earth???

Before I could register what was happening ...I felt something dragging me towards the black hole? Portal?? Whatever it is ...and soon everything blacks out.

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Hope u like it 💕😊

Sorry for not updating on time but my exams are on and currently they are my first priority ...Hope u understand.