[{"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-49":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},1857093,2464,"Chapter 49 - 47: News Reaches Hastinapur... Gandhari Experinces Other Side Of Devera......","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-49",49,"\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>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hastinapur Kingdom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuru Royal Palace...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the court of Hastinapur\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A messenger stepped forward—Dust still clinging to his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed respectfully to the king and the others present at the royal court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And presented the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To—Mahamandri1Vidura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who took the scroll with a nod dismissing the messenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened it. And started reading the content of the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes scanning quickly—Then—He smiled widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare sight. At the royal court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he reacts and shows his emotions than message in the scroll must contain something significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Court Noticed too his reaction and every one is waiting for his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rajmata Satyavati Leaned forward seeing Vidura’s reaction...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen mothers Ambika and Ambalika too were curious about what news made Vidura who was serious about his duty to smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watched closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even King Dhritarashtra Turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the news? Vidura.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidura Spoke hearing King Dhritarashtra’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devaratha has returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of various reaction passed through the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has gone to Gandhara ...and won the hand of Princess Gandhari at herSvayaṃvara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Court Erupted in celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiles at the all the members of the royal family. Relief washed over them hearing he had returned. Joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this wasn’t one good news—It was two\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prince return’s from his training. A royal alliance secured which didn’t happen 10 years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rajmata Satyavati’s Reaction more happier than any one in the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just political. But also Personal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because to her—Devara wasn’t just a prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his short stay with them 10 years before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had someone got the status of son in her heart. He was family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at King Dhritarashtra\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must be grand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A decision she made as a Rajmata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Dhritarashtra Agreed hearing her suggestion. He was too going to say it but Rajmata sai it before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated with his Queen Madri. He gave the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare for the wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mahamantri1Vidura Nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nod!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already planning everything in his mind..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already moving to make preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left immediately walking out of the royal court to make the preparation. Didn’t wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Menwhile... Rajmata Satyavati along with her daughter in laws Ambika and Ambalika.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would go ahead. To Gandhara\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To welcome their future daughter-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her returning son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mahamandri Vidura would accompany them\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While—The King and Queen\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would arrive later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With full royal procession since a member of their royal family is getting married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hastinapur...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lively streets of Hastinapur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small stage stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not royal. Not grand. But alive with the performance that was unfolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man sang—Voice carrying through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name was Keshava Natyakar the travelling story teller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who had become recently famous of telling the story of Devara to public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him—His son Arjuneya who was performing along with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While His wife Malini was having performing the music instrument with a old man His father Devdutt Natyakar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together—A Family of Stories. They didn’t fight wars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They remembered them the tales. And today’s tale—Devara\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same boy who saved their family from the hands of the Rakshasa years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that moment Keshava Natyakar decided to find out the stories about Devara and decided to tell the world about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the way they consider a way to thank him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boy who stood before a rakshasa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And did not step back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd leaned in—Eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the story of their prince who had said to be left years ago for training under Sage Durvasa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Applause followed every verse. Every time the story took a different turn along with a twists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little break arrived...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—A Voice Broke Through\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind the stage—Devdutt Natyakar rushed in the old man even forget that perfromance was still going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breath uneven. Eyes bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keshava Natyakar asked with a raised eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devara! Prince Devaratha!!!... And he’s getting married... in Gandhara!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man announced happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his words. including the crowds who heard it become excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the family was filled with Joy. And Excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was Not just news—A new story which was about to unfold before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keshava Laughed happily as he announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Hahaha!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three stories... and now a fourth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tales They Carried were...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slaying two rakshasas to save princess Gandhari of the Gandhara Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saving their own family from a demon’s grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating Bhishma at the riverbanks for Amba the forgotten princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now—A wedding of the same prince who had arrived and made his presence known after he vanished from the course of the world for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malini Smiled excited as she suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arjuneya Jumped Excitedly. He had become a literal devotee of Devara believing he is the incarnation of god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new story! About my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devdutt Nodded his head accepting his wife and son’s suggestions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nod!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he understood—Stories like this—Don’t wait they need to be there as a witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they as soon as the performance ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They packed quickly\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not riches. But Their instruments. Their voices. Their memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And began their journey Toward Gandhara Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything moved slow and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prince prepares for marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kingdom prepares for celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere on the road—A family carries his legend... making sure the world never forgets his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Gandhara Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Devara and Gandhari decided to travel around to invite his mothers, friends, gurus to his marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the permission from the King Subala.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For taking princess Gandhari with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them left. In his PushpakaVimana.1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky carried them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aboard the Pushpaka Vimana...