‘You have to find that wisdom yourself, Shiva. But was it the correct answer for Shiva, the leader! It may have been the correct answer for Shiva, his friend. At the same time, how can I leave our tribe all by themselves out here? What should I do?’īhadra continued to hold Shiva’s shoulder. What should I do? If they need my help, I can’t turn away from them. ‘Yes, it was.’īhadra put his hand on his friend’s shoulder, pressing it gently, letting the terrible moment pass. Covering his eyes, Shiva sighed once again. ‘I said,’ repeated Shiva loudly, ‘I can’t bear the guilt of running away once again.’īhadra fell silent. ‘What?’ asked Bhadra, not hearing Shiva’s tormented whisper clearly. Shiva looked away, as if contemplating the roses in the far corner of the garden. ‘But seriously, strange as they are, what should I do?’ We’re talking about everything except what we should be talking about. Stretching out, he grabbed the chillum from Bhadra and took another deep drag. Shiva leaned back to avoid the playful blow from Bhadra. ‘Bloody stupid! How would you get me my marijuana? After all that is the only thing you are useful for!’ ‘That means that since you are a warrior, you would not be allowed to trade at the marketplace?’ And one caste cannot do another caste’s job.’ ‘And then they have Vaishyas, who are craftsmen, traders and business people and finally the Shudras who are the farmers and workers. Bhadra took another puff from the chillum before continuing his story. The friends laughed loudly at the strange ways of the Meluhans. But yes, they are allowed into the army.’ ‘Well, apparently there aren’t too many female Kshatriyas. ‘Really? They allow women into their army?’ So in addition to the Brahmins, they have a group called Kshatriyas, who are the warriors and rulers. ‘That’s not all,’ said Bhadra, in between a long inhalation. They are also teachers, lawyers, priests, basically any intellectual profession.’ ‘Like Ayurvati?’ asked Shiva, passing the chillum back to Bhadra. ‘You know their doctors are called Brahmins?’ ‘Yes it has! Their doctors are seriously gifted.’ Have you noticed that the hump on my back has reduced a litde bit?’ ‘I think their medicines are magical though. Just because of this blessed blue throat’ And yet they worship me like I am some god. ‘Damned if I know! They are so much more advanced than us. ‘But what is it about the blue throat that makes them believe you can save them?’ If they want to see real trouble we should take them to our land!’īhadra laughed slightiy. ‘But I can’t seem to see any trouble out here? Everything seems perfect. ‘Apparently Meluha is in deep trouble and only the Neelkanth can save them.’ ‘I’ve heard just one line about the legend of the Neelkanth,’ said Bhadra. He took one deep puff, letting the marijuana spread its munificence into his body. Stretching his hand, Shiva grabbed the chillum from Bhadra. ‘Some traditions are meant to be broken!’īhadra stayed silent. Only the chief’s wisdom is supreme amongst the Gunas. We are not like the Pakratis, where the Chief has to listen to whoever is the loudmouth on their council. It cannot be corrupted by any other person’s influence. The tribe lives and dies by your decisions. ‘We are still the same friends who never made a move without consulting each other!’īhadra smiled. ‘Why will you not council me?’ asked Shiva in anguish. That’s actually a cue for me to hand you the chillum, Shiva.’ As Bhadra used the lit stick to bring the chillum to life, Shiva said impatiently, ‘That’s a cue for you to speak, you fool.’ Shiva was sitting in the royal gardens on the banks of the Dal Lake while his friend sat at his side, carefully filling some marijuana into a chillum. If these people knew my guilt, they would stop this bullshit instantly! ‘Your destiny is much larger than these massive mountains.’ The memory of another desperate plea from a distraught woman years ago returned to haunt Shiva as he was stunned into silence. We have been waiting for a very long time for you. You cannot imagine how important you are to Meluha. Then we could certainly accommodate them anywhere.’ In the course of time my Lord, you can decide to change the laws you feel necessary. We can only give them what had been promised. If I had my way, they would live like nobility for the rest of their lives. ‘Oh no, my Lord,’ said a visibly disturbed Chenardhwaj. All the resources that they need to lead a comfortable life will be provided for.’ ‘They will be given lands right here in Kashmir, my Lord. The emperor himself will tell you when you reach Devagiri.’
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