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Chapter 2 - 2: The Gurukul Days

In a jungle, there was a hut. Around it, there was a wall made of bamboo sticks. The hut itself was made of grass. On one side, the clashing of swords could be heard, while on the other, the resonance of mantras chanted.

There lived the greatest and most revered guru, Guru Vishrayan, who was around 60 years old. His divine vision knew everything about everyone - who they were, what they were like, what they liked, and who they hated. He was such a great teacher. Everyone yearned for his blessings. To receive knowledge from him, to gain wisdom from him, was considered a matter of great honor.

The all-knowing Guru Vishrayan... His Gurukul was surrounded by jungle on all sides. There were small, harmless animals around that did not harm people.

In his Gurukul, there was a pond where lotus flowers bloomed, creating a very pleasant sight. Guru Vishrayan was very compassionate and peace-loving. Many kings and maharajas come to him to acquire knowledge and receive his teachings.

Deep within an ancient, sprawling forest stood a solitary Gurukul, a sanctuary of knowledge and discipline. Its central hut was crafted from sacred kusha grass, encircled by a protective fence of woven bamboo. The air within this enclave was a tapestry of sounds: from one side, the sharp, metallic clang of swords practicing their deadly art; from the other, the deep, resonant hum of Vedic mantras, weaving a spell of peace and power.

The soul of this sanctuary was its master, Guru Vishrayan. A man of sixty summers, his age was belied by the ageless wisdom in his eyes. He possessed a divine vision—an uncanny ability to perceive the true nature of every soul who crossed his path. He knew their hidden desires, their secret fears, and the unspoken animosities they held. To receive a word of guidance from him was a coveted honor; to earn his blessing was a treasure sought by kings and commoners alike.

His Gurukul was not separate from the jungle but a part of it. The wilderness embraced the ashram, and gentle, harmless creatures roamed freely, coexisting with the disciples without fear or conflict.

A large, placid pond lay at the heart of the Gurukul, where pristine white lotuses bloomed, their petals open to the sky—a sight of profound serenity that mirrored the Guru's own tranquil soul. Guru Vishrayan was the embodiment of compassion and peace, a beacon that drew royalty from distant kingdoms. Kings and Maharajas journeyed through the treacherous forest to sit at his feet, to acquire not just knowledge, but true wisdom.

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