Looking at the Rainbow

Being content,
for what I get,
in my life...
in my world.

I was shy,
awkward and nervous,
or just eccentric,
to my cause!


And being in grey,
faded on the backgrounds,
observing from the side,
waiting for my turn....
All the faking smiles,
words that don't bind,
searching for the meanings....
in my encounters!

Going with the flow,
like the wind that blows,
out in the open,
plains and the meadows...
Or fear that had sprout,
as one faces the crowd,
to eyes and their views,
or my own perception.

Grey it was,
assimilated in the dark,
no colors that I saw,
just the routines that I ask..
Emotions that may came,
feelings that won't  last,
making resentful that I am,
dwelling in my past!

But then I saw,
the ones passing by,
changes that I avoids,
things that I ignore,
with excuses so many,
framed over the time,
dismantled as it came,
sweeping out my defiance!



Blooming like a flower,
fragrances with invisible powers,
filling over the blue sky,
fresh after morning showers,
giving me the nudge,
to make me budge,
whispering into my ears,
as I sat pouting....

looking at the rainbow  !!!

Sukharpur Days (Bandit attack-final)

The crowd was jubilant that they had captured the three bandits. They hadn't expected this sudden invasion of new bandits for which they were not prepared. Even Dhanush and Lata were surprised as the two bandits that were supposed to be fallen to their traps were little hurt but standing strong along with two new recruits with strong physique.

'Dong' the bell sounded as if to warn them, cower them into fear as they entered slowly inside the gate. One of them run towards the bandits and untied  them. Every villager were standing still as they knew they were cautious of the weaponry. One of the bandit was middle aged man, and he was constantly gazing at Dhanush and Lata. Their traps were effective but childish, which make easy for the bandits to find the culprits. One bandit came near Dhanush and slapped him, it was so strong that Dhanush fell back. Lata started crying as other women tried to protect him. The bandits shouted at the crowd and waved their weapons as they pushed anyone who came forward.

" You have hurt our leader, and all those pesky plans of yours have troubled us until now. Today I will show you what happens when you interfere with our job." The young bandit roared.
" Chotu, bring that hatchet that we use to strike our enemies." The middle aged bandit ordered.
"Here, show these villagers what it means to make us angry." said the young bandit as he provided the weapon.
Dhanush was shocked from the slap that he recieved and it took some time for him to come to his senses. He still can't listen from his left ear, the site of the attack.
"You will never get what you want. ' Dhanush continued. ' It was a mistake coming to our village." Dhanush said angrily.
"Please don't hurt him. He is a child!" the women requested but were pushed away.
The bandits caught Dhanush hand to restrict his movements and the old man raised his arm holding hatchet as he prepared to attack.
"Noooo, don't " Lata shouted as she run in between Dhanush and Bandit, while other run to pull Lata's hand.

Dhanush could see the fading sunlight behind the raised arm, and could see Lata running towards him from the sides. He could listen to distant screams as his ears were numb .
"DHANUSH, DHANUSH....." someone was calling him
He was rudely shaken and he opened his eyes. Was he dreaming everything? He saw Lata was crying by his sides while Sambhu and Lochan were sitting near him. Parvati was looking at his head.

" What happened, where are the bandits? " Dhanush asked.
" They were captured and were sent to the Kotwaal. ( police). " Someone's voice he heard. It was Lata's father.

Apparently, just within the moment hee was attacked, Parvati came and pushed the bandit away. He must have been shaken by this invisible force. Before he could recover, Lata and women took Dhanush to their protection. He might have fallen unconscious by that time.
Soon Sambhu, and other village adults came and overpowered the other bandits. They beat the bandits and tied them. They weapons were taken away and Kotwaals were informed. Sambhu, Lochan and Parvati were successful in capturing the bandits hidden in the farm and also came back to help them.

"It's time celebrate." Parvati whispered as the villagers were discussing the day's event.
"Yes, it is.' Dhanush smiled, 'they had successfully thwarted the attack, and faced all the troubles. They deserve the celebration."

And the village was filled with merry as they dine and drink. The children played along with other village kids. The adults too participated, unknowing to the fact that their unknown savior is also playing with them. A invisible spirit, Parvati!

