The next phase of their training at Mount Kailash brought with it new lessons, ones that merged the art of battle with the grace and precision of the art of dance. Under the watchful eyes of the Tridevi, Budhl-Padma, Ashvi-Aparuja, Aja-akshar, and Ananta-hara learned how to express the truths of the Vedas, Dharmashastras, and Upanishads through movement. Dance, they discovered, was not just a form of art but a sacred method to communicate and uphold the laws of the universe. Each step, turn, and gesture told stories of creation, preservation, and destruction—the eternal cycle of existence.
For Budhl-Padma, the dance of wisdom came naturally. Her movements were fluid and sharp, embodying the balance between knowledge and action, as she flowed like a river of intellect through every rhythm. Ashvi-Aparuja, representing justice, moved with grace and purpose, each step a reflection of fairness and balance. The fan in her hand became an extension of her judgment, cutting through the air with precision. Aja-akshar danced with the strength of courage, his motions bold and fierce, like the roar of a lion, while Ananta-hara brought the quiet power of compassion into his movements, his dance filled with mercy and empathy, soothing the soul of anyone who watched.
As they danced, they began to experience dreams of their past lives, of moments long forgotten, and of promises made that had yet to be fulfilled. Aja-akshar remembered the night he had knelt before Budhl-Padma in a sacred grove, offering her his heart and soul. Ananta-hara recalled the day he had made the same vow to Ashvi-Aparuja under the starlit sky, promising her that they would be together for eternity.
These were not dreams of mere affection but memories of an engagement made in their divine forms. Long ago, they had promised to marry their soulmates, their eternal loves, before the curse of Rishi Durvasa had intervened. The curse had taken away their chance to marry in their past lives, binding them to the cycle of rebirth until they could reclaim what had been stolen from them.
Upon awakening from their dreams, the brothers made a solemn vow to their beloveds: Aja-akshar to Budhl-Padma, and Ananta-hara to Ashvi-Aparuja. They would marry, not only in their earthly forms but in their divine forms as well, completing the bond that had been broken by the curse. This promise would hold true both on earth and in the heavenly abode. Their love was eternal, bound by the forces of dharma itself, and not even the curse could stand in its way forever.
Their lessons in the Vedas, Dharmashastras, and Upanishads deepened as the Tridevi and Trimurti guided them through the ancient texts. They learned that they were more than just divine beings—they represented the four cornerstones of balance and the universe. These four pillars were the very foundation upon which dharma stood, and their roles were to protect the universe from falling into chaos.
Budhl-Padma embodied Wisdom. It was her duty to seek knowledge and discern truth from falsehood, ensuring that decisions were made with clarity and insight.
Ashvi-Aparuja represented Justice. She was the judge, the enforcer of dharma, ensuring that fairness and balance were maintained in all actions.
Aja-akshar was Courage, the strength to stand against adharma and fight for righteousness, no matter the odds.
Ananta-hara personified Compassion, offering mercy and understanding to those who sought redemption and guiding others with kindness and empathy.
As they learned the intricacies of their roles, they realized they were not just students of the divine but also judges, jury, and executioners. Their task was to enforce dharma, to ensure that the world remained in balance, and to make sure the universe functioned according to its natural laws. They were the guardians of the cosmic order, and the weight of their responsibilities grew heavier as they absorbed the gravity of their roles.
Toward the end of their fifteen years of training, news reached them from Mathura: Krishna had killed Kamsa, the tyrant king who had ruled with fear and cruelty for so long. The prophecy had been fulfilled, and the world rejoiced. But there was even more joyful news—Krishna was now engaged to Radha, his eternal consort, marking the beginning of a new era of love and devotion.
Hearing this news, the group felt a surge of pride and joy for Krishna, who had always been destined for greatness. His victory over Kamsa symbolized the triumph of dharma over adharma, and his engagement to Radha was a reminder that love, too, was a divine force that held the universe together.
As the years of their education came to a close, Budhl-Padma, Ashvi-Aparuja, Aja-akshar, and Ananta-hara were no longer the same beings who had set out on this journey. They were now the embodiments of the four cornerstones of balance and were ready to fulfill their roles as protectors of the universe. Their time at Mount Kailash had not only refined their skills but had also revealed their true natures.
But their journey was far from over. As they prepared to leave the sacred mountain, they knew that their destinies were calling them, and the world below was in need of their guidance. They would carry the wisdom of the Vedas, the justice of the Dharmashastras, the courage of the Upanishads, and the compassion of the Ramayana with them, as they returned to a world that awaited their divine touch.