When Deva turned 17, a year before his enthronement, the Maras tried to penetrate deep into the innermost part of the kingdom for the first time which caught everyone in surprise. It was as if there was a traitor who aided the Maras in their attack. Their primary target is Prince Deva. Deva was able to drive off the Maras but was seriously wounded in the consequent combat. He lingered into oblivion for the next few days while the tribe restlessly waits for his recovery. Everybody was in a state of shock except his loathsome stepmother and half-brother.
After one month from a coma-like state, Deva awoke. His eyes reflected the blazing glow of some with immense mantra power. He stood up and headed straight to the king and asked for his leave, telling the king that gods called out to him and he must find his destiny. The king’s plea was in vain for Deva had already made up his mind. Without telling the king his destination, he pointed to the sky and the vasts tracts of land surrounding it and the king immediately understood. He was also aware that the queen and her son were behind the recent attack of the Maras and the attempt to kill Deva. Fortunately, their plans did not work. On the day Deva left, the king asked for the reason behind his leaving and Deva whispered hs reply, “To uncover the higher truth and convene the people who have been calling out to me”. Then he began his long and tough journey.
From the time he left the kingdom, he was constantly troubled by the Maras which were a minor nuisance compared to the mysterious voices that were perturbing him throughout his journey. One is telling him to resists the Maras and use his mystical powers to protect the Mantra. The other is telling him to use his powers and ability to become the master of the Maras. His journey was a never ending battle of core searching and he arrived at the Mandara highlands more plagued and befuddled than before.