---- to be continued----

Sikharpur days (Bandit attack-9)

The big and dangerous looking ruffian who had captured Lochan's mother along with other women and went towards the village storehouse was a big reason of worry. Dhanush knew that they had to take urgent action but also take care that the women were not harmed.

" Dhanush, we must go around the village porch, there are some green covering for us to hide." Lata suggested.
" Yes, and we need few other things as we can't fight with him, he is strong." Dhanush said as he went towards other women. " we need some irritants, bring that leave from the weeds growing near the big well, and aunt we also need to chilli powders."

As they received their ammunition, they departed for their duty. Two older girl accompanied them, named Rekha and Sita as they were worried of the children. The children told them that they know what they are doing and also requested others to wait there as to watch the tied bandits and look out for back up that may come avoiding th traps they had set in the bandit camps and in the forest.

As Dhanush reached near the storehouse, he could see the two women in front standing near the gate. Kalu, the fierce bandit had threatened them so they were scared stiff. Kalu was taking out the grains and other vegetable that were stored. The women were crying but were silently looking at him.

" Come on Rekha didi, Sita didi, this Kalu guy is distracted, let us rescue aunty." Dhanush instructed the older girls.
"Lata, you and me will make the attack. Ready to run when I signal" Dhanush added.

As they planned, the girls cautiously went near the women hidden behind the tree cover and rescued them. Kalu was so busy sorting the bags that he didn't hear them, or he was confident. Dhanush made sure that they had left and then started to act.

He threw the irritant leaves and some chilli powder on the floor as kalu was not looking. He also had some broken glass and other pointed rocks he had brought, which he was waiting for proper timing to use. It came when Kalu was bringing one of the bag out and walk over these leaves and got itchy at first on legs and then his hands, he had discomfort and became less aware of the surrounding. And in the moment of chaos, Dhanush threw the rocks and glasses.
It worked and Kalu was now writhing with pain and he knew someone is there, so he walked out to look for them, and in the moment Dhanush gave signal.

" Lata run!" he shouted as he threw the chilli and salt powder on Kali's face and run towards the village home.

Kali infuriated by the action followed them but his eyes were blinded and burning. He was shouting angrily as he followed them.

What welcomed him, was a mob of women and girls who started hitting him with lathi and danda ( wooden sticks). Once weakened and bleeding, he falls. It gave Dhanush to tie him up.

Dhanush gave a triumphing shout of the successful capture of the three bandits and the crowd cheered.
" We did it Dhanush, we did it!!" Lata was jublient.

But the happiness was shortlived as came a loud band from their behind. They all looked towards the gate. There, standing with swords and other weapons, were other bandits and they looked pissed.


------ to be continued----+

Sikharpur days ( Bandit attack-8)

Cowherd Ranjit was a adult and helped the children a lot. For Dhanush and Lata, he was like a big brother. So, it was natural for them to feel assured after seeing him but they were not prepared for the scene that was going to unfold in front of their eyes.

Ranjit started questioning the bandits as they seemed suspicious and sooner a fight ensured. The smaller bandit accompanying the bandit boss started hitting Ranjit. Ranjit too fought back with equal might. But it didn't last long as the bandit boss cam from behind and threw his big fist on Ranjit's jaw, which made him unconscious. The bandit boss also kicked Ranjit's belly and blood came out of his mouth. Dhanush and Lata couldn't do anything but the resulting fight and violence alarmed the cows who started running here and there.

"Lata, quick pass the whistle and pebbles." Dhanush ordered Lata as she was standing there dumbfounded looking at the bleeding Ranjit.
"Lata !" Dhanush gave her a good shaking.
"Yes, yes, here's the thing you need." Lata haphazardly pulled out the pebbles and whistle from the bag.

Dhanush started aiming and throwing the pebbles towards the cows who were moving away from the village gate, which made them run towards their home. As the cows were running towards the gate, the bandit boss took out his machete, and just started to scare the cows coming towards him.

"Now the write time. Lata pick up the stones and throw on them and shout with your might!" Dhanush shouted and then deeply inhaled the air and started to blow the whistle.

