{Notes: Readers, Have you wondered why I wrote Mata Ganga as Devi in my texts? If not, you are indeed well educated wise people who can decipher that Prakriti is on the same or higher level than Mata Ganga. Therefore, For Prakriti, Mata Ganga is her fellow goddess.
The Only one, Prakriti adores is Maa Shakti, the origin of All.}
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Nature's Viewpoint,
"Fortunately, both of them are safe." The couple sighed in relief after confirming the well-being of the child and the young love.
Although they weren't related to the duo of the bird and baby, they were concerned for them only due to their kind personalities.
{Note: In Dvapara Yuga, there was an abundance of Righteous peoples along with many evil ones. However, due to the naivety of confusion of masses, peoples were led astray by their leaders.
'Vijaya Samhita' was the prime example of this notion. This aspect can be observed from the humiliation of Draupadi (Wife of Pandavas). At that time, The righteous/ followers of Dharma were blinded and bonded by their promises and Dharmas.
Even Karna didn't stop the atrocities of Duryodhana and Dushasana. He was also blinded in his hatred for Pandavas.}
"Arya, which unfortunate mother's child is he?" asked Radha as she gently caressed the baby's cheek. Affection and worry covered her face as she thought about the mother of this child.
"Priye, from his clothes and the unusual amount of jewels and gems in the basket, he seemed to be a child of some royalty of a defeated nation." Adhiratha halted for a moment to look at the loving child before continuing, "This lovely child's safety might be in danger, so his mother would have left him in the river to ensure his survival. If not, I doubt any other mother would abandon their child for no reason."
Though it's a plausible explanation in spite of that Radha didn't think so. Initially, she wanted to agree with Arya's words as it had to be the truth. Otherwise, even admitting that a mother could abandon her child? It would be a loud slap to the faces of the goddess who gave birth to all.
Neither Devi Aditi (Mother of All Devas) nor Devi Diti (Mother of Asuras) will ever agree to this taboo sentence. Much less the Asuras and Devas, the filial children of their mothers.
[Note: Andhaka Asura and Naraka-Asura were unfortunately harmed and killed by their mother when Maa Kali and Mata Bhoomi (Earth) were aware of this fact. After knowing this, Mata Kali forgave Andhaka's sins when he apologized while Mata Bhoomi cried in regret of her actions.
Conclusion: No matter who is right or wrong, A true mother will never harm their own halves.]
"Hmm..." Radha thought for a while before pointing at the basket filled with jewels and gems, "Arya, look at this basket. It is well-decorated with flowers. The jewels and gems are also placed in an arranged order. I don't why but Arya... It seems like that woman... abandoned this little child..."
She paused and said with grief, "Arya, Niyati is quite unfair right? This child was given to a woman who didn't want him. And yet, the Lord hasn't answered our prayers..."
Her eyes once again drenched her dried cheeks as warm tears dampened the silky cloth wrapped around the baby.
This time, Adhiratha didn't console her wife with honeyed words. Instead, he asked Radha, "Priye, Why do you think lord didn't answer our prayers?"
Radha wiped her tears and faced her husband with a questioning look.
"We prayed for a child. Right?" He pointed towards the child and the dove as he continued, "Look here! Our lord gifted us with two! So... Do you think we should return him to his mother? Give him to the royals? Or, we should take care of this child!"
Saying that Adhiratha looked at Radha intently.
Radha's heart was filled with warmth when she heard her husband's words. She knew that Adhiratha was serious as he said those words.
Therefore, She agreed to Adhiratha's suggestion of keeping both the child and the dove.
"Yes Nath! We should adopt them. We will raise them like our own children. They are the blessings of Suryadev!" After expressing her agreement, She added, "Unlike the woman who left this child in a river, where this child's life will depend on his Bhagya (Luck) and Ganga Maiya (Mother). We shouldn't leave him to others which could be dangerous to this child. Dhanyavada (Thanks)! Maa Ganga for taking care of this child!"
She said as both the husband and wife thanked Devi Ganga for ensuring the safety of their* Children.
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A short while later,
Just when they were about to return, Adhiratha asked Radha, "Priye?"
"Yes Arya?" Hearing which, Radha looked at her husband, curiously.
"What should we do with these jewels and Ge-?" Adhiratha asked as stared at Radha for answers.
Plop!
However, before he finished his sentence, He saw a subtle dangerous aura emanating from her.
So, as a dutiful husband, He threw the worthless objects* in the Ganges as prayed, "Mata Ganga please return it to the owner or someone in need."
Seeing Adhiratha's actions, A smile blossomed on her pretty face!
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( Arya: A title used by Women of Aryavarta to respectively call their husband which means 'Noble'.)
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Extra story: The Scholar
[Note: It is a super short skit.]
[Note: Skip it if you like. It's just fun, unrelated to the plot or story.]
In the outskirts of a certain village lived an old hermit.
His actual age was not known but people only know that he is old.
He actually hailed from a middle-class background. Unable to pass his examinations, he escaped into the countryside to get some peace away from the constant tension of the city.
However, after living in the village. he realized that aside from the beautiful nature, the village hadn't got any form of entertainment.
Due to their need to work during daytime, they couldn't play during the day aside from the day of their harvesting festival.
As for why they didn't play at night? The village didn't have electricity due to the mountains surrounding it from all sides.
It left the villagers with no choice but to indulge in their primal instincts of mating. As expected, It resulted in many children in the village. Which will ultimately lead to more bored people.
The Scholar felt pity for the villagers. Therefore, to give villagers something entertaining. The scholar wrote a book for them.
Everyday, after work, villagers gathered at the center of the village to listen to the story of the scholar.
Every chapter lasted for an average period of 10 to 30 minutes. As the story ends, the villagers return to their houses to eat and sleep while discussing the story.
Both the villagers and the scholar were overjoyed.
The problem of population came under control for the initial weeks.
Until...