[{"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-95":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},1856990,2464,"Chapter 95 - 93: Betrayal Of The Little Sister?..","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>(A\u002FN):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drop a meme here that you find funny. Or reflects your mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys I hope you put more comments and power stones... Which will encourage me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thinking about adding local deities too to the story. Any thought about This idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, the streets of Trivenivrata were already overflowing with movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pilgrims carrying offerings walked toward temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merchants argued loudly over stall placements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children ran through decorated streets holding flower garlands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devotional songs drifted through marketplaces while incense smoke curled upward into the warm sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive drumbeat echoed across one of the central streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise cut cleanly through the market chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People immediately turned toward the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A royal announcer marched steadily through the streets with several soldiers accompanying him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large ceremonial drum strapped against his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every strike of the drumstick, the sound rolled powerfully through the roads and alleyways, drawing more and more attention of the public towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visitors stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merchants paused negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temple devotees turned their heads curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once enough attention gathered, the announcer unrolled the royal decree in his hand and shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hear the decree of Trivenivrata!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets gradually quieted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer raised his voice further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the sacred night of Maha Shivaratri...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our king, Devaratha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...shall perform the sacred Shiva Tandava in honor of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and their divine union!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—The crowd simply stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then reactions exploded everywhere at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The king himself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Tandava?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even many merchants looked stunned hearing the announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because sacred dances performed during Shivaratri were not uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a king personally performing the Shiva Tandava before the public?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer continued loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All devotees, sages, pilgrims, and visitors who wish to witness this offering of devotion are welcome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There shall be no restriction!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sentence alone sent excitement surging through the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby Shiva devotees immediately raised their hands toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HARA HARA MAHADEV!\"1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chant erupted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others quickly joined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HARA HARA MAHADEV!\"1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound spread rapidly through nearby roads like fire catching dry grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temple bells began ringing from several shrines almost simultaneously after hearing the announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sages visiting the kingdom exchanged surprised looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several ascetics sitting near roadside shrines slowly opened their eyes in interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even experienced devotees looked visibly curious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Shiva Tandava was not merely performance art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carried sacred spiritual significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for a ruler to perform it publicly before devotees meant he was either deeply devoted...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or dangerously overconfident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sages intended to discover which.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, local citizens who had already grown deeply attached to Devara reacted with pure excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children immediately began running through streets repeating the announcement to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women decorating temple entrances smiled proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several soldiers looked visibly energized hearing the chants rising through the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby merchants exchanged increasingly interested glances too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because now the festival itself was becoming an attraction powerful enough to draw even larger crowds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some instantly began planning extended stays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others mentally calculated how much profit this divine spectacle might generate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, hidden among the public—Several spies quietly memorized every detail of the announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because news that the future king intended to publicly perform a Shiva Tandava during Maha Shivaratri would spread through neighboring kingdoms very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not everyone would interpret it positively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet above all the noise, chants, excitement, and curiosity—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cry of Shiva’s devotees thundered repeatedly through Trivenivrata’s streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HARA HARA MAHADEV!\"1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HARA HARA MAHADEV!\"1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royal Palace...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the royal palace of Trivenivrata, the atmosphere remained far calmer than the bustling streets outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least—Until the news arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within one of the inner palace courtyards,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rajmata Satyavati was seated comfortably while several servant women nearby discussed the rapidly spreading announcement with visible excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The whole market started shoutingHara Hara Mahadev!1\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard sages are already gathering near the Shiva temple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say even wandering ascetics from distant lands are coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The women sounded so animated that Satyavati finally raised an eyebrow in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is causing such excitement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants immediately straightened respectfully after noticing the Rajmata listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One stepped forward carefully and folded her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rajmata,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She answered respectfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"the royal announcement was made this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satyavati narrowed her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Frown!