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Been quite a while now.

2010-11-24T17:06:00.001+03:00

It has been quite a while no word from this most entertaining actor, what is he up to now?

Episode on Sunday, February 15, 2009 and Saturday, February 21, 2009

2009-02-15T19:28:00.006+03:00

The Dhilli troops march ahead and the 4 travel in 2 separate camel driven carts. Chand is with Pundir in one cart, Prithvi rides with Arjun in the cart in front. Arjun has requested Prithvi that he wants to take ‘”darshan” of Pundir. He found out the truth.
Prithvi just cries he was controlling his emotions all this time for the sake of Arjun so he doesn’t find out what happened to Pundir, because it may affect his health and psychology. Prithvi now releases his frustration.
Arjun lies in the cot, in the cart watching Prithvi, don’t cry Prithvi, he requests, you only cry for someone’s death.
Prithvi cannot control his emotions and covers his face with his hands.
Our friend did not die, he is a martyr, “veer gathi”. I would like to take the last “darshan” of my friend the martyr.
Prithvi understands his buddy, he orders the cart to halt. Chand wonders why they have stopped.
Prithvi whispers, Arjun you just wait, he is lifting his head to see outside. Chand! Bring your cart ahead near ours, Prithvi calls out.
Chand’s cart is pulled up front. Arjun and Prithvi wait for the other cart to be parallel with theirs. Prithvi gently lifts Arjun’s head to view Pundir.
Chand looks at them from the other cart, then he slowly removes the sheet off of Pundir’s head to reveal his face. Prithvi is holding Arjun up in sitting position, he looks sadly at the body of Pundir lying across in the next cart. Arjun grieves for his friend and folds his hands to do final “namaskar” to Pundir. He looks at him intently. He can’t bare the situation and shakes, he is crying now. Chand has joined them in their cart and cries too. Arjun is not able to bear it anymore and weeps loudly.
Arjun?
Arjun hugs Prithvi and Chand tightly.

Meanwhile, Sanyo is getting ready at Dhilli. She is dressing up and puts on her ornaments. She puts on her elegant necklace of pure gold, armlet, earings, bracelets etc. She applies “bindi” on her forehead and she gets her hair done by the servant. Sanyo looks in the mirror of her dressing table and watches the earrings dangle. Her main servant has come into the room. Sanyo sees her from the mirror and gets up, she asks her, tell me fast till where has your King reached so far?
He has reached very close to the Dhilli border Maharani, he will be arriving very soon.
Sanyo is very happy and cheerful she turns and looks at the mirror again and checks her appearance.

The carts travel ahead with the troops following behind on foot. Prithvi, how….How much more…
Just understand we are about to reach the place, Prithvi assures his friend. Just wait a little more Arjun, Prithvi pats his head gently.
Remember,… Remember when we all met in Gurukul for the first time? How we all together troubled Chand? He remembers the time when he took his poetry scrolls away from him for the sake of taking a bath after 5 days. Prithvi finally returned the scrolls to Chand and they all threw Chand in the pond, he got all wet. Afterwards they all joined him too, in the pond. Arjun and Prithvi both remember the good old days, Prithvi looks at him and laughs softly.
How we all use to do mischievous things over there.
Those were one of the happiest times of our lives Arjun. Prithvi smiles, I will never be able to forget it, he admits.
Remember Prithvi, when you left with your father to fight.
Prithvi nods his head and smiles more.
Hmm?
Yes I remember, and you all one by one were ready to accompany me. They were all young and wanted to come along with Prithvi to the war. According to them the King doesn’t depart without his army, but Prithvi didn’t want them to come because of the danger to their lives. Arjun said their lives were dedicated to Prithvi’s Kingdom. If anything happened to Prithvi it was equivalent to their own deaths. Prithvi told them they were crazy those days.
Arjun and Pundir are lost in their thoughts and smile they remember when they all joined hands and took oath of existing together and departing together.
Arjun says, see how we have fulfilled our vows, for real?
Prithvi quickly replies I do not want these kind of promises Arjun, he shakes his head, don’t want it and pats his head.
Arjun’s health doesn’t look good. He keeps on closing his eyes. Prithvi it was prestigious and a great honour to serve and fight for a great King like you.
Prithvi closes his eyes, no Arjun it is a great honour to have fought battles with such great “veer yodhas” like you.
Prithvi… After I go, I wish that my son Veer, join your forces, like I have till his departure, Prithvi.
Prithvi is pleased, Arjun, I promise he will always stay close to my heart as much as you are.
Arjun suddenly seems to be losing it, he breathes harder.
Arjun? The cart travels. Prithvi tries to divert Arjun’s attention, we will be reaching the Dhilli border soon, see over there, he gestures outside the cart, in front we can see, he informs his buddy. All the troops wait outside in a row with lighted torches.
They travel and have almost made it, but Arjun doesn’t seem to be reacting and doesn’t answer his eyes are closing.
No, Arjun? Arjun? No, Arjun? Not now.
Arjun’s vision is going blurry.
Little more time, just wait a little more time Arjun, Prithvi pats and rubs Arjun’s head softly he looks out of the cart and sees everybody in Dhilli waiting for them. He requests his friend to hang on a little bit more. Arjun, keep your eyes open Arjun, we are almost there, he pleads. See it’s all for you. Everything has been arranged for the welcome ceremony. The night has been lit with thousands of torches. See now we have reached, Prithvi tells his friend and smiles.
Arjun moves his head slightly he can see outside the cart, all the troops standing with torches across the edge of the water canal on both sides. He sees the flag and the Kingdom’s emblem. But no use he is fading away fast. Prithvi looks at him in desperation continuously patting his head.
Chand is watching too.
Prithvi calls Arjun,… Arjun,… Arjun. No movement, no response from him this time. Prithvi turns his head in grief, he can’t face it.
Chand closes his eyes in sadness and bows his head down.
Prithvi slowly turns his head forward to look at Arjun, he slowly raises his hand and closes Arjun’s eyes, he is gone.
Chand weeps silently. Prithvi just stares sadly at him and closes his eyes in pain, he has got another loss of his other friend.

In the palace Sanyo races to the hallway of the entrance, two servants stand at both sides of the hallway with two stands of lighted lamps.
Come on fast, he may come any moment inside the palace now, all of you get ready for the reception, come on fast, come. Sanyo leads the way down the hallway her servants follow behind. Many servants stand and wait along the hallway.
Outside in Dhilli the horns are blown, all the civilians stand outside their homes to welcome their King. They all stand along the street many have torches in their hands. Prithvi’s cart arrives first, all shout, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! All the public cheer, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! All throw rice and flowers for victory. Prithvi has come, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Prithvi sits with both of his slain “veer yodhas” in one cart, he holds both of their hands. Chand also sits next to them behind Prithvi. The cart rides down the narrow lane on the way to the palace. Soon the public quiet down as they see the heroes lay while the cart passes by the people.
One suspicious figure stands wrapped in black clothes and black turban covering his face. He stands alone and eyes Prithvi suspiciously as he passes. He is also watching Pundir and Arjun who lay in the cart.

Sanyo is so anxious and runs through the hallway that leads to the Krishna Idol, she tells a servant, decorate the hallway with lamps, for each returning victor, a lamp lit on his name!
Yes Queen, the servant arranges a tray with “kum-kum”, turmeric powder, flower petals and lamps for Sanyo to take with her to welcome Prithvi, she hands it over to her. Sanyo says I will welcome them in such a fashion that not even in my dreams have I ever thought of it, she giggles.

Outside Prithvi’s cart nears the palace in a procession, the same unknown person in black clothes is vigilant among the public and watches them intently. The cart passes the suspicious person, all the public are silent.

Inside the palace all are waiting, a blue colour carpet is along the full length of the hallway.
Announcement: Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan is present and enters the palace!
Prithvi is the first to enter inside and he is alone, Sanyo is at the other end of the hallway she is anxiously coming with the tray of lighted lamps everything is set and ready.
Prithvi walks slowly taking big strides. He can see her coming in front, her two servants are behind her. Sanyo is smiling but Prithvi is expressionless and sad. Prithvi stops midway in the hallway.
Sanyo notices something odd and slows down at her end.
Prithvi moves aside in the hallway and gives way to the troops who have entered the palace and carry Arjun’s body on a cot.
Sanyo looks and walks slowly, she soon realizes the fact, she is shocked.
The troops slowly lower the cot down to the floor in the middle of the hallway. Same way Pundir is also behind, more troops have entered and carry Pundir’s body on a cot also, they lay his cot down too.
Sanyo is shocked to see such a display, she lets go of the metal tray in her hands and it smashes to the floor, all the contents scatter. Sanyo stares in horror and then runs to Prithvi’s friends.
They just finish laying Pundir down. Sanyo looks at Arjun and squats down next to him. Arjun, Arjun? Sanyo shakes Arjun’s chin, open your eyes Arjun! See! See how I have prepared and decorated everything for your reception. I have even prepared sweets for you she whimpers, I have even lighted 1000 lamps for you, Arjun! Wake up Arjun! Sanyo shakes his chin vigorously his whole head shakes. You, you wanted a grand reception right? Then wake up! Sanyo whimpers.
Prithvi stares into space.
Sanyo pleads, Arjun wake up! She still shakes his chin, she is crying bitterly. Sanyo turns her head and realizes Pundir is also lying in a cot next to Arjun. Pundir! She walks over to him and kneels. Pundir, Pundir! Open your eyes Pundir! Sanyo looks at Prithvi, Prithvi! Prithvi what is this…
No answer from him.
Chand! Chand! Sanyo gets up, Chand! Arjun and Pundir! How did this all happen? Chand!
No answer from Chand either he is silent.
She looks at Pundir and Arjun and whines. Sanyo looks at Prithvi again and runs to him, Prithvi! Prithvi! Prithvi how did all this….Sanyo cries on his chest.
Prithvi doesn’t answer he just stands expressionless in the palace hallway.

Pundir and Arjun’s bodies have been brought inside. Chand is busy cleansing the bodies of his friends and prepares them for the last rites.
Prithvi sits nearby motionless just lost in his thoughts and is in shock.
Chand is wiping their faces and shoulders.
Sanyo comes into the quarters and looks sadly at the departed friends. Sanyo sits down next to Prithvi, he is just staring in his friend’s direction looking straight but his attention is on nothing.
Prithvi since the time you have come you are silent, speak something. Sanyo puts her hand on his shoulder for how long will you keep silent like this Prithvi?
Chand is still doing the work, his attention is diverted to them both, he finally gets up and walks over to her, you just leave him alone for some days, then everything will be alright.
Sanyo is worried and sad for her husband. Chand goes back to prepare the departed buddies for their last rites. Sanyo sits helpless she cannot do anything for Prithvi. She looks at both of them and remembers how Pundir told her to receive them when they reached Dhilli. She promised Pundir she would bring the tray of victory to do ‘arthi’. She remembers how Arjun requested her to receive them with lighted lamps and rain of flowers, after all they are fighting the biggest war ever in their lives. Sanyo is very upset and gets up. She takes the container of kum-kum and starts to apply it around Pundir and Arjun’s body, she weeps and leaves the room.

In the meantime, the suspicious person in black, who was at the procession earlier, enters into the palace he is in the hallway and walks ahead unnoticed by anyone. Two guards wait at the end of the hallway, he approaches them, where is Maharaj Prithvi?
They answer him, he is there in the quarters ahead one guard points in the direction to show him. He passes by easily nobody questions who he is, he is just able to move around in the palace so freely?
Sanyo has left the quarters, she is sad, she remembers how she was making all the arrangements and told the servants to use other flowers. Sanyo is upset and starts to rip off the garlands of marigolds angrily that hang around the huge pillars of the palace. All the servants are engaged in that task, removing the decorations, it has gone wasted do to her father. Two servants remove a huge bowl of water and pour it on the floor to spoil the ‘rangoli’ and flower arrangement made there. Sanyo watches them and is upset all her efforts for the reception have gone in vain.
The unknown person in black is coming silently he passes through the hallway.
Chand is finishing up and about to reach for the flowers, his attention is on Prithvi again he looks at him, he is worried for him. Prithvi still stares blankly his mind doesn’t seem to be paying attention to anything.
The man in black pushes away his shawl and reveals a dagger. He removes it from his waistband and walks on he seems to be heading directly to Prithvi’s quarters. Nobody is there to stop him, what work he has with Prithvi?
Sanyo is now in the other room helping out the Pandits arrange for the last rites, she assists them and passes the tray to them. A ”Hom” is being prepared with sandalwood as firewood. Four Pandits are getting ready to perform the ceremony for Arjun and Pundir. One arranges a white cloth and lays it on the floor, the other 3 sit and prepare for the rites.
The man in black clothes has made it till there he is coming. He walks over to Sanyo and greets her, ”prannam” where is Maharaj Prithvi?
Sanyo doesn’t even look at his face or ask who he is, she is busy doing the work and just points to the other room there, showing him the direction. The man just follows the direction and goes there.
Prithvi is still sitting in the same place silently. Chand is not present he has finished the work and gone somewhere.
The young man in black clothes slowly enters the quarters where Prithvi is and looks at Prithvi from behind. The unknown man walks towards him and says Maharaj Prithvi?
Prithvi finally reacts and turns his head to see who it is.
Suddenly the man with black clothes takes his dagger and stabs Prithvi instantly in his waist, once.
Prithvi does ahh! He looks at the man in the eyes but says nothing he doesn’t react.

Episode on Saturday, February 14, 2009

2009-02-15T19:27:00.002+03:00

Prithvi is by Arjun’s bed side and shakes him, Arjun! Wake up Arjun! Open your eyes Arjun! His hand is on his forehead.
Arjun responds he is okay he slowly opens his eyes, huh Prithvi, friend…Yes Prithvi I have told you….
Chand is crying.
Prithvi holds his hand and nods listening carefully to him.
…. That I would take my last breath in my own Dhilli/Ajmer, there… Not in Kannauj, you forgot what I said, what?
Prithvi feels bad and holds his hand in his fist and cries.
Arjun lifts his hand and touches Prithvi’s head, Prithvi, this is not the time to shed tears. You quickly win the war and then head back home. There sister-in-law must have prepared a grand welcome for us, he smiles, he can barely speak.
Your sister-in-law will be the happiest to see you return victorious, Prithvi strokes his forehead.

In Dhilli at the palace ‘darbar’ servants decorate the floor with a carpet of flower petals, they arrange the lamps in a design. Sanyo is inspecting the work, she sees it and complains what is this you have used ordinary colours of petals as “rangoli”, you must use bright colour flowers instead, she mentions a “victory” kind of flower. I am sure that our “yodha” will return back victorious, she smiles.
Sanyo moves to another area and meets another servant, did you get any news of the war?
You just don’t worry about it Queen. As soon as I get any news of it, I will come directly to you and inform you about it.
Okay. Now it’s late at night you just tell them all to do the remaining preparations early morning.
The servant acknowledges it and says okay.

