MAHABHARATA, 13, Great Epic of India --PALACE OF THE BOARD OF WOOD

The voice and opinions of all the people Astinapura sound like gusts of wind that is increasingly tight, blowing embers that burn in the hearts Duryodhana. The airborne sound to penetrate the walls of the palace that seemed able to also say, "Of all the princes, presumably Yudhistira right to be king. Thousand sorry, he was still able to look with a pair of eyes, unlike Destarastra are only able to hear, but could not see anything. "

"True, we have to know how wise Yudhistira, how the mighty Bhima, Arjuna unbeaten in the science of war, and the twins Nakula Sadewa fifth equip warriors in the lead Astinapura", the voice of another man came also up to the palace.

"Duryodhana and his younger brother was too proud, like his father, he is not worthy crowned as king," the voice sounded even stronger than the wind blowing whirlwind.
Duryodhana feel glowing embers inside slowly becomes incandescent flame lit until blazing, he knew he would never be able to extinguish. The first Kurawa always thought himself worthy someday crowned as the king made a fist. He and the rest of the palace had to know about the popular vote, one thing is increasingly hurting, though he eldest Kaurava, but it can not win the hearts of the many who had to be led to prosperity. What does the crown without the love of the common people?

If Pandavas, five cousins ​​also live in the palace as a noble-hearted five officers, is there a popular vote would corner him? Kurawa may not realize how much he has gone too far. Never actually nothing wrong with the Pandavas. Five noble it is entitled to praise the community, because of his dashing. If he can emulate the attitude of the Pandavas. Not blamed as the culprit, because they do not get the sympathy of the audience. Kurawa too proud to admit shortcomings, the father who can only stare at the dark neglect to give wise counsel, that reigns as the king is not the only goal. No nobler in life, he applies the appropriate ethics, so that one remains a part of another without strife, especially violence.

"Did my father the king had heard the voice of the people Astinapura, they prefer Yudhistira as king, accompanied by four other Pandava? They did not want the coronation Duryudana?”

Duryodhana sound heavy and dry, he really felt uncomfortable with the presence of the Pandavas in the palace, where they clearly distanced itself from the people's choice. The prince's face looked flushed, his hand still clenched, chest tightness, in-arena matches Kurawa nobody was able to defeat Arjuna, handsome knights who made a spirited sparring select become stunted.

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Destarastra can only see darkness, but hearing is so sharp, he can recognize the identity of any person from the tone of voice, heartbeat, step, body odour and breath blowing. Darkness throughout life seemed to turn into a dark veil which snapped up a pair of eyes forever. Destarastra felt himself as an unfortunate king who is not capable of placing himself as the highest in the kingdom. Sounds funds motion around often change as taunts to hurt him. It is not easy to undergo destiny as an imperfect person.

Not even he could have imagined the look on the face and figure Duryudana and other Kauravas, but Destarastra know a hundred children who were born Gandari behave much differently than the Pandavas. Destarastra could not deny, of sound and beat of footsteps, he had to admit Yudhistira is a wise man, who deserves more crowned as king. Four other Pandava throne will strengthen Yudhistira with all its capabilities, especially people's love Astinapura. And he dearest to the five Pandavas as biological children were born.

However, when finally realized, Kauravas would never like to be like the Pandavas. Deep inside Destarastra complained, he understands the anxiety Duryodhana, he knew what it was to lose the throne when the distance to the throne turned out to be so close only a stone's throw of the arm that is not too strong. Destarastra took a deep breath, not even one day he never felt at peace without the insistence of one hundred children who were obviously anxious eliminated from the throne. Is not the Pandavas from the royal line is all about? The never blind pair of eyes?

"Did my father have heard? If you later right Pandavas who is entitled to the throne Astinapura, whether they will still be fair? Neither the son of a king, I was entitled to the throne ", Duryudana half trembling voice, he could not imagine one day when all the people Asrinapura and court officials will pay tribute to Yudhistira asking. Today it will definitely be the day of his death. If he does not insist on the throne Astinapura, then all he is doing today, not unlike the digging graves for the burial itself. Duryodhana must act, this time he asked for the opinion Destarastra.

"Kurawa son, a pair of eyes so blind, every day can be witnessed only pitch darkness. I wish I was not born a poor baby, maybe things would be different. I know the anxiety of your heart, be patient. The Palace is not confined to the Pandavas, but also belong to Korawas, no one would rid us of this palace ", Destarastra persuade Duryudana so be patient. Indeed, the mood was more upset the unfortunate king of Kauravas first. And he could not have imagined that day, the day when Yudhistira enthroned as king. Love to one hundred child of the cause Destarastra undecided discernment. It was not easy to be fair, fair for the Pandavas is not unfair to the Kauravas. Who should he defend?

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"Pandavas as a thorn in the flesh, they never made the atmosphere peaceful. They seemed to laugh at our defeat, the Pandavas did not understand us enough to have the support of many parties. Aswatama, Drona Grand Master, Grand Master Kripa, and Karna. We have given too much, they will not turn away from Kurawa ", Duryudana pass on words. Both were sitting face to face on a garden that is well maintained, so that the conversation was not easy to hear anyone, except a careful attitude Mahatma Vidura.

"What is your wish my son?" Destarastra finally asked.

"Is not the father could ask the Pandavas came to Waranawata, verdant forest with the people who are always looking forward to the fifth warrior? I want a moment to feel the peaceful atmosphere in Astinapura without the presence of the Pandavas," finally Duryudana also expressed his wish, a matter that is too hard to resist Destarastra, because after that conversation, Kanika right hand Shakuni more or less said the same thing with Duryodhana.

