Episode on Saturday, September 27, 2008

Jaichand looks at both of them from the doorway and asks what is it you are getting ready to go out?
Chand says I was just coming to you as Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan has sent a message to return back to Dhilli.
Why, suddenly what has happened?
Yes he suddenly sent a message, replies Chand, some work is there.
Jaichand walks through the door and enters the room, what work does your mahan Prithviraj Chauhan have with the poet? Looks like in place of your sword, we will need your words instead.
You must have listened before Maharaj that sometimes the words can give a deeper wound than the sword itself, Chand says to Jaichand.
Jaichand is still not satisfied and asks Chand and the assistant Kanhaiya to wait still further with him today. Jaichand walks into the room closer to Kanhaiya, he eyes his outfit from top to bottom.
But Maharaj...Chand tries to tell him.
Kanhaiya responds guruji when Maharaj Jaichand is requesting us so sweetly to stay back then we should stay here.
Chand says to Maharaj Jaichand then its okay we will stay with you.
Jaichand says in his mind, now will start the real game.
(I know what kind of game you plan to play, do as you like, but Prithvi will not come in your trap) Prithvi thinks in his mind.
Jaichand and Chand sit for a game of chess. Prithvi is also by their side. Chand moves his token so does Jaichand. Again its Chand's turn, Prithvi looks at Chand and gestures with his eyes to move the king. Chand moves his King.
Jaichand is undecided, he has to move his token, but looks at both of them and comments you play very well Kaviraj.
I have learnt this from Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Looks like Maharaj Prithviraj has given you good training and knowledge, Jaichand takes his camel and knocks down Chand's token, it flies off the board, Kanhaiya bends down to catch it swiftly.
Jaichand looks at Kanhaiya and puts his token on the board and comments you are very quick Kanhaiya, you must also be good at aiming weapons?
I have learnt much from Maharaj Prithviraj, Kanhaiya nods his head.
Really? So Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan also teaches his friend's assistant. It's good, then I want to know the specialty of your Maharaj, Jaichand he is anxious.

Sankar adivasi and his 3 men head to Kannauj by horse. Sankar adivasi tells them to move quickly before Prithviraj Chauhan takes his plans and applies it. We must get to Kannauj and inform Maharaj Jaichand about Prithvi's plans. They all rush ahead in the forest.

Sanyo is in her room sitting on her bed upset, she murmurs to herself, my death is in my own hands. I will wait only one more night, Prithvi. If nothing happens by the time, then I will swallow those diamonds and kill myself, she holds the diamond ring in her hands
Rajkumari Sanyo, Roopali calls her while entering the room.
Sanyo hides the ring, she gets up and asks her, did you find anything about why Chand has come to Kannauj?
Roopali tells her, I didn't have time to go to him to ask because the whole time he was with Maharaj, but...
But.. What happened? Tell me Roopali.
Your Prithvi has sent Chand to give congratulations to you for the swayamwar, she looks at Sanyo and leaves her room.
Sanyo gets so upset and looks at the ring, now nobody can stop me from committing suicide.

