### Chapter 4: Deeper into the Cave
Amit’s dreams returned that night, plunging him once more into the mystical cave in the dense forest. This time, as he stepped through the majestic entrance, he felt an even stronger pull guiding him deeper within. The air grew colder, and the faint golden light seemed to beckon him further.
As he ventured deeper into the cave, the murals on the walls changed. He came upon a new series of panels that depicted one of the most poignant episodes of Karna's life. The first mural showed Indra, the king of the gods, disguised as a brahmin, approaching Karna. Amit could see the determination in Indra's eyes and the unwavering generosity in Karna's demeanor.
The next panel depicted Karna removing his divine armor, the kawach, and his earrings, the kundal, and handing them over to Indra. The carvings captured the pain and sacrifice etched on Karna’s face, as well as the admiration and reluctance in Indra’s eyes.
As Amit continued to move along the wall, the murals revealed a scene of Indra attempting to take the kawach and kundal to Svarga (heaven). The artwork was breathtaking, showing Indra struggling with all his might, using his divine powers to lift the celestial armor and earrings. However, despite his efforts, he was unable to take them beyond the cave. Indra's frustration and failure were vividly depicted, his divine powers seemingly rendered useless against the mystical force that bound the kawach and kundal to the cave.
The final panel showed Indra, resigned and respectful of the unseen power, leaving the kawach and kundal within the depths of the cave. The divine objects were left behind, glowing with an ethereal light, waiting for someone worthy to claim them.
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Amit felt a rush of emotions as he absorbed the story. The murals had brought to life the depth of Karna’s sacrifices and the mysterious power of the divine armor and earrings. As he stood before the last mural, the faint golden light began to glow more intensely, illuminating a small alcove in the wall. Within the light, Amit saw an inscription, almost like a hidden message.
He stepped closer, squinting to read the ancient script. To his astonishment, the inscription provided a series of numbers—coordinates in latitude and longitude. Amit’s heart raced as he realized the dream was giving him a tangible lead, something real to follow. He repeated the numbers to himself, determined to remember them.
Suddenly, Amit woke up. It was 7 am, and the sunlight was streaming through his window. He sat up, his mind swirling with the vivid images and the coordinates he had seen. This dream had been more than just a fleeting vision; it had given him a real clue.
Determined to keep this discovery to himself, Amit decided not to share his dream with anyone, not even his family. He went about his daily routine, getting ready for work and trying to focus on the tasks at hand. Throughout the day, however, his thoughts kept drifting back to the cave and the coordinates.
The next evening, after returning home, Amit sat at his computer and entered the coordinates into a mapping application, holding his breath in anticipation. When the map loaded, he was stunned to see that the coordinates pointed to a specific location near Bhagalpur forest.
Amit stared at the screen in disbelief. His dreams had provided him with an actual location, and it was not far from where he had always dreamed of exploring. The realization left him both excited and anxious. The journey ahead was shrouded in mystery, but Amit felt a deep sense of purpose.
That night, after a quiet dinner with his family, Amit sat in his room, planning his trip. He decided he would visit the cave this weekend, hoping to uncover the truth behind his dreams and the divine artifacts.
As he packed his bag, his heart pounded with excitement and a hint of apprehension. This weekend, he would follow the clues from his dreams and explore the cave, hoping to find Karna’s legendary kawach and kundal.