"Please pardon the majesty, I beg the majesty more careful to Pandavas or Astinapura throne would fall into the hands of people who are not true. For the time being better Pandavas rested in Waranawata, forest, green, and beautiful. Thus Kurawa may momentarily feel peace in this majestic palace ", Kanika sound so convincing. He is always on the Kauravas, he realized how powerful Pandavas, how much force was almost perfect with a love of all people Astinapura. When Pandavas holding Astinapura throne, is there any way he will have a glorious place in this palace?

Destarastra blind his eyes and saw only pitch darkness, feeling increasingly black. He can still feel the cold wind whistling in the palace garden, but she could not see the petals with a lovely shimmy, because of the gusts. The poor king was also never known, that all actions in the court that was never separated from the observation of Mahatma Vidura, also on a short meeting with Kanika. Destarastra turned away, took a deep breath, chest tightness. He also felt the presence of the Pandavas as a thorn in the flesh, he could not euthanize hatred hundred children are increasingly lit up, just waiting for the storm blowing up the fire. The storm was sure to come, if he is powerless to separate.

"We know how strong the five Pandavas in the arena game, nobody is able to defeat Arjuna. There is one more good thing, is to put a distance. Waranawata quite far from Astinapura, presumably within it enough already to get rid of the thorns that resides in the flesh. After all, a king always wanted his son to someday sit enthroned on the throne? "Kanika sweet honeyed mouth, he was really good at convincing liver Paduka into believing then suggested that Pandavas visited Waranawata.Top of Form

Destarastra not give anything, even though the words Kanika can be taken into consideration. However, his mouth suddenly became silent, very hard to get rid of the Pandavas from the palace. Are their other options he has, or he will continue to be urged to keep the Pandavas from the palace?

Destarastra remained silent until the next day when Duryudana came back  "Father, have a glorious consider my requests, we have member position, rank, and honour to the people around Astina. They have sworn allegiance to the Kauravas. When Pandavas had settled in Waranawata, Astina people will be getting away from the fifth warrior, nothing is more powerful in this place, except Kurawa ", Duryodhana looked at his father with all hope, he was worried if the request was not approved.

This time Destarastra also silent, it was in a difficult position to make a decision? What is the difference Pandavas and Kauravas? Both are noble Astinapura, born of the same lineage, has the right to the throne. Destarasrtra never get evidence hatred against the Kauravas to Pandavas, the five noble son Kunthi so polite and mannerly, running role as the prince of the kingdom of large as well as possible. What was the fault of the children, except Yudhistira deserved enthroned asking? Destarastra back felt his chest as if burdened with very heavy piece of stone, his breath heaving. He knew Kauravas would commit violence if his request was granted.

"Wait ...." Only one word answers Destarastra, the blind king then stood up, walked to definitely leave Duryodhana. He was not able to see anything, but he knew every inch of the corner of the palace, nobody needs to carry him so that he can achieve the goal. Sire step with confusion, how much he wanted to shed resentment, but to whom? And how?

When finally called the Pandavas to convey meaning heart, Destarastra should be able to arrange the words beautiful, he did not want to hurt the Pandavas who actually do not have anything wrong, his voice soft and weak, "Pandavas my son, forests Waranawata very beautiful, the people in the village really missed the presence of five warriors. Grand ceremony will be held worship Batara Siwa, visit the Pandavas is expected. Do not count the five were happy to linger in a beautiful place and friendly it? " Destarastra say in polite language, he really did not want to hurt innocent prince.

Fifth Pandavas stopped, so did the rest of the hall. Mahatma Vidura carefully following every word of the king, stared Kaurava happy face, because the order as well as understanding the changing faces of the Pandavas. Yudhistira looked surprised, but he was soon able to control myself. Really soft words it has a beautiful meaning in the opposite, or just a piece of a command for the next plan. When a middle led away

Elsewhere with language the most subtle, in fact, he was removed. Settled in the Forest Waranawata linger, a beautiful place with friendly people who missed his presence? Yudhistira at each other with four Pandavas, actually a little heart Yudhistira doubted the offer. Did he have to answer the public's desires Waranawata in a grand ceremony cult Batara Siwa? But, should he say no?

When eye contact with Mahatma Vidura, Yudhistira can see the Prime Minister's nod with a wink of the eye. The first Pandavas knew, he did not have to run commands without an escort from the prime minister. Satria it gives worship then replied, "With all due respect and happily Pandavas and Mrs Kunthi will visit Waranawata if the equipment had been prepared", as usual, Yudhistira upright always polite in say, deep down he feels uncomfortable when a fleeting glance towards Duryodhana. Kurawa first smile that seemed filled with mystery. Sselubung veil would be revealed if he continued his glorious command of the king.

What the real intentions hidden behind a smile Duryudana?

"All right, we will immediately prepare for and equipment for your visit to Warawanata", Destarastra nodded his head, he never planned anything, but to fulfil the demand of children he loves. With the departure of the Pandavas in a long time in the atmosphere may be more peaceful Astinapura for the Kauravas.

The meeting in the hall finished, but not for Duryodhana. He met Purochana, say a command, "Prepare for the palace of the Pandavas wooden board, you must know the next task that must be done. I never doubted the faithfulness", Duryodhana held out the bag of gold metal strip Purochana received by beaming. "Leave at the first opportunity, send a courier after all is finished".