It is morning the sun is rising, at the Kannauj battlefield everybody is present and ready. Prithvi stands with Chand and his army. He has his shield this time and sword with him, all the Dhilli troops stand behind him in a row.
At the opposite end are Jaichand and his “Senapati” and his army standing behind them in a row also.
Prithvi keeps on remembering the same incident of Pundir hit with a spear, the thoughts don’t go away. He also has to abide with his oath, he cannot harm Jaichand in any way, he made a promise to Sanyo. Tears run down Prithvi’s cheek.
Jaichand looks above in the sky, the sun is on the verge of rising to the fullest. Few minutes later the horn is blown, morning has come, the signal for the battle to start.
Jaichand doesn’t waste time he raises his sword in the air and orders attack! “Senapati” raises his too and shouts attack, to the troops. In front are the archers kneeling in a row, ready to shoot the arrows, the other troops race to attack the Dhilli army.
Prithvi races forward and is the first to attack, he kills the first Kannauj troop that attacks him, attack! Prithvi runs fast to the other side. Jaichand watches. Both sides meet each other in the battlefield the fight starts. Hundreds of swords clash, Dhilli troops versus Kannauj army. Prithvi runs and knocks one troop down, then a second, he twirls around and kills another. Prithvi rams his sword into one more and another flips in the air. One troop attacks him in front, Prithvi stabs his body through and through, he is killed instantly, Prithvi is on a rampage.
Jaichand watches his men fall at the hands of Prithvi.
More troops enter the battlefield and surround Prithvi, he finishes another instantly. One more troop attacks Prithvi, he moves away and flings his sword on the enemy, he is down. Prithvi has left a trail of dead troops of Kannauj behind him.
Jaichand doesn’t realize Prithvi’s strength and underestimates him, he just stands and watches how Prithvi eliminates his men one by one.
Prithvi shields himself from another troop and pushes him away. Prithvi uses his sword and cuts one more attacking at his side. He thrashes his sword on another and pushes one more with his shield, thump! Prithvi jumps in the air, another troop with his sword is cut again. Prithvi still has the same image of Pundir in his mind, the way he lay dead in his arms with a spear lodged in his chest. The image of Pundir in his mind fuels his rage to constantly attack. Prithvi keeps on attacking his opponents, and the image of Pundir dying keeps on flashing back in his mind. Prithvi has the image of Arjun lying in the bed in his mind, he too has very less time left.
Jaichand is furious none of his troops are able to beat Prithvi and kill him. Prithvi walks ahead and attacks two troops at a time, he attacks one with his shield and other with his sword.
Prithvi remembers how his father was slayed. Prithvi twirls around and cuts two more troops with his sword using centrifugal force. Again the image of Sanjam being devoured by buzzards races in his mind. Prithvi had taken oath he would not allow anything to happen to his friends, but things didn’t turn out that way. One troop tries to attack him he ducks down and pushes him back. Another he fights with his shield, he pushes him away with it. Prithvi twirls around and cuts the leg of another troop who tries to attack him.
Jaichand is on guard he waits with some men. Prithvi is eliminating his men one by one, he nears Jaichand now. He watches Prithvi angrily.
Prithvi jumps into the air and kicks another troop away, he flips over. Prithvi looks around for more men to attack, he holds his shield and sword. Many dead or injured soldiers of Kannauj lay on the ground around him. Nobody left to attack him now, he flings the shield away into the air and looks at Jaichand.
The end of this fight will be decided by Prithviraj’s death! Jaichand shouts and points at him. Go! Eliminate him! Go!
Just understand Maharaj the end is coming, says one troop.
Prithvi bravely walks forward in the enemy’s direction few troops who are left proceed towards him. Two of the troops attack Prithvi, he ducks away from their swords. He instantly swings his sword on them and they are gone.
Jaichand watches Prithvi finish his last batch of troops.
Prithvi attacks two more running his way, and another he kills. Two more troops swing their words on him cling, clang, cling, clang, he pushes them backward. Prithvi then swings his sword on one of the troops throats and same on the other they are both knocked down dead.
Jaichand watches how Prithvi butchers them so easily like they were chickens. He looks at Prithvi, nobody is left to fight Prithvi except himself.
Prithvi looks at Jaichand and walks in front of him passing some troops on the ground. Jaichand gives him an angry look. Prithvi and Jaichand look at each other for a moment they both stand motionless. The fight starts between them, both raise their swords and strike. Prithvi tries to get Jaichand but he turns around and ducks, Prithvi tries to cut his neck but again he moves away. All the Kannauj troops lay dead or unconscious on the ground. Chand holds the shield in his hands and watches the fight. Both of them swing their swords and hit each other, cling, clang, and cling! Prithvi twirls around and screams AHHH! His sword is up and aimed at Jaichand’s left shoulder. But Prithvi halts his movement and keeps the sword steady on Jaichand’s body, he has lost his weapon. He remembers the promise he gave to Sanyo again, he is not permitted to harm him in any way. Prithvi looks at Jaichand angrily the sword still rests on his shoulder. Jaichand! My promise I gave Sanyo has saved you today! Before my burning anger slaughters that promise, you get out of here!.... Get out of my sight!... Go!... GO!
Jaichand is speechless he moves two steps behind, then he hesitatingly leaves the battlefield without giving a response, he doesn’t even challenge Prithvi or threaten him. Jaichand walks away silently.
Prithvi takes a deep breath and watches him leave. Prithvi sees that he has gone and turns away, he has won the battle, it is finally over. Prithvi takes his sword and stamps it into the ground, he kneels down on both knees and holds his sword vertically. Prithvi bows his head and screams ahhhhhhhhhhh! He bends his head backward, achhhhhhh! Ahhhhh! He faces the sky. Ahhhhhhh! Prithvi bends forward again the sword touches his head, he leans on it and cries, he has lost one friend and is on the verge of losing another, what did he gain? Prithvi screams to shake out the frustration and pain of the loss, inside.

In the Dhilli palace, Sanyo is in the bedroom she is very excited and happy, she rushes to the dressing table. On the table is a jewelry box. She opens the lid of the box. Sanyo can see a jewel in it, she removes the jewel and holds it in her hands. She recognizes it and laughs. Okay, my own symbol has reached here before I did, she giggles “bigde raize”.
Suddenly a servant comes rushing into the room, Maharani! Congratulations Maharani, congratulations!
The war is over Maharani, she smiles with the good news. Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan is victorious! Our Maharaj! Our Maharaj has won the war! The servant puts her hand on her chest.
Really? Sanyo holds her servants arms.
Yes!
But Sanyo is not happy, she removes her hand from the servant and gets serious all of a sudden. But is Maharaj Jaichand okay? Sanyo has her loyalty to her father.
Yes Maharani, Maharaj Jaichand is well.
Sanyo is so thrilled only because her father is not harmed, she covers her face and laughs with joy, she turns around and around in happiness and grabs the servant, she almost lost her balance.
You have told me such good news, says Sanyo, the servant smiles at her. Sanyo walks over to the dressing table and returns with an ornament, take this. But has everything been prepared for the welcome ceremony?
Yes Maharani.
Okay then, Sanyo is thrilled, you go, and I will come in few minutes.
Okay, the servant runs back to continue her work.
Sanyo is so happy she twirls around and around again, I knew that Prithvi, you would turn out the victor. I just knew it! She lifts some rose petals in the room and throws it up in the air and twirls around again stretching her arms out. The petals scatter and fall on her.

Simultaneously the situation at the other end is not happy. Everybody is at camp in Kannauj. The Dhilli troops spread garlands of marigold and rose petals on the body of Pundir, he still lays on the platform outside in the camp, all the troops are present around him. Prithvi returns from the battlefield and walks over to Pundir’s side. The troops finish their work and put the trays of flowers down, Pundir has been decorated with flowers. The troops move aside and give way to Prithvi. Prithvi looks at him and stands by the platform, he slowly squats down and looks at him. Prithvi lifts Pundir’s right arm gently and holds his hand. Prithvi looks at his face closely a lamp is lit by his head. Prithvi looks at his hands, we have won friend. He continues to look at him and pats his forehead, let’s go, we will go back home. Prithvi still holds Pundir’s hand, see how….. I won today, but lost everything. I don’t understand what it was…. What it was for you to go away so hurriedly? Prithvi cannot control his tears, I have lost, Pundir, he shakes his head and starts to cry, I have lost. Prithvi weeps on Pundir’s hands.
Chand returns and puts his hand on Prithvi’s shoulder and kneels down next to them both, he is sad.
Prithvi looks at Chand, is Arjun alright?
Chand doesn’t answer he just bows his head down and tries to avoid crying.
Prithvi lays Pundir’s arm down, gently, come we will return home.
Chand acknowledges him and cries.
Prithvi pats Pundir’s forehead as if to tell him they are returning back.

In the Dhilli palace Sanyo is happy, she is with her servants and takes a garland of jasmine and roses from a tray they show to her. She inspects it and says there are less pearls in it. Go and add more pearls in it for decoration she advises them. I have promised Arjun and Pundir that their welcome ceremony will be so grand, so grand, that even God will come and give them blessings, okay then, go. The servants leave.
Sanyo walks over to another servant in the “darbar”, what is the condition of the other preparations left outside?
Yes Maharani, the musicians, “Raj Sangeetkar” have gone outside the palace and taken seats in their positions, Maharani.
And has the flowers to shower for victory been arranged yet?
Yes Maharani, from the palace entrance to the Maharaja’s quarters, the servants are ready and stand in place to shower blankets of flowers from trays.
Sanyo giggles, she exclaims, all of you people must fill up your trays with so many flowers that it should look like the Gods in heaven themselves are showering them with flowers from the sky, understand?
Yes.
All of you do it fast. By now the people must have left for Dhilli.
The entire floor of the palace has been decorated with “rangoli’ and flowers, and 1000’s of lamps are lit all around the palace. Many servants are busy working. Sanyo orders them all, she is so happy and enthusiastic, but she doesn’t know what has really happened.

Prithvi and Chand have already left for Dhilli. They both ride in two separate camel driven carts led by troops on foot carrying torches, through the night.
In Chand’s cart lies Pundir’s body. Prithvi who is traveling ahead of Chand, is with Arjun who rests on a cot, he is sleeping. Prithvi sits by his side and has his hand on his forehead. Chand sits alone staring into blank space with Pundir, a white sheet is covering his full body.
Prithvi sits with Arjun and watches him continuously, the camels ride on. Prithvi in front and Chand behind.
Arjun has woken up and slowly opens his eyes. Prithvi sees him. Arjun grins. Prithvi quickly shows his finger on his lips and goes, shhh! Prithvi holds his chin, don’t say anything, he whispers. He checks outside, we are about to reach home, he smiles at him.
Prithvi, we have won the war?
Yes.
Arjun is pleased, he can relax now.
We have won the war Arjun, Prithvi smiles at him.
I knew it.
Now don’t talk too much, and rest a while. Prithvi pats his head, we are about to reach Dhilli.
Yes…I will give up in Dhilli.
No Arjun, Prithvi is upset with his words. Nothing will happen to you understand. Nothing will happen to you.
Now, there is still some time friend. Arjun’s condition doesn’t look good he seems to be fading away. He looks as if he is losing hope. His eyes are closing. They travel ahead. Arjun moves his head a bit, he can see behind in the next cart. Arjun sees Chand sitting alone expressionless, something seems suspicious to him. Arjun is disturbed, Pundir? Where is Pundir?
Prithvi doesn’t respond.
Prithvi?
Prithvi hesitates to tell him the truth it may affect his health. He… He is resting in the caravan behind, Prithvi pats his head, you just don’t worry, Chand is with him. Nothing will happen to him, he is just a little…… Prithvi stops his sentence.
Arjun has figured it out and knows what he saw. He is lost in the image he saw earlier, Chand sitting alone expressionless, not communicating with anybody.
Prithvi again assures Arjun, nothing will happen to him.
I wish to see his dead body just once, Arjun says very slowly.

Episode on Sunday, February 8, 2009

2009-02-09T09:30:00.005+03:00

Prithvi could not save his friend in time in spite of returning to Kannauj the earliest. Pundir is responsible for saving Prithvi's life. He blocked the spear with his body that was meant for Prithvi thrown at him by Jaichand.
All the troops have gathered around Prithvi and Chand who hold Pundir in their arms, he has perished he has become a martyr or “veer gathi”.
It is evening time and they mourn his death.

Prithvi carries his friend’s body back to the camp in the battlefield at the Kannauj border. There he lays him with the help of two troops onto a platform. Very gently and carefully they put him down. Prithvi sits by his side looking at him endlessly. Prithvi gently rubs his cheek with his palms and brushes his hair out of his face. He can't get enough of him and gazes at his face. The troops stand outside near them at the camp. The wind blows everywhere, it is late at night.
Chand comes and kneels by their sides. He looks at his friend with sadness. Prithvi? Chand puts his hand on Prithvi's shoulders, Prithvi, Arjun's health is deteriorating.
Prithvi just looks at Pundir silently.
Vaidji has told that..... He will not survive by morning time, Chand didn't want to say it and weeps. They have already lost Pundir.
Prithvi slowly turns his head and looks at Chand but says nothing. The wind blows outside and the lightning strikes in the sky, Chand looks up to see.

Arjun is in the tent and lays motionless in the bed, he has been bandaged and a loose sheet covers his body. Prithvi silently enters the tent, he looks at him from the entrance and then slowly proceeds to his bed, Chand also enters the tent behind. Arjun's eyes are closed he rests. Prithvi slowly moves to his side and sits by his bedside and looks at him.
Chand watches them from a distance.
Tears fall from Prithvi's eyes and he gently touches Arjun's forehead without disturbing him. Prithvi cannot control his tears and starts to cry, Chand sees him and cries also he holds tightly onto a post of the tent.
Prithvi’s hand is on Arjun's forehead he has woke him up. Prithvi quickly wipes his tears away.
Arjun sees Prithvi next to him .
Arjun?
Chand sneaks a glance at them both, he cannot take it.
Prithvi puts his hand on the bed’s sharp metal design. How are you buddy?
How do I look? Arjun seems unaffected.
You look exactly like a true “Veer Yodha”.
Arjun gives a slight grin. Chand bows his head down. Ugh! Arjun moans in pain. Prithvi watches him and feels sorry he takes his hand in his and raises it slowly, you’re in pain?
A “Veer Yodha” doesn’t have pain, he shakes his head and smiles. Arjun moves his head slightly and sees Chand all by himself standing near the post of the tent weeping. Prithvi…… Where is Pundir?
Chand moves his head to look at them, Prithvi is speechless he doesn’t know what to say. He…. Prithvi stops his sentence and looks at Chand instead.
Chand tries to control his emotions and gives a fake smile.
Arjun looks at Chand then Prithvi, he…
He…Prithvi cannot tell.
He… Is okay, right? Huh? Arjun assumes and answers for him.
Prithvi just moves his lips no sound comes from his voice huh, huh. Prithvi now grips the metal of the bed tightly, and stops himself from crying. He…… Is absolutely alright, bluffs Prithvi and smiles.
Arjun nods his head and grins.
Prithvi crushes the sharp metal design with his palms very hard, blood drips out. Chand is watching and cannot bear it. The ‘vaid’ is applying ointment and bandaging him in the other tent. More blood rushes out of his palm, he is unable to tell his friend the truth.
You just tell him that if he doesn’t lift the sword again by morning time, I will never allow him to lift a sword again, huh? Tell him okay, Arjun requests.
Yeah, yeah I will tell him. Chand looks and cries, but you must rest a while, Prithvi pulls the covers on him, and once it is morning, you lift the sword again.
Arjun grins and looks at Chand, he looks back at Prithvi, nothing will happen to me, you just don’t worry Prithvi, my eyes… Are open, they will not close. I have made a promise to sister-in-law that I will return victorious to Dhilli.

