It's been 1.5 years ....I'm abroad , away from my motherland & from Mumma.

If she would have been here , she would have scolded me bad for skipping breakfast, the most important meal of the day. But I'm thankful that she isn't here . She is in a better place now. She might have killed me , if by any chance she would have heard my yesterday's stunt & lectured me for hours. Previously I used to get annoyed at her for praying day night & lecturing me but now I miss it . Her food , her scolding , her lectures , her lessons , her smile , love care everything. ( A lone tear falls from her eye) .

I knew , Rishita would ask me what in hell happened to get me drunk . She had pestered me for nearly 2 hours for knowing the reason of my such an extreme step , as she says . Bcoz I don't drink , never in my 23 years of existence had I touched alcohol. Honestly I loathed it. If she would have pestered me for a second more I might have said her the reason & she would have sued my boss by now ; & Y not ? That lame excuse of a boss didn't promote me & the reason is - I'm a girl? Shocking ? I too was. I mean really who does gender discrimination in 21st century? K . I know the reason sounds lame . But juz keep ur self in my shoes and think . How would you feel when all ur hardwork & potential would come down to zero ? That too just because of ur gender. Come on I didn't decide to be born as a girl , now did I? It hurts , it's hurts to see all ur sleepless nights , expectations , hardwork go as a trophy to another person. It hurts like hell.

But then it was not a big deal . Getting raised in a gender biased society, and conservative toxic family , I'm immune to this . The only hope in there was my mother but now...(a lone tear slips from her eyes) .

Nani says I got my fighting stance & fire from her. Mumma was my inspiration. Even when dad abused her, tortured her , she didn't give up. She fought for her and for me. Although she could never leave dad bcoz of societal pressure, she never bent before him . She never said directly but I always knew she could not leave dad because her first born is a girl , afterall a girl needs a man's name to survive right ? Hmph!! But u know what I made sure that I won't need any man . I'm self sufficient & would always be.

Forget it!! There's no gain in unfolding the past , other than pain & I have too much of it in stock. I'm thankful to my stars to have resigned yesterday only & currently I'm on my 15 days notice period . I know.. I know it was too impulsive of me but then how do u expect me to work at a place where my potential and hardwork isn't respected. But guess what ....I made a confession video of him and asked one of my hacker friend to upload it. Hence no chance of me being caught . Moreover the video angle is different from where I sat so trouble avoided. No!! I'm not scared of him or anyone but I don't want fights. I like peace so juz steering clear from troubles.

I always had a doubt on him . He is been working in the company for past 15 years and not a single woman was promoted in this time period . Hmph!! Currently , he must be answering the board members and then would be busy with media and feminists . See I told him not to underestimate women he didn't listen, his loss.

Also , I was already in talk with one of my professors whose friend is in need of an assistant cum researcher so I have another job opening , offering better pay and far better opportunities of learning . So today or tomorrow I would have resigned , not a big deal u see . Moreover, I have money saved up in account to last me 4-6 months , perks of not partying much & being a part time freelancer . So for the time being I'm settled.... Didn't I tell u I'm Maa Shakti's favourite?(Smiling through watery eyes)

I don't know y but I feel as if something is going to happen , something auspicious & that too very soon . It's a strong gut feeling. But... what?

Ahh!! Y does this office come so soon??

BACK IN KAILASH

If u think getting a solution is difficult , then implementing is far more arduous.

After realising the gravity of the solution discovered by her , Devi Shakti decided to implement it . But before that she has summoned a Dev Sabha at Kailash that too immediately. Hearing a summon from her all the Gods & Goddesses rushed to Kailash.

Voice: Greetings Indradev!!

Indradev & Indrani: Greetings Varun Dev & Devi Varuni. Greetings Dev Vishwakarma , Suryadev , Devi Sandhya & Devi Chaya. (Arrived just then)

Suryadev ,Devi Sandhya, Devi Chaya Vishwakarma: Greetings

All other Dev's like Dharmaraj, Vayu Dev, Ashwin Kumar , Agni Dev , Dev Guru Brihaspati, Gandharva , Ganesh , Kartikeya had already arrived and greetings were exchanged.

Just then Brahma Dev, Devi Saraswati , Narayan & Devi Lakshmi arrived . Everyone bowed to them.

In a puff of white wind Mahadev and Devi Shakti became visible, seated on the diwan in all their glory .All the Devi Devtas respectfully bowed to the ultimate & complete power.

Indradev : Devi Shakti , is everything alright? U summoned us all here that too immediately? Is there any trouble Devi?

Ganesh: Yes, Mata!! Tell me & I would rip it away in a blink of eye . Nothing in the multiverse can trouble u till I'm alive .

Kartikeya: Yes Mata tell us ..

Really are they my sons? Do they really think something can trouble their mother? The Mahakali ? That too with me by her side.*sigh* People ask me to give brains to their children but who can I ask for giving brains to my sons..hmph! Lemme do it myself...

