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Please subdue the anguish of your soul. Nobody is destined only to happiness or to pain. The wheel of life takes one up and down by turn.

Kālidāsa

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Backdrop:

Sridhara aware of his feelings didn't get time to express those to her as he and his father had to go to look for the Uparīka and check for the forgery that had been done. In all of this they aboth have been severely injured.

Characters:

Abhīstāda: Crowned Princess of Rāthnānathi
Adyānt: King of Rāthnānathi, his title is Pramabhattakara, father of Abhīstāda
Íra: Queen of Rāthnānathi, mother of Abhīstāda
Prasenachandra: Prime Minister of Rāthnānathi
Vijāya: The Miltary commander, Head of the armed forces
Vrīnda: Daughter of Prasenachandra, Abhīstāda dear friend
Keśava: Crowned Prince of Smaranāgarh
Maha: One of the personal attendant of Keśava

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Pain and the leaves around the flower have a remarkable camaraderie. They alone compel us to recognize the elegance of others and etch those fascinating moments in our life, however, at the same time, they support our life. Life and river never stays and prepares us for the imperceptible future. Once they comprehend it neither happiness nor sadness can divert them from their path.

Abhīstada realized about this and had perceived situations much nastier than. In these difficult situations, one needs to resist for a while, think and act, this stop should be only for finding the solution. When they were conversing she thought and had an explanation. "I will go there with Vaidyarāja."

They were appalled to hear it, as she was to be crowned as future heir and now she was supposed to go somewhere which will put her life at risk. Since the council of ministers was present there, they also heard her words. They were confused about the outcome and were not in favour. "Why would you want to put your life at harm, when Vaidyarāja could be sent? While keeping demands like this you are just halting the matter."

She asserted their views and could understand them. Now it was her obligation to explain them as effortlessly as she could. She joined her hands and greeted all the ministers present there. "I acknowledge the views of everyone, therefore I request the Sabha to give their decision. Before that, I would like to keep my humble opinion."

The Pradhan Mantri of the Sabha looked for any objection when no one disagreed, he proceeded. "You can, if anyone has any objection, put their point."

When she wasn't challenged she commenced. "I must serve my people, I know I have been given the best education and have been surrounded by the best advisers. However, I need some experience. A state like that which is in crisis would help me to understand it better. Besides that, I always wanted to go to Vijnānaṁ Vidyāpeeth. It's not only the centre for the philosophy where others exchange their thoughts but also science, mathematics, astronomy, and literature."

Vijāya, who looked after the military affairs couldn't come to agree so he questioned. "But what about your identity? Everyone perceives that you are the lone heir to the throne. What if someone tries to harm you especially when they are busy solving their problem?"

She recalled about this challenge but couldn't form an adequate conclusion to it nonetheless at this time life was important. "I understand it. Regardless, they have been wounded badly and as their allies, we must protect them. I have understood Ayurveda from Rishi Gírivar. He is best known for his medicine. This situation would help me to apply my abilities for the first time practically, all the time I have been protected by the guards. That's my time to counter with the hardship and learn and be a better monarch. That's my statement. While I may have put in my request, I believe that the council decision will be the last, whether it's in my favour or not. I will obey it."

Prasenachandra, Pradhan Mantri had a solution to this problem. "Well, I don't know how far this suggestion would be beneficial but she can keep her identity hidden from all. We can tellify them that she has spent time with Rishi learning Ayurveda. That wouldn't be wrong because she has assisted him and learned under him. We should send her with Vaidyarāja and with two of the powerful guards who can insulate and guide. Still, if you have any objection, you can put forward it."

He looked around and inspected the faces of members of sabha. They looked convinced of his decision. He waited for any objection but nothing came his way. "So those who disagree agree to show their disapproval."

No one raised their hand. He asked again when no disapproval came, he spoked. "Those who agree show their approval."

They raised their hands. All of them have upheld his decision.

Now they have to tell the king and look for his recommendations if they look appealing. "Prambhattakar Adyānt what would you say?"

"As the council consent, I go by their decision." After his words, they took the final decision. He glimpsed at his daughter and smiled. His heart swelled in satisfaction seeing her wise decision; he was happy to have raised her this way. She wanted the hardest way instead of going by lenient determination.

"In my opinion, she should be sent in the darkness of night so no one comes to know about it."

They agreed with him as all of them prepared for her leave.

"Tāta, bless me that this mission is successful."

His lips stretched and he placed his palm on her head blessing her. "May you learn and evolve with time."