Meanwhile Sanyo is happy, she is really arranging the decorations in the palace for their welcome. She orders a servant to put a garland of flowers in one area and 2 lamps in another area. Sanyo wants the other lamps decorated in another place. She tells her servants to do it fast. Many servants are at work throughout the palace arranging the lamps and lighting them. Sanyo moves around to inspect and supervise the arrangements, at least more than 200 lamps have been lighted so far.
One window of the palace suddenly opens on its own and a strong breeze enters the room, most of the lamps that were lit go off all of a sudden. Sanyo asks what happened?
See this Queen what has happened, suddenly all the lamps have gone off? Two servants complain to her.
Sanyo looks at the lamps, they have gone off, so what, light them again, she says to them.
But Queen, it is a very bad omen when all the lamps that have been lit for an auspicious occasion have suddenly gone off.
Sanyo can see most of the lamps have died off, her attention goes on the shutters that swing open/close, go and see there the windows are open.
Her servants look.
Now if such bursts of wind enter inside, of course the lamps will go off, right? Now stop talking about ridiculous omens and superstitions and go and close the door, go.
The servants do as ordered and close the shutters of the window.

In Kannauj the campfire burns, Pundir’s body lays on the platform with Prithvi mourning at his side. He cries and remembers the childhood spent with him. He remembers when his friends all took oath and vowed to serve him in his Kingdom each representing a weapon. Prithvi remembers and takes Pundir’s hand in his. Prithvi remembers the good times spent with him, he gently puts his arm down. He remembers when Pundir showed him his “rakhee” given by his sister, but he declares his sister Pratha’s “rakhee” is the best. Prithvi reminiscences how he wanted to protect his father, and how Pundir comforted him those days. Prithvi weeps and remembers again how he lost his father to Bhimdev’s sword and the same images of Sanjam run in his mind. He thinks deeply in his mind and covers his face with his hands, he is unable to block the thoughts, plus he has lost another friend now, Pundir and cannot come into terms with it. Prithvi remembers when all of them vowed to live together and die together at the Gurukul. You had promised me that you would be at my side on every step of the way of our lives. How could you break this promise, how?
Chand returns and sits by them. Prithvi looks at him.
Now it’s time for the last rites, Chand says sadly, all the preparations have been made, come on. Chand calls Prithvi and pats his shoulder.
Prithvi looks at his friend, no, it’s not the time yet.
What is this you are saying Prithvi? We must give Pundir a send off.
No Chand, the soil where Pundir was born, the same place where he will have his funeral pyre….. Dhilli.
I will send my friend off with full reverence. Pundir’s body must be properly taken care of. It must be embalmed and preserved with oils, ointments and herbs until we reach Dhilli, till that time.
But what if the battle continues for a long time, then? Chand is worried.
No Chand, the war will be over tomorrow.

Jaichand waits outside his tent at camp the fiery wind blows through the night. Today, if at the last moment the sun had not set, then at that time your corpse would have fallen too along with your friend’s Prithviraj Chauhan. But do not worry now, today one of your hands was cut off, but by tomorrow your neck will be cut off also.
“Senapati” greets Jaichand, Maharaj Ki Jai Ho.
Have you found out anything about Sanyo? Where is she? In which corner of the battlefield has Prithvi hidden her? Jaichand wants an answer.
The “Senapati” stays silent he hesitates to answer.
Why are you so quiet? Why don’t you talk?
They…. Maharaj……
Where is my daughter? Why isn’t any sound coming from your mouth “Senapati”! Jaichand is getting irritated because he doesn’t answer. I am asking you where is Sanyo!
She has already reached to Dhilli, Maharaj!
Noooooooooo! How can this be! He grabs the tents pole angrily.
Prithvi had dropped her in Dhilli and returned back here.
Now that cheater will not be able to save himself from my hands.
Already one friend of Prithvi has been killed Maharaj, and the other, the other friend counts his last breaths. Right now he is like a wounded tiger, he will not survive that much time.
Now even if God came, Prithvi will not be able to avoid death! He will not be able to avoid it at all! PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN!

In the tent where Arjun rests, a “vaid” has come to check upon his status. He checks his pulse. Prithvi watches him. The “vaid” places his hand down and checks his eyes.
Now it’s only about few moments Maharaj, the “vaid’ admits.
Prithvi stands horrified by the news.
As morning arrives, his breath will subside.
Prithvi looks at Arjun then to the “vaid”.
Forgive me Maharaj, he bows and folds his hands, I cannot do anything else for him.
Prithvi listens in shock and looks at his friend, his eyes become watery.
We are like marionettes/puppets Maharaj, the one who makes us dance sits up, the “vaid” gestures upward with his head.
Prithvi is speechless and just sees.
The “vaid” bows and takes his leave, he is unable to treat Arjun, as the weapons had pierced his body deeply damaging his internal organs. Two swords had penetrated his body, in the back and the other in the waist. An infection has spread into his body and his lung or intestines must have been punctured, his spine has been damaged also.
Prithvi just watches sadly he will soon lose his other friend too. Prithvi kneels by his side, nothing will happen to you Arjun, I will not allow your eyes to close. Prithvi bends his head down and leans on his arms.
Chand enters the tent with a Pandit in orange loin cloth. The Pandit has brought his “granth” and sits down on the ground ready to chant the “slokas”.
Prithvi raises his head and looks at Chand. Prithvi looks at the Pandit curiously, what is all happening here, Chand?
Pandit starts his chanting of the Bhagavad Gita “Ne nam shast rani….” “Ne nam gwal……” the slokas where Krishna told Arjun at Kurushetra that the soul has to shed his old body and everybody who is born has to die someday.
Prithvi listens and looks at the Pandit in shock, while he is reading out the "slokas".
For the purpose of death, the soul which will be blessed and get peace, explains Chand.
Prithvi cannot take it, he looks terrifyingly at Chand, he glances at Arjun, it’s not that he is dead already.
…..For the purpose of attaining “Anmol Moksh”. (Paradise, in heaven).
Prithvi is so furious and gets up, he shouts loudly, stop this “shastra”! He looks at the still sleeping Arjun.
Chand starts to cry silently, he is helpless, just doing what he knows best for his buddy.
What are you saying Chand? Right now nothing has happened to him. By morning time he will be absolutely alright! There will be no recitations here! All you people understand! Nothing will happen to my friend.
Chand walks over to Prithvi’s side, he doesn’t want to accept the truth. Prithvi, take care of yourself Prithvi. You already heard what the “vaidji” has told, he just has few…..
Prithvi is extremely irritated, NO Chand! He screams at Chand, he will not agree to the fact. Chand turns his head and tolerates Prithvi’s response. Nothing will happen to Arjun! He will not die! Prithvi points at his friend. The “vaidji” did not say anything and you go from here, he shouts at the Pandit! This is my order! At that instant the Pandit gets up and takes his things and leaves. Nothing will happen to my Arjun! Nothing will happen to him! Prithvi shouts so loud in Chand’s face. Chand looks down and away he cannot answer back to his King.
Suddenly Arjun and Prithvi notice some movements coming from Arjun, his chest starts to move upwards and down again he is breathing hard.
Arjun? They both quickly kneel by his bedside. Prithvi pats his forehead. Arjun is taking deep breaths, like he has some trouble breathing. Arjun?... Arjun? One more big long deep breath from him his eyes are still closed. Prithvi holds his head, you are okay?
Chand calls, Arjun? Again he breaths hard in the same fashion.
Arjun? Say something Arjun? Tears are falling from Prithvi’s eyes, talk, talk with me. Arjun is still taking deep gasps of air. Look at me, Arjun! Arjun stops taking breaths, ARJUN! Prithvi looks at him and shouts.

Episode on Saturday, Jaunuary 31, 2009 and Saturday February 7, 2009

2009-02-09T09:27:00.005+03:00

Chand has waved the flag as the signal. The flag moves to and fro.
Arjun and Pundir have already spotted it. Both of them get out of their hiding spots with their respective armies, but are surprised by the sudden attack of Kannauj forces who had been spying and waiting nearby behind them in the jungle. They knew about the Dhilli strategy.
The Kannauj army has come prepared and shoot arrows at the Dhilli forces, both Arjun and Pundir dodge arrows avoiding to get hit. Many arrows fly in the air hitting the respective armies, many have been injured and killed.

Meanwhile in the battlefield Jaichand keeps Prithvi occupied. Jaichand swings his sword at Prithvi. Prithvi moves and bumps into Jaichand’s shoulder twice forcing him away. They keep their distance some 12 feet away and face each other. Prithvi is not paying attention to Jaichand he looks around to spot his friends.
Chand has been swinging the flag for some time now but no sign of Arjun and Pundir. Chand checks on the east side and west side of the forest area, but nobody is coming at all, he is getting worried and impatient. Where are Arjun and Pundir? He asks his guards standing next to him.

Arjun is on guard and attacking vigorously the enemy, he fights with the sword against the troops, clang, clang, then he kicks another troop of Kannauj.
Pundir likewise, at his end has to fight many troops of Kannauj as well. He has removed the arrow that pierced him earlier and he faces many troops at a time because his own army was reduced in number by the enemies’ arrows. Pundir swings his sword on his opponents’ swords driving the enemy backwards. Cling, clang, cling, clang.

Jaichand and Prithvi are busy themselves, Jaichand tries to get him, their swords are pinned up. Jaichand tries to strike harder with his sword, but Prithvi moves away and kicks him behind and he moves away. Prithvi takes the opportunity and runs somewhere else to search for his buddies.
Jaichand retains his balance and looks for Prithvi here and there he cannot spot him, PRITHVI!
Prithvi has located Chand and rushes to his side. Chand?
Chand looks at Prithvi in surprise, he can’t believe he is standing in front of him, he is shocked.
Where are Arjun and Pundir?
Prithvi how are you here and is sister-in-law alright?
Hha? Prithvi isn’t interested in that question at the moment, leave that, you just tell me where are Arjun and Pundir?
They are in hiding in the jungle on the left and right sides respectfully, as soon as I was to signal them, they were supposed to come out of hiding and attack the enemy. But see how long I have been signaling them, still there is no sign of them both, at all.
There is definitely something wrong, I will go and check in the jungle.
Prithvi, I will also come with you.
No Chand, if you also leave the battlefield, our defenses will become weaker, you wait here. Prithvi leaves in search for them, Chand re-joins the fight.

At the right end of the forest, Arjun’s sword cuts into the neck of the enemy, he twirls around to the ground. Arjun fights another, swords clang.

At the left side of the forest Pundir fights Kannauj troops with his sword, he pins a troop’s sword up then kicks him away. He swings his weapon at two more troopers with all his might.
Prithvi runs through the forest at the right end he is coming to save them. A-R-J-U-N! Prithvi’s voice echoes, he runs faster passing the bush and trees.
Arjun is fighting alone, most of his men are down, he swings his sword on one troop and kills him. One last Dhilli troop is killed he turns around and sees him fall. Arjun outstretches his sword and circles around to keep guard on himself, he is alone and face many. He twirls the sword around.
Prithvi is coming he runs faster.
20 or more Kannauj troops are surrounding him they form a circle and close in on him. Arjun is careful and ready.
Prithvi runs down a path passing a teak forest.
Arjun uses his skill and flips one troop in the air, and pierces the sword into his chest Arghhhhh! As he removes his sword one Kannauj troop pierces the sword deep into Arjun’s back, he is hurt badly.
Prithvi looks here and there for Arjun or Pundir, he runs.
Arjun is getting attacked, he pins a troop’s hand upward and sword up in front of him to protect himself, but one troop pierces his body again from behind, he groans with the second wound.
Prithvi is rushing down the path as fast as he can.
He has two swords pierced into his body now, one sword was already dangling from his back, Arghh! He stands and the pain surges. Arjun grits his teeth and bears it all.
Prithvi is running he is almost there.
Arjun attacks the last two men ahhhhh! The sword dangles from his back he still holds his sword in his hand. The troops run away as he swings his sword on them. Arjun can barely keep his balance, ahhuuhhh!
The Kannauj troops return and surround him again they start to laugh at him and make fun of his situation. Arjun cannot even hold onto his sword it is about to fall out of his hand. They laugh even more.
Prithvi has arrived finally he stands shocked looking at him. Arjun drops his sword. ARJUN! Prithvi shouts loudly.
Arjun hears his name being called, eehhgghh! He turns around to see who it is, one more sword dangles from his other side of his back. Arjun looks ahead.
Prithvi can’t believe what he sees and looks in anger he races to his side. Arghhhhhh!
The Kannauj troops see Prithvi and run to attack him.
Arjun is in pain, Prithvi?
Arghhh! Prithvi attacks the first troop and starts killing them one by one with his sword he attacks an entire group of Kannauj troops, Arghhhhh! He finishes them off one by one.
Arjun can barely stand he faces Prithvi and watches him fight them all. 3 troops are left he kills one and kicks another and then slashes him with his sword all are down, he has finished them, Prithvi then runs towards Arjun.
Arjun receives him with open arms his face has a frown on it he can barely smile because of the pain. Arjun loses his strength to stand and falls on his knees. Prithvi jumps forward and reaches to him he hugs him tightly. Arjun’s wound is deep ughhh! Prithvi holds him still, he reaches out to remove the sword embedded in his back. Arjun goes aaaaahhh! Prithvi removes the sword and hollers loudly he knows what his friend is enduring. Prithvi is in pain emotionally too he cannot bear to see what has happened to him, he cries and holds Arjun even tighter. Prithvi moves and allows Arjun’s head to rest on his other shoulder so he can remove the other sword lodged in his waist. Prithvi reaches for the other sword, Arjun grits his teeth in pain. Prithvi pulls it out slowly, Arghhhhh! He chucks the sword away. He holds his buddy and shouts loudly he cannot bare his friend is hurt like this. Arghhhhhhh! Arghhhh! Prithvi holds him close. Arjun was moaning but now his eyes are closed he falls limp. Prithvi holds him in his arms. Arjun still has energy to talk, you are here you had gone to Dhilli right? Sister-in-law…. Is everything alright Prithvi, uhuhuh?
Prithvi covers his mouth with his hands, shhhh! Don’t talk Arjun, just don’t talk at all. Prithvi looks around for some help.
Uhuuhuhu, it’s good that you came here Prithvi, without you, my soul will, my soul would have been wandering here and there, ugh ugh.
Not supposed to talk like that, nothing will happen to you. He holds him even tightly, he turns his head, no.
Youuu… Are giving me hopes or to yourself.
Arjun I will not allow anything to happen to you.
Prithvi!
Prithvi struggles with him, he lifts him and stands up. Prithvi puts Arjun on his shoulders and carries him away.

At the other end of the forest Pundir fights off multiple troops, many about 50 all surround him, he is at the center and pushes their swords away in one push.

Prithvi is rushing with Arjun on his shoulder.

