Episode on Saturday, October, 18th, 2008

Prithvi is in his room and gets ready to meet Sanyo, he puts on the ornaments on the forearm than he puts on the bracelet. Prithvi reaches for the ring and puts it on, he glances in the mirror. Prithvi lastly puts his cap and looks satisfied in the mirror. He leaves for the hall and finds his friends waiting for him in the room itself, they have already put on the fine clothes. When did you people come here?
Chand says we have been here for a long time, just waiting for you to get ready.
Um…Prithvi were you going somewhere? Arjun asks him and scans the new garments he is wearing.
Not really.
You look like you were getting ready, as if you were going to meet someone? Pundir wants to know.
Okay okay, stop your nonsense, I am going for a walk.
Arjun says, really?
Chand pulls Prithvi’s hand and says, come lets go.
Prithvi wants to avoid them, hey, now if I need to lose you all, I will have to go from here fast.
Oh listen we will also accompany you too Arjun insists, Prithvi has already left.
Prithvi looks around in the hallway to make sure nobody watches him. He sees no one and walks ahead. Maharaj Karthikan is hiding in the dark corner watching him.
Prithvi looks behind him again to check once more.
Mhj. Karthikan ducks behind quickly, it’s so late at night where would Mhj. Surya Pratap Singh be going at this time? He walks forward behind him and hides again, there is something doubtful about him. I must watch him carefully. Prithvi walks ahead and he follows behind closely, Prithvi takes a turn in the hallway.
Mhj.Karthikan stops and watches Prithvi, looks like he’s going in the direction of Rjk. Sanyo’s room, nobody can take away Rajkumari Sanyogita of Kannauj from me. She’s only mine only mine, he leaves.

Prithvi has reached Sanyo’s room, he opens the door and enters quietly he then closes the door softly, he can see her sound asleep. Prithvi walks to her bed and tickles her feet with a peacock feather. She doesn’t wake up and only turns in her bed. Prithvi then sits next to her and blows air on her face, she wakes up and sees him. I am so crazy I can even see you with my eyes open in my dreams.
Now you see reality as dreams?
Sanyo wakes up suddenly it’s you Prithvi? What are you doing here, if somebody comes and sees you here, then there will be a chaos.
Yes, if you shout any louder than this, then they will definitely come. Prithvi gestures with the peacock feather in hand to the door.
I am telling the truth Prithvi if my father finds out that you are here, then….
Then what? Prithvi doesn’t seem to be worried about it. He is cool and calm
Sanyo is speechless she gets up from the bed and sees the door is open, and you are so….My father always walks around with his sword. She goes to close the door shut.

Mhj. Karthikan is with Jaichand he explains, it is so, right now Mhj. Surya Pratap is in Rjk. Sanyo’s room. I have seen him enter the room with my own eyes.
Jaichand is angry are you in your senses to understand what you are saying?
Yes, I am very sure about it Maharaj. If you find me telling lies then you can take your sword and behead me.
Jaichand takes the sword in his hands and leaves for Sanyo’s room.

Sanyo shuts the door and smiles at Prithvi she goes to him.
What you think, I am scared of your father’s sword?
Sanyo sits next to Prithvi if you don’t, you better be scared of him.
Okay then if I got scared of his lance, then how will I be present for the swayamwar?
Sanyo cannot reply to Prithvi’s question.

Jaichand and Karthikan walk steadily in the hallway to get to Sanyo’sroom.

Prithvi moves closer to Sanyo, Sanyogita he says softly. I will get you from any door of the world, he nods to her.
Jaichand and Karthikan come nearer and nearer.
Sanyo relaxes her head on Prithvi’s shoulders thank-you for coming Prithvi, otherwise for the swayamwar I would not be able to select anyone.
Really? There are many Rajas/Maharajas with you here, Prithvi taunts.
Sanyo gets annoyed and tries to bash him.
Prithvi quickly gets up and tries to run.
Sanyo follows him, just you come in my hands then I will show you. Sanyo grabs Prithvi and they both fall on the bed. Prithvi looks into her eyes.
Meanwhile her father and Karthikan are approaching and they are not aware of it. Both gaze into each other’s eyes.
Sanyo is finally distracted by the footfalls near her room, they are sounding very close now. Sanyo gets up quickly, looks like someone is coming she tells Prithvi.
Both of them walk to the last turn in the hallway.
Sanyo is worried what we will do now, I am afraid.
Prithvi is cool and holds her head, you just don’t worry Sanyo, just go back to sleep, we will meet in the morning, he kisses her forehead and leaves through the window. He takes one last look at her before jumping out of the window.
Sanyo goes back to the bed quickly and sleeps.
Jaichand pushes the door open, both of them enter the room and walk over to Sanyo’s bedside. She wakes up and asks, what is it father is everything alright?
Jaichand looks at her and sees nobody in the room, he looks at Karthikan now you have anything else to say?
How can this be? I saw him with my own eyes. Maharaj Karthikan looks around in the room.
Sanyo does drama, so what has happened father? Can you please explain to me.
It’s nothing daughter just go back to sleep.
Karthikan cannot find anyone present in Sanyo’s bedroom, Jaichand scolds him, enough now, let’s go from here. Jaichand and Karthikan leave the room.
Sanyo is relieved, they had no doubt on her.
Jaichand halts in the hallway, he says how dare you play such tricks on me. My daughter is my pride.
I know that Maharaj, but I saw with my own eyes Mhj. Surya Pratap enter Rajkumari Sanyogita’s room……..
Enough of that, enough Maharaj Karthikan! Enough! If you even try to degrade me or my daughter and say one more word about it, I will have to order you to leave this palace. Be thankful that you are my guest here, I do not wish you to talk about this anymore. This is my last warning that I give to you. Jaichand leaves and goes to do his own matters.
No, Maharaj, I am not the kind to give up so easily. Karthikan vows, by tomorrow, when the rituals start I will disclose the true facts of Surya Pratap at any cost.

Its morning, Prithvi is in his room getting ready by the dressing table, he puts on the belt, then puts on the overcoat.
Simultaneously Sanyo is in her room and applies henna. She puts the ‘bindi’ on her forehead. She puts and adjusts the nose ring on her nose. Sanyo applies the “sindhoor” and smiles in the mirror she is pleased with herself.

Prithvi is almost ready and places the turban on his head he looks into the mirror.
In another part of the palace Karthikan’s one spy questions Arjun randomly they are both in the hallway. We have heard good stories about your kingdom Sarkar. Your Kingdom’s mangoes are well known and tasty in the world, but which territory is it found in?
Arjun acts as if he so great and is not aware that he is being tested. Um..um…um……he cannot reply he doesn’t even know the answer…um….North! He points in the air, northern direction he says confidently. You come he tells the spy, the mango garden is there. Arjun pats him and leaves quickly.
The spy has figured it out, wow Maharaj, you don’t even know what is in the northern area of your own Kingdom? Not mangoes but a desert, mountainous range. He nods positively and goes to inform Karthikan.
The spy returns to give the feedback, he tells Karthikan, Maharaj? Surya Pratap’s friends don’t seem to know any details about their own Kingdom.
Karthikan is pleased to know this, so my doubts were legitimate. Now there is only one way to make the suspicions change to truth, he tells his spies. In the “darbar” the swayamwar rituals are about to start and preparations are in full swing. Surya Pratap will be in that area, in that time you must go to his room and search the entire place. If you are able to find any significant item inform me immediately. We will finally get to see what this Surya Pratap is really made of.
In the “darbar” all are assembled. Jaichand sits in his throne. The 4 walk in, Prithvi bows in front of Jaichand to give him respect as he enters, he goes to sit in his seat. Mother and Roopali bring Sanyo all dressed up into the “darbar”. Jaichand is looking, all the people, guests and Kings watch and stand up as she enters the place. She takes a seat surrounded by her servants. All the other Kings including Prithvi get seated again.
For entertainment, one dancing group enters to sing and dance, they sing of ‘henna on the bride’s hand’. The song takes Prithvi back into the past about this friend’s wedding. Sanyo watches Prithvi and he looks at her too.
Karthikan waits for his spies to return with any news.
The spies have reached the room and search on the bed they remove the bed clothes and see underneath. They open the bags and search in the clothes.

Back in the “darbar” Prithvi’s friends lead him to dance and Sanyo also gets up to enjoy herself too, both look at each other as the singer sings the song. Both of them imagine they are the only ones in the room together alone, singing the song to each other.
After a moment Roopali pulls Sanyo away and they are brought back to reality. Everybody enjoys the dance.

In Prithvi’s room the spies have searched all places making everything upside down, they finally open a drawer and remove its contents. The spy recognizes a stamp with its distinct design and symbol, this looks like the official Dhilli stamp. The spies leave the room to alert Karthikan.

All continue to dance in the court, Jaichand, Mother, Pundir, Arjun , Chand and Prithvi, everyone.
The spies return and say, Maharaj see this, the official Dhilli stamp and presents it to Karthikan. Karthikan takes the stamp in his hands and gets up from his seat he looks at Surya Pratap, so you are not Surya Pratap after all but Dhilli’s King, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
The dancing and music is finished, Jaichand is impressed by Surya Pratap and pats him on his shoulders, because of you today, my palace has been rewarded with happiness. Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh my heart says that Rajkumari Sanyogita should select you in the swayamwar.
Don’t worry Maharaj, your daughter’s selection will be just as same as yours.
Jaichand is pleased to hear such words.
You just see she will put the “varmala” on my neck.
Jaichand pats Prithvi’s shoulders, in your mouth, ghee and sugar.
Prithvi bows his head positively.
Karthikan watches them both, he thinks if Jaichand still doesn’t believe me now, he will throw me out of the palace in anger. I must go to him with proof, that to before the swayamwar starts in the morning. If he really is Prithvi then where is the real Surya Pratap? Karthikan orders his spies to go and find out where the real Surya Pratap is.
Yes, Maharaj the spies go to search.
Now we will see who Sanyo will select in the swayamwar says Karthikan.

Prithvi and gang are in their room. Prithvi discusses the plans. In the morning tomorrow there should not be any kind of problem or confusion says Prithvi.
Pundir replies, no problems, all the arrangements for the send off are in place.
Has our “sadhu” group reached this palace?
Arjun says yes, he must be giving blessing to Jaichand right this moment.

In the palace a group of “sadhus” assemble before Jaichand, still another group waits behind. Jaichand takes his blessings from them he closes his eyes and bows to them.
In a split moment the “sadhu” is pushed aside, switched and replaced. Jaichand opens his eyes to see the new swami who will perform the rites, he doesn’t realize the change.
May “Bhagwan nath” bless you with your entire wishes fulfilled, tells the swami.
Jaichand looks at him with his hand in praying position he acknowledges the gesture.

Back in the room Prithvi says all I need to do is inform Sanyogita about the plans, and confirm that she is ready for it and end her waiting.

Sanyo is very happy she twirls around in joy in her room, I just can’t wait for the swayamwar now, how I am so happy today, shucks, I wish that my swayamwar took place today. Sanyo twirls around even more her dress is lifted in the air round and round. She sees Prithvi coming through the window. Prithvi?
Prithvi jumps over the window and lands inside the room he knocks Sanyo down onto the floor as he lands, she was coming to get him at the window. Prithvi gets up and pulls her hand to assist her, to get up also.
You couldn’t wait till morning?
Is it possible for you to wait then?
Sanyo cannot reply she smiles at Prithvi.
Prithvi takes her chin and slowly says “jungli bhilli” (wild cat) don’t even know how to be shy, he hugs her. Now listen to me carefully he takes her to the bed and they both sit down comfortably. Tomorrow as soon as the swayamwar starts in the morning, one group of my army will enter the palace and take their positions. The moment you put the “varmala” on me, I will take you away right in front of everyone after I reveal my true identity. I will take you away with me forever and ever.
But Prithvi if father….
I had promised to take you away right in front of everybody?