ALEXANDER, the Great!!!

“Hail to thee great Alexander!” was the only sound resounding all around. All the warriors were in the mood of celebration. There was wine and food everywhere. Every warrior was rejoicing their successful entry to the Indian subcontinent. Alexander was sitting under the shade of a mango tree and was gazing at the nest of a bird, turning to his general, he said “Craterus, I want to meet the locals of this land because if we desire to make our hold strong on this country than we should first understand and know everything about this land. What do you say?” “Yes, this is a wise thought, so when and how do you want to start?” “Let’s go now”. He said and stood, his robes glittered and his eyes shone as the Indian sky up above them. “Peculiar country is this, so many colors on everything and fragrances in the air” said Alexander to Craterus as they were marching with the huge army , exploring the conquered land. To every face on which his eyes fell, there was fear. This was not new to him but he seemed to enjoy it. He knew that these people are captured in awe of his might and power. It made him feel above all, his chest seemed to double with pride. While riding on his horse and observing the lifestyle of the people around he went down to his memory lane and wondered how much he has conquered. In his mind he had the map of all the lands that were in his fold now. It has grown beyond all the measures. Suddenly his eyes fell upon an ancient looking man in deep sleep but seemed to be fully awakened, having a vision that felt piercing at the heart.

                                Alexander was amazed to see the serenity on the face of the man. There was no fear, but the magnificent peace on the old man that gripped the heart of Alexander. “Hey, ancient man, ask me whatever you want from me, anything”. Slowly, the man opened his eyes. “I don’t want anything from you, I have everything I want.” Alexander gaped at him. “Do you know to whom you are talking? He is the mighty Alexander, who has won so many battles, who have cut the throats of so many brave kings, who have acquired so many lands, including yours. Consider it to be your good luck that our greatest king is being so kind to you” Said Craterus. The saintly man blinked indifferently at him. “I know who he is, more than you or any of his close ones will ever know. you know the outer crust of his but I know his soul. He may have conquered all but his mind is beyond his reach which is the real enemy of man and should be conquered.” Stumped was the Craterus and Alexander. “Ok. If you are so much willing to give me than, side yourself, you are obstructing the way of sun rays.” Open mouthed gazed the Craterus towards the man and Alexander’s lips parted in a smile. “He is not an ordinary man” said alexander to his general, who was staring mutely at the man. “I have not seen a man like you, you have won my respect, I request you to come with me to my country.” Now it was the man’s turn to smile. “I would, if you had life long enough to go back to your country”.