[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable":3,"chapter-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mahabharat: Shiva's Last Variable",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1857069,2464,"Chapter 25 - 23: Boon From Goddess Parvati... Pitful Garutraaksha!..","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>(A\u002FN):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drop a meme here that you find funny. Or reflects your mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--> Comment here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys Its seem priviledge is started Thats why the Chapters I uploded reached it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I reduce the Chapter size to 1800 words from next Chapter till I clear the privilage limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed... Then more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river did not relent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves crashed. Water struck his body again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—Devara did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a tremor. Not a breath wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind—Was elsewhere. Calling Goddess Parvati with his prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With unwavering devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above in the sky at the distance one could not find with his normal eyes—Garutraaksha cut through the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wings wide. Eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the village—To claim his next prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no one dared stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not while he stood under the shadow of Trinavarta\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beyond that—King Kamsa\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the sky—Nothing escaped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rat scurrying. A bird fluttering. A small animals moving around busy in their own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every movement—Clear to his in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—He saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy. Standing. In the middle of chaos of the raging river Yamuna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unmoving. Unbothered. By the world which is moving around him actively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garutraaksha slowed his speed fora second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Circled around Devara from the sky. Once. Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A child—Alone—Unprotected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something felt... Off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity twisted in his mind. Into amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see... my instincts were true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—He descended from high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blur from the sky. Which shows the speed he was descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claws extended—Sharp enough to tear flesh like paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfect strike. Which he had never lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before impact—Something appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ripples!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sphere. Invisible—Yet undeniable. A barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His claws struck it—And the world snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ripples!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force didn’t stop. It returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garutraaksha was hurled back—Spinning—Thrown into the sky like debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-WHOOOSH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not injured—But shaken by the sudden force threw him back into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... was that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below... Nothing Changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stone—Devara stood. Still. Unaware. Or perhaps—Unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier faded. Like it was never there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ripples!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not his doing. Not consciously. This—Was protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine. Proof that he was protected in silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above at the sky—Garutraaksha screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A raw, furious screech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-SCREEEECH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT WAS THAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never—Not once—Had he been thrown away like prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And below—The boy still stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unmoved. Unaware. Fully immersed himself in his penance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—There was no curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only anger. Only intent to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his wings—Dived. Faster. Sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-WHOOSH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself burned around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he neared—His beak opened wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows of jagged teeth revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From deep within—Fire gathered. Dense. Violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—He unleashed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A torrent of flame—Aimed to erase the boy who had humiliated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To reduce—To nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—On the stone—Devara did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did not flinch. Did not even know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No barrier appeared. No shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—The fire... bent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames curved. Spiraling around Devara—Without touching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ring. Controlled. Commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that circle—A shape emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First— A flicker. Then—A form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—A roaring lion—Made entirely of flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-ROOOOOARRR!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teeth sharp as judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born from the Rakshasa’s own attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deafening roar—It lunged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not at random. At its creator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire struck Garutraaksha—And exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thrown—Again. But this time—Not clean. Not untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body—Burned. Flames clung to him—Eating at his flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed—Pain tearing through his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-AHHHHHHH!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’LL BE BACK—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And fled. A streak of fire—Across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away—He crashed into a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-BAM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the damage remained. Burns. Deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to move—Couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed through the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in rage—But agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-AHHHHHH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this—Was not normal fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had judged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Yamuna...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stone—Devara stood. Still. The river continued to rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not just protection. Not just defense. This was—Response to attack again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After six months...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For six months—Garutraaksha tried several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again. And again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boulder—Dropped from the high above the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And struck him back with no logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A snake—Meant to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead curled—Peacefully—Around Devara’s praying hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blades of air—Born from frustration—Reflected. And carved into his own flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—He lay beneath a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken. Burned. Marked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A predator—Reduced to prey. By his own ego.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—At Yamuna River\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing changed. Devara stood. Still. Unmoved by time. Unaware of a enemy who seems to be considering him as a unbreakable enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only—Devotion remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—The world shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space rippled. Light descended. And she appeared—Goddess Parvati\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him. Not as a goddess. But as a mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride. Affection. All unhidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice echoed—Gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son... Open your eyes. Your prayers have reached me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chant stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Om...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—He froze. Because this—Was not imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled seeing his reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am pleased by your unwavering by your efforts. Tell me... What do you seek?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara paused hearing her words of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not rushed. Not greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—He spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want power. I don’t want astras.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want guidance. When I face difficulty... Guide me... As a mother who would guide her son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even through he didn’t mean it that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—Hearing it—Still mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand. Light descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden. Radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And wrapped around Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden armor formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant. Divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then faded—Hidden within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This armor name isParvati Kavach1will protect you... In moments of life and death. While it stands... You shall not fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was not done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you become a ruler... My Durga form shall guard your kingdom. Until you rules the land. And if your enemies abandon dharma...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I will descend ...as Kali.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—Everything softened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached forward—And ruffled his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple gesture. More powerful than any weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without noise—Without grandeur—She vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like she was never there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river flowed. The wind returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Devara stood—No longer just a devotee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one—acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked for guidance—And received protection. He sought a mother—And was answered by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere far away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A broken Rakshasa trembled—Unaware—That he had been fighting under the gaze of a goddess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara sat upon the stone he did penance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raging current around him—Now felt like background noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind opened the system panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⚙️ [Parvati Kavach – Overview:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🛡️ Auto-activates in life-threatening danger\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⚡ Negates or reflects lethal attacks\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🌸 Divine origin—cannot be bypassed easily\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔥 Strength increases with severity of threat\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>👁️ Remains hidden until triggered.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He read it silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No excitement. No pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a quiet acceptance—Like someone receiving something natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Kailash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Mount Kailash goddess Parvati returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before she spoke—She was gently pulled into an embrace. By Lord Shiva\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm—Yet knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is our son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parvati didn’t answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned into him—Smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He asked for guidance...