Chapter 237

"What has been lacking in my devotion? What sins did I commit in my veneration of you? I only wished that my husband could be protected by my fidelity, and you promised me that. But now my husband is not protected, and at this moment, my fidelity has also been broken."

Although this is just a Sacrifice, it is Sacrifice that can only be performed between lovers.

Upon hearing this, Vishnu remained silent, turning his head to one side, unable to bear seeing his devout follower's eyes redden because of his actions.

"The Deity I worship destroyed my purity in the Sacrifice he witnessed, destroyed it in the hands of those who were worshipped by the whole world as a symbol of purity."

"Virochana-- "

Vishnu was about to say something, but was interrupted by Virochana.

"All my life I've thought that one day Narayana would be pleased by my devotion and appear before me, and that when I hear him call my name, my life would be blessed. I thought I would weep with joy when I saw you again..."

I never imagined my dream would come true in this way.

"Virochana-- "

"No, Narayana."

Virochana had been slumped on the ground, rose and looked directly at Vishnu. "Say nothing, though it is abhorrent to say such things, it is true. This is the first time, and my husband's doubts about you seem to be justified."

Vishnu sighed softly.

"Even if you have a wife, don't you? Did you not even hesitate for a moment before committing such evil deeds against another man's wife?"

Virochana smiled, but looked so sorrowful.

"How foolish I was to have placed such expectations in you, Narayana! You are one of the Four-Aspected Gods, and compared to you I am so insignificant. How could you possibly understand my Sorrow and my pain..."

Then, as if she had thought of something, she continued.

"... You will understand, one day you will understand."

"You will personally experience the pain my husband is suffering today. I, Virochana, wife of Jalandhara, Lord of the Three Worlds, beseech my Deity to bear witness—"

She uttered a curse upon the statue of her most revered Deity.

"I curse my Deity! Since you are so heartless, one day you will turn to stone!"

The stone refers to the Shaligrama Stone Vishnu.

"If my fidelity is genuine, if my devotion is perfect, one day your wife will also be deceived!"

"The excruciating pain my husband endured, you too will one day experience!"

"You will spend many years searching for your faithful wife!"

"One day, even your faithful wife will be accused of infidelity!"

"This is my curse!"

The consequence of Virochana's curse was the separation of Rama Seventh Avatar King Rama of Vishnu, and his wife Sita.

However, casting a curse on the Aspected God is not something that can be done simply by saying a few words.

"... I am no longer good enough for my husband. Even under these circumstances, he would still accept me, but I cannot accept myself, so--"

Virochana continued to weep, but her expression remained resolute.

"I will end my life... Don't follow me, Narayana, I don't need your salvation..."

Just as Virochana was about to turn and leave, Vishnu spoke:

"Virochana."

"I accept your curse, every word you uttered, with utmost respect."

"But you must know why I did this, it is of utmost importance. This Jalandhara wants to usurp the throne of the Great God, and he is willing to kill Sati and attack Ga. He will surely lead the world to destruction."

"Virochana, you are the source of the power of the Jalandhara, and this power protects the Adharma from becoming the foundation for injustice, supports atrocities, and provides shelter for darkness. I must destroy it at all costs; it is my duty."

To shatter the piety of even the most devout.

Erasing the loyalty of the most loyal.

Disconnect and eliminate protection.

"... Yes, I will be prepared to bear the consequences of my actions. For everything I have done, when the time is right, your curse will be fulfilled."

"This is my promise to you as a god, as Vishnu, as Narayana."

"My actions are now eternally linked to your curse, Virochana, this world will forever remember you--"

Without listening to Vishnu's final words, Virochana left without looking back.

Vishnu took a deep breath and finally vanished as a speck of light.

Not long after, on the beach in the Underworld Realm, which was also the place where Jalandhara and Virochana first met.

Virochana walked step by step toward the sea, attempting to end his life.

"Virochana."

Virochana turned around and saw Brahma standing to the side.

"I bless you, Virochana, for the world will know that Virochana is a faithful wife."

"... Brahma..."

"I have come at the behest of Kasyapa."

Brahma spoke softly, "From this day forward, the Sacrifice of Narayana cannot be completed without you, the praise of the Himalayas requires your presence, your resolve is unchangeable, and after your passing, you will become—"

"Holy Basil."

Holy Basil is a medicine used in Ayurveda, a traditional India medicine, and it also appears in religious rituals to worship Vishnu.

Virochana slightly, tears still on his face, and then walked into the sea to end his life.

Meanwhile, the Jalandhara, who was fighting against Kavia and Shiva and was above, seemed to sense the death of Virochana.

"... Virochana!!!"

Jalandhara shouted towards the sky.

At the same moment, dark clouds filled the sky.

Rumble!

A terrifying thunderclap resounded instantly, and bolts of Thunderbolt fell one after another, booming in all directions, while the lightning burned across the fields like torches.

This is not the power of Jalandhara, but the manifestation of Shiva's power.

Now that Virochana has lost his Jalandhara, he will no longer be a match for Shiva.

Swish!

Shiva hurled his Trident with the speed of thunder and the swiftness of lightning, instantly piercing the belly of the Jalandhara and sending it flying into the distance.

Boom!

A fissure was torn open in the earth.

