#shrutasena

having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

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TW: Mentions of fire

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Reminder: This is a work made from my own imagination, with inspiration from the actual itihasa, and not meant to hurt anyone's sentiments.

Thank you.

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Unedited: you've been warned.

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The sons of Draupadi were always told they looked like their fathers- but they weren't identical. They had their own traits, but they greatly reflected their fathers.

That's why they were called the UpaPandavas, after all.

It had been a source of pride for them, to hear that they were like shadows of their fathers- some of the greatest warriors to walk on earth.

It had been a source of comfort for them, growing up, to see similarities between them and their fathers in the mirror in their absence.

They'd got countless remarks on that. Perhaps, accompanied by a pat on the back, a hand ruffling their hair, or an arm swung around their shoulders, along with gentle chuckles, teasing giggles or roaring laughter.

Their fathers had always doted on them; and how similar their sons were to them, and yet, still had a charm- perhaps, that was the work of their uncles.

Whenever their mother would see them, she'd always pout and remark how they barely got any of her traits, but in the end would always end up showering them in affection.

But for the first time, it is a source of pure agony for everyone, as their tent is being engulfed in fierce flames.

For the first time, they wondered, why did their have to be so similar to their fathers.

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जय सीतारामलक्ष्मण की!

Hello!!!! :D

I hope y'all liked this piece- it's my first one to do with the Mahabharata!!

I had a particularly hard time figuring out the title for this one, but I am quite satisfied :D

I've been having extreme brainrot for the past few days, and I saw some content on the Upapandavas and *whoosh*- would you look at that, an idea :D

I think I can improve on it- so I may come back to edit it sooner or later but we'll have to see ToT

I hope y'all enjoyed this piece- and as always, constructive feedback, criticism and comments are always appreciated and they mean a lot to me! <3

Its fairly short, I know, but I swear I'm making longer stuff which is coming up TvT

Stay safe, healthy and hydrated<3

hope y'all have a good day/evening/night!