Everyone were enchanted by the appearance of their beloved Lord. Their eyes didn't leave the sight of the God for even a one second. They felt as if their purpose of their life on earth was fulfilled. They had no aspiration, dreams or desires. The demons felt that their pursuit of being demon had come to an end. They felt relived. After years of torturous retribution, a silver lining appeared.
They waited for Lord eagerly. Their chance for redemption would arrive soon. "The same way your family paid for actions last birth, the demons have been paying for their sins over many decades. They have completed their term of punishment. They were searching for pure soul to lead to me. You, Sakshi were the pure soul who bought them to me.", Lord said.
Everyone stared at Sakshi with bewilderment. "I , Lord! How can I be pure soul? I was just helping my family out of this trouble. I was an atheist before all this happened. I didn't know what else to do except come under your protection. Vicky was the one who discovered these demons. Isn't he the one who led them to you?", she exclaimed. Lord smiled and said, "This is the reason you are the pure soul. You took care of your family without thinking about your own children. You didn't mind your own business instead you helped your brother and family irrespective whether they needed you or not. You didn't bother your safety. You kept your family and children's safety first. You could have turned blind eye towards your brother and your family. But you didn't . You chose to help them. You are truly pure soul."
Vicky put his hand around his sister's shoulder proudly. "Now it's time for me to do that for which I have come. King Shantanu and Queen Dhami, you paid for your sins. You have given up ego, ignorance, greed and possessiveness towards your unborn child. Your devotions during your life as human has bought me here. I am here to take you back with me. You are no longer tied to chain of birth and death cycle.", Lord said. The appearance of demon changed into pious souls. They had similar appearance of the Lord. They submerged and become part of Lord.
While all this was happening, Vicky and Sakshi quickly rushed towards mother. They tried to wake up mother. Lord appeared next to mother. He touched her forehead gently. Mother slowly opened her eyes. She was surprised to see Lord next to her. Suddenly she let out cry,"Hey Ram!". She quickly got up to embrace her Lord. But Lord was gone. However Vicky and Sakshi were happy to see that mother could walk and talk like before.
Everything became normal eventually. Sakshi shifted her children and started living with her family. Vicky now permanently shifted his base to his family abode. The hidden room was no longer hidden. It became room for religious activities used by family and priests of the temple. Shekhar recovered from his grievous injuries. Sheila and kids no longer remember the treacherous day. Mother was better than before. After that day, family's belief on God became stronger.
******* The End ******
Nice story.
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