Duryodhana very careful in talking with Purochana, but he was not alert to the ability of Mahatma Vidura in scrutinizing each behaviour as well as preparations for the visit Warawanata Pandavas and Dewi Kunthi. What difference does it govern the Pandavas went to Warawanata to get rid of the five noble of court life. Mahatma Vidura know, between the Pandavas and the Kauravas had never existed familiarity, the two began feuding since the arrival of Pandavas from the forest. Kurawa never comfortable with that presence. Prince of other mothers and fathers who are a threat to the continuity of the successor to the throne. Duryodhana obviously do not want to lose the throne. For the Pandavas must be excluded with respect to Warawanata. The blind people know the covert intention. Mahatma Vidura feeling suddenly felt uneasy when he locked eyes with Duryodhana. Those eyes are the windows to the liver that can reveal the deepest human desires without words. Mahatma Vidura wise and able to contemplate with the eyes of the heart can translate the language. He must take a stand.

While Duryudana and its allies are busy preparing the palace as well as equipment for a long visit Pandavas. Mahatma Vidura also prepare everything for the plan at its worst, he was sincerely concerned about the safety of the Pandavas. Kurawa gaze always glowed like embers flame when passed by the Pandavas, two cousins living together under one roof of the palace, but never had the heart suitability. Mahatma Vidura not in favour of one of them, but he shall stand at the fair.

When the courier Duryudana came with haste to Astinapura, conveying the message that the beautiful palaces of wooden planks are finished. From a distance Mahatma Vidura continued to observe, he caught an odd impression at the meeting, the two spoke quietly, as if grasping a secret that should not be heard, even by the castle walls though. However, Mahatma Vidura enlightened and sage can catch where the direction of the talks. So that he could take a position with certainty.

Similarly, when the day of departure came, Mahatma Vidura takes a moment to speak with the Pandavas and the Dewi Kunthi. "Great Mother Kunthi and five Pandavas, I have to deliver the message. In our lives certainly encounter many enemies, but the most dangerous enemy is the enemy in the blanket. The distance is too close, so the malice and guile difficult to read unless we act carefully and cautiously. I know the prince's five of us have to understand who the real enemy was. If heartstrings suddenly uncomfortable, then we must be vigilant, once again alert. I can not accompany the departure to Waranawata, but entrust an undercover guards for the safety of the great mother Kunthi and Pandavas, "Mahatma Vidura look at pair of Yudhistira eyes deep, sliced ​​his heart. He knew the worst that would happen in a beautiful forest with a wooden plank palace that has stood the magnificent. Kurawa never had good intentions towards the Pandavas, he has proven with his cunning has tried to harm Bhima. Now, what's the plan?

Pandavas listen to the message of Mahatma Vidura, gaze sincere and full of unspoken words that quietly made my hair bristling Pandavas. Yudhistira does not deny the truth of those words, he knows who the Mahatma Vidura, the prime minister was never doubted by his words. "We will always be cautious and guard whoever it was definitely our trust. We take leave ", they mutually respectful members, before detaching it. The brief meeting, Kurawa must not know.

Pandavas and Dewi Kunthi then excused herself to Bhisma, Destarastra, and other court officials. Kurawa have been present prior to Warawanata, suddenly remembered Yudhistira Kurawa gaze when asked to leave for Warawanata Destarastra. The look was covered with a winning smile, Kurawa not feel lost when it had to part with the Pandavas. He is not being released for a visit to Waranawata, a beautiful forest with people who longed for his presence. Gaze, as if the victory of an opponent

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When the enemy managed to send to the pit of death. True, like Mahatma Vidura speech, eye gaze Kurawa makes me uncomfortable. We are not going to Waranawata elephantiasis grand worship ceremony Batara Siwa, would not have been twice Kauravas tried to harm Bhima? Are not they really expect the death Pandavas? Yudhistira step with anxiety, anxiety was spread also to the Dewi Kunthi and four other Pandavas. However, not the slightest anxiety that appears on the face or the attitude of the Pandavas behaviour.

When people Astinapura standing on the curb waving two release went five knights and their ladies, accompanied by the great mother and guard. Pandavas never stopped waving and smiling, they know the hearts of the innocent common people, who have respect unconditionally. While the escort to the limits of the empire, others even continue to follow up to Warawanata.

Originally sunny, blue sky as strands of silk stretched edged gone, the birds are chirping boisterous. A convoy of the long walk down the road from Astinapura to the forest of Waranawata. But the farther travelling slowly weather turned cloudy, as if drooping green leaves from the stems. At dusk the group stopped to rest up tents and lit bonfires, distance to go is not close.

"Mother, my heart is sad indeed this journey, everything feels odd. Mahatma Vidura looked worried, he had smelt evil plan Kauravas. We must be careful, I never put confidence in the Duryudana ", finally Yudhistira complained on Kunthi. A pair of eyes staring at a campfire with confusion, tomorrow it will be until after the Kauravas preparing to set traps in the forest beautiful. The most dangerous enemy actually hide under the covers, so actually Kauravas.

"No need to worry, we are not alone. Mahatma Vidura has set the plan anyway, presumably the Creator is always with us ", Kunthi holding Yudhistira’s hands, feeling more anxious than the first Pandavas, but should he dodged Destarastra command?

Yudhistira eyes still staring at the flames are lit from firewood, he has now become a small part of a large forest. Tomorrow will arrive at their destination, he must forever be on the stage, pretending to be easy when the liver is actually growled near Kauravas. Attitude cousin was never made Pandavas feel comfortable.

"Now go to sleep, tomorrow we will arrive at the destination", Kunthi end the conversation, she guided Yudhistira toward the tent to rest before the trip at the last days.

Yudhistira meets the demand of the mother, he immediately lay down with thoughts raged as if thousands of shooting stars. Why should he have a cousin named hundred Kauravas? You should give a sense of security and warm in the togetherness in the palace, but what is happening. With very smooth Kurawa rid the forest to very distant from the people and Astinapura and he was not ruling rejected the king's command. Until well into the night Yudhistira could not close her eyes, as she continues to think and finally come to a decision. That he and four Pandavas and Dewi Kunthi will not be silent for all intents wicked Kauravas. Yudhistira consciousness slowly getting away, so he finally fell asleep.

The next day the trip continued in the long convoy and arrived at their destination dusk. Kurawa to welcome it with all due respect, but the Pandavas doubt that winning smile tugging at his cousin's lips. They remain vigilant and more alert when Purochana let Kunthi mother and Pandavas rested at the Palace Siwan - which means prosperity palace, a beautiful palace, but made of wooden planks and materials are flammable. When observing faces Purochana, Yudhistira back feel uneasy, it's a forced smile, the eyes of the waitress was filled with threats.

"My feeling increasingly uncomfortable, take a look at this castle made of wood and materials are flammable. I feel we're coming for a great ceremonies Batara Siwa, but for funerals. Stay alert, do not show anger or fear".

but we must find loopholes to save themselves," Yudhistira open talks when they are only six of them.

"Mother feel uncomfortable, Duryudana can act anything, including kill all of us", Dewi Kunthi could not hide her anxiety, she must be careful, she should be able to cope with the act of cunning Kauravas.

Toward evening when the governed Mahatma Vidura came in secret with no less anxious face, whispered, "A Thousand sorry Kunthi grandmother, Mahatma Vidura ordered me to dig a tunnel from the private room to the exit wall of the palace. If nothing happens, we can immediately save ourselves ", the guard's face shows honesty and sincerity, he was not lying, he knows how important the safety of the Pandavas and the mother. He would do anything for salvation.

Bhima's face became red, he did not think would have the heart to harm Kaurava cousins ​​in this way. The second was clenching  Pandavas, if today he could tear the whole  Kauravas’s body. "It has been repeatedly Kauravas intend harm, especially me, Bhima. Now they and their allies intend to destroy us all. Come on, we secretly digging a tunnel, we must first act before the Kaurava carry out his intention. "

"But we must remain, as do not know anything about the plan Korawas, remain calm and vigilant", Dewi Kunthi whisper, secretly her hair bristling, with bitter he must realize, that the brother of one offspring be so hated, so bear create a plan that truly vile. Now she is getting to know-how precious life and salvation, she would do anything for two things precious.

"Mother, I have been very tired of pretending, to live so close to the enemy, just as the issue of the throne", Nakula more silent eventually complained.

"We have no other choice but to be on the stage, not yet open warfare", Arjuna tried to calm his twin brother, even though his heart was beating faster, as if thundering waterfall flow.
"True, the words of the mother, the tunnel excavation is done secretly, we take turns guarding. In spite of all this, we still attend the grand worship Batara Siwa, as Kauravas did not have bad intentions nothing ", Yudhistira finally take a stand, knights main drew a deep breath before finally determine the most appropriate place to dig tunnels in secret, without it can be seen the Kauravas.

Further expert tunnel diggers working day and night alternately without knowable Purochana settled on a house, beside the gate of the palace. Excavation started from the bottom planks of wood bedroom palace, past the bottom of the fence of the palace, the bottom of the moat surrounding the castle, and stretches further and further away from the fence to the palace of the woods. At night the five Pandavas turn keep digging tunnels efforts so that this excavation will never be known Purochana and his friends.

By day five grand knight with his mother Kunthi follow the whole series of events warship os Bathara  Shiva, is present in the middle of the crowd with poise as though unaware of malicious intent Kauravas and its allies. The look and behaviour throughout the entire Purochana and maid in the palace was never out of his observations. Repeatedly Yudhistira looked away, he was too good at hiding anxiety. Purachana gaze always seemed as if a knife were ready to swing, penetrate right flank, it means he will certainly. However, every human being, especially the five Pandavas will not let needless death at the hands of the palace guards on orders Kauravas. Yudhistira know, the truth will be digging tunnels in secret, he was grateful, there Mahatma Vidura in Astina Pura, a noble-hearted with matchless ingenuity. Vidura could not deter wicked Kauravas, but he has prepared a way out, a rescue tunnel.

When the hunt arrived, carefully observe the Pandavas in every corner of the forest, this area includes part of the rescue plan. Where presumably directions that can be taken without any knowable an enemy. It would have flowed in thick forest is also a small creek, r Ganges River. The water flow can immediately remove any trace, abstain from all desires Kurawa to drag him to his death. Fifth Pandavas then nodding at each other, they know which direction to go.

The Bathara Shiva worship ceremony takes place solemnly in the palace temple, a series of ceremonies that actually becomes very tiring, because Purachana threatening attitude. While Purachana never realize, that every behaviour and his words never separated from the observation Pandavas. When he oversees as well as take into account the right time for a malicious intent, so keep watching for preparing Pandavas take rescue measures before malicious intent occurs. Dusk, after the worship of Shiva Batara Yudhistira vigilance, proved, he was one roof with people who have malicious intent, inevitably Puracaha whispered voice, sounding also on a pair of ear Yudhistira.

"Five Pandavas and Mrs Kunthi have been feeling very tired with a series of events Bathara worship Shiva, tomorrow night time. After burning the palace of wooden planks along the Pandavas and Kunthi in it, Kurawa will give us a lot of gifts .... "Sounds of Purachana carried by a light breeze, accomplices Kauravas did not realize, that Yudhistira always vigilant watch on each behaviour and words.

