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The Gears of Karma: A Tale of the Valley

Betrayed inventor Abhi is reborn as Prince Abhimanyu, heir to Kantipur. As a visionary leader, he transforms his kingdom but faces a moral dilemma when his former village seeks aid. Choosing forgiveness over vengeance, he helps them anonymously, breaking the cycle of karma in a tale of rebirth and redemption.

Feb 15, 2025  |   12 min read

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Abhinav Joshi
The Gears of Karma: A Tale of the Valley
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Chapter 4: Echoes of the Past

One day, a delegation arrived from a small, impoverished village nestled near the Pashupatinath Temple. The village was struggling, ravaged by drought and plagued by disease. They sought assistance from the King of Kantipur.

As Abhimanyu listened to their plea, a chilling realization dawned upon him. He recognized the description of the village. It was his village. The faces of the delegation, worn and desperate, were vaguely familiar. They were the descendants of his family.

He felt a surge of conflicting emotions. Pity for their suffering, anger at their ancestors' treachery, and a flicker of the old longing for acceptance. He wanted to help them, to alleviate their suffering, but the memory of his own betrayal held him back.

His advisors urged him to assist them, arguing that as a benevolent ruler, he had a duty to help all who were in need. But Abhimanyu hesitated. He had worked hard to achieve his current position, to build a life free from the pain and betrayal of his past. Was he obligated to help those whose ancestors had robbed him of his life?

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