Adventures of Raghu - the world of clouds (Part 2)

Continued from last time (scroll down below for Part 1 of story).......

So Hirsek went in search of Ayash and Dhaani to the land of the mystical lake. As he entered this land he saw creatures he had never seen before. Some were half human and half animal and yet others were of odd shapes and sizes. They were all however very happy, laughing and smiling. Ayash and Dhaani ruled this land and they were known for the love and care they showered on all the creatures they ruled over.


As Hirsek looked into the distance there he saw the heavenly mystical lake with mist covered over the entire lake giving it an eerie yet mystical feel. Ayash and Dhaani were standing above the lake talking to some of the mermaids in the lake. Hirsek started moving towards them. They smiled as soon as they noticed Hirsek approaching. 

As Hirsek reached towards them and was about to speak, Ayash and Dhaani warmly said to him - “Give us a few moments, we know why you are here.” They then began speaking rapidly with intermittent soft sounds that Hirsek could not understand. Ayash was swirling in circles, creating a kind of small tornado with the air, while Dhaani, in the centre of this tornado was rapidly changing form. All of a sudden a drop of water flew out of Dhaani’s body and slowly started taking shape. Within a few moments, as Hirsek looked up he could not believe what he saw. The drop had turned into Nadia - glorious, beautiful Nadia, standing there with a smile only unique to her.

She was beyond space and time, she existed and yet didn’t exist, that is why no one could ever find her Hirsek realized. Nadia immediately embraced Hirsek. “Tell me what I can do for you Hirsek. How is Jeevavriksha?”

“Jeevavriskha is dying Nadia. He wanted me to find you and convey to you that his heart has failed you and he is dieing.” Nadia smiled gently. “His heart can never fail me dear Hirsek, as mine can never fail his. I will give you a secret which is the elixir of life. He cannot die. It is this secret that keeps even the weakest hearts beating until eternity.The heart I gave him will beat until eternity and beyond.” Hirsek hesitated and asked with a tear in his eye - “But then why is Jeeva dying?” Nadia looked at Hirsek and spoke softly as she magically created a dove from the clouds and told Hirsek to take this dove back to Jeeva.

"This magical dove carries a secret that will be revealed the moment Jeeva sets eyes on her. Take this dove back with you Hirsek and show her to Jeeva. He will recover as soon as he sees the secret.” said Nadia to Hirsek. Hirsek thanked her profusely and holding the dove tight to his chest, he swiftly ran back to Jeeva as fast as his legs could take him. Jeeva was withered, frail and dieing by the time Hirsek reached back.


As soon as Hirsek saw Jeeva from far, Hirsek began to call out to him – “Jeeva, look what I have brought back to you!” Jeeva was tired, his head was drooping and eyes were closed. He did not have energy left in his body to even speak or stay awake anymore. Jeeva slowly opened his eyes as he recognized Hirsek's voice calling him. As Jeeva lifted his head with great difficulty, he could not believe what he saw infront of him......

What is the secret the magical dove holds? What does Jeeva see when he lifts his head? Tell us what you think..............