Then off the next day, Kunthi held a grand banquet in the palace wood board attended all the servants and palace guards. Delicious dishes are served free of charge, voice melodious music provides a pleasant atmosphere. Kunthi say take some time before the waiter and the palace guards before the banquet continued. "I am, Kunthi, mother of Pandavas must talk thank you for the service and hospitality of the inhabitants Warawanatha. For the banquet was held, there was no ritual officially except suave, and let us enjoy the dishes that had been prepared ", a brief greeting Kunthi met with applause, but secretly maternal grand felt her hair prickle, she was not being heard voices applauded, she was hearing the voices of condemnation for the death of a mother of five sons and they're beloved. She sure had about malicious intent, she was not too stupid to distinguish the attitude of people who are friends or pretend friends. Purachana and the entire real ally Kauravas had an enemy in the blanket, she and five Pandavas had been preparing to escape from the evil intentions. If Kauravas had prepared the palace of flammable wood board, especially by the hands of evil who deliberately lit it, she has been preparing the tunnel at the same exact time for rescue.

Feast continued with a lively, endlessly dishes are served, as well as wine and grapes. Clinked glasses continue to mingle with the sound of laughter is getting late getting rowdy, as guards and waiters began drinking, loss of consciousness. However, not with the Pandavas and Kunthi, the air scented wine does not cause loss of five knights alert. Kunthi first to leave the banquet room, the actual with trembling steps, she would not be present again in this room, Yudhistira, Arjuna, Nakula and Sadewa slowly follow the steps of Kunthi heading. In the bedroom, the tunnel had been dug up deep into the woods. Four Pandavas carrying supplies for just a runaway who had not known where the edges, but they can not leave the palace plank of wood with his bare hands. Clothes, food, and drinks are really needed, or they would be stranded in a no man's land without power.

Nobody knows when Yudhistira walked in front, followed Kunthi, Arjuna, Nakula and Sadewa started running in the first step, start a breakout towards the end of the tunnel which is located in the middle of the forest. Bhima was still in the banquet hall, he waited until all the servants are tired and drunk, Purachana and accomplices Kauravas complacent after feeling so full, and drunk, because the wine kept flowing as if flooded banquet hall. Shortly Bhima took a deep breath, if this tragedy could have been avoided. If he does not need to be poured oil and then set fire to the whole palace wooden planks and all the inhabitants burned. But is there any he had a choice? In this palace Kauravas had planned his death, he had to commit an act of death as it really happened, so the wicked Kauravas had no plans for the next death. Pandavas will live in peace without the plan the murder of a cousin.

Outside the night is getting charred, black like soot without stars, the wind colder than usual at night, biting pores. The whole palace was soundly asleep, no sound, even the night bird seemed reluctant to speak. With a feeling of confusion, Bhima poured oil on top of a pile of cloth, lit with fire. In an instant the fire expands and continues to grow unstoppable, the second Pandava not wait any longer, with the spry and energy giant, he immediately followed the mother and four other relatives to escape through the tunnels that have been accidentally unearthed. With sprightly step, Bhima can also follow the other, so that eventually they can get back together.
While above the tunnel fire continues to grow, grabbed the roof which is flammable. When the roof collapsed, then the entire wall, floor, and the whole castle including Purachana and accomplices Kauravas were soundly asleep, being too happy, fed, and drunk were also engulfed in flames, burned. Purachana no chance again set fire to the death of the Pandavas, he quickly lost, he even became a victim of a conspiracy. The sound of explosions and flares that continues to grow, waking the household occupants Waranawatha, one does not feel anxious. Fear spread in such a way, while trying to extinguish the fire, a vain effort, because the wooden board and the entire palace combustible materials less easily extinguished.

"Pandavas .... !!" The voice screams splitting howl long night which soon turned into a nightmare, painful.

"Duryodhana must have planned this fire, Kurawa always expect the death of the Pandavas. However, why should this way? "Warawanatha occupant voice was heard together with sobs and very deep regret.

Night which was originally black as soot, now turned bright, soaring flames, heat, and scary. Everyone guessed, none of the occupants of the castle a wooden board survived the fire, especially the Pandavas were always kept by the Kauravas. Sobs mothers unbearable, they are very loving and respecting the great Pandavas and their mother Kunthi. Potential heir to the throne Astinapura more capable and wise leader. How the five warriors will finally be able to lead the kingdom, the flames of hatred Kauravas had the desire to finish?
Nobody knows, not even the occupants Warawanatha, even the Kauravas and Destarastra while the fire continued with one conviction, that Kunti and the Pandavas had been burnt. Indeed, people who should be the victim of premeditated murder under the pretext as though they had an accident, is in a healthy state. Six people were walking down, down the tunnel until exhausted. Even though nobody knows this rescue, but the Pandavas to fear, they feel as if Kurawa chasing through the same tunnel.

When dawn finally broke the Pandavas along Kunthi have reached the middle of the forest, labour, digging and running down along the tunnel has ended. However, a long journey back direction should be taken, they should be able to save themselves. Kaurava cousins ​​who was not authorized to be alive to death five Pandavas and the great mother.

In the forest Warawanatha dawn break with anxiety, beautiful wood plank palace has collapsed into a mound of charcoal, flames still licked, smoke was still billowing. None of the occupants appeared, nor the Pandavas. The atmosphere in the forest was filled with grief, invisible to the smiling faces, the occupants Warawanatha now is the little people who left behind the leader with a tragic and terrible way. The whole village gathered around the fireplace, in vain to get a sign of life of the Pandavas. Five knights and grandmother Kunthi nobody seemed their shadow.

A group of village leaders immediately rode toward  Astinapura for sad news. Destarastra need to know about the latest state of the Pandavas, nephew, no matter how bad the situation. Destarstra received leaders village with blind eyes, he'd never known faces, but the words were spoken listened well. "Please pardon glorious the king, we came to a sad news", the voice was stammering interspersed with sobs.

"What the sad news do you want to say?" If able to contemplate, Destarastra will see how pale and tired and sad face of them, the faces of people who have lost a leader. However, a pair of eyes can only see the dark, the darker the night seemed endless.

