HARIHARESHWARI 14 : CHANDRA CHAYAYAM SINGHASANAM

CHAPTER 41

"Kya soch rahe hai Aryaputra ?" Kunti asked as she sat beside Pandu, who seemed to be lost in thoughts.

"Guptcharo ke samachaar ne mujhe chintit kar diya hai." He said.

Madri who was standing beside, frowned, "Kya shatru rajya humare virudh koi shadiyantra rach rahe hai ?"

Pandu shook his head, "Nahi."

"Toh kya huya ?" Madri asked.

Sighing he said, "Guptchar keh rahe the ki sampurn Aryavart mei dharm ki haani ho rahi hai. Anarya karya ho rahe hai. Atank aur shoshan ne apni jade jama li hai."

Pausing for a moment he muttered, "Aasha karta hu ki parivartan aajaye. Aur Dharm punah sthaapit jo jaaye."

Kunti shook her head, she said, "Aasha karne se kya ho hota hai Arya ?"

Madri raised a brow at her, while Pandu frowned, "Tatparya ?"

"Keval aasha karne se parivartan toh nahi aa sakta. Aap Hastinapur ke Maharaj hai, adwitiya yoddha hai, aap jaise mahaan purush aasha nahi karte. Parivartan laa ke dikhate hai." Kunti said.

Pandu gazed intently at her, his mind carefully processing her words. In that fleeting moment, a radiant smile graced his face, illuminating his newfound resolve. A surge of determination surged through his being, igniting a fire within him.

Cupping the face of Kunti, he said, "Aapne toh mujhe satmaarg dikha diya, Maharani. Lagta hai ki ab iss prithvi ko jeetna hi padega."

"Vishwa-vijay ?" Madri asked raising her eyebrows in surprise.

"Ha. Akhand Maharani ki saugandh, prithvi par ek dharm-rajya awashya sthapit karunga." Pandu said determined.

Thus in a grand display of power and might, Pandu embarked on a conquest that would forever etch his name in the annals of history.

With unwavering determination, the mighty king embarked on a perilous journey to the east, where he encountered the formidable Dasharnas in a fierce battle.

In a display of sheer valor, Pandu emerged victorious, spreading the fame and glory of the Kurus far and wide. His triumph resonated through the land, leaving no doubt about his indomitable spirit.

Undeterred by his previous conquest, Pandu, accompanied by his formidable army, consisting of majestic elephants, swift horses, formidable chariots, and a multitude of infantry, their flags fluttering high in the wind, set his sights on Darva, the haughty king of Magadh, an audacious ruler, known for his unwavering courage, who managed to make enemies out of every king.

In a breathtaking display of power and might, the Kuru king launched a relentless assault on Darva's stronghold in Rajagriha. The clash of swords and the thunderous roar of battle echoed through the air as Pandu fearlessly confronted his adversary. With a single, decisive blow, the mighty king struck down Darva, ending his reign.

Pandu seized control of Darva's treasury, commandeered his vast transport network, and absorbed his once formidable armies into his own ranks.

Then Pandu set his eyes on Mithila, and in a fierce battle, he emerged victorious, conquering Videha. The resounding echoes of his triumph reverberated far and wide, reaching the distant lands of Kashi, Suhma, and Pundra, as the fame of the Kurus spread like wildfire.

Like a blazing inferno, he engulfed kings in the scorching net of his flaming arrows and wielded dazzling weapons that dazzled the eyes of all who beheld them. With his formidable army, he vanquished kings and their armies alike, leaving no doubt of his indomitable prowess.

Having brought these conquered lands under his dominion with the strength of his arms, Pandu wasted no time in engaging them in the noble cause of the Kurus.