Episode on Sunday, August 17, 2008

It is night, Prithvi and Pundir are in the Garden removing the keys from the concealed place.
Roshan Ali disguised as a statue does a cart wheel and takes the key away from Prithvi's hands, before he even realizes it. Prithvi and Pundir rush to find the thief. See where he went! Check so he doesn't run away! Prithvi looks every where and takes out his sword and starts searching, he cannot see the assailant anywhere (R Ali has camouflaged himself with the other statues).
Pundir is searching but doesn't see him either. Can't figure out where he went? Today if he comes in my hands I will not leave him alive! Just one, just one time he should come in my hands! Pundir is angry.
Prithvi looks at the statues, we will make sure of that, but for now before he reaches the treasure, we will have to move the treasure elsewhere from its original place.
Prithvi, the keys to the doors of the place where we keep the treasures are with him, tells Pundir. How will we open the doors where the treasure is kept without the keys?
That is the big problem says Prithvi angrily, the keys of the treasure is with him! That is why it is important for us too reach the site where the treasure is kept immediately! Prithvi still looks around the garden for the thief.
Prithvi what’s the use of going to the site where the treasure is without the keys what will we do, going there?
Come with me there are other remedies to reach the treasure! says Prithvi while he scans the area. Come with me fast!
They run ahead and pass Roshan Ali, he comments and says how much you can run, you run Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan. I bet I will reach to the treasure before you do. By the time you reach the treasure, it would have already been robbed.

In Kannauj Jaichand is in his quarters, his messenger comes and informs him that everything is ready, it will be such a swayamwar that the whole world will remember. To far away places invitations have been sent to many Kings. Everybody is talking about the swayamwar. Kannauj will gain more respect by it, and so will you.
Jaichand isn’t happy with those words, respect? My daughter is sitting in the palace embracing "sanyasi", refusing the swayamwar. You! Talking about respect! Go away from my sight, Jaichand orders his informer.
Sanyo's mother comes to Maharaj Jaichand to tell him to forget the worries. Your daughter will not allow your pride to be scarred. She is ready to do the swayamwar.
Jaichand’s anger subsides to a smile, what? How did this happen Queen? Are you telling the truth?
Yes I am Maharaj.
I cannot believe this Queen.
Maharaj believe this, you must believe she has told this herself.
Sanyo comes into his room all dressed up, Jaichand looks at her with surprise he is so overwhelmed that he puts his hand on her head.
Maharaj, asks the Queen, Sanyo wants to see the preparations of the swyamwar herself. She wants to see the silk threads that have been dyed for the wedding dress.
Jaichand is pleased that’s very good, he looks at his daughter. Today I am very happy, very happy.
Okay Maharaj, she has come to take your permission to go out of the palace.
Jaichand says you are free to go, where ever you want. I also wish that you go and see all the preparations yourself. But one thing, you will be accompanied by the guards. Sanyo smiles and agrees to father, what ever you say.
Jaichand is impressed and smiles and tells Queen, I cannot believe this. Go Maharani Nayantara, go, get ready to go, he pats his daughter, Jaichand is very happy and satisfied now.
Mother tells, come Sanyogita.
Jaichand is thrilled.

Mother and Sanyogita come to another room. Sanyo looks at her and they both hug each other. Sanyo has doubt in her eyes, mother she says.
Sanyogita, daughter you can go, let God deliver you all the happiness of the world.... and also Prithvi.
Sanyo is surprised to hear her say that.
Go!

Roshan Ali moves around which makes it easy for Prithvi to identify him. Prithvi corners him now. Stop my friend what's the hurry, Prithvi removes his sword.
Roshan Ali has his sword ready too. Prithvi and R Ali have a fight with swords, the lances clash. Prithvi hits very hard, harsh clanging noises are heard. Both keep their swords on guard. Prithvi pins his sword and lets go spreading his arms apart. Prithvi tries to punch him but R Ali punches back, Prithvi falls backward hitting a carved structure on his head. He gets up and looks around to see where he has disappeared. Pundir returns. Prithvi looks everywhere to spot the thief, but no use. Finally Prithvi uses the last alternative, he takes his sword and cuts the head off of the statue, that’s not the one. 2nd, 3rd, he goes to the next one 4th and kicks it, but no, that is not the one also. Prithvi runs to the next statue. Pundir is left alone
R Ali is behind him now and stabs him. Pundir is in Pain Prithvi! ahh!
Prithvi becomes aware of it and says Pundir! He also sees R Ali and chases after him he tries to grab him but he gets away.
Prithvi goes to his buddy, he is bleeding profusely. Prithvi takes him and lowers him on the ground carefully. You are okay, we have to go to a vaid now.
Pundir is hurt badly he can barely talk Prithvi.. you...
Pundir don't talk you are injured badly, get up, Prithvi tries to lift him.
Nothing has happened to me its a little cut you go and follow him and get the keys back. Go Prithvi!
Pundir, Prithvi picks some unknown set of keys from the grass, the keys are with me Prithvi shows him the set, see here and dangles it in front of him. You will have to come with me now, we have to go to a vaid soon. Prithvi lifts his buddy up and makes him walk away taking his support.