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What announcement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant woman smiled nervously, still clearly excited by the news herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our king, Devaratha... will perform a Shiva Tandava during Maha Shivaratri to honor Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rajmata Satyavati blinked once. Then twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Blink! -Blink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant women immediately lowered their heads further, thinking perhaps they had spoken incorrectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before anyone could clarify—Two more figures entered the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambika and Ambalika had just arrived intending to speak with Rajmata Satyavati regarding important news from Hastinapur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for them—The first thing they heard upon entering was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devaratha is performing a Tandava.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Awhat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambalika asked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant women now looked increasingly terrified about being the messengers of what clearly qualified as alarming information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satyavati meanwhile looked genuinely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because unlike ordinary dances—The Shiva Tandava carried tremendous spiritual significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Devara was not announcing a private devotional performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire kingdom had been invited to witness it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before sages. Pilgrims. Devotees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And likely thousands of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambika slowly sat down nearby while processing the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That child...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She muttered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, none of them were entirely sure whether Devara attracted divine incidents...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or personally hunted them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the conversation could spiral further,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambalika remembered the actual reason they had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression shifted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rajmata,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said seriously and respectfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"we received important news from Hastinapur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That regained Satyavati’s attention quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambika spoke this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The astrologers observing the royal chambers have sent word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rajmata Satyavati’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Crown Prince Dhritarashtra and his queen Madri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant women quietly retreated further away as the atmosphere became more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambalika continued carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The clay pots ...have begun moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence settled instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Satyavati’s expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone present understood the implication immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The infants growing within the preserved ghee vessels were nearing birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any day now—The heirs of Dhritarashtra would emerge into the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And considering the unusual circumstances surrounding their existence already...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing felt strangely heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the sounds of festival preparations and distant chants continued drifting through Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the palace courtyard, however—Three royal women now sat quietly processing two overwhelming pieces of news simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One concerning the future heirs of Hastinapur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the other concerning a certain young king who apparently intended to perform the cosmic dance of Shiva himself tomorrow night before the entire kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satyavati eventually closed her eyes briefly giving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...One problem at a time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile on the other side...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the quieter sections of the royal gardens of Trivenivrata, far away from the crowded markets and festival chaos,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni currently looked like a man spiritually defeated by art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat beneath the shade of a large flowering tree with the posture of someone who had survived battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not war. Painting lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him rested a large plate filled with freshly cut fruits harvested from the kingdom’s blessed lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mango slices. Pomegranates. Sweet melons. Grapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally Prince Shakuni would have spent the afternoon wandering freely through the city causing harmless trouble somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—He had spent nearly half the day standing beside his sister while she practiced painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repeatedly. Endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With terrifying determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Gandhari had lacked confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now? Now she had become dangerous. After she got motivation from her husband his brother in law Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because after improving slightly, she had suddenly developed intense artistic ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unfortunately for Shakuni—He had somehow been appointed \"official assistant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does this mango look realistic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should the shadow be darker?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the leaf shape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What expression should a grape have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni still did not understand the last question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he knew was this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being forced to stand still for long periods while discussing fruit aesthetics was slowly destroying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was naturally energetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prince who preferred movement, strategy, banter, and action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not quietly standing beside paintings pretending to understand artistic philosophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seated beneath the tree like a retired veteran recovering from campaign trauma,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni bit into a fruit slice with visible relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peace. Finally at blessed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No paint. No brushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No suspiciously judgmental fruit sketches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—His ears twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Twitch! -Twitch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, several palace soldiers standing some distance away were talking quietly among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally Prince Shakuni would have ignored casual gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one word immediately caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tandava.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chewing slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another soldier spoke excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say the whole Lord Shiva temple will remain open all night. And the king himself will perform it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni blinked once hearing the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Blink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly lowered the fruit from his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers continued talking enthusiastically, completely unaware that Gandhara’s prince had silently locked onto the conversation like a hunting hawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently the announcement spread through the entire city already. Sages from outside the kingdom are gathering too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One priest even cried after hearing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another soldier laughed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Haha!