Chapter 16: First Test

Agastya's life had taken on a rhythm that balanced the ordinary with the extraordinary. By day, he was still the mechanical engineer, the diligent worker, the devoted husband, and father. By night, he delved deeper into the mysteries of the universe, driven by his growing connection to the divine forces that had begun to reveal themselves to him. His mind had expanded, his senses sharpened, and he could feel the energy coursing through his body with each meditation. He knew, however, that true growth required more than just knowledge and self-reflection—it required action, trials, and tests.

The first test came when he least expected it.