"Once again thousands of mercy, Waranawatha wooden palace burned down last night, nothing is left. We could not find any of the five Pandavas, not too grandmother Kunthi, everything is burned with fire ", the sound muffled cry and then silence.

Destarastra still sitting on the throne, his breath stood still, he felt as if a great war is raging middle shed blood. He was very dearest Pandavas, the five noble it is like real children who must be brought up with love. He also never hated Kunthi, but an attitude Kauravas never feel comfortable when the Pandavas were in around the palace, the pressure is getting heavier by the day, causing it threatened. He was suspicious of her evil plans Duryudana against cousins ​​who never the slightest intention of harm. Shortly eyes are blind, Destarastra imagine that bloody night when the fire devoured the rest of the palace, while the Pandavas and Kunthi fast asleep in it. Without felt tears dripping king poor. He is in a place that is cornered, if Duryudana not continuously urging, sent the Pandavas to the forest Waranawata, is there this tragedy will happen?

He will be freed from the pressure of a hundred Kauravas, because the entire Pandavas hated her. However, what's the difference? The bodies of the innocent knight can not even be buried properly. It preserves a painful secret that will not be discussed with anyone, Kauravas Pandavas are planning a visit to Warawanata then set the fire, so that no one party that can compete for the throne. A sneaky and underhanded attitude that is not easily forgiven, but he was not authorized to also demand accountability. Duryodhana denied too clever, in fact, he was not even able to be fair when under pressure the kids loved. He is not a wise king who is able to control the behaviour of one hundred children.

Destarastra head drooping, he desperately tried to hold back a sob, he did not deserve to cry on the throne, in front of the small-minded people who were conveying the sad news. Destarastra does not know which was more painful, losing five nephews with a mother in a fire accident or the bitter truth, that children who missed since the day of birth was not destined to have noble character. Character that should decrease from both parents at once awakened, because of the high moral education as the children of a king. Destarastra suddenly felt increasingly older age increases without going through that should be a matter of days. He is not only blind his eyes, he was blind to give noble character education to their children. Excessive love for the Kauravas make a pair of blind eyes darkening existence.

While the news of wooden planks in the palace fire Waranawatha soon spread to the rest of the palace and the entire kingdom. Bhisma noble blood drained, his heart pounding, his legs trembling, if he can destroy the wailing all over the walls of the palace. Step of Bhisma half running when toward the stables, he pulled the reins and then rode a war in a high speed. He never believed a word, especially the news of the Pandavas, without having witnessed the last state when their grandchildren dying.

Along the road dust billowing, Bhisma, the warrior brahmana forget the fatigue, he was too grief-stricken, too lose, and feel too stupid. He was suspicious of the Pandavas visit to the beautiful forest Warawanatha reasons people miss once-grand Bathara Shiva worship. Now, what ultimately happened with that visit, the Pandavas and the mother Kunthi charred coal black, like dust. Is it true that it is an unfortunate fire unexpectedly, or hated Kauravas to Pandavas had to provide a trap for death? The knight brahmana it felt tight, he would not be able to lose the Pandavas died horribly in this way. He has vowed to marry, will have no descendants to avoid conflicts between children who are born with children will Satyawati Astinapura throne. It turned out that the oath was only delayed a generation of conflict, children and children of Satyawati had never clashed, but disputes between the Kauravas and the Pandavas early is never inevitable. Kurawa never willing to see the skill and ability of the Pandavas put themselves in the royal court, so that the people Astinapura love. Thus the end quarell two cousins?

Bhisma continue to spur the horse, he seemed possessed by demonic forces to immediately reach Waranawatha in a shorter time than the trip I've ever taken Pandavas and mother Kunthi. He impatiently reached the palace, which leaves only the debris, he wanted to sign, that the Pandavas really died under tragic flames. He expects a possibility, that the Pandavas survived, he can still be met with five Kunthi warrior and mother are healthy.

Bhisma Hope vanished when he sat cross-legged in front of the debris scattered about, nothing remains of the whole palace except for charcoal and ash wood. "No .... !!!!" The voice was so terrible roar as if tearing the sky, shed leaves, stopping the flow of the river. The whole village gathered around the back Waranawatha debris, the fire has been extinguished. Everyone stared Bhisma grieving with hollow eyes, if Pandavas died of old age, not because of fires at midnight.

Bhisma hold back sobs, though felt such sorrow, abstinence for a knight roared in the midst of many people, they are grieving with him. Assisted by all people Waranawatha Bhisma disassemble the entire wreckage, he must get the evidence, the remains of the Pandavas weapon that will not melt on fire, the flames were most though. Strange, Bhisma did get proof of it. The entire palace has collapsed completely, but not leaving the Pandavas weapons, which certainly left behind when they are off guard devoured by the flames. Similarly, the jewelry worn by the Pandavas made of metal and precious stones. Strewn is the rest of the bones, Bhisma not sure, or he rejects a belief, that the bones were the remains left the Pandavas and Mrs Kunthi.

A ray of hope appeared, is there Pandavas and Mrs Kunthi managed to escape in this terrible tragedy? If he accepts the justification for this hope? Bhisma close the eyes, Even if the Pandavas survived, would they be able to return received by Kauravas, or fire is just the beginning of a big fight that could never be avoided, for one reason - the throne.

Bhisma felt his whole body limp, he did not say when receiving a lot of respect from all the people Waranawatha, when they merely entertain with modest dish, opened the door to a rest then rode back to Astinapura lightning speed. The Knight Bhrahmana mouth that noble silence, a load of problem hit his head as rocks which cause pain and tenderness.

