Just as Acharya Kaal Drishti was hovering menacingly in the sky, Acharya Yogmaya closed her eyes and reflected inwardly: "Infinite energy resides within us. Our bodies are composed of the five elements—fire, earth, air, ether, and water—and house seven chakras that we utilize to manifest our boundless power. One who awakens all seven chakras becomes invincible, yet attaining this state requires enduring great hardship. Since the practice of chakra awakening and the art of Kalaripayattu originated in our Bharatvarsh, this land is considered the epicenter of this
supreme power. However, just as evil accompanies good and darkness follows light, malevolent energy exists alongside benevolent energy. I, Acharya Yogmaya—a great warrior of Bharatvarsh—summon the energies of the sky and the earth and command the destruction of this wicked Acharya Kaal Drishti."
Simultaneously, Acharya Yogmaya and Acharya Kaal Drishti both extended their hands forward. As their golden and dark energies collided, a massive explosion shook the earth. A violent storm swept through the air, trees snapped like mere straws, and the flow of the Naag Kund River came to an abrupt halt. King Harshvardhan was thrown backward by the impact. As the idol of Lord Shri Hari slipped from his hands and was flung toward the sky, it suspended itself in mid-air, radiating a golden light so brilliant that everyone was forced to shut their eyes, unable to see clearly.
Blinded by the light, they could only sense the change as the idol suddenly assumed a colossal form. She stepped forward with her right foot and pressed down upon Acharya Kaal Drishti with a single toe. Under the influence of that divine power, Acharya Kaal Drishti was cast down from the sky to the earth, pinned firmly against the ground. Just then, a calm yet formidable voice echoed:
"Acharya Kaal Drishti, how did you dare to attack them?"
Trembling, Kaal Drishti spoke in a subdued voice, "Oh Lord, O Master of the Universe, I was merely testing them to see if they were worthy of this war."
Lord Vishnu then declared, "As long as I reside within their kingdom, no one can cause them even the slightest harm."
From behind, Acharya Yogmaya spoke in a humble tone, "Salutations to the Lord from this devotee... Lord, regarding Acharya Kaal Drishti... we know not whether he was helping us or conspiring to stand against us."
The Burden of ArroganceAt that moment, Acharya Kaal Drishti spoke up: "Acharya Yogmaya, I am certainly with you; there is no doubt about that." Yet, a hint of sadness appeared on Acharya Yogmaya's face as she wondered if he would truly stand by them against these dark forces.
Then, a humble and soft voice was heard from the heavens: "Acharya Kaal Drishti, just as Lord Sheshnag assumed the Nag-Daitya (Serpent-Demon) avatar—possessing dark energy yet using it to destroy evil—so too can you. However, your penance is this: you must carry my idol on your shoulder for the entire journey from here to Aryavarta."
Acharya Kaal Drishti agreed, saying, "Very well, Lord."
Lord Vishnu smiled faintly and vastly increased the weight of the stone idol. Acharya Kaal Drishti thought to himself, "I am so powerful; surely I can lift a mere stone idol." But the moment the idol settled onto his shoulder, he felt as though the breath was being driven out of him. The ground beneath his feet cracked and split open, and his shoulder sagged under the immense pressure. A look of profound pain appeared in his eyes as he wondered, "It is so heavy—will I even be able to carry it all the way to Aryavarta?"
Yet, he began to walk forward. Wherever he stepped, the earth seemed to split apart, as if Shri Hari Himself were walking there. Following close behind him were King Harshvardhan, Acharya Yogmaya, and Nagraj Kaliya.
The Sacred PondAfter walking for nearly twenty days, they finally sighted the pond from which the incarnation of Shri Krishna—an avatar of Lord Vishnu—had emerged. There, Acharya Kaal Drishti, with a soft yet reverent voice, spoke out: "Lord, I am exhausted now; please forgive me."
Just then, a soft yet melodious voice emanated from the idol: "I believe your arrogance has been shattered. Place this idol upon that tree you see nearby and bathe in the pond. All your fatigue will vanish, and you will become even more powerful than before."
Just as he sat in the pond and began his spiritual practice, a soldier came running, Panicking loudly, and said, "Maharaj, in the palace..."
King Harshvardhan was startled and asked, "In the palace? What in the palace ?"
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