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...not power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiva closed his eyes briefly. A faint smile forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already seen it with his vision but hearing from his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that answer—Said everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bhu Lokh...1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stone—Devara stretched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple thought crossed his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I should bathe.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped off the stone—Walked to the shore—Removed his clothes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And jumped into Yamuna River\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current roared—But not against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It parted. Flowed. As if recognizing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swam deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—He found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stone slab beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smooth. Still. He lay down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up—At the shimmering surface above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light bending. Ripples dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No guard. No tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes slowly closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—The devotee vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a child remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sleeping—Beneath a river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the waters from her domain—Yamuna watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not interfering. Just observing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this—Was not weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he could effortlessly stay in her currents proves how strong he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After few hours...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the waters of Yamuna River\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara slept peacefully like it was his own bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long. Just enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he woke—He rose calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swam upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And stepped onto the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached for his clothes and dressed up—When—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HELP—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman’s voice. Panicked. Desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the call for help Devara turned to look who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young women who seems to be caught in the raging current of river Yamuna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara didn’t think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran. And jumped. Straight into the raging river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current fought. But he didn’t. He moved through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Found her. Grasped her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulled her close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted her behind him—Her arms around his neck—And swam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steady. Unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—He reached land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placed her down gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something Feels... Off by looking at her closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a commoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple clothes. But—Her aura. Too refined. Too composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like royalty hiding in plain sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara knelt down besides her. Checked her pulse. Steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s fine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed her stomach—Carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to push out any swallowed water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a second thinking it was going no where.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s to save her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Convincing himself it was to save her. Not because she looks pretty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer to perform the deed, But—A hand—Suddenly grabbed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm. Stopping him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his lips were in the position seems like he was about to kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes opened. Sharp. Alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her face—Slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not weak. Not confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—accusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara froze in the same kissing position. Then snapped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to quickly explain—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You weren’t waking up—I was trying to help—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She narrowed her eyes hearing his hurried response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look that clearly said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I know what you were about to do.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment—She released him from the awkward postion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sat up. Composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Yami. A fisherwoman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She introduced herself. But the river knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so did something deeper within Devara—This was no ordinary woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara opened his mouth—Ready to continue explaining—When—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yami’s soft cough snapped him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze. Then scratched the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare sight—The boy who faced Rakshasas without blinking... Now awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... I’m Devaratha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone calls me Devara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yami nodded feeling the awkwardness finally let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes observing him carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you alone here? Don’t you know this forest is dangerous? Animals... Rakshasas ...they could be after you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara blinked once—Then laughed. Bright. Carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Blink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He puffed his chest proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple. Direct. No boasting. No explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just belief in his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yami looked at him. Who was very confidence in his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—Her gaze softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not at his strength—But at his innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spoke a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing heavy. Nothing serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just small words—Floating like leaves on water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—She reached into her pouch at side of her wrist. And brought out a small chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pearls. Simple. Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer—And placed it around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For saving me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something deeper lingered beneath it as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment—The pearls shimmered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like they remembered something ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Devara could say anything—She turned. And walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly. Almost... Too quickly. Like if she had something important to take care off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river flowed. The wind moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Devara stood there—Touching the necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t realize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t just a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was—A mark. A blessing. A connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left by a curious goddess who wanted to test him. But caught off guard by his actions and ran away finding a good excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Devara held the pearl chain—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft shimmer crossed his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[-DUM!-DUM!-]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🎯 [Item Identified: Yamuna Pearl Chain\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🌊 Blessing of Yamuna\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🧠 Clears mental disturbances\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⚖️ Stabilizes thoughts during confusion or emotional conflict\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🌿 Enhances clarity in decision-making\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>👁️ Passive effect (always active)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara blinked looking at the system panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looked at the chain again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... isn’t normal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression shifted. Concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I just take someone’s family treasure...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small frown formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Frown!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll return it someday... Or repay it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in his mind—This wasn’t a divine blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a kind woman’s valuable possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that mattered more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere Dark...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from the river—Inside a jagged cave—Lay Garutraaksha\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burned. Scarred. Barely recovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—A roar. Loud. Sharp. Came out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GARUTRAAKSHA!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave trembled feeling her wrath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the entrance stormed—A fierceRakshasi1—Blue-grey skin, wind swirling faintly around her form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her name—Meghavarnaa\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daughter of storm lineage. Younger sister of Trinavarta\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She marched in—Eyes blazing in furry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN FOR SIX MONTHS?! Did you find some side chick?! I SWEAR—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’LL RIP HER HEAD OFF AND FEED IT TO YOU—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AND THEN I’LL ASK MY BROTHER TO SLOWLY KILL YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer—And froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because what she saw—Was not betrayal. It was ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression snapped changing from rage to concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... happened to you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rushed forward. Supporting him. Checking his wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garutraaksha looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of shame. He couldn’t say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That a child—Ignored him. He tried to attack him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That everything he threw—Turned against him. So instead—He spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A brat... Around ten... Attacked me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overpowered... Arrogant... Bullied me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meghavarnaa’s eyes darkened hearing her husband’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storm energy flickered faintly around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A child... did this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip tightened on him possesivily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple. Cold. Because now—This wasn’t just a hunt for fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was—Personal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**********************************************************************************************************************************************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Author note:)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you guys give me your opinion and idea’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-->\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for reading the Chapter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please give a review!!! And power stone too!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys it will motivate me more?\u003C\u002Fp>",2286,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.417Z",1,"novelbin.me","c14e4f73026f078c0ad37e3e652667eb4870ac5f4519484bd9087c6d99a2d190","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-26","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-24",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]