The sharp Trident was stuck in a boulder, Jalandhara's stomach was pierced by the Trident, hanging there, with blood gushing out from his body.

Then, Kavia and Shiva appeared before the Jalandhara, along with Brahma and Vishnu.

"... You have proven it, Great God... you... are omnipotent..."

Enduring the pain of the Trident piercing his own body, Jalandhara pointed a finger at Shiva.

"You've proven that in this world, only those who follow your principles and obey your commands have the right to live, those who silently endure injustice, fantasizing... that they might... find fairness in life... This is not real at all... I simply cannot accept it..."

Jalandhara pounded his chest.

"I live independently and autonomously, and I am proud of my decisions!"

"That's right, Jalandhara."

Shiva spoke, "You have every right to live independently. Everyone has the right to choose their own way of dealing with difficulties, whether good or evil. Kavia and I have told you that you will have to bear the consequences of your actions. If you are referring to this principle, then you are right."

"Because without these principles, the world would become a breeding ground for chaos and disorder; that is why basic rules are essential."

"This isn't just directed at you, Jalandhara, but applies to all beings."

"Even I, even the Aspected God, cannot escape its influence. No one can be free from karmic consequences. We often have to bear these consequences and be prepared for them at any time. We have never discriminated against you, so what is unfair about that, Jalandhara? The reason that Kavia and I want to kill you is not to prove our strength."

"If killing you was our goal, then Kavia wouldn't have had to wait until you grew up and tell us about you all this time."

"The truth is, you Jalandhara your own death; your sins sealed your fate."

"We've all given you chances, and Kavia gave you two, because we both believe that if you focus on bringing benefits to the world, you will surely bring benefits to the world."

"But what have you done? After becoming the Lord of the Three Worlds, you became selfish and ambitious. Selfishness overrides your decisions, causing you to disregard the well-being of the Asura, to insult Kavia who raised you, and to abandon his guidance."

However, Jalandhara remained dismissive of Shiva's words.

"Hahahaha, Shiva, you only humiliate me! There isn't a trace of love in your words even today!"

Shiva also began to roar:

"Jalandhara! You were once a part of me, but your death today is all due to your own mistakes. If you had upheld the Dharma when you became the King of the Three Worlds, you could have become a great person. But you became so Pride and indiscriminate in your understanding of good and evil, bringing this end upon yourself."

"Hahaha, me Pride? I've become Pride?"

Ignoring the weapon embedded in his chest and the blood dripping from his mouth, Jalandhara glared angrily at Shiva.

"What's the point of saying 'I am a part of you Shiva' now? Why are you concerned about my well-being?"

If that's the case, wasn't it your duty to raise and guide me in the first place? Why was it Kavia who came first?

When I Sorrow and in pain, wouldn't things have been different if it were you, instead of the god Kavia, who appeared before me to comfort me?

I know, I know very well, I learned from Sati that every time Kavia returns after seeing me, he tells you about my condition. Since that's the case, even just once, shouldn't you appear before me, pat me on the shoulder, and tell me, "Child, you defeated that despicable Indra, you did a wonderful job?"

But why not even once!

Shiva! I tell you, I have indeed made a mistake; I was very Pride! I admit it.

But I absolutely do not admit that I cannot distinguish between good and evil; the teachings of the God of Kavia on good and evil must be correct!

The reason I, Jalandhara, stand before you today is solely because I wish to prove—"

The two men were almost identical, the only difference being that one of them had Trident piercing his chest, from which blood was flowing freely.

"I am the Jalandhara! I am absolutely not your derivative!"

"Yes, you are Jalandhara..."

Shiva's expression remained unchanged. "What happened after Varuna found you, what happened after Shukra came to your side after your mother was attacked, what happened when Virochana appeared when you were almost injured— Kavia has been telling me all along, and Sati and I have been listening attentively."

I always thought I didn't need to put my hand on your head because you never left my side; Gatha is there for you in place of me and Sati.

Kavia and I have always been Protection you, but you are unaware of my presence. Every wave in the ocean has its own joys and sorrows, but they are all, after all, part of the ocean.

You can't get any further away from me. You are my flame, so now, you should come back to me, Jalandhara."

Suddenly, Jalandhara's eyes turned somber, dark and gloomy, as if he were sinking into some kind of abyss.

This was not a final outburst, but rather the prelude to death.

Then, Jalandhara an almost inaudible voice, Shuichi whispered, "..."

Even so, I'm still Jalandhara...

Jalandhara raised his head, his dark eyes sweeping over Shiva, over Vishnu, and then looking at Kavia.

"God Kavia, why did you come to bestow a name upon me...?"

"... Because you are the Jalandhara."

Kavia smiled with a hint of bitterness, composed yet gentle.

This was the second time Jalandhara had seen him smile like that.

The god Kavia would not lie to himself, so what he said was true... But Jalandhara also understood that Kavia had once told him that sometimes one had to tell a lie out of necessity, and this was, in Jalandhara's view, just such a time.

Therefore--

"So it's still 'because I'm just a part of Shiva '... Until the very end, in Kasyapa's eyes, I was just a part of Shiva, not an independent Jalandhara..."

The whispered words faded away with the wind.

Then the Jalandhara shouted at Shiva again: