The Crown of Seven Stars by Gitanjali Murari

Author:Gitanjali Murari [Murari, Gitanjali]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9789353057718
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Published: 2020-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

26

King Pavitr held the lamp high above his head. His shadow flickered on the walls of the narrow gallery, extending and looming over the paintings of royals as he slowly walked past them. At last he stopped before King Yajatha. The old king looked imposing, his stern gaze resting on the living monarch. Pavitr stood strong, his chin slightly lifted to meet Yajatha’s stare. ‘Aum is recovering fast,’ he said. ‘The people are moving away from the soul-killing rituals of the temple priests. They are finding strength, a new energy within themselves.’ He drew a breath and then added in a soft voice, ‘You will be happy to know that the memory of the monastery is fading from Aum’s consciousness.’

A pigeon’s sudden fluttering distracted him. The bird was unable to find its way out, beating its wings frantically against a screened window. Pavitr turned back to the painting. It seemed to him that Yajatha had shrunk, his eyes full of sorrow. ‘I will have it set free,’ he assured him and almost instantly realized the irony of his words. His throat constricted with compassion. ‘Please, let go of your burden, set yourself free. I am certain mother has forgiven you.’

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