Episode 2: The Secret of the Shiva Temple
Crossing dense forests, venomous snakes, and steep valleys, Prince Ranapratap finally reaches the ancient Shiva temple nestled deep in the eastern hills.
The temple is surrounded by rocks, and an silence hangs in the air like a mysterious force in itself.
Standing before the temple, the prince closes and prayed for lord Shiva.
"O Lord Shankara, I come to you in surrender… for the life of my father…”
He then tries to open the temple doors. But strangely, the door does not opened. In fact, it feels less like a door and more like a solid stone wall.
At the center of the door lies a small round indentation, shaped like the Trishul (trident) of Shiva. Nearby, on a stone slab beside the temple wall, words are inscribed:
“Only the brave can conquer fear. In silence lies the hidden sound.”
These words stir something in the prince’s mind. He notices a narrow cave nearby, dark and swaying with cold winds… a path that seems to lead below the temple.
Entering the cave, the prince observes strange markings, symbols of Shiva Lingam and Trishul etched on the stone walls. In one corner, he finds a spot resembling a socket with the trident’s shape engraved into it.
With a steady hand, he presses his sword against the trident mark.Suddenly, a deep rumble echoes the massive temple doors slowly open.
Inside the temple, darkness and smoke fill the air. As he walks deeper, a magnificent Shiva Lingam appears before him radiating a divine, glowing light.
Beside the Lingam lies a locked box shaped like an idol. Carefully, he opens the box and there it is…
A divine, glowing bracelet (Kadiyam) shimmering with mystical energy!
The moment his eyes fall upon it, the entire temple illuminates. Light from the Shiva Lingam envelops the prince.
Then, a deep voice echoes and says:
“You are truly brave, Ranapratap…Your father will be saved…”
With deep reverence, the prince lifts the bracelet, bows his head, and touches it to his forehead.
He offers his salutations to Lord Shiva.
With hope in his heart and courage in his soul, he sets off on the journey back to his kingdom determined to save his father.
👉 But what happened after his return?
Did the bracelet truly cure the emperor?
Was the curse broken or was it the beginning of another illusion?
Find out in Episode 3…
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