Chapter 14: chapter 14

In Agyatpur, although the child doesn't have to be known by his father's name, Chandravardhana asked Durjay his father's name to clear up the confusion.'My father was a soldier in the royal army. He had come to Kumbharwada to learn the wielding of weapons from my grandfather when my mother met him. I had never met him because he died in a war before I was born.''What was his name?''Anantsen.'It was enough for Anantsen to consider himself guilty. Chandravardhana understood the state of mind of Anantsen and continued the conversation with Durjay. Dharmasen also participated in the chit chat, but Anantsen remained engrossed in his thoughts.After a long conversation, Chandavardhana asked Durjaya why he had refused to send his students to the royal army. His reply reminded Anantsen of Urvashi.'These wars only fulfil the interests of the kings. What do common people get from these wars? They only lose their loved ones for the sake of the interests of the kings. My students learn to wield weapons only for self-defence and not to fulfil the king's dream. So, I will never allow them to join the royal army.'Before Chandravardhana could react, Anantsen said, 'You have come a long way. So, if you can stay with us for a few days, we will be delighted.'Dharmasen added,' I have heard that you are one of the best teachers in the country. So, if you can stay with us for a few days, I can learn a lot from you.'Chandravardhana, 'Then we can also catch a glimpse of the weapon prowess of both of you.'Durjay agreed to the king's request. Chandravardhana arranged his stay in the royal guesthouse. The arrangements made for the hospitality of an ordinary citizen was beyond Durjay's expectations. Chandravardhana personally took care of all the arrangements. Except for rest time, Dharmasen accompanied Durjay all the time. He showed Durjay all the sights of Udaipur. All the places are beautiful but not as Kumbharwada. Durjay thought. Durjay had a notion that the people of the royal family were arrogant. They have everything in life, that's why they are rude to others. But the humble and friendly behaviour of the crown prince forced him to change his mind. Soon, Durjay and Dharmasen enjoyed each other's company. Destiny was testing Anantsen again. Even if he wanted to, he could not do anything. Once again, being born into a royal family seemed like a curse to him. He wished he was really a potter. Then he would not have to see this day.The next day morning, a demonstration was organized between Durjay and Dharmasen to see a glimpse of their weapon prowess. Durjay's brutal and killer move reminded Anantsen of Urvashi. Dharmasen has to make efforts to counter his onslaught. Seeing Durjay, Anantsen remembered Urvashi. He wanted to hug Durjay and inquire about the whereabouts of Urvashi. Being compelled by the promise, he restrained himself.The demonstration continued for long till Chandravardhana stopped it; none of them was ready to surrender. Seeing Durjay's mastery in weapons, Chandrvardhana thought of requesting Durjay to join the Royal Army training institute as a trainer, but the father in Anantsen wished only to embrace his son.(Continued ...... )