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just hope I survive crowd duty tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni stared blankly into the distance for several moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly looked upward through the tree branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He’s doingwhatnow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Shakuni had begun accepting that Devara possessed unusual connections to destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine incidents. Celestial tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gods appearing occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now the future king had apparently decided to publicly perform a Shiva Tandava before sages and devotees during Maha Shivaratri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni rubbed his forehead slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow—Somehow—This sounded exactly like the kind of situation where reality itself might stop behaving normally again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the worst part?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was absolutely certain Devara had probably announced this calmly as though it were a perfectly reasonable decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni leaned back against the tree trunk and sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I should have stayed at Gandhara while life was still simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a bird suddenly screeched loudly from the branches above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni narrowed his eyes upward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t mock me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird screeched again anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the soldiers’ discussion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni immediately straightened beneath the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then without another word, he hurriedly grabbed the remaining fruit slices from the plate and stuffed them directly into his mouth one after another with absolutely no royal dignity remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mango. Grapes. Melon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything vanished rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because priorities had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chewing furiously while walking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni carried the now-empty plate back toward the royal palace corridors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he wanted another serving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not. Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely fulfilling his sacred duty as an elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very responsible elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who needed to urgently inform his unsuspecting sister that her husband was about to publicly perform a Shiva Tandava before half the spiritual population ofBhulok1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes. That was clearly the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing related to extra fruits at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside her chamber, Gandhari was indeed still practicing painting with frightening determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier disaster-level paintings had evolved considerably now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not perfect. But recognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment she sat before another canvas trying intensely to capture the reflection of sunset light upon the rivers surrounding Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several failed sketches already surrounded her like casualties of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A servant nearby quietly watched in admiration and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Gandhari’s competitive spirit had fully awakened now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—The chamber doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni entered dramatically while still chewing the last remaining fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari immediately looked up suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why do you look like you just discovered a kingdom invasion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni swallowed finally before pointing dramatically toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t know yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sentence immediately caught her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni placed the empty plate onto a nearby table with all the gravity of a man delivering world-changing information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your husband. My lovely Brother in law...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause for his words to sink in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...has officially lost his mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant gasped softly hearing his bold words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Gasps!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari narrowed her eyes instantly seeing her brother seems to be enjoying keeping his words in the direction which clearly says he want’s to provoke a reaction from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I speak only truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devara announced he’s performing a Shiva Tandava tomorrow night during Maha Shivaratri.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paintbrush slipped slightly in Gandhari’s fingers but she caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly my reaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni pointed accusingly toward the ceiling as though Devara personally lurked somewhere above causing problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The entire city already knows. Soldiers are discussing it. Devotees are chanting. Sages are gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And apparently your husband has decided casually performing the cosmic dance of Shiva is a reasonable evening activity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari stared at him blankly for several moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly remembered Devara mentioning a \"surprise\" earlier in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened slightly in realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was the surprise he mentioned...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni folded his arms dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Wait you know about it... Whatever... Because destiny hates peace, I fully expect something impossible to happen tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant nearby quietly nodded in agreement despite herself even she sometime feels she was in a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nod!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, everyone around Devara had begun developing survival instincts toward divine incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Gandhari slowly lowered her brush while processing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Shakuni, however—Beneath her surprise, she also felt curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she had seen Devara during battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seen his devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seen the impossible things surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow... The idea of him performing the Tandava did not feel wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt dangerous. Magnificent. And terrifyingly fitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Prince Shakuni finally eyed the fruit plate near her painting supplies as if expecting his payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari immediately pointed the paintbrush at him without even looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni looked deeply wounded by the betrayal of his own little sister.\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>\n\u003Cp>Guys I have a new fic which named: Karuppan: King of Openings.\u003C\u002Fp>",2356,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.714Z",1,"novelbin.me","3a97ace7358f4e27ea5b785b69cf3c66e40f45e57c60a50e63da006014796436","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-96","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-94",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]