Mahadev: Relax Putron(sons)! There's nothing in this multiverse that can't be handled by your Mata.U all have been summoned here by her so that she could voice her desire to you... (Nods looking at Devi Shakti)Shakti..

Narayan : Every desire of my sister is a order to me Devi ....

Not only to u but to me also . I see everyone nodding their head and humming in acceptance of the statement made by Narayan .

From the corner of my eyes I see Shakti smiling and getting up to address the gathering ....

Devi Shakti: Narayan and all Devis and Devtas ; Firstly thank you for respecting my untimely summon and being present here and secondly wtever I'm about to say isn't my desire but my decision. And none , no one in this entire multiverse would try to change it or oppose it.

Bravo My queen!! Here she goes in all her Mahakali tone. Bdw I must say she is an effective speaker.....I needa learn some tips from her.

Brahma Dev: Wt have u decided Devi?

Intense situation...

Devi Shakti: I have decided to rewrite history ...to rewrite Mahabharat.

Hearing this everyone started murmuring , before I could say something Shakti said..

Devi Shakti: I hereby announce that I would rewrite Mahabharat & none can stop me from doing this. Those who have issues or trouble understanding can come forward & question me .

Wow!! This is the Shakti I like , bold fearless & straight forward.

Narayan: Y Devi? No, I am not opposing u it's juz curiosity to know , y all of a sudden you wanna rewrite Mahabharat? Didn't I in my mortal form narrate it well?

Devi Shakti: U did Bhrata(brother). But now I want to edit it ..u don't have an issue with it ..do u brother (extra sweetly) ? Don't u trust ur sister enough to know that she wouldn't let ur hardwork go in vain(sternly)?

Oh!! This brother card always gets him & that stern tone ... Hahaha!! Atleast there's someone who can manipulate , the great manipulator.

Narayan: Oh!! Umm ..I have no issues. Do as u see fit . I'm okay with it.... Moreover, it ..hurts with the same track playing again & again.

I never thought I would see tears in my bff's eyes but... destiny is a cruel thing .

Suryadev: It immensely pains me to see my son's suffering , for not being able to protect him and teach him wrong & right . It shows my failure as a father. Devi if by any chance u can lessen my son's pains and sufferings , I would be forever indebted to you.

This is a father's pain. I know it too well. Seeing ur son hurt bcoz of u yet not being able to help him...

Indradev: It too hurts me to trick an innocent ,... my nephew & lead him to his.. death.

Regret flashes in his eyes. Regret is the second step in correcting a mistake. First is always accepting it .

Agnidev: It pains me to see my daughter being degraded.

It pains me too. She entered my temple in hopes of my protection yet ...I ..I couldn't protect her.

Devi Shakti: & it hurts me to see so many women & especially mothers wailing . To see the plight of so many people & also the inability of men to reciprocate their feelings and voice their thoughts.

I sigh!! True. This narrative has always had positive and negative emotions so intricately combined that at a point it would all appear dark .The plight of women can't be ignored but it would be wrong to say that the men didn't suffer.

But I know this time the tale would turn out better for everyone .

I look at the other Dev's to see them nodding their head mechanically.

Obviously almost all of them at some point of time felt the wrongs in the story & sorry for those who have been a part of it . Some of them even seem to be eager for the new narrative . Com'on everyone at some point of time needs a change . May it be the Gods.

A glimpse at Shakti and Narayan says how saddened they are by the play of these events.

I extend my hand, place it on Shakti's shoulder and nod at her , asking her to continue ..

Okay!! So here are certain rules that every single one of u will follow..

1. U would only go on earth to test or guide the characters that too with my permission . What test u would conduct & how , would be upto u .

2.No favouring of any character would be tolerated. Judge every character equally. No trickery or swindling would be entertained.

3. Only Mahadev & I can interfere within the storyline & guide the characters.

Clear???

Narayan: Wait does that mean I too need ur permission in my mortal form to interfere ?

Devi Shakti : Yes!!

Here comes the puppy face ...

Devi Lakshmi: Do u want her to ban Makhan for ur mortal form ?

Narayan : Noooo!!! Fine I will take her permission, juz don't ban Makhan plz.

Everyone chuckles.

Now all understood?

All: Yes Devi!!

Am I running a school? Yes sir , no sir ... Can't they for once give good answers like my daughter or Karn gives. Oh!! I prefer their sarcastic answers over this yes or no . No idea where they get those from .

Wait y is everyone looking at me?? Oh!! Right my turn for speech...

Mahadev: As everyone knows and is ready to abide by the rules so shall we begin with the tale ??

All: Yes prabhu

Mahadev: What say Shakti? Narayan? Brahma Dev?

All of them nod.

Narayan summons his Shankh Panchajanya and does the Shankhnad of this tale ...

A Chronicle