At the battlefield Chand kills one troop and turns he sees Prithvi carrying Arjun on his shoulders. Arjun! He rushes to their side. Prithvi allows Chand to take Arjun, he slips down to the ground so Chand and Prithvi kneel. Arjun is still conscious. Chand you take Arjun to a safe place and call any ‘vaid’ for him. Prithvi gets up to leave, but Arjun holds onto him.
Arjun? You wait for me.
Nothing will happen to me Prithvi. Sister-in-law must be making preparations for my welcome in Dhilli. You go I will wait. Prithvi hugs him and gets up to leave, he hasn’t even walked a few steps ahead and he sees no other than Jaichand standing right in front of him. Prithvi is annoyed.
Jaichand glares at Prithvi. Both look at each other. Chand and Arjun also see Jaichand standing there.
Where are you running Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan, how long will you keep on running? And who will you keep on running from? Me! Maharaj Jaichand, has become like “Yumraj” is always behind you!
They both stare at each other. Jaichand is a nuisance, Prithvi gives him an angry look and turns to see his buddies on the ground. Chand take Arjun from here. Arjun shakes his head no, Chand gets up and lifts his buddy up and carries him away to safety and for treatment.
Jaichand, today even if ‘Yumraj” came in front of me he will have to face my sword.
No, no, Prithvi no, Jaichand shakes his finger, the war is not fought with the sword, it’s fought with intellect! And all your friends have lost because of our intellect, poor men. And your other friend must have been killed by now!
Pundir is fighting still, he hangs on, he kicks one troop. But from behind one troop cuts away in his back, he shouts ahhh, and jumps in the air in pain.

Prithvi is very angry, Jaichand! Move away from my path! Ahhh! He raises his sword and hits Jaichand, he defends back with his sword. Their swords clang, Prithvi pushes him back with thrashes of his sword continuously, the swords clang, clang, clang. Prithvi aims at his head but he ducks down. Jaichand swings at his head too but Prithvi moves away to Jaichand’s side and elbows him. Both of them pin their swords in front of each other. No use Prithvi, because my troops would have already made millions of pieces of your friend.

Pundir still faces the army alone his men are all gone, the enemy encircles him, they are eight of them. I will not be able to fight them I must somehow try to run from here, he decides.
The Kannauj troops surround him and attack simultaneously, he pushes them all away with his sword with all his might, they are all pushed backwards. Pundir watches them fly backward. One troop gains balance and attacks him again he fights him too and kicks him away.

Jaichand swings his sword down at Prithvi, he pins it for a moment but Jaichand moves back. Jaichand taunts, you just stand here like this and watch the show!
Prithvi remembers how he watched Bhimdev kill his father just like that.
Just watch all you friends I will colour with my sword.
Prithvi again remembers his friend Sanjam, how he gave up his life to save Prithvi from the buzzards. Both images of his father and Sanjam clash in his mind. Prithvi is upset to hear such words from Jaichand. He raises his sword up, arghhh! Prithvi swings his sword on Jaichand they fight cling, clang, cling. Prithvi swings the sword forward Jaichand backs away. Prithvi hits with his sword upward and pins Jaichand’s sword in the air, he kicks him hard.

Meanwhile Pundir twirls around and kicks another troop away. He quickly looks around and sees nobody in his way now it’s his chance to run from there. Pundir makes his exit from the forest and heads for the battlefield.
The “Senapati” realizes it and orders catch him, don’t allow him to go and survive! The Kannauj troops run after him. Pundir is running as fast as he can, one troop follows him steadily.

Prithvi hits Jaichand, cling clang cling, 3 times. He finally jumps in the air and kicks Jaichand backward and he falls to the ground. Prithvi raises his sword to pierce him on his forehead with his sword. But Prithvi is helpless he just holds the sword stationary, the sword tip dangles in front of Jaichand’s face. Jaichand looks at the sword right in front of his eyes. Prithvi stands bent right above him. Prithvi finally moves his sword away he is not allowed to harm him in any way.
Jaichand still lies on the ground helpless. Prithvi points his sword at his face again, your destiny is good Jaichand, I have given Sanyo an oath for your life, aachh! Prithvi looks at him with shame he doesn’t deserve to live. Prithvi leaves in search of Pundir.
Jaichand has been given a chance and takes the opportunity as he has no shame. He gets up and goes to pick up a spear on the ground nearby.
Prithvi is running across the field ahead.
Jaichand walks forward in Prithvi’s direction and gets ready to aim at him, you have taken an oath Prithvi but I have not. He watches Prithvi run ahead, Jaichand throws the spear up to hold it at an angle, he aims and throws it right at him with all his strength. The spear travels a distance and hits someone. Jaichand looks in disbelief.
Prithvi has heard a sound and halts, he is about to turn to see what it is.
Pundir is moaning with pain.
Prithvi turns and sees Pundir, a spear has penetrated Pundir’s chest through and through his body he stands still with pain in the middle of the field.
Prithvi and Jaichand stand at opposite ends watching. Prithvi looks in disbelief.
Enk! enk! Pundir groans with pain, ugh! He finally drops his sword down, ugh, he can barely stand he is going to fall.
PUNDIR!
Pundir falls on his knees, Prithvi runs to him finally and catches him from falling on his back. Prithvi holds his buddy, he sits on the ground. He looks into his eyes, Pundir? He looks at the spear lodged in his chest. Prithvi removes his helmet and holds his friend, Pundir? Prithvi looks into his eyes again, Pundir? No movement from him, his body is motionless. His head is limp no expression on his face. Prithvi looks at him and the spear again, he is absolutely shocked with the circumstances. Prithvi cannot accept the fact, he stares into his eyes for a moment, Pundir! Speak something Pundir! Prithvi looks around himself in shock and shakes Pundir’s body PUNDIR! Wake up Pundir, don’t die Pundir! Prithvi cries for him. Pundir! Prithvi has become horrified.
Jaichand is unaffected he has only one thing in his mind and walks towards them both.
Prithvi helplessly holds Pundir in his arms and breathes deeply, Pundir! Don’t leave me Pundir!
Jaichand is walking steadily towards them.
Prithvi clutches his dead friend tightly and weeps bitterly, Pundir! Prithvi holds and shakes his body.
Jaichand is evil and has no mercy, he is near and raises his sword to strike at Prithvi. But the time is over, it is evening and the sun is setting. A Kannauj troop sounds the horn to stop the war.
Jaichand hears the sound and halts.
Prithvi is still weeping on the ground for his dear friend. He has lost him and cannot do anything about it now.
Jaichand lowers his sword down, he wants to strike at Prithvi but it’s against the rules. Jaichand hears the blowing of the horn again.
Prithvi weeps out loud even more, he couldn’t protect Pundir.
Jaichand watches him cry, he doesn’t really care what has happened. Jaichand is hesitant he doesn’t want to leave the battlefield but leaves any ways.

Prithvi cries even harder, gradually all of the remaining Dhilli troops gather around them both. Prithvi looks behind him and sees his men. All of them bow their heads down and lower their swords.
He shouts at them, Pundir has died! How did this happen! Prithvi yells his name, Pundir! P-U-N-D-I-R! Prithvi holds him tightly and weeps bitterly, he cannot bear the loss of his friend of childhood.
Chand has come too now and drops his sword, he bends down and holds his buddy, he is crying.
Chand, Chand what is this that has happened, our friend has died! They both cry.
The troops stand behind they are sad.
I could not save my friend! I could not save him, Chand! Prithvi is so upset. Both Prithvi and Chand cry. Chand takes his hand over the eyelids and closes Pundir’s eyes.
They weep till sunset.

Episode on Saturday, January 24, 2009 and Sunday, January 25, 2009

2009-01-25T20:35:00.003+03:00

Prithvi has already dropped Sanyo home in the palace and left Dhilli. He rides back swiftly to Kannauj on his horse as fast as he can passing through the rough terrain. The sun has risen and he has to make it back fast before Jaichand realizes he is not there and frame him as a coward. Prithvi rides with his sword in hand and wears his full armor. He passes through a barren desert area.

In Kannauj, at the battlefield the Dhilli flag is hoisted in Prithvi’s camp. Morning has come, I’ll go now friends, says Chand. The 3, Pundir, Arjun and Chand have gotten ready and wear their black uniforms and armor. Take care of yourselves.
You also, says Pundir. All three take hand in hand and pledge good-luck. Har Har Mahadeo! They all give a hug to each other. Each of them set off to their positions as per their plans.

Prithvi rides on nonstop. In the journey Prithvi is reminded of Baba words, which is why he is more worried about his friends.

At the battlefield all is set. Chand commands his group of troops, they stand behind him in a row facing his opponent Jaichand and his army at two opposite ends in the barren deserted grounds.
Chand knows where he will be and what to do according to Pundir’s strategy.

Pundir is vigilant and waits in the forest with the Dhilli troops, they will move when Chand gives the signal. He goes accordingly with his own plans and plans to attack them.
Likewise Arjun sits in another area of the forest with his group and keeps vigilance also. He too waits for Chand’s signal according to Pundir’s plan, also.

See poor Prithvi he has only a handful of his army left to face us. We can eliminate them effortlessly. Jaichand’s commander orders, get ready to attack!
Chand and army face them.
Jaichand notices something, where is Prithvi actually?

Prithvi is coming, he rides through the desert as fast as his horse can take him, he will be there soon.

Jaichand scans the Dhilli forces in front of him ahead. Not able to see Prithvi anywhere, not even his friends?
He was afraid of you and ran away from the battlefield Maharaj, the commander ridicules.

They are wrong Prithvi is on his way from Dhilli and will arrive soon.

No Senapati! Prithviraj Chauhan will not accept defeat that fast! He must be playing a new move, and he doesn’t know after some moments, even before the battle starts, this war will be over. And his entire strategy will go wasted, Jaichand points in front of him.

Pundir and Arjun wait in their respective areas with their troops in the deep forest hidden in the tall grass. They keep an eye and wait to make their next move.

Meanwhile Jaichand’s troops climb trees, sit and search for a good view to spy on the Dhilli forces. From here I cannot see anything, informs one troop on a tree.
Another troop says lets search ahead for them and see. All of them jump from the trees and go to search somewhere else ahead. They cover their bodies with tree branches, and tip-toe slowly and silently through the forest.

Meanwhile Prithvi is on his way, he has brought additional troops who are running behind him at fast pace.

Jaichand orders, attack! You must pin them down within few moments!
Chand orders go ahead and attack troops, today we will merge the enemy in the soil otherwise we will ourselves merge into the soil! Another set of troops are behind them few 100 yards away, they wait on the ground. Har Har Mahadeo! They all march forward.
Likewise Jaichand’s military also march towards their enemy they face each other. Both armies confront each other on the battleground they scatter and the fight is on. Chand’s sword clangs against Jaichand’s sword. All troops of Kannauj fight against the troops of Dhilli. Metal clangs with metal.

Prithvi still has some distance to go.

Arjun and Pundir wait patiently in the dense forest, in their respective areas.
Pundir waits patiently with the army.
Jaichand’s forces are looking for them, they climb some trees and get a view at height. They have finally spotted Arjun’s forces hiding nearby. They see from behind them. Arjun is unaware of their presence. They can see clearly that this is Prithvi’s buddy. They carefully and slowly leave the area so they are not caught.

Chand and Jaichand fight, they pin each others swords. Chand goes Arghhhh! And thrashes at Jaichand, he ducks down. Jaichand too aims at Chand’s head, he ducks down in time and he misses him. Both of them swing their swords on each other’s, clang! Chand turns and looks behind himself, he gives a nodding signal to the troops who are behind them, yards away. Chand then gives a big jerk to Jaichand’s sword, he suddenly shouts, run from here! Suddenly all of the Dhilli troops make a run, away from the Kannauj army. They are few compared to Kannauj forces.
Jaichand cannot believe what is happening and yells, stop!
Chand and the forces have run away a long distance.
See how they run away like cowards, showing their ego they are running like little rats, Jaichand points at them. Follow them all! Don’t let them run away! Today only from here will go enemies’ corpses! Corpses! Let’s go!

Prithvi rides on, he remembers the time when his father was slaughtered by the enemy through deceit. Bhimdev had cut his father through and through. He also remembers the situation of Sanjam. This time nobody of my own will be able to leave me like that. I will not allow anything to happen to my friends at all. Nobody can even touch them as long as I am alive, never.

Chand and the Dhilli army run fast to the area where more troops wait.
Jaichand’s forces follow them all behind, they run faster.
Chand and forces run a great distance and meet up with the second group of Dhilli troops who lie on the ground ahead in a low lying area concealed. They join forces together, Chand shouts Har Har Mahadeo!
All the Dhilli troops shout Har Har Mahadeo!
Jaichand and his military catch up with them and halt after they see a large group of troops. Jaichand stretches out his arms to block his own army behind and protect them, he scans the situation he can see they are equal now in number.
Dhilli’s army shout, Har Har Mahadeo! Har Har Mahadeo!
Jaichand gains his confidence again, one by one kill them! Come on!
Chand leads his team, Attack! Attack! The voices echo. All of them race back to get the Kannauj army they have full strength now.
Both armies unite and attack violently their swords thrashing each other. Chand and Jaichand are face to face. Wow, what do we have here, today Prithvi has kept a poet in his place to hold weapons!
Right now you have only seen this poet’s writing ability (quill power), when you see the strength of my sword it will knock you unconscious, Maharaj.
Yes we will see that today!

Prithvi is very near now he will reach the battlefield soon. He has made the journey to Dhilli and back successfully all through the night.

Jaichand strikes at Chand first and then kicks him. Chand is forced backward he gains momentum. Chand is then attacked by a troop of Kannauj they pin their swords on each other.
Meanwhile Jaichand backs away, he sees two of his messengers, why have you both come over here! Both of them whisper something in his ear. He looks pleased by what he has been told, secretly. Very good, very good. Both of Prithvi’s friends are his left and right hands! Go and lay their corpses! Go!
Poor man Prithvi, both of his hands are going to be cut away and he doesn’t even know about it?

Prithvi has arrived finally, he slows down after a long journey, his work isn’t over yet. He sees his army fighting, behind him are more of his troops who had accompanied him. Prithvi sees Chand fighting Kannauj troops alone and gets off his horse. Prithvi calls Chand! He takes his sword out of its case and rushes to join him.

Jaichand and the commander’s attention are caught on Prithvi, they watch him closely, he has finally arrived. Jaichand laughs, at last the coward has come on the pretext of changing his outfit. Jaichand’s eyes are focused on the one and only Prithvi. He points at his direction, today not even God will be able to save him from my hands. Here I will keep him occupied with me, and you will go there and finish off his two friends, Jaichand orders his commander. They have found out about Arjun and Pundir’s whereabouts.
I understand it clearly, Maharaj!
But this fact, Prithvi will not figure out in time and when he does, it will be too late his 2 friends would have been killed by then. Jaichand watches Prithvi fight one troop after another. Go! He orders the commander. Prithvi!
Prithvi again checks and sees Chand is fighting alone, if Chand is here? Where are the rest of them, Arjun and Pundir? Prithvi thinks in his mind.
Prithvi moves towards Jaichand, instead many of his troops form a line in row and block Prithvi. Prithvi stops and waits he watches them form a line. Slowly after some moments they all move away and form a circle around him. Jaichand can be seen from the center he walks forward to Prithvi. Jaichand comes face to face with him, so at last Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan had to come out of hiding from his cloak, eh?
Only brave buzzards like you take help and hide behind cloaks/veils Jaichand. Likewise Prithviraj Chauhan forces himself into the enemy’s house and attacks like the courageous, he points his sword at him.
Jaichand responds back and points his sword at him too, Prithvi! If you were a tiger, instead of sitting and hiding you would have been standing here in the battlefield like me all this time.
Why don’t you just say that you have come here before me like cowards to plan out some tricks on us.
Who is the real coward, the decision will be made right now. Jaichand lifts his sword in the air on Prithvi, Arghhhhhh! Prithvi is poised and ready to aim. Jaichand stops and then he swings the sword on Prithvi’s sword, clang the fight is on. Prithvi hits his sword then Jaichand hits back again. Prithvi swings at Jaichand missing him twice, he ducks down in time. Jaichand pins Prithvi’s sword in the air and kicks him backward. Prithvi gets ready and goes Arghhhh! He swings his sword on Jaichand. Jaichand pins the sword up, they hold it up for a moment, Prithvi’s attention goes elsewhere he looks around the battlefield for his buddies, where has Arjun and Pundir actually gone to he thinks in his mind?
Jaichand reads his mind and thinks, they have gone to meet their deaths.