Jaichand takes them to another place in the training grounds outside. You will play this game with me, he tells them. There are many large iron balls attached to chains with sharp pointed prongs on it, they dangle from the ceiling.
Whatever you say I will have to play Maharaj, says Kanhaiya (Prithvi).
Jaichand tells that, he only wants to see all the things you learned from your Maharaj Prithvi.
Okay as you wish tells Kanhaiya. Prithvi starts to go.
Jaichand raises his hand and says first me.
Yes Maharaj, Kanhaiya bows his head down.
Jaichand calls his troops, who are there, to make all the iron balls sway back and forth. Jaichand walks forward into them. Jaichand passes through, avoiding his head to impact the balls, he watches carefully and makes his move. He gets to the center of the room, one nearly misses him he bends backward and makes it to the other side. Jaichand easily makes it back quickly passing easily not allowing the balls to injure him.
The balls are once again swung back and forth. Jaichand tells Kanhaiya now its your turn. This time bells are tied to the balls
Kanhaiya says Maharaj, he is about to go but then falls on the feet of Jaichand and asks for "ashirwad".
Jaichand is hesitant but gives his blessings superficially.
Prithvi makes his way across dodging the balls that swing to and fro. One nearly misses his face, he bends backward and walks ahead to the other side. Without getting hit he goes back, one iron ball passes his face but he easily makes to the other side.
Jaichand watched Kanhaiya do it with ease. Very good Kanhaiya, very good, you seem like less an assistant and more of a warrior.
Kanhaiya smiles and says in our Dhilli an assistant isn't inferior, Maharaj, all are brave warriors.
So in this last game it will be your turn, you will pass this room blindfolded. So at last I can see what Maharaj teaches the assistants, tells Jaichand.
(I understand what you are trying to do but getting Prithviraj is not that easy) Prithvi thinks in his mind.
Jaichand also thinks, if you don't use your art of "shabda behdi ban" then you will die. And if you do use it I will kill you.
Prithvi is blindfolded, the balls sway to and fro, the bells jingle as they move. Prithvi stands still and listens carefully to the bells.
Jaichand is pleased and can't wait for the outcome.
Upon entering the area one ball smashes Prithvi’s cheek, instantly he bends down and puts his hand on his face. Again he moves forward and another hits his face, he bends down, but gets up again.
Chand is shocked but says nothing, Jaichand is pleased.
One more hits his face, he grabs his face with pain. Kanhaiya kneels down and crawls across the room to the other side, he is unsuccessful. Prithvi takes off the blindfold and says, I cannot do this game Maharaj, take this he shows the blindfold to him.
There was no outcome Jaichand is disappointed so he says no, I do not want to play this game. You both can go back to your Maharaj in Dhilli, Jaichand leaves the grounds.
Chand smiles at Prithvi.

Outside Sankar adivasi and his men have come to the palace gates. He and his men get off the horse and climb the stairs to enter the palace.

In the court Chand takes his leave and tells Maharaj we will go, permit us to. With my quill I will paint a grand picture of your hospitality and make it permanent, without death, immortal.
I had wished that both of you stayed till Rajkumari Sanyogita's swayamwar was over so that for your Maharaj you can also paint a picture of it.
Kanhaiya tells Jaichand don't worry just think that Maharaj has already seen it.
Just one thing I want to know for sure, the truth, is Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan really in Dhilli? Right now where is Prithvi, Chand?
Chand tells Jaichand he is here, Maharaj
Prithviraj is in Dhilli now. He has also come with his army. At this moment Maharaj Prithvi is preparing for war. You also get ready for war Maharaj.
Sankar adivasi is heading inside the palace he is with his men in the hallway.
Chand tells Kanhaiya, lets go we are getting late. They both leave the "darbar".
Sankar is on his way in while Chand and Prithvi leave. They both meet at the same place and cross each other. Sankar bumps into Prithvi and looks at him. Prithvi adjusts his bag and looks back. Sankar moves out and passes ahead to the "darbar" while Chand and Prithvi walk out ahead.
Sankar adivasi and his men are in the “darbar” they approach and say Maharaj Jaichand?
Jaichand is surprised to see him and exclaims you have come surprisingly! Is everything alright?
I have come to tell you some special news Maharaj.
Chand and Prithvi are outside the palace. Prithvi says now we will go to Sanyogita.

Sanyo is crying in her room after hearing the news of his coming. I thought I will be freed from here, but No! Sanyo is so upset and frustrated that she starts to throw the plates and trays. They smash to the ground. How could you do this Prithvi she shouts, how! I thought you would release me and stop the swayamwar but instead you send congratulations! Sanyo pushes a glass bowl of flowers and water onto the ground, the glass pieces shatter. She wipes her tears and looks at the ring lying on her bed, enough I cannot wait any longer to find another remedy to this. She walks on top of the glass and reaches the bed to take the ring in her hands. Sanyo remembers how Prithvi promised to take her on “puranvasi ki rath".

Outside in the compound Prithvi and Chand leave the palace grounds, good that nobody recognized us, tells Chand.
Prithvi tells Chand to hurry, I will get Sanyogita and leave Kannauj. At that instance arrows are aimed at their path. Many arrows are fired and block them. Prithvi and Chand see the arrows around them. From a distance they can see Jaichand and his four guards coming.
Jaichand walks closer to Prithvi. They have come face to face now, Jaichand stares at him in the eye. Jaichand demands that Prithvi remove his disguise now, because now your drama is over. Enough Prithvi, enough, you have done too much, your drama has come to an end.
Prithvi carefully removes his moustache and takes off his turban.
Jaichand glares at Prithvi as the truth unveils. Prithvi gives him a faint smile back.