" I will not forgive these bad guys." Lata shouted angrily and threw stones at them as she was charged with adrenaline, "Alert alerts, there are thieves and Bandits here. Alert, alert everyone. Come here at once."

Along with sudden loud whistle, and falling stones and pebbles, the cows panicked more and run straight towards the gate leaving no room for escape for the bandits. They were also shocked by the discovery of their identity.

The cows were shoving away the bandits, running over them, even Ranjit who was fallen on the side of gates got trampled.
When all the cows had run away, the field had a deserted look with clouds of dust spread all over. Dhanush and Lata were silently looking at their exploits.

" Lata, the ropes," Dhanush gently nudged Lata as they saw Bandits fallen on the ground.

Dhanush took the ropes and tied the Bandits as they were confused and delirious. Lata run towards Ranjit to see if he was alright. Thankfully, he had some cuts cut scratches all over his body while no visible serious injury were found. Even now, the villagers have come and helped both children to take Ranjit to his hut. A village elder accompanied him.

" Who are these people?" Dhanush's mother asked as she hugged him.
" Lata, are you hurt?" asked another concerned woman as Lata was their darling girl.
" I am good aunty, but Ranjit bhaiya( brother) is injured." Lata said with a deep concerned voice.

" Everyone please help me tie these bandits who came to loot us." Dhanush asked the villagers.
" Also beware, there is another guy", continued Dhanush, " we need to capture him too."

" Yes, yes..he had taken Kalpana aunty and Komal aunty as hostages and went towards our storage house." Lata also remembered and said with an urgency.

Villagers mostly constituted women and were scared but decided to join the children to capture other bandit Kalu after they tied both the bandit boss and his lackey.

----to be continued-------

Sikharpur days (bandit attack 7)

Dhanush and Lata were following behind the bandit boss. They tried to be as silent as they could be. The Bandit boss and another bandit were slowly treading towards the village. They were cautious, with lowered head crouching just 50 meters from Dhanush. Dhanush too tried to keep his distance while thinking hard of the ways he could stop them from their heist. The dangerous looking new guy was far ahead from the Bandit boss, probably he would be the one doing all the coercing or use of the force. They were scared of him but had to do something about it too. They were the only one who could stop them as they knew their plan.

"Lata, do you have anything with you in your bag. Something that can use as a trap or weapon?" Dhanush asked as he was tracking the big guy's movements. The big guy 'Kalu' as they have heard, was almost near village gate.
"I have a rope with me, a whistle, some pebbles and some cloths, I think." Lata said meekly.
"Alright, we have to make use of them." Dhanush whispered.

Kalu had reached the gate and was hiding behind it. Soon the Boss and second bandit joined him. Dhanush and Lata decided to hide behind the tree and look for their activity. They saw two women chatting near the chaupal. One was their friend sekhar's mom and other one was Lochan's. The bandit boss said something to Kalu and he went near the women.

Dhanush as afraid as he saw them arguing and Kalu hit Lochan's mom. The women were crying as he ordered them something. Dhanush knew the urgency but couldn't find a way to help as they were too big for him to fight. As he was looking at the situation with horror, the women started to walk towards the direction of village's storehouse.
Lata had tears in her eyes and she was praying hard. They needed to do something but what? As they were pondering their options, they saw the bandit boss started to walk inside the village. Dhanush decided to take action and asked Lata for the whistle. They were cornered and needed to distract the bandits. Just when Dhanush tried to blow the whistle, he heard the familiar clinking sound from the bells. It came as a big hope for them, it was Godhuli times in the evening. That is, the time for the cows to return home. They were tended by the cowherd, another help.

" I think I know what I can do. It's time to take action. Be ready Lata. " Dhanush said with a confident voice.

Lata opened her bag to bring out the materials for their fight while Dhanush waited for the right opportunity. It's came sooner than expected, as the cowherd Ranjit stopped Bandit boss from entering village and he started questioning them.

------ to be continued-------

Sikharpur days ( Bandit attack-6)

The big burly guy was hidden in the leaves. It looked like the branch will not carry his weights but he was still there, couching with his toes on the tip of a thin branch, while he was holding another branch overhead. Dhanush was taken aback by his presence. He had a strong evil aura around him.

