The sun’s rays wrapped him in a golden cocoon of warmth and light. Warmth and light, thought Vasusena, as he opened his eyes and made one final bow with folded palms. Warmth and light was what his father gave in abundance to all. He turned with a smile and the smile froze on his lips … More An Unexpected Twist…. Chapter Eighteen

Suyodhana woke up suddenly. He did not know what it was that woke him. He felt disoriented. He shook his head. He tried to sit up. Silk! His hands touched the silken sheets on which he was lying. He looked around. He was in his room. The contours were so familiar to him. He rose … More An Unexpected Twist…. Chapter Seventeen

Vasusena sat on the verandah of the little inn. The physician had told him that both the soldier and Kunti would be all right in a couple of days. Kunti, though unhurt, had been severely dehydrated. Vasusena had sent a message to Bheeshma regarding the ambush and another message to Dhritarashtra also regarding the news … More An Unexpected Twist… Chapter Sixteen

Suyodhana came to slowly. For a moment he could not know where he was. He could see the night-sky above him, the moon shone brightly and the stars winked at him. He wondered if he was back in his room at Hastinapura, but the moon was wrong. This was a half moon, not the full … More An Unexpected Twist…. Chapter Fifteen

Vasusena had got the soldier to the nearest village and left him with the physician before going back. He knew he was losing time, but he could not leave the man there to die. Neither of his wounds were fatal. Loss of blood and dehydration were the cause for his weakened condition. Under the circumstances, … More An Unexpected Twist…. Chapter Fourteen

Suyodhana was having a weird dream. He was seeing a battlefield. Lakshmana was there with him. They were fighting. Then Lakshmana dropped his weapons. “I’m really tired, father.” He said. “But this is a battle, son!” “So? Dying in battle is glorious, isn’t it? I don’t want to fight now. I want to die and … More An Unexpected Twist…. Chapter Thirteen