Just before he went for the war, he pulled me by my waist and whispered in my ear, "Just because of this small separation, it does not mean you and I are not destined to be. There is no end to our story."
Niyathi, the youngest Princess of Panchala...
Drupad was furious would be an understatement. He was seething, his mind was filled with anger. Anger towards the gods for deciding to give him a daughter, not one but two. The King of Panchal was mentally cursing the gods. His eyes were emitting his rage towards gods.
He thinks 'How dare the gods!? I had enough trouble with one daughter. Now they are increasing my burden by giving me two daughters. I don't want them. I only need my son, he is enough for me. He will make me proud whereas my so called daughters will only tarnish my name. I DON'T NEED THEM!!!'
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(Just ignore the background and imagine that his face is furious)
Drupad calmed himself, he told himself not to disrespect the sages as they are the reason he got his beloved son.
He looked toward the sages and said, "Stop the yagna Maharishi. I prayed for a brave son and I got one. I don't need any daughters. Come on Putr we shall go."
Then he started moving with his son.
The sages were shocked by the King's words. They stopped him and said angrily, "Please stop Drupad! The kanyas who are going to emerge from this yagna will be the fortune of your Kul. You should accept them as your daughters!"
Drupad turned towards him and replied, "In this world the child which is born as a girl will not be a fortune. A daughter will be no use for her father"
He turned towards his son and said,"Come on Putr, we shall leave."
He descended down the stairs with his son. The new born Prince Dhrishtadyumn was confused but nonetheless nodded and followed his father.
On the other side Rajkumari Shikandini was crushed by her father's words. Her eyes were shining with tears, her eyes showed pain, betrayal and a lot more.
She thinks 'Is this what father thinks of me? That I am useless for him..... Am I such a disgrace for him, that he is not accepting my sisters?' She shook out of her thoughts and looked towards the scene unfolding before her.
The sages were beyond angry they said, "You are uttering nonsense Drupad! Daughter is the one who will shower you with love. She is the Lakshmi of the house. From her only dharma is established."
Drupad waved his hands dismissively and went with his son. The sage further continued, "Don't forget one this Drupad. A son can only give happiness to his family but a daughter is the one who can gives happiness to all! One of God'sgreatest gift is a daughter Drupad please don't neglect it!"
Drupad didn't pay heed to them.
The fire started to rise it was raging, the sages were scared and yelled at the foolish king, "Don't anger the Gods above Drupad. Come fast and accept to yagna and accept your daughters!"
