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Stories by: sambhavami
49 stories
The Lost Flute
Balarama's visit to Vrindavan, a couple of decades after Krishna and Balarama's departure, opens up a floodgate of emotions, forcing their family to finally confront those rushed goodbyes and unfinished conversations from a time long lost.
Shikhandini
She is always valued but never respected. She struggles with her identity, but it soon becomes the least of her worries as she is thrown into a world of war; sent on a journey from where there is no return.I will try to keep as close as possible to the actual epic, but will have to take some liberties since most of his/her life is unknown.
Beholden
This would be a dramatic retake of the show Maharaj Ki Jai Ho.As seen in the TV show- Sanjay, a car thief from the modern day, accidentally goes back in time to the Mahabharata era. I'll try to examine exactly how a thief from today's time becomes the great, wise Sanjaya, blessed and hailed by Vyasa himself.For obvious reasons, this story will not be following Vyasa's Mahabharata to the letter.Thanks for reading!
A Lot of Bridges Cross Sarayu
After Seeta's departure, Rama finds himself in a strange bind with his children- strangers to him in all but name. Dealing with the loss of the one thread that could've connected them, they struggle to find common ground.Note: I will not follow Valmiki's Ramayana exactly for this story, thanks!
Poorva Musings
A collection of poems detailing aspects of Indian mythology.Thank you for reading! <3
Shrutakirti
A humble attempt to better understand Shrutakirti, the youngest of the four Maithili sisters.She is one character from the Ramayana who remained behind the curtains for most of the show.Note: Since so less information is available on her, I will probably be forced to rely only on my imagination for the most part.I hope readers will forgive those deviations from the available texts!
Kauravi
This story is an attempt to understand the sole Kaurava sister: Dushala.She is often dismissed in conversations as weak or simply irrelevant. However, the studying of the passing references to her in this epic presents a different story. In this story, we follow an extremely capable woman as she overcomes the crushing barriers set in her path, eventually raising herself to a pedestal equal to her illustrious brothers.Dushhala is rarely mentioned in Mahabharata, and therefore I have to resort to my imagination to fill in certain gaps. I will try my best to stay true to Dushala's strength and intelligence while I am at it. Thanks for reading! โค
Homecoming
The heart of Rukmini overflows much like the ocean surrounding her as Krishna returns to Dwarika after a long voyage.
Tyaga
The OS follows the last voyage of Arjun, into the snowy trail atop the mythical mountain Meru, as the five Pandava brothers set out to achieve Swarga-loka.
Dwarika Draupadi
Life of Draupadi, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, from the point of view of Rukmini, the first wife of Krishna, the mastermind of the Epic.
The Cabin in the Woods
Exploring the turning of quotidian life in a quiet old cabin in the woods.
Tomorrow
Krishna introspects before the fourteenth day of the Kurukshetra war.Note: This OS does not strictly follow Vyasa's Mahabharat.Thanks for reading! <3
Memories of Stone
Raindrops finally touch the uneven skin of an abandoned stone palace in the middle of a forest. A ballad of nature ensues.
The Last Promise
Despite being the Empress of one of the greatest kingdoms, true happiness eludes Queen Draupadi. Blinded by the receding waters, she does not recognize the signs of the tsunami that shall plunge over her life in mere days.
Chasm of Light
Satyabhama is the only one among Krishna's wives who shared his initial struggle against Kamsa and Jarasandha. This is a humble attempt to understand the source of their easy camaraderie.Thanks for reading! <3
At Dawn they Soiree
Budha and Ila descended from the Moon and the Sun, defy all norms they set out to write their future together, separate from the rest of humankind. Thanks for reading! <3
A Tremble in her Step
One soldier killed in a great war is of importance to none but his wife.
The Aftermath
Kripa, the teacher of the Pandavas and Kripi, the wife of Drona and Kripa's twin share a heart-to-heart dialogue after the conclusion of the Kurukshetra war.
Last Day to Laugh
The day before the Pandavas are called to the fateful dice game, from Draupadi's POV.
Prince of Ocean's Land
A fictional account exploring the discovery of Dwarika from the POV of none other than Shri Krishna himself.Kindly pardon any mistakes, as this is a heartfelt piece and doesn't follow the scriptures to the T. :)Thanks for reading! <3