"The truth and the knowledge about the believe system passed down to you was supposed to benefit the worthy one. And if somehow I manipulated you to take the decision of being a Protector without it being your nature it wouldn't benefit anyone. The chances of that decision harming you and potentially some other innocents are pretty high. Thus I gave you all the knowledge I had but not the secret about our true identity. I wanted you to be tested. For that I gave you a pacifistic life and suppressed your fighting tendencies, aggression and protective nature by not letting you be a part of any such situation where you need to fight or protect." Satya then concluded with proud smile. " But even after all of this your nature won. Even after suppressing your nature for so long and amongst the turmoil of your believe system being torn apart, your accepted your nature and you choose to be a protector. Now you truly are a protector both by birth and choice. If you don't believe in yourself, in the first place, how are you supposed to protect somebody else."
" Thanks Father, for believing in me but what if I did not chose to become a protector ?". Asked Shambhu.
" I have watched you grow. I knew your nature. You are just 15 years old but your height is that of an average man(178 CM). You have a muscular build and you have a great aptitude in martial arts. How can all of this not lead me to the same conclusion of you wanting to be a protector".
" But in the case you didn't chose it I would let you grow and become knowledgeable then tell you the truth and thus repeating the same cycle throughout the next generations until someone who will revive our original lineage through his own choice is born."
The lesson ended and Shambhu was now in thoughts of how to become strong so that he can fulfill his duties. He has been a sincere and serious child. Now it was time to become a protector, a man who will stand for righteousness and DHARMA. For that he needed to become much, much, much stronger than he is now. But for that he needed much more knowledge about the world. While he was thinking about his future, his father went to make preparations for the trip ahead as they were planning to stay in Prayag. For that they will need to cross the river and enter the Eastern zone as that the best option for people planning to stay here for more than 10 days.
Next morning Shambhu's family was again in the hall and Punda Mote was there too. Ananta was making some constipated faces. It was clear he was trying to suppress his laugh. Shambhu noticed this and asked him " What happened to you, little trouble?" He used to call his brother little trouble as he was just 7 and too troublesome. Exact opposite of Shambhu, Ananta was as mischievous as Shambhu was sincere.
" Big bro, We are staying in this building for two days. You still didn't notice Punda Mote have just missed the chance of being a sphere." Ananta said with face which seemed to say why are you so slow. " What do you mean?" asked Shambhu. Ananta replied with same face " Well his height is 4'10" and his waist is 58 inches . That is as symmetrical as cylinder can be. But I was thinking what if he was dwarf?. Just a few more inches short he will become a rolling ball." Ananta said with a conclusive smile. Their mother spoke before anybody else got to listen to her so" Then he will roll over you to make a chapati out of you. Now, shut up, he is coming towards us."
" When did you take his measurements" murmured Shambhu.
" Who will measure him for this. I have got a brain for such works. He is just a foot over me, that was enough for his height. And for his waist I just measured the couch he was sitting. I think you should also use the thing above your shoulders". Ananta said with a smirk.
" Let's see how your head works after a concussion" Shambhu said with smile. Ananta hid behind his mother. That was his go to move after annoying his brother.
Punda Mote came to them and started talking to his Satya. " Old friend, we met after a long time but I was too busy. Sorry I couldn't give you enough time. But why are you going ?"
" We plan to stay here until the Aquas fair ends. So we are planning to move to the Eastern Zone as that zone is designed for people who will stay for a relatively longer time." Satya explained.
Punda Mote prayed with a concerned look "May God be with you" . Satya asked in same manner " Is there a problem?"
" I have heard that some dubious cults have came to this place this time. They might as well be here to increase their powers. As you know occult practices are on rise from last two decades. We fear that there might be some seriously dangerous practices going on in secret. The administration was unable to find any clue about it till now. But they are suspicious too." Punda Mote explained.
Hearing this Shambhu's mother became tense. She asked her husband " Do we really need to stay in Prayag and go to Eastern zone?" . " Don't worry, dear. We will stay vigilant. More over these are just suspicions and I believe it will be good for us if we spend some time here, in this sacred land and at this auspicious time." Satya consoled her then turned to Mote " Thanks for warning us, friend. But I have to stay here as I have already booked the bus and tents for us ."
Punda Mote again said " May God be with you" and they separated with last greetings. A bus was already on the gate of the building. The family boarded the bus and it started moving silently.