Ch12: Death trap begins (9th December, Morning) Death Trap Begins…

Vastav hired a cab to Kalipur. Ruminating the previous night he felt strong energy from within. As the car crossed the Bharalu bridge, a strong unpleasant smell disturbed him. "Hello Dada, what is the smell," he asked the driver. "Sir, look to your right side, it's Bhootnath Samson, somebody has died and his body is being burnt to meet with the panchabhoot"."please stop the car"… with this grasp Vastav thought "What is there in life?

When I will die, I too will be turned into ashes". He went inside the sampan, the driver followed him. "Don't mind Dada, it's quite peaceful here, I will spend some time here", Vastav spoke with eyes gazing at the smokes escaping the piles burning wood and the burnt corpse. "May his the departed soul rest in peace. OK let's go Driver Da". Vastav joined both his palms in traditional namaste posture and closed his eyes, "Jay Baba Bholenath, guide me on my karmic life". As the car took its pace, Vastav felt at home looking at the railway tracks on the left side of the road.

He searched his bag and took out the passbook. Rs.200 the passbook showed. Thinking it of no use he threw it outside. A book cover with a red cover caught his attention. He shuffled the pages and called back the 7 days of spiritual training he attended in Nagaon Brahmakumaris. But it's a very tough job to tame an independent mind. He couldn't accept the classes. He had lots of questions to be clarified by the trainer who trained him as if he is bound by granite-like tough principles. His mind unknowingly was in quest of a person who will guide him and who will be with him forever... not physically but spiritually.

The Brahmakumari trainer showed Vastav, the meditation hall on the last day of the training program and he sensed that the relation broke instantly. Vasu liked the theories to the core, but his soul was in search of a higher conscious soul which he got in the form of BAHURJA.,___it's destiny. "Sir, we have reached Kalipur."

Vastav hauled his awareness from the past. "Oh, I was lost in my thoughts ."Vastav gave a smile and paid the driver. "OK Dada, Jabo die."

"What nonsense, Akangshya, do you believe in Mrityu Yug (period of death). Being Brahmins Pujas and jawans are common in our family, but if you say Swamiji told you that Vasu will have to fight with the claws of death…..I don't believe" roared Vastav's father.

"See Rudra, I have already lost two of my sons. I don't want to lose Vasu. I don't know where he will stay these days. He didn't even tell where he will stay these days", she burst into tears.

"Why don't you give him a call", Rudra took his cell phone and shuffled the contact list.

"No use Rudra, I have tried several times, his cell phone is switched off"."Control yourself Aku (Akangshya), he will come back on the 13th. He never broke his promise.

Vastav journey to Guwahati was a death trap. Somewhere near the Railway Station Vastav's cell phone rang. In today's mean world, it is very tough to find a nobleman. Somebody picked the cell phone which he dropped on the staircase when the man with the black turban became unconscious. Vastav forgot about the cell phone. He is losing all his corporeal existence.

Sharada-Vimala P. G. Vastav read in silence and shook his head neglecting himself at his incompetency. "Hello, Vastav, nice to see you again". Vimala greeted him. Vastav gave a fading smile being conscious not to take her hypnotic smile otherwise once again. "Eka...Eka" Eka dressed as if he is about to attend a party. "Arey Vastav Bhaiya, why didn't you gave me a call. I was about to go to pick you up". Vastav searched his pockets. "I left the cell phone at home". He threw a lie upon Eka as he knew Eka will never believe it if he tells about the incident at the station.

"Kya Hua...what's up buddy, come in. Your bedding packed, your briefcase ready to escape to Nowgon. But Bhaiya, your bed... I got attached to it, Engineer Babu." "Have I ever said no to you Eka, keep it". "Arey you became serious Engineer Babu, O. K. I will keep it".Eka giggled as usual.

"Eka I want loneliness and total silence tonight". If you don't mind can you adjust to another room tonight? The understanding between the duo was perfect.

"Eka…listen I will keep your cell phone for tonight, I have to make some important calls." "OK Vastav Bhaiya, here it is and takes rest". As Eka was about to leave, the red pair of half gloves caught his attention. "Wow  Vastav Bhaiya… nice gloves".

Vastav banged the door… "We will talk afterward".

As Eka left, Vastav looked at the pair of gloves and the skull ring on his left thumb.

"Arey, the set came with me by mistake. Dev will be annoyed, sorry Dev"… Vastav talked to himself.

" Hello Dev, I have reached, please inform Kanu Baidu. "Hello Vasu Bhaiya, good news, you can take it as a miracle. After you left our home, Dad's paralyzed leg got the sense he started walking. I thought of giving you the news as you were very depressed to see dad in such a dilapidated condition." Finally, the conversation ended left Vastav numb stuck with a euphoric sensation.