According to Pundir’s plan, Arjun sits and waits in the foliage patiently for Chand’s signal. He waits with his forces on the right side of the forest. The Dhilli army is sitting in their positions scattered apart. They do not notice the approaching Kannauj army tip-toeing nearby in camouflage spying on them. As soon as we get Chand’s signal we will all cut the enemy, informs Arjun. The Kannauj army is nearby watching them.

At the other end of the forest are Pundir’s forces they all wait in the tall grass also. Pundir is growing impatient. Chand give us the signal fast, our swords are getting eager and thirsty for the blood of the enemies.
Behind them also are Kannauj’s troops with the Senapati, he is spying on them at close range, see Prithvi’s other friend Pundir, he says. Keep on hiding within the cover of trees and move behind them ahead, he tells the other troops softly. And once I give my signal, you must eliminate him the same way like Arjun! The Kannauj troops move in closer, Pundir is not aware of it.

Arjun and his forces still wait in the forest in silence. Kannauj troops are behind them closing in on them slowly. They carefully tip-toe across the ground making no noise at all, arousing no suspicion.

In the battlefield Prithvi is still trying to search around for his buddies if they are anywhere to be seen.
Jaichand scolds him, Prithvi keep your attention on the war. Jaichand doesn’t want him to find his buddies, he wants to keep his attention on him only. What do we know whose aim may hit first, ehh?
Both of their swords are still pinned up in the air, they both move around in circular fashion, round and round, they stop.
Looks like you have forgotten that Prithviraj Chauhan’s aim can never falter, no matter where I am looking, I always have my attention on the enemy he pushes Jaichand back, arghhhh! Jaichand doesn’t lose his balance and positions his sword straight in front of him, Prithvi applies his force and twirls around.

Time has elapsed, Arjun is waiting, he says enough now, any moment now Chand will signal, he looks at the troops.

Pundir in his area says, everybody get ready, the time to attack is approaching shortly. The Kannauj troops get ready also, they are listening to Pundir’s voice.

Prithvi jumps near Jaichand and swings his sword around. He aims at his face but Jaichand ducks down away. They both hit their swords twice, clang, clang! Both of them pin their swords up and grab each other’s arm, they rotate around. Jaichand releases his arm from his grasp and cuts into Prithvi’s arm, he is hurt. Prithvi stands still and looks at his arm. Jaichand stands on guard looking at him.

Meanwhile Pundir is still sitting, they are getting cornered around, they do not even notice the enemy coming to attack.

Prithvi’s sword clangs with Jaichand’s, he kicks him hard behind, their swords hit each other 3 more times clang, clang, clang!

Arjun also waits, no action taken yet, his forces are going to be attacked also.

Jaichand swings his sword on Prithvi’s neck he bends back in time to save himself. Prithvi swings his sword back and cuts into Jaichand’s backside, he halts all of a sudden. He remembers his promise made to Sanyo, he will not injure her father in any way he has no alternative. He only planned to make way for a passage to Dhilli that’s all.
Chand and his division are still fighting back the enemy, he kills one then he makes another turn around and kills another troop.
Now it is time, one Dhilli troop secretly nods at Chand. It is the signal for Chand, he runs to collect the flag from the Dhilli troop who had gone to retrieve it. He takes it quickly in his hands and waves it continuously up in the air. It is orange in colour and attached to a long bamboo pole.
Prithvi looks away and watches Chand’s movements.
The flag moves to and fro.
Arjun sees it and is alerted, so does Pundir at his end of the forest, he looks up and sees the flag swaying.
Arjun shouts move, and eliminate the enemies! He rushes out of the foliage and tall grass. Har Har Mahadeo! The troops come out of hiding also, Har Har Mahadeo! They all raise their swords in the air.
Har Har Mahadeo! Pundir calls, he sees the flag and gets up, he calls his forces out. Behind is the Kannauj army ready to attack, they wait for the “Senapati’s” signal.
Chand has done his job he calls Pundir and Arjun. Prithvi watches him.
The Kannauj army are hidden behind in the forest and have their bow and arrows ready, they aim at their targets.
Prithvi doesn’t know what’s going on, what Chand is actually doing he wonders, his attention is on him.
Pundir and forces rush ahead to Chand, but are met with arrows behind them. Pundir turns and looks behind, his troops are falling prey to arrows shot by the enemy. He watches arrows fly around and killing his men. He is unable to get to Chand.
Same situation is faced by Arjun and his forces as they leave, arrows are targeted on them from behind. Arjun dodges some arrows they just miss his body, but his men get hit. He watches the Kannauj army shooting at them hidden in the tall grass.
Pundir is also caught in the fight, he is made helpless by the sudden attack. One arrow hits him on his back, awwg!

Episode on Sunrday, January 18, 2009

2009-01-25T20:34:00.002+03:00

Prithvi looks at his buddies, he is in doubt of leaving them alone. He takes a good look at the 3 of them as he never left them alone to fight before. He gives them all a farewell hug.
Prithvi finishes hugging them, he gets lost in his thoughts, he remembers Baba’s words of somebody’s death. Chand’s, Pundir’s and Arjun’s faces flash in his mind.
Arjun interrupts his thoughts, we both were thinking that we would reach Dhilli first and arrange for sister-in-law’s welcome. But the situation,…. The situation has reversed.
Sanyo feels sorry for that.
Now you will reach Dhilli and welcome us instead, why not sister-in-law? You will definitely be ready to welcome us in victory with the “puja” plate right? Pundir is eager for the answer.
Sanyo smiles and nods yes.
Arjun chuckles and then you must welcome us with lighted ‘diyas’ and garlands of flowers, after all we will be winning your most gigantic battle and returning likewise.
We promise you that we will not even allow the slightest of injury to Maharaj Jaichand, says Pundir.
Arjun says, let anything happen but we will not raise our swords on him.
Sanyo is overwhelmed by their gestures, she takes the dagger from the table and cuts her finger, she applies her blood on Pundir’s, Arjun’s and Chand’s forehead. “Vijaya Bhava.”
The 3 accept her blessings.
Prithvi is ready to take Sanyo with him away, but turns and takes a last look at his friends, before leaving the tent. Prithvi and Sanyo leave the tent and make their way to Dhilli secretly.

Outside the troops on both sides wait in their respective sides on the battlefield. Jaichand is standing outside and keeps vigilant on Prithvi’s camp, his eyes are focused on them, he watches their army attentively they have blocked the view of the tent to allow passage of Sanyo and Prithvi unseen. They both leave the area.
Arjun peeps out of the tent and sees Jaichand. Arjun orders the troops to arrange food for the Queen and King, fast.
Jaichand is watching him and turns away.

Meanwhile Sanyo and Prithvi head by foot to Bhairav Ghat, some soldiers accompany them behind. Prithvi rushes ahead holding onto Sanyo’s hand. Sanyo cannot keep up with his speed, so he halts, what has happened to you Sanyo?
Today we don’t even have a moment to spare to make any stops.
I know you can’t leave your friends alone to fight in the battlefield, but then why did you do it?
Prithvi cannot answer the question, I will take you to Dhilli, and before morning comes, will return to fight this war.
Sanyo is astonished, now she knows they cannot rest at all, he has to drop her to Dhilli and return back in time to fight. I knew it, you were going to do like this. But I will not allow you to come back alone, I will also stay with you here, I don’t want to go to Dhilli.
No Sanyo, taking you back to Dhilli safely is my most important responsibility. Once you reach there in good state, after that I can look after and divert all the attention on my friends.
I am safer here with you, than I would be in Dhilli!
No Sanyo! In Kannauj your life will always be in danger! She has become real upset. Prithvi doesn’t want to use force on her, he says softly, okay then, fine, I will drop you at Dhilli and have decided not to come back here.
Sanyo cannot refuse now, no, let’s go, you just drop me at Dhilli and return back here.
Prithvi explains, Sanyo you remember that night what the Baba was telling? He said in this war two lives will be lost. And I don’t know myself who the two are, he is very worried for them. As long as I am alive I will never allow something like that to happen at all, never.
And I have full trust in you, Sanyo pats his cheek and smiles at him, I am confident that you will not allow anything to happen to them as long as you are there. I am with you Prithvi, now let’s go, the faster we move from here the earlier you can return to this place, come on.
Prithvi is happy that she understands, he smiles and gives her a hug. Let’s go. They rush ahead. The troops follow behind.

Arjun, Chand and Pundir sit in the tent to decide their strategy. We have fewer troops so what, exclaims Arjun, remember what Prithvi always says, fight war not in the battlefield, in the mind of the warrior war in won.
Arjun is correct says Pundir, and in my mind I have a strategy. We will always intimidate our enemy of war so that every step of the way they will feel we are losing the fight. Pundir informs Chand, according to his plan, as soon as the war commences you will take your division of army with you here standing in front of the border. Pundir shows him on the table with a stick.
Chand visualizes it.
Pundir continues and tells Chand, Jaichand and his troops should not be allowed to see anything but you and your army division. They visualize the situation. Pundir looks at the model plan on the table, and behind your army some strides away, a small division here, will be waiting for you. Pundir puts another stick on the table parallel to the stick representing Chand’s group. They visualize another row of troops behind Chand’s army, lying low on the ground away from sight at least 1/2 km away.
Now some time after the war starts, you will take your division and run behind backwards.
Chand finds it peculiar.
…..So that the enemy will be happy and think that you are frightened and running away from them. Without any hesitation they will follow you behind, and you will go behind with your army and combine with the other division behind. Pundir shows on the table to Chand, by moving the stick close to the other stick, parallel to it. Now the strength of your troops would have doubled and the enemy will be surrounded caught in your grasp.
Chand and Arjun have understood.
Meanwhile, I will take my division on the right side from behind, he puts another stick on the table vertically to the stick representing Chand’s. I will surround the enemy.
And Arjun, he looks at the table again, he will come from the left side and join with me. Pundir places the third stick on the left side on the table vertical to Chand’s and closes the ends to form a triangle. Now, like this as morning comes, the war will start, no sooner it will be over. Pundir slaps his lap, he is pleased with himself and his plan, he is very confident with the outcome. The three of them stand up and take out their swords and raise it in the air, Har Har Mahadeo!
It is night, Prithvi and Sanyo together sit and travel by caravan which Arjun had arranged for their travel to Dhilli. Behind are some of the troops dressed as civilians. Both sit inside, they are draped with woolen blankets they cover their faces so nobody will recognize them.
See over there Kannauj’s southern border, Prithvi points to show Sanyo. Sanyo can see the tall pillar at the border, it’s the landmark. Once we cross it everything will be all right.
She smiles, but soon realizes a problem. She sees a guard posted there ahead, what if the guard recognizes us at the Kannauj border, then?
Prithvi also realizes the situation. You just lie down here and act as if you are extremely sick and keep your face covered.
Sanyo does just that and waits patiently while the caravan travels ahead. They reach the border and are about to cross it. The guards see them and say stop! One guard walks towards them. Prithvi and Sanyo wait and they don’t know what to anticipate next, the moment is tense.
The guard approaches, who are you people? Where are you heading? He holds the torch in his hand.
Prithvi disguises his voice and answers, oh “Saheb” there is disease spreading in the village, my wife is very sick that is why I am taking her to the “vaid” ahead.
Two other guards walk over to inspect the caravan inside. Prithvi quickly covers his sword that is visible. They guards open the door of the caravan to check, one of them brings the torch inside and bends to see them both. Meantime Sanyo takes action and acts as if she is sick and going to vomit. Ackkkkkkk!The guards move back, she makes more vomiting sounds.
Let them go, says the guard. The poor girl looks very sick, don’t know if she will survive or not, they close the caravan door. Sanyo and Prithvi look at each other, they are relieved. They are free to go, they travel ahead in the caravan and cross the Kannauj border. Sanyo and Prithvi smile and remove their blankets they both hug each other, they are finally free.
Now father cannot do anything to ruin it for us. They both sit comfortably in the caravan and travel to Dhilli ahead.

Jaichand is in his tent, his commander enters inside Maharaj Ki Jai Ho!
Where are all our army divisions that I had called from Kannauj?
All are present and ready Maharaj. We are just waiting for your orders.
Okay then, you tell them all, that the time has come.
But Maharaj, what are the orders for them?
For them I have arranged a special plan, in the darkness of the night they all will have to colour their faces and bodies with green leaves and soil, and then they will have to secretly and silently trespass into the enemy’s territory, this is what you will have to order them.
The commander understands, yes Maharaj.
And listen, one more thing, and some of them will have to go and hide into the right side of the jungle while the others will hide in the left side of the jungle. And after the war starts, as soon as I give the sign, all 4 divisions must surround the enemy in all 4 directions.
By the time the enemy realizes our troopers advancing, all of them would have perished to death by then.
This is our fight of prestige, and we only will win it, no matter what we may have to do for it. As for losing? Only Prithviraj Chauhan will be the loser! Only Prithviraj Chauhan!

The rider takes the caravan into the Dhilli city limits through the sandy path. Sanyo sleeps on Prithvi’s shoulder. A Dhilli guard sees them and tells them to halt he doesn’t recognize them both. The horse stops and neighs, the caravan comes to a halt, Sanyo wakes up. The guard walks over to them to check, who are you people? Where are you going? The guard comes closer to the caravan and brings the torch to see inside. The guard recognizes his King sitting inside and bows in front of them both. The other guards also bow in respect. Forgive us Maharaj, I didn’t recognize you.
Please tell the troops of the southern division to get ready to leave in few minutes, go.
The guards bow and leave to inform the troops.
We have reached Dhilli, says Sanyo.
Prithvi nods yes, and smiles at her, she also smiles back at him. He puts her head on his shoulders. They are happy, and have finally reached their destination. Prithvi orders lets go, the caravan travels to the palace.

They have already reached safely into the palace.
Sanyo sits right in front of the Shiva Idol doing “puja” she lights the “diya” and “niranjan”, she then prays to the idol.
Meanwhile Prithvi gets ready to leave back to Kannauj he puts on his armor. His servants adjust the chest plate on his chest and fixes it in place, then they put the belt on him. Prithvi’s servants attach the arm plates on his arms.