" We must hide somewhere." Lata whispered into Dhanush's ear. She was surprisingly calm or may be showing a strong front after Parvati went away.
"I understand.' affirmed Dhanush as he search for a place to hide themselves.

He soon found a bush nearby where they could easily conceal themselves. They silently watched the boss while having a lookout for his accomplice, about whom, Parvati informed. Soon they found this thin guy coming from the direction of village.

" Why it took you so much time?" the boss growled at him.
" Sardar, there was a situation, some villagers saw me." he replied in meek voice.
"Did you got the information we needed." Boss asked again.
" Yes, we can proceed as we planned. Most men are out in the fields. I discovered their storehouse too." he answered proudly.

" Ha ha, now we can start the hunt. Wonder how much we will get today. Kalu, come, you have a job to do. Bring the village leader and women as hostages." Boss laughed and called someone from behind.

Dhanush didn't believe his eyes, as a much taller, burly guy came from behind. He might have been hiding but how could Parvati missed him! The village was in danger.

" We need to do something. Papa in danger, and others too." Lata started to panick as they saw the shadow of bandits leaving towards the village.
" I know, I know." Dhanush was dumbfounded. Till now, he thought they had the upperhand as they knew about their plan. The traps they set but it's irrelevant against those guys who were moving slowly towards their village.

"Don't worry Lata, I will think of a way." Dhanush tried to assure Lata. He thought hard as he was the leader and everyone's life depended on him.


" Now, we know that we have taken care of their back up accomplishes. We have to trust Parvati, Sambhu and Lochan for the bandits near the field.' Dhanush said in a serious voice, ' that would leave these thee and we have to stop them by ourselves."

" Then that's what we will do." Lata said as she pulled Dhanush hand.
" Yes, that's what we needed to do." Dhanush agreed as they moved slowly behind the bandit boss.

---------------------to be continued------

Cyclone Fani

Hello friends, it's been a while that I followed up my story of Shikharpur days and the reason being , our city Bhubanewar was hit by a Category 4 Hurricane named Cyclone Fani.

It devastated the world famous city Puri and uprooted many trees, electric lines, towers here in Bhubaneswar. I was there in our hospital doing my duties as cyclone came in its full force and plundered the city and its infrastructure, biodiversity for 4-5 hours.

Trees were uprooted, roof flew away, and even in our hospital, glasses were broken, vehicles falls, gates damaged. 

I was watching it from our window glass and saw how much force it had and it was scary too. 

After the passing of the cyclone, when I went outside.the place was barren. Such great scenic and planned city of ours, was completely devastated and people were shaken to the core. But we had tasks in hand and first was to clear the road from Galen branches, trees, hoardings, walls. After that I went home.

What followed was 2 weeks of disconnection of electricity and internet. So, we were practically cut from rest of world.

Its rare to have cyclone/ hurricane in May here in our state. It mostly comes post monsoon around September and October. But this time it was surprisingly rare and was thought to be result of global warming and other man made activities. Anyway, Odisha (our state) and Bhubaneswar will fight back and stand again. And I would be back here in no time. Just few lines for today..

Cyclone Fani..

The force you had,

showing off the dangers,

of nature gone mad.

We as people, 

done something wrong,

facing the consequences,

to whom it belong!

But we shouldn't be saddened,

Nor fall in despair,

for we could grow again,

with some compassion and care. 🙂

Seeking those moments

My eyes are wide open,

and the ears are listening,

the glass that shows dream,

or taking me inside it.

May be an illusion,

product of my imagination,

to satisfy my hunger,

of things that I desire.

Be it virtual, 

distant from home,

experiences not mine,

rewards of other's ...

As I know, I grow,

be my heart or mind,

revitalize my intellect,

fulfillment of soul !

It's the music,

infused with emotions,

or the scenic display,

of adventures of world.

Young and old,

stories of travel,

share of their actions,

showing to us.

And I immerse,

in this beautiful world,

ignorant of their struggles,

only the final treasure...

That could heal me,

fill in the void,

pulling me out of here,

helping me escape.

