The faint sound of ringing bell fell on the eyes of Shri Ram causing him to open his eyes. He looked outside the window and it was still quite dark, it wasn't even Brahma-murat yet. Then who was awake at this time ?

Shri Ram got up from the bed and followed the sound of the bell. It lead him to the Puja-sthal of his bhavan and there he saw Rameshwari, praying in front of the idol of Mata Durga.

His Ramey was awake at this time ? Seems like she was already taking the Brahmacharya ashram very seriously. It was also evident by her attire.

The one who always had her hair flowing in winds, had now tied it up neatly in a high bun. There were no flowers adorning them either today.

The one who wore the most luxurious of garments, now wore simple white and saffron garments befitting that of a student.

She didn't even had any jewelleries on her, the only ornament for her now was the Yagyopavit hanging from her left shoulder. She did not even have footwear on her delicate feet.

All the rules of Brahmacharya Ashram were clearly being followed by her.

After completing her prayers, Rameshwari turned around, and saw Shri Ram standing on the door step. With a soft smile she went to him and touched his feet.

"Brahmacharya ashram ka pratham divas hai Pitashree, mujhe aashirvad dene ki kripa kare." She said.

"Yashasvi-bhava !" Shri Ram blessed with a proud smile.

Rameshwari stood up with joined hands, as Shri Ram kept a hand over her cheeks.

"Ramey, Guru ki sewa karna shishya ka kartavya hai, apne Guru ki har baat maanna, woh daate ya fatkaare toh bhi prem se sun lena." Shri Ram said.

"Awashya." Rameshwari smiled.

"Ab jaao. Vidya grahan karo, aur putri ko praapt kar jo yash milta hai, mujhe uss yash ka bhaagi banao." Shri Ram said.

Rameshwari bowed once again before leaving the Puja-sthal. She went straight to the courtyard, and waited patiently for her Guru to come.

Soon the sun had arise, filling the entire sky with mellow luminence. And with the sky was saffron, came the son of Kesari as well.

Just as Hanuman came Rameshwari went towards him and got on her knees, and offered a panchang namaskar to him.

"Shri Gurubhiyo namah." She said. (Salutations to the Guru and Guru parampara)

"Kalyanamastu. Utho Rameshwari." Hanuman said.

Rameshwari stood up and looked at Hanuman with joined hands, he had a rather pleased loon on his face.

"Brahmachari ashram mei jo anushashan chahiye, woh mujhe tumhare andar dikh rahe hai. Kintu iss anushashan mei aur vriddhi chahiye. Iss liye hum din ka prarambh, Yog-saadhna se karenge. Isse tumhare andar ki Yog-shakti bhi jaagruk hogi." Hanuman said.

"Jaisa aap kahe." Rameshwari said humbly.

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Now begins the journey of Rama to become Rameshwari in the truest essence.

Meaning, going from this -

To this -

Yesh... Artwork was made by me 🌝