Until Astinapura funeral held middle, Destarastra, Kurawa, and all courtiers attended the mourning and grief face. Even Kurawa too clever playacting, face one hundred sons of Destarastra was no less gloomy-faced courtiers. In a long line towards the Ganges River for funerals without bodies of Pandavas. If Destarastra able to see, he'll know, among all the grieving face only Mahatma Vidura who seemed so calm, he was not in mourning, he was praying for the salvation of the Pandavas and Mrs Kunthi. When looking at a face so pale and hollow Bhisma, Mahatma Vidura approached and whispered.

"Bhisma Eminence, what knight brahmana get in Waranawatha? Are there any jewellery or weapons remaining Pandavas?" the voice was calm and mild.

Bhisma was shocked, he stared uncertainly Mahatma Vidura. What is known of the ingenious? Bhisma slowly shook his head, as if choking throat, aches, and pains. He too wants to live up to expectations, that the Pandavas were alive unharmed despite being in a place that is not easily visited.

"If absolutely nothing left of jewellery and weapons worn Pandavas, meaning objects that have survived from the fire also fires that had been deliberately planned. I commanded the people to dig a tunnel out of the bedroom and into the forest, somewhere safe, away from the flames. With one condition, that the fire was not the flames of hatred. Hatred will never die even though the palace has charred wood board is also no trace of weapons and jewellery Pandavas in ruins ", a view Mahatma Vidura so soft when he looked to Bhisma, he knew the old knight heart so troubled by a fire in Waranawatha.

Bhisma eyes wide open, staring at the Mahatma Vidura, hurtful instantly vanished, he did not doubt the honesty and ingenuity prime ministers, a decision-maker who is able to stand in the middle without violence. Signs aware Bhisma took a deep breath, chest tightness now feels spacious, it is the wise man who is able to take appropriate action at the crucial moment. No one seems Mahatma Vidura served as prime minister. "Then what's funeral ceremony be held?"

"To convince the Kauravas, that the Pandavas had gone", greeting Mahatma Vidura slowly, almost in a whisper. He nodded shortly, giving a sign of a secret conversation is over, then unite in long procession funeral without a corpse five Pandavas and Mrs Kunthi. Vidura still be staring at the face of grief on one hundred Kaurava, the prime minister looked away, he knew that face does not fit with the mood of the middle exult, for funerals. The desire to get rid of the Kauravas have been successful. However, where in fact the Pandavas and the great mother Kunthi?

Deep in the woods after escaping past the long tunnel, the Pandavas and Kunthi eventually be able to return to breathe fresh air and in contact with the warm sunshine. Six people were sitting on tree roots in a matchless tired, there was no noise whatsoever in the middle of the lush forest that except birdsong and drops of dewfall. Kunthi was exhausted, he could no longer move, his strength was not as strong five Pandavas. But runaway can not stop here. The worst possibility is if Kurawa doubted the fire, because Purachana and his henchmen have been killed without intention. Then an army of mercenary guards will chase, ensuring their death. Pandavas realized how valuable real life. They really do not want to die at the hands of scheming Kauravas, they have been patient enough for the cunning. Until when patience it must be a reason for peace?

"We must keep running mother", Bhima carrying Kunthi on his back, embraces Nakula and Sadewa in the chest, leading Yudhistira left and right hand. And he kept going, through the woods away from the smoke fire, the second Pandava  continued until really tired footsteps reached the banks of the Ganges.

A rower with canoe had been waiting for, with respect, rower nodded and whispered, "Mahatma Vidura asked me to wait," the words were spoken with respect, honesty Yudistira can feel the gaze of a pair of men's eyes.

Pandavas took a deep breath, they feel tired unimaginable. Fatigue was getting into when each aware, none of the Pandavas have a secure place in Hastinapura. The Palace is a shadow that is too far to reach, or better removed far from mind. There was no other choice but to rest in the middle of the forest, by the river waiting for dark to arrive before crossing over to a safe place. Supplies what is opened, declares a state of misery when the five warrior and a mother fighting for the precious value of life.

The time kept walking, turning light to dark, violet sun extinguished instantly changed to the dim light a piece of the moon and stars. Carefully Pandavas and Kunthi put herself on the boat, paddled oar, the canoe moves towards the opposite. If accomplice Korawas chase, they would not be easy to achieve without the help of the canoe. Nobody says on the boat in the cold wind blowing up the boat closer to the edge.

"It's an honour, that servant may accompany the five Pandavas and the great mother Kunthi crossed the Ganges, safety and protection of the Gods would always be present together", still with respect and courtesy boat builders releasing the Pandavas and Kunthi to continue the journey, through the forest. There is still a noble task is to deliver on safety Pandavas and Kunthi to Mahatma Vidura, a secret that will remain wrapped until death.

"Never can we forget the favour uncle, presumably Gods will bring us in a better state", Yudhistira represent the Pandavas say thank you and then returned to lead a small group through a forest.

Occasionally they looked back to make sure no accomplices Kauravas came chasing. Together, they continue to run until Kunthi eventually complained, "It's too far away we go,  mother could no longer. If accomplice Kurawa chasing up at this place, maybe it is time for us ", without waiting for answer Kunthi stopped, her legs could no longer be moved, her breathing was almost severed, her whole body was wet with sweat. There remains another bit of energy to keep moving, that great lady threw herself at the root of the tree, feel the muscles tense bib slowly loosening. The atmosphere in the surrounding woods so quiet and silent, the Pandavas could not refuse the Kunthi request. And they've been so tired and in pain, five knights do the same thing, stopped and then lay down on tree roots sticking out, together with the silence of nature.