Ah the oceans, the mountains,

greeneries of the nature,

varieties of birds and animals,

and many wonderful creations.

Mixed with the traditions,

history of the life...

to understand and protect,

with my own hands.

So here I am,

as I look, and I hear,

even if I can't touch,

feel it directly...

that surroundings,

those situations, 

I would steal and experience,

While...seeking those moments !!

Sikharpur Days ( Bandit attack-5)

Parvati, the spirit girl, was swift with her feet. Partly floating, partly running, she was showing the places, or sites hidden from plain sight, or plainly ignored but could make a good site to plant traps. Traps were simple, as Dhanush knew to make some to catch smaller animals like rabbit or boar. Hunting was generally done for festivity and feasts, a event for the villagers to meet and have fun. 

Small branches were taken, Bamboo stalk, ropes to tie them up and conceal it as a trap. This time bigger and stronger branches were used as the target were men. It was only to slow down the pursuers or to prevent any reinforcements from the bandits if any. They had used sling mechanism, grasp the feet of any unsuspecting men and either tie them into the trees or pull them inside natural pits present in the forest. 

" I only wish that no animal get caught in it and interfere with our planning !" Dhanush said with a nervous smile.
"Don't worry, I have warned them off, and it's going to be evening anyway. They would have returned to their home." Parvati assured him.

The sun was setting and they had laid the traps. Their next task was to follow the leader, the big guy. Parvati knew his hiding place so the three children tread slowly near the location. Parvati went ahead to watch for their movement but couldn't find them.

"They are not here.' Parvati told Dhanush and Lata, ' The burly man with his associate were here near the rock."
" What will we do now, the villagers are in danger." Lata said in a worried tone.
"They won't attack until the reinforcement arrives. They need numbers and weapons." Dhanush added.


"Parvati, we are waiting here, you should go and check for Sambhu and Lochan and give any help if needed." 
" But I am concerned about Lata", Parvati protested, ' I had promised to protect Lata !"
" Thanks Parvati, but I can protect myself, you should go and save my father from them." Lata said in a gentle voice.

Parvati nodded and hugged Lata and left for the fields where their other friends Sambhu and Lochan were stationed. Sambhu had brought the village guard Sheru kaka as assistance they needed and if any attack comes from the bandit, the fields would have been first to be affected as the villagers would return in the evening. The bandits would have a surprise attack on them to stop them from reaching the village.

After Parvati was gone, Dhanush and Lata slowly proceeded towards the village from that location. It was not far, only few hundred meters, they could see the village gate. 

" The Bandit leader must have hidden somewhere, let's check around the place." Dhanush told Lata for when Lata simply nodded. 

They were silently moving between trees, slowly encircling around the village perimeter. They couldn't find the leader and Dhanush was getting impatient as he moved a little faster. Lata hold his arms tightly and pulled him back.

" What are you doing, " Dhanush was surprised by her sudden pull.
" Shhh, speak slowly, 'Lata requested Dhanush, ' look on the branches of the tree"

Dhanush saw the branches that Lata was signalling with her index finger. There they were, the two bandits sitting on top of a thick branch. They were cautious and looking intently towards the village area.

---- to be continued.----

It's election time

So, it's the election time,
many candidates are in fray, 
announcing in loud speakers,
the significance they play! 

It's music and food, 
sloganeering in localities,
requests from many supporters,
voting for the candidates. 

Leaders come and go, 
acting as a star campaigner.
promises were being made, 
influencing voters into their banner!

We see, also hear,
words of despair and hope,
changing the perspectives,
and widening our scope.

So, it's election,
I want to care,
as a citizen of country,
work for my share!

But policies were disheartening,
issues that being discussed,
not the ones, we could relate.....
decisions that being rushed!

I, one of middle class,
bearing most of brunt,
not branded as weaker ones,
just being ignored.


Then why should I vote,
choose my elected ones,
not just sit back,
and keep doing my work?

Maybe...just maybe it's,
not about responsibilities,
not about the charms,
nor the advantages,
of money or social class....

It's matter of choice,
to avoid the worst,
some new expectations,
evaluating the cost.



