Ashwatthama said,
"Each Chakra contains 9 Stars.
And every set of 9 Stars is divided into three ranks:
1. Lower Rank – Stars 1, 2, 3
2. Middle Rank – Stars 4, 5, 6
3. Pinnacle Rank – Stars 7, 8, 9
"Especially the first stage of the Chakra, which serves as the foundation, is particularly complex."
"We call it the 'Root Chakra.' At this stage, a Rakshak (guardian) focuses on strengthening their physical body."
Lower Rank:
"At this level, a human can break rocks with a single hand and attain superhuman speed — which depends on their martial arts style."
Middle Rank:
"Here, the Rakshak begins to tune into the Earth's element. They draw power from nature and enhance their mental strength."
Pinnacle Rank:
"This is the level where one breaks through their physical limits. Traveling at the speed of sound or breaking a mountain with a single punch — all becomes possible."
"And beyond that, power depends on just one thing — Willpower.
If your will is strong enough, at the pinnacle of the Root Chakra, you can shake the Earth itself."
All the kids were stunned. Then Asha asked,
"Master... if we become this powerful just at the first stage... what happens in the later stages? Won't our power destroy the Earth?"
Ashwatthama smiled.
"Don't worry. Just like you're cultivating, the Earth is cultivating too.
The world is evolving alongside you. You're not alone — the world has its own levels as well."
Yash quickly asked,
"So Earth isn't the only world where Aura and humans exist?"
Ashwatthama looked at him deeply.
**"Not at all. Earth is just a small part of this grand creation.
But there was a time when Earth was a secret Mortal Realm —
And back then, the mortals of Earth... were the strongest among all mortals.
Earth was a legend in those days.
But ever since Aura vanished, its rank kept falling.
With time, you'll learn everything.
For now, I've only told you about the Root Chakra.
There are still 6 more stages ahead."**
Ishan's eyes widened.
"So... no one has ever reached the 7th stage?"
Ashwatthama's thunderous voice echoed:
"No. So far, humans have only reached up to the Middle Rank of the 5th stage...
And even that — only two people.
The Legendary Emperors of Creation."
Everyone fell silent. Then Kavir asked,
"Master... are you also at the 5th stage?
And... is anyone still alive at that level?"
Ashwatthama, with a deep secret in his eyes, replied,
"I am not at the 5th stage.
But yes, there are still some people alive in this world who are.
We call them — Rakshaks."
"And you all... have also set out to become Rakshaks yourselves."
Asha asked,
"But how do we become Rakshaks?"
Ashwatthama replied,
"There are two paths to becoming a Rakshak —
The Demonic Path and the Rights Path."
Yash looked nervous.
"Master... those who take the Demonic Path, do they turn evil later?"
Ashwatthama took a deep breath and said,
"Not necessarily.
But the Demon will always try to dominate you.
Cultivation on the Demonic Path depends on your desires.
The more you want something...
The more powerful you become."
"And awakening the Demonic Path begins when you activate any one of your seven senses."
"From tomorrow onwards, you all will begin your training to reach Star 1 of your Root Chakra."
"Asha, listen – show Yash and Ishan their living quarters."
Asha: "Okay, Master."
Then Asha looks at Yash and Ishan with a smile and says,
"Brothers, come on!"
Yash: "Yeah, let's go."
Asha starts walking ahead, with Yash and Ishan following her.
Suddenly, Yash looks back – Kavir, who had stood up, was walking toward the jungle. Seeing this, Yash asks Asha,
"Asha, isn't Kavir coming with us?"
Hearing this, Ishan also looks back.
Asha replies a bit sadly,
"Kavir bhaiya used to talk nicely with everyone before, but his past has changed him. He blames himself for the death of his parents. He only wants revenge on their killer now."
Yash: "But... this happened with all of us too..."
Asha: "The ones who killed Kavir bhaiya's parents were his own allies, people he trusted."
Yash: "WHAT!?"
By now, Asha had tears in her eyes. Wiping them away, she said,
"Nothing… you two just follow me, I'll show you your living quarters."
Yash: "But..."
Just then, Ishan placed his hand on Yash's shoulder and signaled with his head for him not to ask anything more.
Yash understood the seriousness of the situation and silently followed Asha.
Scene shift – Near a river.
The wind was calm, and the moon was glowing brightly overhead.
But a voice echoed in the silence…
"Nooooo!" – Louder this time…
Kavir: "This rock is so hard!"
His hands were bleeding.
"I have to become stronger..."
Suddenly, a scream echoed in his mind – a woman laying on the ground, drenched in blood, saying,
"Kavir! Run away... don't worry about us!"
And the very next moment, someone slit her throat...
Kavir clutches his head tightly and sits on the ground.
"If only... if only I had never shown them mercy..."
Tears begin to stream from his eyes.
Suddenly, he feels a presence.
Kavir: "Master, you're here?"
He quickly wipes his tears.
Ashwatthama: "Your senses have become sharper. Your training is working. From tomorrow, you'll learn to absorb urja (energy) and use it to strengthen your physical body."
Then he looks at Kavir, who was still trying to hide his tears.
Seeing this, Ashwatthama says again:
"Look, Kavir... your past may be terrifying... but don't let it take over your future."
Kavir: "Yes, Master."
Hearing this, Ashwatthama looks at Kavir once more and then disappears from the spot.
Kavir stands up, walks silently to the rock, and punches it hard.
His face is moist with tears, his eyes slightly teary, and his hands bleeding – but the rock doesn't even get a scratch.
Seeing this, Kavir lowers his head and walks back toward his Kotiyaart.
As he leaves, the atmosphere becomes completely silent again.
Suddenly, Ashwatthama reappears, looking at the same rock.
A sound is heard –
Crack…
He looks toward the rock – surprised.
The rock, which was completely untouched before, now had cracks… and the next moment – it shattered into pieces.
Ashwatthama, stunned for a moment, suddenly gives a soft smile and looks toward the moon.
"Seems like the world still has hope."
Scene – Yash and Ishan's room.
Both were lying down together.
Yash: "Brother... so many things have changed so quickly."
Ishan: "Yeah, just yesterday we were in a different place... and now, here."
Yash: "The world is on the way to destruction..."
Ishan: "We have to become strong."
Yash: "Just watch... I'll be the first to reach the First Star of the Root Chakra!"
Ishan: "From tomorrow, our lives will change... again."
"Let's sleep for now."
Yash: "Good night."
Ishan: "Good night."
To be continued…