Only Bhima who do not feel tired, his strength is in the ability of ordinary warriors. He immediately gathered branches and dry twigs, lit with fire. The atmosphere is originally darkness was slowly transformed into a well-lit the flames. Bhima hearts as if cut, when they saw the mother and four other
relatives collapsed over tree roots, should nomads who do not have homes. He never thought, as the royal family will finally have days like this eerie. What was the fault Pandavas, except Yudhistira more entitled to the throne?

After the flames grow, Bhima slowly moving, he had to get water, he would not let mother and the other Pandava warrior get hurt, because of thirst. Bhima picked up a piece of wood that is still burning as a torch, heading in a direction to get the source of water, so that finally he came to a lake with water clear as glass. Pandavas second quench your thirst, wash the whole body with cold water and then feel the coolness. He also leaves plucked width to accommodate the water for his thirsty. An effort was not in vain, the lake water was quickly gulped with favour by the other four Pandavas along Kunthi later they fall over tree roots, asleep.
Bhima laid back the branches to dry on a bed so that the fire still burning, in the forest surrounding the correct pitch darkness. There was no sound anything, except an animal howling night, a cold wind seemed to whisper foliage touching melancholy group of people who lost homes. Bhima did not dare clenched eyes, he remained on guard, immersed in the silence of nature, when the leaves turn green contact between one another as if awning for people who are threatened. Never leaves one other strand break, the sheets as beautiful even dark ambush us. Why humans can not live side by side and touch gently without dispute as well as foliage. After a trip to Warawanatha terrible, just Bhima get back what is the meaning of peace, natural atmosphere that is too far away from contention.

The next day they returned to continue the journey after a stop at the edge of the lake for a self-cleaning and refuse thirst. Along the way Bhima to carefully consider the circumstances, he always get fruit and forest animals as a food ingredient. In the creeks, they get the water of life to a journey that is not known where the edges. Days by relying on fruits, forest animals, and water times the little company survive, until finally tiring journey was approaching the endpoint during a meeting with Bagawan Wiyasa.

The wise old man accepted the presence of the Pandavas and mother Kunthi with all compassion, a pair of open arms. "Life is only two colours are always changing, black and white, dark and light, they are always changing can not be separated. As well as seawater, were always tide to recede later, however, the view must always straight ahead, do not look left or right. One time is right it will look right and wrong would seem wrong, the Creator saw everything. Welcome to the a simple house lived Bagawan Wyasa ", smiles Bagawan Wyasa so wise and prudent, an old man who has received his life salt acid, enough to understand everything that happens to the Pandavas with his inner eye. He knew exactly who the Kauravas and Pandavas know who the real anyway, that five grand knight with his mother Kunthi had come to his house in a state of stranded is a presence that is unexpected. However, he did not lose anything and not lose anything for this arrival, he was even obliged to provide moral support to the prince wasted.

"Thank you for your kindness and eagerness Bagawan, we need a moment to take a rest before continuing the trip," Yudhisthira pressed both hands on his chest as he leaned forward, if Bagawan Wyasa reluctant to accept the presence of this, for fear of the action Kauravas, then he should go back to step find a home next.

Resting under the roof, enjoying a meal and drinks were cooked from the heart indeed a new strength and energy for the Pandavas and Kunthi. For a moment they forget the long and tiring journey from the forest Warawantha to arrive on the doorsteps of Bagawan Wiyasa. However, they still need to go somewhere further away from the reach of Kauravas, so that none of the Kauravas know that the Pandavas and Kunthi still survived, though a beautiful palace of a wooden board in Warawanatha has collapsed in flames. For a while, the Pandavas are still able to eliminate the traces, but until when? Nobody is able to hide his true spirit, even in a long time.

When it has felt sufficiently rested and ready to take leave, Bagawan Wiyasa advised, "Better Pandavas five and maternal grand Kunthi dressed properly brahmin, so no one thought that the Pandavas could survive the fire in the palace wood planks Warawanatha", with a sincere attitude Bagawan Wiyasa reached six pieces of clothing brahmins.

A wise and ingenious proposal, only the very astute and careful can recognize the real identity behind the Pandavas brahmin understated clothes. The sad news, that the Pandavas died horribly in a blaze of flames in the forest Warawanatha has spread. While the funeral ceremony on the Ganges exactly sad news. With all respect Pandavas and Kunthi receive brahmin cloths, then wear it. Not an easy thing stripped the identity subsequently appeared before crowded with an identity of others who have never even imagined. However, is there a better choice. Pandavas had to give up the identity of five people elected Astinapura Princess and noble as rescue measures.

"A very wise Bagawan Wyasa, we take leave. Thank you very, very deep for all of these virtues, may the Creator will always be with. Once again we thank you, hopefully, there will be time to re-met in a better state ", Yudhistira withstand vibration heart, because emotion is in, a mercy, that in a state of danger and have been delayed there was an old man who willingly accept his presence with the possibility of the worst will get the punishment of the Kauravas.

"Good-bye, hopefully, will arrive at a safe place unharmed", Bagawan Wiyasa also pressed palms on his chest, he was old enough to understand the world strife, struggle for power and the throne. In this case he felt no one chose the way of life as a Bagawan away from the sheen and the boisterous life of the castle.

Pandavas still one turned to wave to Bawagan Wyasa, before finally walking straight ahead, away from Warawantha and Astinapura. On the back  is what their supplies as well as jewelry and weapons that were purposely hidden. There is one place that should be targeted for life to continue and get to safety, city Ekacakra. A journey that must be taken with caution and not easy, but finally arrived at its destination. Brahman clothing that protects the body from the actual identity, leading to the presence of the Pandavas received with open arms by a Brahmin. In this simple home for a while, Pandavas and Kunthi settled, a short sigh of fear of the evil intentions of Kauravas.

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