Sanyo prepares the tray to bless Prithvi for victory in his battle, with “kum-kum”. She also selects the red flowers and puts it on the tray. She prays to the idol for blessings.
The leg plates are tied on both of his legs. Prithvi is ready, lastly he takes his helmet in his hand and leaves the room. Prithvi walks into the hallway to go to the puja room.
Sanyo has finished praying and gets up, she takes the tray down the hallway. Prithvi is also coming to take blessings. They both meet in the middle of the hallway. Sanyo blesses Prithvi, she does ‘arthi’ on him. She finishes doing ‘arthi’ and applies ‘kum-kum’ on his forehead and throws flowers on him. A servant arrives with the sword. Sanyo gives her the tray and takes the sword from her, the servant leaves. Sanyo hands the sword over to Prithvi.
Prithvi looks deeply into her eyes and wipes the tears off of her cheeks. You just don’t worry Sanyo, I will do as I promised. In this war your father will not have to face any danger. The only thing you have to do is make grand preparations for the welcome ceremony. You must welcome each and every person like nobody has ever welcomed anyone like that before. And because of them we have both reached here, we must be grateful to them.
You mustn’t worry about Arjun, Chand and Pundir at all, Sanyo smiles. I will definitely make a special welcome for them. But you must return fast.
Prithvi kisses her forehead and leaves without saying anything. He walks down the hallway to leave the room. Sanyo watches him leave.

Pundir, Chand and Arjun make their beds ready to sleep. Enough, tomorrow will be the last of Jaichand’s army says Arjun. I am absolutely sure that by nightfall we will be back in Dhilli, Arjun pulls the bed covers in place.
Yes, we were going to arrange sister-in-law’s welcome ceremony but now she will be welcoming us instead, says Pundir.
Chand and Arjun smile.

Jaichand’s army divisions get ready with their disguises they cover themselves with leaves, gathering it throughout the forest in their respective areas. They apply green mixture and soil on their faces according to Jaichand’s plan.

Arjun continues, Jaichand can try any kind of trick on us, but it is sure it will be our win.
Come on let’s sleep now, advises Chand, tomorrow’s war will be the biggest war in our lives, that we have ever faced.
Yes you said correctly Chand, Arjun agrees. Tomorrow for the first time we will be fighting a war without Prithvi.

In the forest, Jaichand’s forces climb trees and remove more leaves to cover their bodies as camouflage. One troop calls “Senapatiji”, our military have taken their posts accordingly and they are keeping vigilant on the enemy.
Very good, says “Senapati”, you must all pay attention on each and every move of the enemy and keep me informed always. But keep in mind that you all must not allow them to find out about your presence here.
They will not even find out about us in their dreams, says the troop.
The “senapati” gives him a sign to go. He leaves also.

Pundir, Chand and Arjun sleep peacefully in their beds, in the tent. They are not aware of Jaichand’s plans and what may lie ahead in the morning.

Jaichand waits in his tent and is still awake he gives a chuckle, he is with his “Senapati”. He has already informed him about the latest updates of the enemy. Wow, the enemy sleeps peacefully? They do not even know the news about us spying in their territory. Ha ha ha ha, let the idiots sleep, it will be the last night of their lives.

Prithvi rides his horse back all the way. Morning approaches, he moves swiftly across the terrain nonstop, he has to get to his friends in time before the war starts.

Episode on Saturday, January 17, 2009

2009-01-25T20:33:00.002+03:00

Pundir is semi-conscious, he faced the enemy’s arrows fiercely, he is hurt badly. Prithvi holds Pundir in his lap, Maharaj Jaichand? He stares angrily into space.
Sanyo cannot believe it, her father strikes again?
Pundir closes his eyes again, Prithvi looks at him, what are you telling? What Maharaj Jaichand has attacked you?
Ye…s Prith…vi, Pundir answers, he nods his head and can barely speak. He was waiting for us with his entire army, on the northern side of the border.
Prithvi listens with tears coming out of his eyes, Chand and Sanyo cannot believe those words. What a change in the situation, you have made a huge mistake Maharaj Jaichand!
Prithvi… He has not changed at all, Pundir tries to explain. I have only one alternative….
Meanwhile Arjun gets ready and aims at the Kannauj army with his bow and arrow.

Jaichand is ready, release your arrows!

Arjun hits his target.
Kannauj arrows fly into the air.
Pundir advises, Prithvi, you take sister-in-law from here through the road behind, to Dhilli.
NO! Prithvi refuses, I will not go and leave you all here like this. Maharaj Jaichand has once again made a mistake by coming in my way. This time I will finish it all up then proceed my way.
Sanyo is shocked by his words, Prithvi looks at her. She stands up annoyed.
Sanyo, I didn’t mean it in that fashion, what I said.
Sanyo doesn’t pay any attention to him, she is very upset and runs off.
Sanyo? Prithvi calls. Stop Sanyo! Prithvi gets up and runs behind her, he allows Chand to look after Pundir. Sanyo!
Listen to me! Where are you going?
Sanyo pays no attention and walks further.
Arjun is fighting the Kannauj army from behind some trees.
Sanyo walks right through the path of arrows that just miss her by millimeters.
Sanyo, listen to me! Prithvi calls and runs.
The Kannauj army fires more arrows in her path, many arrows fly past her body, she doesn’t hesitate at all and walks on.
Prithvi calls Sanyo, listen to me! He can see what’s happening, Sanyo isn’t even bothered by the arrows.
Jaichand can see shamelessly from behind the bushes while his military attacks.
Sanyo is right in the middle of the arrows path, standing in the middle of the battlefield.
Jaichand is late to realize, Sanyo? He watches his army shower arrows in her direction, on his own daughter, her life is in danger. He quickly orders, STOP! His men halt.
Arjun can hear his voice echo and stops firing also.
Sanyo stands alone, Prithvi with his sword runs to block the arrows from falling in her path with his body and outstretched arms. He grabs her and they both twirl down to the ground.
Jaichand is furious and watches them.
What were you actually trying to do Sanyo? Have you gone mad? And if something happened to you then? Prithvi holds her closely.
So far nothing happened with you around, Jaichand speaks. He has come out of hiding.
Prithvi turns around and looks at Jaichand eye to eye, so does Sanyo. Behind him is his army waiting.
What were you thinking? I would just so easily forgive you? He points his sword at Prithvi. And you would be able to tear my honor away just like that and reach to Dhilli? No, Prithvi no! After fooling around with Jaichand’s honor you’re corpse is the only worthy thing to go back to Dhilli! He points his fingers at him.
Sanyo takes one step in front of him, no father, you have spoken wrongly, you will have to strike me first, for every strike of the sword on Prithvi! Sanyo reaches out and grabs Jaichand’s dagger from his belt and holds it up in the air.
Sanyo? Says Prithvi.
Today we will see, how you separate my Prithvi from me.
Give me the dagger! Prithvi tries to take it away from her and holds her arm.
No Prithvi this is too much it has gone too far!
Jaichand just looks at her.
She still holds the dagger, I thought that father had forgiven us. I thought there still maybe some love left in his heart for his daughter, but how we have thought wrong! This entire reason of fighting is because of me eh? See, I will stop this fighting right now, right here! She points the dagger on her body.
Sanyo! Prithvi struggles with her and takes the dagger away from her hand. He chucks it away and holds her tightly.
Jaichand is watching his arms are stretched out in front of him, his eyes are watery.
I cannot tolerate this Prithvi, just cannot tolerate it, she weeps, her head is on his chest.
Jaichand gets even more furious, he is fuming.
Prithvi looks at him back, he replies angrily, if fighting is what you want to do, then fight right in front of me like a true brave warrior Jaichand, instead of behind my back like that! He lets go of Sanyo, I give you a challenge he points at him. If you have some of your credibility left then come on! As tomorrow morning comes, strike right in front of us! Let’s see who will win in this real war! Tell me! Do you agree to it!
I Agree! Jaichand shakes his hand positively. Tomorrow morning with the rise of sun this war will be initiated! One final battle!
Prithvi and Sanyo look at him.
Because after this battle, out of both of us, only one will be able to come out alive! Me or… Otherwise you?
Prithvi and Jaichand leave the field, leaving Sanyo alone in the middle of it, she is caught between her father and husband.

Everybody is positioned on the battle grounds, Jaichand’s army at one end and Prithvi with his army at the other end. Prithvi faces his army.
Jaichand tells his side, troopers tomorrow we will retrieve our lost honor and respect back and leave….Or we will be buried right here but either wise it will be our win!
Prithvi tells his men, those who have “hosla” in himself, he will be the winner. Those who have inside, self-respect, the empowerment to battle men.

Jaichand continues, war is not won by “hosla” and empowerment, war is won by the proper use of weapons and strength! And with our kind of strength Prithviraj Chauhan will not be able to even touch us!
Prithvi and Sanyo can hear from far what Jaichand is telling his troops. They are disturbed.
Because we have 4 times more men in our army, then the opposition.

Each and every troop of Prithviraj Chauhan is equivalent to 100 troops of the enemy! And it is good our enemy is unfamiliar about our strength. We will win! Prithvi raises his hand up confidently.
Sanyo is getting upset listening to both groups.
From far we can analyze who has the strength, after that I will prove it, tells Jaichand.
Sanyo cannot bear Prithvi’s and Jaichand’s challenges anymore and walks away.
Prithvi sees her leave and continues. Today there is no need to prove anything at all. Because as long as the Sun sparkles, it doesn’t inform us how much light it has inside! Prithvi removes his sword! Har Har Mahdeo!
His troops salute, Har Har Mahdeo! Har Har Mahdeo!
Prithvi raises his sword higher, Har Har Mahdeo!
Har Har Mahdeo! Prithvi’s team shout all together, their voices echo through the battlefield. Both of the sides stand alert at both ends of the field.

Sanyo has wandered into the forest, she sits alone by some rocks weeping silently. The words of her father and Prithvi ring in her mind, she is in a dilemma between both of them and is helpless by the situation. Sanyo remembers her father and all the nice things he did for her on her birthday.
Sanyo remembers the good times spent with Prithvi when she had a stroll with him. They wandered by the rocks and she remembers how Prithvi got that single flower from a dangerous height. She told him not to get it but he got it anyways even after experiencing a fall.
Prithvi had finished encouraging his troops, so he goes and searches for Sanyo. He has spotted her sitting alone and walks towards her but stops some few feet away. You wipe your tears Sanyo, he says.
Sanyo was remembering her past, she slowly turns around and sees Prithvi behind.
To become a true “rajput” you should never have to cry Sanyo.
But if she is a daughter of one she may weep.
Prithvi shrugs his shoulders and folds his arms.
Sanyo is in a dilemma, if both of them have wounded the heart, how can we keep our “hosla”, you just tell, how?
Prithvi is losing patience and getting irritated with the situation. Then what is it that you want? Should Prithviraj Chauhan back off from war like a coward? Turn away from the enemy after making a declaration? No Sanyo, not possible. Now this war cannot be avoided!
Sanyo weeps even more, the conversation is getting nowhere.
Prithvi walks down to her to console her, they are near a pond. He kneels down and pats her back gently, Sanyogita? She cries, he takes her hand and pulls her close to him, they sit side by side.
They do not notice but Jaichand is secretly spying on them from behind a tree a distance away, he is growing irritated by the scene.
His commander comes by and says, the army has arranged the tents Maharaj, now only we wait for your orders.
This time we will have to fight the war all around. You must go to Kannauj overnight as fast as possible, and go and bring four more of our army divisions here. But pay attention and make sure that Prithvi’s friends do not find out about this. Jaichand glances at Prithvi and Sanyo. As soon as the war starts we will crush them like insects. At any cost I want my daughter back. I want my very own daughter back, that’s all, he stares at both of them and leaves with his commander.

Sanyo is still upset she wanders in the fields, Prithvi slowly follows her. He puts his hand on her shoulder and makes her turn in front of him, as soon as morning rises the battle will definitely commence Sanyo.
Sanyo is getting upset.
But I make a promise to you that I will not touch your father at all.
Sanyo feels much better to hear that.
I will not permit any danger on him, I only intend to drive his army away and make a passage for us to go ahead to Dhilli that’s all. Prithvi assures Sanyo.
Sanyo is relieved with that and finally smiles, she hugs her Prithvi again.
We also have a promise to fulfill…
They both are interrupted, Prithvi and Sanyo are surprised and turn to see the 3, Arjun, Pundir and Chand standing there all this time watching both of them.
…….Arjun continues, and also with our presence the enemy’s sword will not be able to touch Prithvi at all.
That’s because Prithvi will not fight this war at all, Pundir says.
Prithvi looks at his buddies, means what?
It means that you will take sister-in-law with you and go directly to Dhilli, tells Chand.
You all, already know that I would never do that at all.
His friends look at Prithvi they are not happy with his words.
I will never go and leave this fight, not even
go to any place either.
You must understand Prithvi, says Arjun, against Jaichand our battle is only for the purpose so that you can take sister-in-law safely back to Dhilli. Now sister-in-law is not only yours, but also the pride of Dhilli.
Arjun is telling correctly Prithvi, says Pundir, sister-in-law is Dhilli’s Queen. There, our people are waiting for her. If we are not able to protect our Queen, then there is no meaning of us being considered as ‘kshatriyas’.
Now Prithviraj Chauhan’s friends don’t even have trust? The three of you wish that Prithviraj Chauhan, he points to himself, that I run away with fear from Maharaj Jaichand and the battlefield of war like a coward instead of fighting?
No Prithvi, the meaning of what we are saying isn’t like that, we are not saying it out of enthusiasm, we are only thinking of sister-in-law at this moment, Chand points at her.
Pundir explains to him, why have we traveled to Kannauj in the first place, just to take sister-in-law back to Dhilli, right? Since the time we have taken sister-in-law with us, has she been safe even once with us. There has always been danger surrounding her at all times.
Now it’s only your responsibility to take sister-in-law safely back to Dhilli, Arjun tells. You complete your responsibilities and we will take care of the situation here, he explains it so easily to him.
Prithvi understands their ideals, but he is in a dilemma, should he listen to them or not? If he leaves them alone he has a fear of losing someone, he remembers the situation of Sanjam, and he doesn’t want it to repeat again. Coincidently he also had a bad dream of some prophecy and the warning he got from Baba from Gombligaon. Even in spite of it all, he nods his head positively and agrees, okay then I will take Sanyogita away to Dhilli with me immediately, right now. Sanyo is looking at him and listening to his words, he turns and looks at her.
I am not sure, but one thing you must understand Prithvi, you and sister-in-law must leave here secretly and silently. Maharaj Jaichand should not find out about this plan, Chand warns.
Prithvi hesitantly nods, alright. He cannot let his friends down.
Arjun, Chand and Pundir smile a bit, they are pleased he has finally agreed.
Sanyo looks at Prithvi in worry and doubt.

Jaichand is at his camp and comes out to check on the developments, he sees his army all set on the battlefield then he sees his enemy’s troops at the other end of the field.
His commander comes to his side to inform him, Maharaj our other 4 divisions are arriving.
Jaichand is pleased very good, and pay attention that these 4 divisions come silently so that the enemy will never find out the news about their presence.
It will happen like that Maharaj.

Prithvi, Sanyo, Chand, and Pundir all enter a tent in their camp. Arjun the last to enter halts at the tent’s entrance. He gives a glance at Jaichand who is a bit away watching them also. Arjun turns and says to the troops, we are going inside our tent. All night long we will be planning and preparing for our war strategies and schemes. You must all stay on guard so that nobody enters our tent and listens to what we talk. He glances at Jaichand for a second, while he pays total attention on him. Arjun looks away and enters the tent. He meets them all inside, everything is going on as planned so far. Prithvi, you will have to go to Bhairav Ghat by foot only. There all the preparations have been made by me for both of you to go to Dhilli.
Pundir tells them both, now go, don’t make any more delays.
Prithvi looks at Pundir and gives him a hug, he then gives Arjun a hug, and finally Chand. Prithvi looks at the 3 of them, he is still worried in his mind about the dream he saw of the two funeral pyres and Baba’s warnings about somebody’s death which is about to take place in the near future.

