The Exile of the Prince
The forest was cold and silent, and fear walked beside the young prince. Days passed as Arjun wandered, surviving on berries and river water. His royal garments were torn, his hands roughened by hardship.
One evening, he collapsed near the hut of an old warrior named Varun, who had once served Sunagarh in his youth. Varun recognized the royal mark upon Arjun's ring and sheltered him.
Under Varun's guidance, Arjun trained in sword and spirit. He learned not only how to fight, but how to endure loss, how to listen to the suffering of common people, and how to rule with wisdom rather than pride.
Years passed, and the frightened boy became a quiet, determined young man.