Its morning, Sanyo travels in a “palki” to the destination. Her “palki” is guarded and servants walk along. After some distance Sanyo tells them to stop. The carriers put the palki down and she comes out of it. Roopali is also there, she has a tray of clothes, Sanyo takes it from her and goes away for some moments into the bush. She has exchanged her garments and is now wearing the white coloured clothes. She walks back to the group. She also tells them now I will walk from here.
But Rajkumariji? One carrier questions her actions.
She gestures no need.
Sanyo and Roopali start to walk ahead.
Roopali asks, has Queen Nayantara given you this freedom.
I cannot speak lies to my mother even if I wanted to, she can read my eyes.
But what if Queen tells the king something?
Sanyo says, if she wanted to tell him in the first place, she would not have participated with us to do this scheme, itself.
They both walk ahead, till they reach a place where she is familiar with. Sanyo looks and says this is the same temple road where I met Prithvi the first time. I will definitely visit this temple before I go anywhere else.
But you know that the guards have been ordered by Maharaj to only take you to the craftsmen, Roopali advises.
And you also know that when Sanyogita decides to do something she will make sure of completing the task. If we tell them that we will be going to the temple, they will know.
But what should we do with the guards? Asks Roopali.
Sanyogita is clever she looks at the group and after a few seconds pretends to faint and falls in Roopali's arms.
Roopali shouts, Rajkumari! Rajkumari! Oh my god!
Two guards come rushing to her.
What has happened to her Roopali asks.
Water, says Sanyo softly.
Water? Where can we find water here? Roopali does her acting. You all wait here, I will go and get water for Rajkumari. They both take this opportunity, Roopali and Sanyo head for the temple.

Prithvi has brought Pundir to some place it is near the same temple, Prithvi looks at the place he remembers it’s the same place where he met Sanyo. Pundir is having a hard time, his health is deteriorating. Prithvi tries to lift him, Pundir, he calls him, Pundir! You wait for few more minutes I, I,... Prithvi looks around to seek help. Prithvi can see only the temple he says come with me. He slowly accompanies Pundir to the place, holding to his waist. Prithvi and Pundir reach the temple and go inside, they see a Pandit with ‘kesri’ robe praying. Prithvi looks at Pundir with relief and takes him to the Pandit.
Prithvi asks Panditji my friend is severely injured, can we get some treatment here?
Panditji looks at him and says yes, yes. The Pandit stops his work for them and tells Prithvi to take him to his room inside. Pundir takes support of Pandit and Prithvi's shoulders, slowly, slowly, come come he says. They take him inside and seat him on the bed. The Pandit goes to get some clean towels. Prithvi removes Pundir’s shirt. Panditji comes back and cleanses the wound. (It doesn't look like he is doing anything) Prithvi watches him and then he goes somewhere else.
Pundir reminds Prithvi isn't this the same temple where you and Sanyo met the first time?
The Pandit returns and rubs the wound with another cloth and removes the blood, I will prepare an ointment to relieve the pain. He goes to make something but only moves some pots here and there.
Prithvi appreciates it and says thank-you, if you were not here, who knows what would have happened to my friend. Prithvi allows Pundir to lie down on the bed.
Unfortunately the Pandit is an imposter, he is none other than Roshan Ali. Now think, since you have met Roshan Ali now, what will happen to your friend?


Sanyogita and Roopali are inside the very same temple. Sanyo takes a look around the place as she has returned after along time. They stand to take the blessings.

Roshan Ali prepares some bogus remedy.
Prithvi asks Panditji, will my friend get better?
Yes son, he will be okay. It was good that you brought him here to me. Today is an auspicious day for the big "arthi". Today is the day when the followers can ask God for anything, he will obtain it definitely. Go son, go and take the "darshan". I am here to look after your friend he tells Prithvi.
Prithvi is hesitant no Panditji I....
Pundir tells Prithvi that he is fine, not to worry about him. Prithvi you can go and take "darshan" on my behalf too.
Prithvi smiles and tells him to take care and leaves his side.
R Ali has evil thoughts in his mind, you can also pray on behalf of him, because after I put this poisonous ointment on Pundir, he will never open his eyes again. Now once I get rid of your friend I will deal with you and steal all your treasure.

Prithvi prays before the Shiva. Sanyo and Roopali are also in the vicinity nearby. Prithvi makes his way to do "pradakshina" and rings the bell. Sanyo remembers how she use to come and pray, Prithvi was also there in the same temple before. She remembers how her veil flew in the air and got pinned to Prithvi's garment. She looks around more.
Prithvi finishes one "pradakshina". He lifts the "niranjan" in front of the Shiva and does "arthi".
Sanyo is lost in thoughts of Prithvi.
Roopali taps her shoulders to get her attention.
Prithvi says in his mind to God, I don't even know what I should ask for. After taking oath of my mother, how can I ask for Sanyo?
Sanyo is coming behind him.