So, it's election time,
I will give my vote,
for it is a democracy,
and I value my nation....the most !  :)

Sikharpur days ( Bandits attack-4)

Dhanush and Lata went to their hideout. They would later meet Parvati in the hideout but first they needed some preparation. Lata was sitting on the stone seat and Dhanush was searching for the things that could help.
" We would need the ropes, this bed sheet might help too, and ohh..this sling shot, I was searching it for a while. Let me take them all." Dhanush murmured as he was rummaging through their belongings in the hideout.
" Do you need my help?" Lata prompted.
" No, no..just seat outside and look for Parvati to come.' Dhanush replied, 'Call me if you hear any footsteps or other signs!"

Dhanush was ready bundling all the things he could find, a rope, slingshot, bed sheet, small kitchen knife, some pepper, chilli powder, some glue and other things that he could carry. Lata called him when she saw Parvati approaching the hideout.
" Was everything alright, where's Dhanush?" Parvati queried.
"He is inside, I will call him now." Lata replied.
" You don't have to, I am here. Seen anything suspicious?" Dhanush asked.

Both the girls denied the same. 

" Now that we have all the things available, let's teach these bandits a lesson!" Dhanush proclaimed as they proceeded for their journey.

They slowly walked behind Parvati, trying not to make any noise. Parvati would go ahead a little and check for any activity and then signal both of them about it. They reached the Bandit's camp sooner than expected. Parvati showed them a hiding place behind a rock, Their were small scrubs giving excellent coverage. It was opposite of the camp so, the Bandits couldn't detect them too.

There were 2 Bandits, the average built 5 & 6. They were doing some maintenance of their weapons, like knives, swords, hatchets and others. The swords were kept inside their scabbards, which were rough and not like the beautiful ones that the soldiers use.

They had a couple of cloths and weapons kept aside. The two Bandits had already prepared and dressed in black cloths, with daggers, swords hung on their waist. The children waited till they left the camp for some reason, but they were not leaving.

" These guys are not leaving their post, what should we do now?" Dhanush was frustrated.
" It looks like they were waiting for someone and ordered to be on post.' Parvati explained her observation, ' but we can make them move."
" How?" Both Dhanush and Lata asked in unison.
" Just surprise them, and make them move." Parvati said with a twinkle in her eyes.

Parvati went into the scrubs just near the camp, and hustles started to happen around it. It startled the bandits and they stood up. One of the bandit went near it to see what's there while the other bandit tried moving round the corner with holding his blade.It was what the children were waiting for!

" Lata go and put chilli powder in the cloths and I will put glues in those weapons." Dhanush ordered as he slowly run towards the camp.
" Alright, I am on it." Lata answered as she swiftly moved towards the cloth chamber.

Dhanush put Glue inside the scabbard and all other weapons. He made some attachments and system, so that the cloths and sandals will break or become clumsy if some force applied to it. They want to make their actions inconspicuous and undetectable or else the plan would have fell. 

" What is the sound" Bandit 5 was talking loudly and irritably, as he couldn't find anyone. " Did you find anyone Raka?"
" No one's here, Cheetah.." Raka answered back, " wait, I see it a wild cat running away." 

Both the bandits returned back soon as they were ordered to remain in the camp waiting for their boss signal and also act as rendezvous point for other two joining them in the evening hunt. They checked the cloths and weapons again to make sure that nothing changed. They found them in th place where they had left, which assured them and they went back to their post.

" And that would be your mistake," Parvati laughed as she looked towards Dhanush, " Great job."
" Lata is as much responsible as I am." Dhanush pointed at Lata as she had done some brave work.
" Yes, yes, Lata is my brave friend" Parvati hugged and kissed Lata.
" Shh..don't make noise. Let's make some traps in the forest and look around for their boss...The big guy, right Parvati?" Dhanush cautioned both.
" Yes, the big guy...I know where he is." Parvati said, ' Let's go and also make some traps to welcome these fools." 