Episode on Sunday, January 11, 2009

2009-01-25T01:36:00.003+03:00

Sanyo and Prithvi together ride on horse, Chand is behind them, they and the Dhilli troops have left Gombligaon and head for Dhilli via the Kannauj border.
The words of Baba run over and over in Prithvi’s mind, he is disturbed by it.

Meanwhile Jaichand’s troops fire arrows consistently, the Dhilli troops are struck, none of them have shields to protect themselves and many of them are dying. Arjun and Pundir stand and try to save themselves in the shower of arrows too.
Arjun questions, are you okay Pundir!
A sudden attack on us? Who can this be? Both of them duck to save themselves.
An attack! We have been attacked, run from here, all the troops exclaim, they run to a safer area, out of reach of the arrows.
Pundir and Arjun are still dodging the arrows. Pundir tries to see beyond in the distance, he sees the figure of Jaichand ahead. Maharaj Jaichand? Pundir is surprised and shocked. Arjun also looks across the lake he can see him too. Everybody move back! Pundir tries to save the army. Jaichand’s military has surrounded us, all of you run into the fields and get ready!
More arrows are continuously fired at them. Arjun and Pundir with the army make a run, out of arrows reach, into the fruit trees.
Both of them sit behind bushes for safety as shields from danger. But Jaichand’s military still fire their arrows at a sharp range. Arjun watches how the arrows still make their way to Pundir’s vicinity, many near in his direction. Arjun sees the threat and suddenly shouts P-U-N-D-I-R! He gets up quickly and yanks him aside from the arrows path. Pundir ends up tripping down to the ground, and Arjun gets hit by one arrow instead. Arjun is in severe pain, Pundir looks at him in alarm, he still lies on the ground.

Jaichand can see from the distance they have hit their target.
Arjun now has an arrow lodged in his waste and struggles to stand, Pundir crawls to his side, he is shocked, Arjun? Pundir gets up and gives him support. Arjun is in intense pain he staggers. Arjun, Arjun? Arjun falls on his lap, he cannot bear the pain, and looks blankly into space. Pundir gives his head support.

Meanwhile Prithvi’s Dhilli party march forward with Prithvi in the lead, they carry many torches to light the dark forest. Prithvi is still not able to take the words lightly said by Baba. Prithvi was not able to get any answers from Baba either, he had witnessed a dream about a prophecy of somebody’s death, but whose?
Prithvi, Sanyo, Chand and the troops all march on through the night.

Arjun lies in Pundir’s lap. Arjun, Arjun, are you okay? Pundir repeatedly taps his cheek, he is unconscious. Arjun, open your eyes, open your eyes Arjun. Again he requests, Arjun, open your eyes, the situation is tense Pundir is nervous. He shakes him to wake up.
Arjun finally opens his eyes, he gasps.
What did you do Arjun? You saved me from being their target, why did you do this and sacrifice yourself, why?
Arjun smiles, because, if anything happens to me, you can at least be there to arrange the welcome ceremony for sister-in-law. Arjun can barely pronounce the words.
More arrows are fired in their direction.
Pundir scolds him for it.

Many more arrows are fired, Jaichand takes out his sword, where do you sit and hide cowards! If you have the courage come out of your cave, and face our arrows. He shouts from across the lake.

Pundir and Arjun can hear the distinct words of Jaichand, they listen to his echoing voice from the distance they are disgusted with him.

Prithvi! You have so much overconfidence of your power. Today I will show how Jaichand is!

Pundir and Arjun listen on. Arjun cannot take the pain he gasps for air.

More arrows are fired in their direction. Where are you sitting and hiding Prithviraj Chauhan! If you have the courage!.... Then come out and show it to us! HEY PRITHVI! Jaichand shouts out loud.

Prithvi, Sanyo and the army march on, they are on their way. Again Baba’s words ring in Prithvi’s ear. They halt for a moment Prithvi scans the area around, it doesn’t look like that any battle has taken place in this area. But still how can anything happen to Pundir.
Chand is listening and concerned, Sanyo asks, what?
Prithvi looks at Sanyo, nothing come on, he tries to avoid explaining what he just said, to her.
Sanyo stops him, just don’t worry Prithvi, nothing will happen to your friends. They both must have already reached Dhilli by now.
Come Sanyo, they all continue marching on.

Jaichand and party have crossed the lake and entered the other side in the area where Arjun, Pundir and the troops are hiding. Jaichand leads his military through the bushes in search for them. Slowly and carefully they march ahead scanning the entire area, the military carry torches to see in the darkness.

Jaichand is nearing them. Pundir whispers, you take yourself and some of the troops with you to the back side and go from here, they both sit behind some bushes. You are in great need of treatment badly.
Now you don’t worry about my pain, friend. These kind of wounds, don’t know how many times I have tolerated.
Jaichand leads the way through the fields, his army follows behind. He cautiously searches for the Dhilli party, he holds his sword in front of him ready to strike.

I am actually worried for Prithvi, if he reaches here in these kind of conditions, his life will fall in danger again says Arjun.
Yes and they must have left for the Kannauj border.

Prithvi and party are on their way.

Under any circumstances we must stop Prithvi from advancing in this direction, tells Pundir to Arjun.
You are correct, you must go quickly and reach him and tell him the news of the conditions here. You must tell him that he should change his path, instead of using the northern road, he should use the path in the southern direction of the border instead and reach Dhilli through there. You go! Arjun is in pain but still informs his buddy the plan.
No, Arjun, no, I cannot go and leave you in this condition. How will you be able to face all of Jaichand’s army, alone?
Don’t worry about me friend! Arjun is upset. Prithvi’s life is in danger over there, there is no time to think about it now Pundir! It is our responsibility that Prithvi and sister-in-law reach Dhilli safely!

Prithvi and party move on through the night not knowing what they are about to encounter.

Jaichand and his army close in the area.

Pundir can hear the sounds of some troops nearing them, sounds of people passing through the grass ahead are evident. He still sits with Arjun behind some foliage and he knows they are hunting for them. Pundir has understood the situation now, I think now somebody is coming in our direction. Arjun is worried.
Jaichand’s army move in their area and start shooting arrows again, one Dhilli’s troop is hit again, he shouts ahhhh!
Pundir and Arjun hear his moans and look at each other.
The Kannauj troops are scattered around and hide behind the bushes, they get ready with their bows once more.
One Dhilli troop approaches Pundir and Arjun and whispers, Maharaj Jaichand and army are searching for us and coming in our direction here.
Arjun is shocked.
Jaichand and party are just nearby to them, all in the fields.
Pundir orders the troop, tell our army to get ready to attack secretly! Tell them to start the warfare. Arjun nods. We will fight till our last breath, Pundir exclaims sternly. Go! He holds his sword ready. The troop leaves to follow the orders and inform the others.

Jaichand and army scour the fields and are very close by now.

Pundir and Arjun get ready with their bows, they flex it and position the arrows to strike. They see Jaichand and two of his men painted green all over their bodies as camouflage, still visible, coming closer. They both aim, Arjun releases his bow and kills one man, Pundir strikes another.
Ackkk! Ackkkk! Jaichand is startled. The fight is on.
Arjun strikes another. 2 of Dhilli’s troops are hitting too. Arjun and Pundir shower their arrows back at Jaichand’s forces, along with the Dhilli troops who too are killing their opponents one by one. Pundir tries to hit but misses Jaichand, he takes safety behind a tree.

Jaichand is caught by surprise, in this darkness it is quite impossible to spot our enemies! We must retreat! They are unable to face the attack of the Dhilli forces they are getting showered with arrows. I cannot watch my troops die in this fashion! He and his troops dodge arrows all around them.

Pundir and Arjun fight back so do the Dhilli army.

We will wait till morning to make our next attack, secretly behind the hill. Let’s go! Jaichand and his troops make a run, away from the attacking Dhilli forces.
Pundir and Arjun aim at them. Arjun watches them all run away. Pundir raises his hand and gives his sign to halt attack. The troops stop and wait in their spots. Pundir says, if the enemy finds out our hiding places, we must also secretly wait for them.
Arjun is worried, but if Prithvi reaches here before morning time then what?
No it cannot be like that, Prithvi will rest through the night then advance after in the morning. Making it obvious that under any circumstances he will not be able to reach here before tomorrow night.

They do not know but Prithvi has already left and on his way with his forces they all march ahead nonstop. Sanyo finally exclaims, I am all exhausted Prithvi! No energy left in me, we will stop here and take some rest.
Sanyo, if you are so tired, you stop with Chand and rest here. Because my ultimate goal is to first reach the Kannauj border before morning time, under any conditions.
Sanyo is puzzled and cannot understand him, actually what is really the hurry Prithvi? How long we have been moving continuously without any breaks in between? You are yourself tired also, why don’t you just rest for a while?
No Sanyo, I just cannot rest at all, I must reach the Kannauj border as soon as possible under any circumstances.
Actually what is really at the Kannauj border that you want to reach within the night? Are you hiding something from me?
No Sanyo, it’s nothing like that.
Fine then, if you cannot stop here, then I will not stop here to rest either.
Really?
Yes. If you are not exhausted, neither am I. We will proceed without halting anywhere.
Prithvi is pleased with her attitude and smiles, like this if we continuously move ahead without halting, then it is possible for us to reach our destination before morning comes. Come on let’s go.
Yes, let’s go what’s the question of being late.
Chand and all proceed according to Prithvi’s wishes.

The sun is rising, morning is inevitable. Jaichand and his forces have been waiting the whole night secretly in the fields. Get ready to attack he orders them all! Now they will be able to see their enemies properly.
Arjun waits with Pundir and their forces, he can see the sun is rising in the sky. It’s almost morning, we must get ready to attack now.
Pundir replies, in this daylight we can see them all clearly, and they can see us clearly too. Now it’s time for our test.

Jaichand and his camouflaged troops wait scattered here and there in the tall grass.

Today, we have to eliminate our enemies, or ourselves be wiped out.

The sun has almost risen fully. Jaichand watches it, in front of this sun I will slaughter Maharaj Prithvraj Chauhan. Forever and ever I will wipe out his existence. I will make him endure a most terrifying death, that even history will fear the consequences of it.
Our troops are ready Maharaj, informs the senapati. Only waiting for your orders.
Okay then, all I can say is that all should stay at their posts and be vigilant. Once you see Prithvi and his friends you must not show them any mercy! Understand!
Senapati nods. He leaves to inform the rest.

Its morning already, the sun has risen to its fullest capacity. Pundir, Arjun and the troops wait in the field silently. Arjun watches beyond, somebody is coming from behind. Distinct sounds of people marching are heard.
Pundir can hear it too, who can it be? They look through the tall grass, its Prithvi and forces! They have reached according to Prithvi’s wishes in time.
Arjun is not happy, Prithvi here? So early? He is in a dilemma.

Jaichand is also alerted too by the marching sounds.

Pundir and Arjun are alarmed for their safety. Pundir warns, they will kill them, Jaichand will make an attack on them.
Oh my God, what will we do! Arjun is tense with the situation. Before Maharaj Jaichand notices Prithvi, we will have to stop Prithvi from coming any closer in this area.
For that we will have to pass in front of Jaichand, Pundir warns. They both watch Prithvi and everyone coming still closer and closer.
There is much danger Pundir! The moment we come out of cover, we will become the target of the enemy’s arrows.
Pundir pats his friend, you just wait here, I will do the job.
No! You wait here, I will get to Prithvi, Arjun insists.
But you are already severely injured, I will not allow you to bear the danger.
No! I still have liveliness in me!
Will you be able to stand in front and run to them? And if you collapse right in the middle of the path, your life will be in danger and so will be Prithvi’s, Pundir questions his friend.
Arjun is nervous, I will never allow that to happen!
Don’t argue about this Arjun! Listen to me! See there! They both can see Prithvi and the army with Chand and Sanyo approaching on the path right in the vicinity of Jaichand and forces, and they are not aware of it. Let me go this time only, friend, next time it will be your turn.
Arjun is reluctant to give his answer, he looks at Pundir, take care of yourself, but I want my next chance sooner and faster.
Now wait, I will just go and come back in no time.

Prithvi and forces walk ahead and halt in the path, Prithvi looks ahead in the area.
Sanyo says, see you were getting scared for nothing, everything is fine here.
Chand agrees, yes and we will soon pass this territory.
But until we have passed the border I will not be satisfied. Come lets proceed, they all march ahead.

Pundir makes a run for it bravely, not knowing what he will have to endure when the Kannauj forces attack. He runs as fast as he can across the forest.
By now Jaichand has spotted him.
Arjun watches in alarm he is aware of the consequences.
Eliminate him! Jaichand orders.
Arjun keeps an eye to the situation he watches Pundir run ahead. He too gives the Dhilli troops orders to attack!
One Kannauj trooper aims at Pundir and shoots at him he misses. Pundir runs and tries to dodge 4 more arrows.
Make the arrows fly! Orders Jaichand. 4 more fly in the air.
Arjun watches Pundir he still has some distance to go. More arrows are fired at him. 2 arrows hit him, one on his leg and the other on his arm, he raises his arms in the air with writhing pain, enhhhhh!
Arjun is upset, Pundir can barely stand, P-U-N-D-I-R! He shouts.
Jaichand can hear Arjun’s voice and is pleased with the developments.
Pundir is hurt badly and loses his balance, he falls to the ground. He is still conscious and tries to see before him, he moans with severe pain, two arrows have penetrated his body. A faint blurry image of Prithvi and gang are visible to him, he tries his best not to blank out. Prithvi! Pundir lunges forward and removes one of the arrows out of his leg, arrgghh! Ehhhhh! He moans some more as he sits up and removes the second from his upper arm region. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Pundir doesn’t lose courage and staggers to stand up, he somehow limps forward to get to Prithvi as soon as he can. Prithvi is coming.
Arjun has his bow in hand keeping an eye on him at the other end of the path in case he needs help, to protect him. Pundir runs as fast as he can. Prithvi can see him approaching now. Pundir makes a huge leap into the air and falls down flat on the ground.
Prithvi looks at him and calls out, Pundir! Chand too calls Pundir! They both rush to his side. Chand and Prithvi kneel and support his arms upward to make him sit up.
Prithvi calls, Pundir! Pundir!
Arjun is still alert.
Pundir opens his eyes, you go back Prithvi, he can barely speak, ahead… There is danger ahead.
Prithvi sees in the other direction ahead of him. So does Chand and Sanyo.
Go back.
Pundir? Pundir? Prithvi holds his buddy, who has made you wounded?
You take sister-in-law away in southern direction of the border from here. Ehh… Arjun will take care of everything. Pundir closes his eyes.
PUNDIR! Pundir open your eyes! Prithvi shouts and shakes him vigorously to wake up, he is worried for his friend. Pundir! Tell me who are you running from? And who is it that has attacked you? Why are you telling me to go via the southern border? Pundir! Prithvi shakes him once more.
Pundir somehow opens his eyes again and answers Maharaj… Jaichand.
Prithvi is shocked, so is Sanyo and Chand, to hear the news.