He still had a question lingering in his mind, he wanted to test her. "Why?"

She nodded and at this moment she inferred she had to tell the truth. "My foremost duty is to provide the best to our people. This is my first duty and maybe last. But since I have been approached by a friend I must also fulfil my promise to her."

When the night was draped in the darkness only light visible was of the stars, guiding for the far and away they were to leave. The four were to be surrounded by the army but since it would catch the attention they were alone.

After the long harsh night, they reached the city and entered through the gate where they were stopped to inquire. Once they saw the letter of the royal family and their royal seal they let them go.

They were stopped again at the palace gate. "Who are you?"

Abhīstada came forward and greeted him and continued. "We have been sent by Prambhattakar Adyānt for the treatment of Rajkumar." She showed the letter which was written by Adyānt in which he delivered his prayer and help to them.

The guard nodded and indicated to the others to open the door. She saw the two guards following them. She discerned the seriousness of the matter so without saying anything she followed what she believed that she was being carried to treat the Rajkumar and Mahārājā.

But instead, he stopped near an open place that seemed to be a garden. The guard asked them to wait as he went to get confirmation from Yuvraj about them. She conceded but since they were tired from the long journey she asked them to sit and rest. She saw the lake beside the yard.

She reached there and she rinsed her body. When she saw the rising sun and prayed to him. She offered the water and recited the mantra.

She concluded to drink the water and when she turned around she saw someone praying nearby. When she saw him she saw the fresh injury on his foot, blood emitting out of it. She couldn't know who he was. Yet, being surrounded by the people gave her an impression that maybe he was from the royal family, but then they had many people who were treated the same way so she couldn't surmise. Being wrapped in yellow robes built a calming atmosphere around him contradictory to the anxious people present near him.

He opened his eyes, they shined when the sun rays passed through them, he nodded towards ministers. He went near one of the soldiers and placed a hand over his shoulder and gave him a slight smile while uttering some words.

She saw the same man approaching him who was earlier attending them. He showed the letter to them as he heard him with concentration after which he moved where they were present. She reached near the guard and gave her companion the water as they must be tired and they still have to work.

"So you all have been sent by Prambhattakar Adyānt?" She heard the question from him. They nodded but what she could see was him, one couldn't see one line of tension on his forehead or no pain as his foot was covered in blood. He still had that faint smile that was teasing her.

His next words were enough to bring her back from her trance. "Do you think you can treat him or you to be more precise you could be trusted?"

She noticed the Shalyas that were fixed within his body and causing blood to come out. It looked like it has pierced the tissues of flesh.

She inquired. "Dev, could I prove it to you?" He looked fascinated by her demand. She thought he would disregard it but surprisingly he agreed."

She bent on her feet and analysed the injury and saw a Shalyas. After which she tried to extract it by setting up suppuration in the affected region. The Shalyam loosened up causing the pus and blood to the dropdown.

Her eyes followed his gaze and saw him, a little whimper came out of his mouth. But he indicated for her to continue. When it didn't come out she looked for equipment that would cause an incision after which saw a loose, unbarbed piece of the arrow, housed in a wound.

She laid it in an Anuloma direction and used a magnet at its edge. Due to desirable pressure, it came out. "Dev, it's almost done, let me clean it."

She witnessed the pus and other substances within the cavity. She raised a request for water and utilized it for washing the injury. She cleaned the wound as she was going to apply the herbs on it she was stopped as he sat down to his level.

While she was confused he took some herbs from them and applied them on her wound near the elbow that was hurt during the long.

"You can go now, it's important to save them, not cure my injury. Maha will guide and assist you."

"As you wish Yuvraj," Maha spoke as he moved toward them. She stared at him, he wasn't enveloped by the clouds of misery, if it was anyone else it would have caused a surge of sorrow.

He was Yuvraj himself, it was his brother and father who were injured before she could think more he came near and whispered.

"Their abundant importance to me couldn't be expressed, if today I would have chosen to break down, our empire would have broken but I was assigned to save my people. They need me, and now they need you. It's a humble request of my to save them."

Vaidyarāja: Practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine.

Sabha: Councils

Tāta: Father

Pradhan Mantri: Prime Minister

Rajkumar: Prince

Yuvraj: Crowned Prince

Shalyas | Shalyam: Splinter

Vijnānaṁ Vidyāpeeth: A learning centre/ University in Smaraṇāgarh

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Note: The above treatment was according to Sushruta Samhita. I am not an expert in the field. If you find a mistake do tell me.