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari’s Wondered if she could touch the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she reached out—Fingers brushing through clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sea of clouds she could see felt like she was in heavens... but unfair that one cannot hold it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled like a child discovering the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying many times to catch the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara watched quietly\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not interrupting her little experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he joined her in with looking at the breathtaking view before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the birds from time to time would come out of the sky to fly and drop in as if they were the fish in the sea named sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just... remembering to breathe slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they reached the location they were traveling to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The PushpakaVimana1slowed—Gracefully. Like it knew this place mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riverbanks of River Ganga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Devara’s feet touched the ground—The Water Stirred violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ripples turned to waves—And from it rose\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goddess Ganga appeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flowing. Radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She embraced him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not as a goddess But as a mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pause. No distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then After a moment—The Earth Answered as if wating for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked softly—And emerged Goddess Bhudevi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Cracks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm. Steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining the embrace without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Devera looked very happy being reunited with his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—Both grabbed his ears putting up a fake angry face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You went to train...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And came back with a bride?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara the young warrior in him vanished replaced by the same kid who they remembered showing he had not changed even a bit during his stay at the training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-OUCH!!! OHH!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand in Immediate surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry... sorry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari Watched everything unfold before her amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying—Not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the mighty warrior—Was currently under motherly arrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And accepted his defeat as soon as his mothers attacked his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the scolding which is not a scolding at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Devara and the both Goddess played along. Which all three sides saying without any conversation no matter what they were his mother and his was his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing will change that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping out coughing Devara stepped aside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Cough! -Cough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Gandhari...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward—Graceful. Little nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowed deeply greeting her future mother in laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mothers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ganga’s Eyes Softened seeing Gandhari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bhudevi Smiled nodding her head accepting her greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the goddess raised their hands and gave their Blessings to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not loudly. But completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing they had accepted her as their daughter in law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara looked at them—Not as goddesses. But As his mothers\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me. You should be there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They Exchanged a Look they knew each others difficulties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—Goddess Ganga spoke with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will come...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Bhudevi continued her tone laced with her motherly love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the day of your wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them told him they each have their duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And can’t stay here in the mortal realm for a long time. So they will arrive at the day Devara would be marrying and perform their duties as their mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worlds still needed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing them Devara become silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this—They would not miss his sad reaction. So they added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can we miss our son’s wedding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough to touch his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara hugged them both Tighter. Longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending time with his mothers sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them boarded. The Pushpaka Vimana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their next destination is the Ganga river banks near his friend house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After travelling for sometime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The PushpakaVimana1. Descended again—But this place felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not divine. But Personal because it holds the memories of his childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He don’t know in the future this banks will be named as The Banks of Memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara stepped down along with Gandhari—And paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around taking in the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same trees. The same water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Echoes of laughter lingered only he could hear as his memories resurfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I used to play here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said softly—Walking ahead with Princess Gandhari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lighter as if he was lost in his memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’d run along the banks... Throw stones into the river... Fight over nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari listened patiently to his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not interrupting him—Just... seeing a side of him she hadn’t before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hut Appears it was Drona’s hut. Which is the starting hut among the ashram that located a head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A modest dwelling—Simple. Unadorned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet full of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Devara Stopped. And called out with a wide smile on his face—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother... I’m back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not his mother by birth—But by bond\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside—Kripi hearing the unfamiliar voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decided to see who it was. Stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes—Curious. Searching to see who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t recognize him at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years had passed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembers him as a 5 years old kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara Stepped Forward with a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me... Devara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognition Hit Instantly as soon as he uttered those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression changed—Confusion melted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth returned to face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devara!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She welcomed them in—Without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Hut...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple. Peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kripi Explained Where did Ashwatthama and Dronacharya would come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ll return by sunset.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dronacharya And—Ashwatthama seems to be Training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because—Ashwatthama want’s to become a powerful warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara Chuckled hearing her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Chuckle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we stay till they return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kripi Nodded Immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nod!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she knew—Devara was different. Not just a guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true friend of her son. The only one who reached Ashwatthama without conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari Observed Quietly taking in this side of Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who not even once showed discomfort on his face entering the hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which shows how genuine his affection to this family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world—So different from palaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—So full of warmth.\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>Don’t forget to review guys...\u003C\u002Fp>",1918,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.417Z",1,"novelbin.me","41b5e4f9c20267ad73e9e858a7d9b79fd5a16917e04f277407620a02768b61b9","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-50","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-48",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]