------ to be continued.-----

Sikharpur days (Bandits attack-3)

Her feet were floating in the air. As the children had decided, Parvati was getting ready to explore the surrounding jungles. Bandits could have been anywhere. Some of them must have spread to survey the location, some might have weapons. It was a very dangerous situation for the children but they have Parvati,their very own spirit friend who is invisible to others. 
" I am going, wish me luck!" Parvati said in a motivated voice. They had planned in detail about all the steps to be taken and Parvati was central to it all.
"Yes Paravti, go and see how many of them are present. Only obseve and come back, we don't want to startle them!." Dhanush said in a concerned voice.
" Parvati, please be careful and come back soon." Lata cheered her.
"We are waiting here, so take your time." Sambhu added. Lochan was waving his hand as Parvati went out. She smiled and waved back, it was like an adventure.

Parvati was moving swiftly through the jungle, passing through trees and other obstacles. Thanks to her training, she could control her emotions and focus to change her energy between spiritual form and physical form, with physical form only for handling the things and stuffs.
It was not long before she encountered her first Bandit. She named him Bandit 1.
Bandit 1 was dark and big person with lot of body hair, wearing a pagadi (turban like) and holding a big machete. Parvati even being invisible, had a big fright and hide behind a tree just in case. He looked like a leader or sub leader with his menacing look. He was sitting on a rock probably waiting for his subordinate to come back.
A little further than the place, Parvati encounter Bandit 2, a thin young lad, with a long knife placed on sides. He was cautiously moving towards the village, looking around for other villagers. He was one of the spies who was given the task of gathering information. Their we no further Bandits on that side of forest.

Parvati moved further, towards the farm and found Bandit 3 & 4 , keeping a stake out in between the trees. They were both tall, muscular and were holding sword with them. They also had small knives on the side. Parvati could sense the danger these men possess, for they were focused and completely observing the villagers in the field like a wild animal.
She could feel the urgency to alert the villagers but no one could see her. So, she decided to complete the rounds and check for any other bandit hidden or not and report the same to the children as soon as possible.
She went back to the hideput as further down the place, they had discovered the camp of those bandits. They had only seen one bandit, Bandit 5 and another one, Bandit 6 she found out near the streams, collecting water. They were of average built and probably were left behind to watch their belongings and also act as back up.

Parvati couldn't find any more, so she decided to went back. The children were waiting for her anxiously. 
" Parvati, welcome back, how was it?" Dhanush asked nervously.
" I found out 6 Bandits in total, 2 were looking out near the fields with swords. they were dangerous and probably want to block the villagers to return or capture them."

"Another two were at the outskirts of the village," Parvati added, " with one looking like their leader. He had a big weapon in his hands. The camp had two."

"Alright, I get the idea. We have six bandits and may be more but not in the jungles. The two near the fields will be Sambhu and Lochan's responsiblity. Bring Sheru Kaka near the field by any means and then other villagers might help in capturing the Bandits." Dhanush said.
"Parvati, show us the location now, and we will bring Sheru uncle there. The bandits will probably attack by the evening when they get together with other bandits." 

" Parvati, me and Lata will follow the Bandits near the camp. They must have their weapons there and we will try to stall them as much as possible. " Dhanush planned the course of action as he was their leader. " Lata, you should hide as it's dangerous,"
" No, I will help too. It's my village and my father is in danger too." Lata protested.
"Don't worry, I will protect Lata." Parvati said confidently, " Now Sambhu and Lochan, lets go and I will show their location." 

Parvati, Sambhu and Lochan went away.

---- to be continued.----

Speak not..

Speak not,
for you will be heard,
things you had sought.

There's a lot,
from where I have come,
remember it, when 'm gone!

But I am living the life,
for the present..right now,
and I am seeking it out,
things that were missing till now!
.
..
...
Tell me what to do,
tell me the way too soon,
of the choices to choose...

Show the path to pursue,
for me to get my due,
clearing my way...widening the view!!

But I am trying hard,
figuring from what I have,
waiting for the boat to sail,
in this windless night!
.
..
...
Is it the hope,
the power of optimism,
or the entertainments,
keeping off the pessimism.

The tricks of distraction, 
innocence of ignorance,
the things that will help,
to hide the desires!


Speak not,
for it will rise,
the thoughts not open,
words not spoken....
from the whispering heart!