The Fateful Evening Part l

Part 128

Arjun asked Krishna.Why is our father insisting on Rajasuya? It will involve wars and bloodshed. We are happy and secure. Eldest is afraid of igniting insecurities of our cousins if we conquer the whole world.
Krishna reasoned with him.Parth,it is not about conquering the world. All the kingdoms should accept the supremacy of one such king,who will rule righteously and make other kings also follow dharma.the first obstacle in establishing dharma is Jarasandha who is bent upon sacrificing innocent kings before Mahakal,to satisfy his personal vanity. The whole Aryavarth will breathe peacefully if we bring him under control.
Arjun still is not convinced. Then it is enough if we tackle Jarasantha only. Why to disturb other kings? Krishna smiled. There are many allies of Jarasantha like Sisupala of Chedi ,Bhagadutta of Pragjyotisha etc who may unite forces to take revenge if we kill Jarasandh.And then you know your own cousins who will support your rivals but not you. Before they could do any thing it is better to move over every one and establish your superiority. Krishna then teased his friend. Why your Gandiv must be giving signals to you to go for another war.And don't forget the prediction at the time of your birth,that you will conquer the whole world and make your brother Chakravartin Samrat. You are the main player in this power game.
Arjun smiled back.who will forget that? Even if I want to ,the bards and my mother won't let me forget.

Both the friends reached the dining hall and sat for their lunch for which they are already late. The king and his brothers finished just then and Bheema commented. Why did you not join us in time? Don't you have hunger at all? Now the little brat also is like you Arjun,He is not at all interested in eating well and in time. See how the queen and Subhadra are desperately trying to make him eat.
Subhadra is running after Abhi who very cleverly rushes to Draupadi and hiding his head in her lap. Panchali also is holding another bowl and when Abhi comes to her she is pushing soft DAlrice into his mouth.
Then when he runs back Subhadra is catching him and pushing into his mouth. Nakul and Sahadev stood in correct positions to stop Abhi run from that chamber.Krishna and Arjun clapped their hands in glee and shouted. Abhi,run fast,Don't let them catch.
Subhadra got angry and chided both of them. This is the help you do to make Abhi eat. You are more than Abhi . See Bhrata Bheem,they won't eat in time and they spoil kids.
Bheem scolded the Krishnas. You two first sit in positions.Arjun I won't tolerate if you still play and don't eat . You know the queen won't eat till all of us eat. It is not good for her to starve till past noon. Kanha both of you sit I will serve .

Nakul laughed at him. Bharata Bheem will have another round while serving. That is the secret.
Krishna called Panchali. Come here. For a change eat with us. I promise you will have the time of your life.
Subhadra supported. Abhi finished his food. This is time to make him sleep.
Draupadi disagreed but Nakul and Sahadev arranged her seat between Krishna and Arjun on Bheema's order. Arjun said in a low voice. Why do you wait ? You know we are busy with something or other. Don't starve my son please,

Bheem overheard that and countered. Don't believe his words Panchali,I know him. He used to trouble mother just like Abhi does now. Krishna affectionately served delicious sweets into her Plate and said. For the good health and happiness of my Sakhi and the son of my Parth, he wished.
Draupadi felt immensely pleased to eat with her Sakha and her beloved husband.
Arjun asked Draupadi. Elders say that at such times,pregnant ladies have peculiar desires. Please tell if you have any. It is moonlit nite. Both are relaxing in Panchali's beautiful balcony garden.Arjun is sitting on the swing with draupadi's head on his lap.Panchali is looking into his eyes and dreaming of her son who will arrive shortly.Arjun repeated his query. Panchali asked him with a beautiful smile. You will fulfill whatever I wish?