After the aarti of Tridevi finished, Megha stepped out of the temple and made her way to the main road. She climbed onto the chariot, and the servant began to pull it along. But something made Megha pause. She stopped the chariot and climbed down, her mind filled with thoughts.
Just then, a loud noise echoed in the darkness, and out of nowhere, a horse appeared, coming to a sudden stop right in front of her.
As Megha approached the horse, it spread its wings unexpectedly. Surprised, she immediately recognized it. It was Sugriva, the magnificent horse that had been gifted to her. She gently stroked his back, and to her delight, Sugriva seemed pleased. He began to run in circles around her, his wings fluttering gracefully in the air.
Megha, excited, climbed onto his back. Without hesitation, Sugriva spread his wings wide and soared into the sky. The full moon illuminated the night as they flew, and Sugriva carried Megha to the island—the same island where she had first met Aryavardhana. As they arrived, the sun had just set, painting the waters with golden-orange hues.
A sense of awe filled Megha as she watched the colors dance on the water's surface. Overcome by a rush of emotions, she ran toward the lake in the center of the island — where Aryavardhana had once meditated. The place shimmered with a golden glow, and the air was filled with a sweet, calming fragrance. Megha bowed respectfully, then jumped into the lake to take a bath, her mind racing with memories.
Meanwhile, Aryavardhana and Krishnapriya stood together, caught in a silent moment that felt like time had frozen around them. Both seemed lost in their thoughts until Aryavardhana spoke, breaking the silence.
"O Goddess," he began softly, " I have introduced myself already. Now, will you tell me who you are? "
Krishnapriya smiled and replied, " I am Krishnapriya, the princess of Varunaprastha. I came here to study."
Aryavardhana, taken aback by her calmness, didn't know how to respond at first. But Krishnapriya continued, her voice steady and thoughtful. "I have learned the use of all weapons and mastered many arts of war. I've also studied the Vedas and Upanishads. I have received scriptural wisdom from Maa Brahmacharini. But even with all this knowledge, I felt something was missing. That's why I prayed to Adyashakti Navadurga and received her blessing."
Aryavardhana, still in a state of quiet contemplation, asked, "Why would someone so learned, someone who has received guidance from the divine, feel incomplete in their knowledge ?"
Krishnapriya bent down and picked a rose from a nearby plant. With a gentle movement, she placed it into the pond, watching as it floated. "If even Adyashakti had to perform intense penance to unite with Shiva, then as her disciple, I too must make sacrifices. I am willing to do whatever it takes to attain greater knowledge. My goal is to become the greatest warrior in the world—one who knows all things."