Episode on Saturday, January 10, 2009

2009-01-24T21:10:00.002+03:00

Arjun, Pundir and the troops have almost arrived, near the Kannauj border.

Everybody is in the “vaid’s” house. Sanyo is sitting and praying for Prithvi and Nyharika’s life. Both of them lay in cots. Prithvi had fainted earlier, after he proved Nyharika was innocent and was taken for treatment because he and Nyharika drank the polluted water from the well 2 days earlier.
Sanyo does “arthi” in front of the Krishna idol in hopes they both recover quickly. The “vaid” checks Prithvi’s pulse, he has already administered all the medicines. Sanyo finishes her “arthi” and prays. The “vaid” checks Nyharika’s health also. Chand is present and keeps an eye on them. Prithvi suddenly starts to move his head and opens his eyes a little bit. Chand is smiling and is happy by the developments. Nyharika too also opens her eyes. Prithvi has fully revived, he even lifts his left arm. Chand is thrilled.
The “vaid” says, now there is no reason to worry, to Chand. They both will be alright soon, they are out of danger.
Sanyo stops praying and turns to see the “vaid”, she heard what he said and smiles. She looks at both of them and wipes her tears of joy. Prithvi and Nyharika move their heads. Sanyo thanks God and prays to the Krishna idol.
The “vaid” says, till today I was not able to treat and save anyone by my medicines, because I did not know what kind of illness they suffered from. Now, here on I can give them the correct treatment and medicines.
Prithvi has recovered that he sits up in the cot himself, Sanyo rushes to his side and hugs him. They both look at each other.
All is well and back to normal. The ‘vaid’ in Gombligaon has treated Nyharika and Prithvi, both of them rest on the cot in his house. Nyharika is sitting and well now too. The ‘vaid’ was able to diagnose them both after they found out about the poisoned water and he figured a remedy for the mysterious illness.
Chand and Sanyo are happy and relieved.
Sanyo sits next to Prithvi’s side on his cot. Prithvi touches Sanyo’s cheek, see, I told you nothing would happen to me. Sanyo has tears in her eyes she nods her head.
Nyharika is so grateful to Prithvi that she walks over to him all of a sudden and falls at his feet, in respect. The 3 look at her. You have given me a new life. You have freed me from being framed as a witch, you have done a great favor for me.
Prithvi looks at Sanyo they are speechless and don’t know what to say to her. Prithvi puts his hand on her shoulder, he gets up and makes her stand also. Really I have done nothing. I only got rid of the veil of falsehood and proved that human beings cannot be labeled witches for things that are not under anyone’s control.
You said correct Maharaj, Mukhiya enters the ‘vaid’s’ house with some other village folks. We should not have had faith in such silly, ridiculous beliefs. We have all come to you Maharaj to apologize for our mistakes.
If you want to apologize, you should not to me but apologize to Nyharika because you have all committed a crime against her.
Mukhiya prays with his hands and asks sister Nyharika for forgiveness. We tried to kill you, you are authorized to give us any kind of punishment.
Nyharika is still humble even after what has happened, don’t say that Mukhiyaji, whatever you did was out of ignorance. And for mistakes like this what kind of punishment?
Today onwards you all will have to eradicate the concept of witches and other superstitions, says Prithvi. Chand and Sanyo agree.
You are great Maharaj, Mukhiya appreciates the merit of Prithviraj. You have opened all our eyes to truth. Maharaj Prithviraj Chuahan ki Jai! All cheer Maharaj Prithviraj Chuahan ki Jai! Maharaj Prithviraj Chuahan ki Jai!
Prithvi’s attention is diverted to the thunder and lightning, it has started raining outside, he rushes to see out of the window. The wind blows inside the hut, looks like a storm is approaching he warns the others.
Just don’t worry about it, says Chand, it will subside.
Sanyo walks to his side to see, is your health okay?
Prithvi is puzzled, I don’t know why but I feel that something bad is going to happen.
Sanyo is optimistic, no you need to recuperate your health, that’s why you feel like that, you just need to rest for some time and everything will be alright.
Prithvi is uneasy and doesn’t agree, no Sanyo we must leave here now. Prithvi looks out of the window one last time. Chand make all the preparations to leave now! He orders.
No, Prithvi you must continue to rest, we should be leaving tomorrow morning instead, Sanyo insists.
But…
No! I will not allow you to go anywhere at this time.
Prithvi looks reluctantly out of the window, and Sanyo yanks his arm away. Prithvi is really worried for Pundir and Arjun as usual. The storm seems to be worsening the wind blows harder.

It is night, Pundir and Arjun travel along with the Dhilli army to the Kannauj border. A storm seems to be approaching, lightening strikes in the sky. It feels like the border is moving away from us, says Arjun, how long we have been travelling but not able to reach our destination.
You have not slept the whole night, that’s why you feel like that, you are tired, answers Pundir.
Yes? And you have slept yourself?
Come on we will travel, then stop some time to rest, then travel further after.
No, I was just joking, Arjun laughs again. I am absolutely fine. We have to reach Dhilli before Prithvi does and arrange sister-in-law’s grand welcome ceremony. We must travel nonstop ahead instead. Come on! Arjun races on his horse faster.

Jaichand and the army wait at the Kannauj border. The storm seems to be approaching and the wind blows hard, leaves fly about, trees tilt over, dirt is lifted in the air. Jaichand has positioned some of his men behind the trees in the forest, painted in green as camouflage. They all lurk behind every alternate tree waiting for Prithvi’s friends as per Jaichand’s plan.
A guard approaches Jaichand, all the arrangements to attack the enemy are ready and in position.
As soon as they reach the border, we must crush them and even before they realize what is happening to them you must kill them all! Finish them all! Jaichand raises his arms and waits by the lake at the border with his army.

Pundir says hurry up, they all approach the border, before the storm increases we must reach the Kannauj border. The wind is blowing fiercely, come on hurry up Pundir orders the Dhilli army.
Jaichand waits for them to get to the border.

In Gombligaon everyone is fast asleep. Sanyo and Prithvi sleep in the hut on the cots. Prithvi seems to be having some kind of dream.
In his dream he visualizes himself in a white colour environment with white curtains, Prithvi is fully dressed in his warrior uniform and armor. He doesn’t know where he is and the curtains move in the wind. Prithvi runs ahead trying to find something. One aged swami with a long beard and moustache dressed in white is approaching from behind and puts his hand on Prithvi’s shoulder. Prithvi is startled, he turns and looks at the old man.
The swami asks, who are you looking for? There is no use of looking for anything. Nothing will come in your hands other than soil, in this area. The old man goes on to explain that the world is like a carnival. Every person will have to fuse into the soil one day.
Prithvi is listening to the senior person carefully, he doesn’t say anything.
He continues, you, your own loved ones, everyone.
Prithvi breaks his silence, who are you Baba actually, and what are you trying to tell me, I don’t understand anything.
Baba laughs, how can I make you understand? Life is like a puzzle. The more you try to understand it, the more it becomes difficult to decipher, difficult to interpret.
Prithvi tries to grasp what he says, means?
Means, you don’t have the competence to understand, you need the power of tolerance,….. Tolerance, and a large extent of all energies.
What am I supposed to tolerate?
Time will give you the answer of that question. You will prepare yourself for that time on your own, Baba explains, he takes a step away.
Prithvi walks closer to the Baba, he asks him, which time, what kind of time?
Time, that no King has lasted ahead of it, the only thing that persists is the power of the mind. Now your test of time has come, son. You must make yourself fully prepared.
But, I want you……Prithvi doesn’t continue the sentence he hears some noises instead, a group of people shouting, he turns to see who they are. Prithvi is alone again he looks beyond the curtains, he can hear noises and confusion like people fighting. Prithvi looks around himself slowly he is exposed to some battlefield, shields and spears are strewn everywhere. Prithvi looks at the abandoned weapons, there are many, everywhere on the ground. Nobody is there with him he is all alone in an abandoned desert. Prithvi takes some more steps and he can see two funeral pyres ready for someone, he walks closer to them. Two dead people are on the funeral pyre ready to be cremated, white cloth is covering them up. Prithvi slowly walks over to one body and is about to peek under the white cloth to see who it is.
The same Baba comes from nowhere again, he puts his hand on Prithvi’s shoulder. Prithvi lets go of the white cloth. Prithvi is shocked to see him again, he is sad and confused.
Baba tells him, who has the capacity to avoid the prospects that is already written. Those who have entered into this world, one day or another he will have to depart also. Baba looks at the pyres and says, their time has been completed, their body of soil, has combined in the soil itself. So why do you shed tears for this fragment of soil, he points at both bodies. Don’t shed tears for soil, only weak minded people shed tears, you will have to make yourself strong.
Baba? This…Prithvi is nervous to ask Baba the question, he points at the pyre, who’s pyres are these Baba?
Baba raises his arms, what is the hurry to know? Because anyways the prospects are going to be unveiled soon, and nobody can avoid the prospects. Baba still has his arms in the air, he turns around to leave.
Prithvi watches him in awe. Baba stop! Stop Baba! Baba tell me whom these two pyres belong to? Who’s are they? Baba doesn’t answer. Prithvi gets flashes of the cremation pyre in his dream, then suddenly the pyre is fully lit with fire and burning. Prithvi notices some garments that lay next to the burning pyre, they look familiar. Are they of his buddies?
Prithvi suddenly wakes up in the hut. He is absolutely terrified, he saw garments resembling that of Pundir’s and Arjun’s near the cremation pyre in his dream. Prithvi also remembers dreaming about human skeletons lying around on the ground. He is extremely shocked about it, he sits in his cot and wipes his face. Sanyo is fast asleep in another cot. He looks at her and gets up to go next to her and wake her up. Sanyo? Sanyo?
Sanyo opens her eyes and looks at Prithvi.
Wake up Sanyo.
She has gotten up, are you okay?
Nothing has happened to me, we must leave here now.
Why suddenly, this late at night? What has happened to you suddenly? What is the reason you want to leave in this stormy night? What has happened to you Prithvi can’t you tell me?
Prithvi’s eyes are watery, I just don’t know Sanyo, my heart is pounding, he places his palm on his chest. I feel like something big and bad is going to happen which cannot be avoided. You get ready fast, I will go and meet Chand and tell him something bad is going to happen. Prithvi leaves the hut, to wake Chand up. Sanyo is not able to understand him.

Dhilli team race ahead, the horses gallop in the blowing night. This storm isn’t halting at all, says Pundir.
Yes but that is not a worry because we are almost going to reach the Kannauj border, replies Arjun.
Oh yes we are close to the border, Pundir points at the torch lighted ahead, that landmark is our destination point. Pundir and Arjun ride side by side taking hand in hand.

At the Kannauj border all of the troops are alerted they wait, the wind blows fiercely. Jaichand says, see the prey! They are themselves going into the mouth of the tiger!

Pundir and Arjun now walk ahead with the army. They halt, Pundir asks what happened now.
Arjun says, Pundir why not we run? Who knows will we get another opportunity for this? Let’s see who will reach across the border, why not?
Okay then, of course.

Jaichand is ready, his forces assemble, they have the arrows ready to shoot them, the archers pull their bows, arrows in place.

Arjun runs ahead in the forest first, Pundir is few feet behind running too.

Jaichand is paying attention to his enemy and will soon give orders to the archers to release the bow.

Both Pundir and Arjun run as fast as they can at the same time together in the forest.

Jaichand sees them coming from the other side of the lake.

Pundir is ahead now, Arjun is behind him.

The archers are all aligned in a row by the lake ready to strike. Jaichand pulls out his sword.

At Gombligaon, all the Dhilli troops have woken up and become ready to set forth in the night. They wait outside with the burning torches and flags, the storm blows. Chand is the head of the army.
Prithvi walks over to Chand, has the arrangements to move made ready?
Yes all the preparations to leave are in place, as soon as sister-in-law comes we will leave immediately.
I will go and check why she is taking so long to come. Prithvi goes to the hut, Sanyo emerges out of the door he sees her and says nothing. Prithvi goes back to Chand’s side. Come Chand, we have to leave fast. From the Kannauj border on the way, we have to proceed towards Dhilli. Just exactly the same path that Pundir and Arjun have followed.
Prithvi is about to turn and give orders to leave, but he stands still and shocked to see the same Baba from his dream standing right in front of him in Gombligaon. Sanyo also sees him, everybody looks at him. Prithvi stares at Baba then he glances at Sanyo for a second. Prithvi walks over to his side.
You have seen death in your dream, the corpses, the funeral pyres, they were the warnings of the power of the prospects, that were saying that death awaits someone of your own. Who can avoid the prospects of the future? Those who have entered this world, likewise will have to depart someday. Son, you will have to boost your own power to tolerate this truth, you must acquire that strength. Baba gives Prithvi advice, he used the same words from his dream which he had earlier. Baba walks away.
Baba? Baba! Stop Baba! He pays no attention to his calls. Who is it you call my own? The dust blows in the wind, Prithvi covers his eyes with his arm to prevent the dust from going into his eyes. Prithvi wipes his face and calls out again, Baba! Answer my question please, Baba!
He doesn’t answer at all and has disappeared, nowhere to be seen.
Sanyo walks over to Prithvi. Who was that Prithvi and what was he telling?
Sanyo we must leave fast now, we have very less time, let’s go.
Chand orders, come! Chand, Sanyo and Prithvi with the troops proceed to the Kannauj border in spite of the bad weather conditions.

Pundir has reached ahead and halts, he jumps up in the air, he won the race. Arjun is steady behind him.

Jaichand and forces get ready.

See! I told you, he smiles, I would reach the destination first. See the Kannauj border right there, he points at it confidently and looks at Arjun. Pundir runs ahead some more.

Jaichand can see his first prey coming, he raises his sword up as gesture to shoot. The Archers check the direction and release the bows. One by one many arrows fly into the air. One arrow lands near Pundir’s feet while he runs. Pundir trips and falls on the ground.
The archers attack more rapidly. The arrows just barely miss Pundir, he also avoids himself from getting hit he jerks his body away while lying on the ground.
Arjun is aware of the situation and watches him in shock. Pundirrrrrrrr! He shouts loudly. Puunnddirrrr! Arjun reaches out for him, his arms outstretched. He runs forward to save Pundir and dodges all the million arrows flying in the air. Arjun and the army run towards Pundir to save him. Arjun waves his arms all around his body to push away the flying arrows and to avoid getting hit. He reaches him, Pundir!
One by one the Dhilli army gets hit by some arrows.
Arjun looks at Pundir are you okay Pundir. They both try to avoid the arrows that rain on them.
By whom can this sudden attack be?

Jaichand’s army attack fiercely with arrows, no mercy from them.

We have been attacked, we have been attacked! The Dhilli troops shout. Run! They run back away to a safe zone where the arrows cannot reach them. Trails of arrows follow them as they run.

Jaichand’s archers release more showers of arrows. Pundir tries to avoid getting hit, while Arjun makes an attempt to rescue Pundir. Pundir tries to see ahead of the lake, he can see an apparition, its Jaichand. Maharaj Jaichand?
Arjun also can see his faint image far away, on top of the hill at the borderline, across the lake. Arjun looks in shock, its Jaichand attacking them again. They have been caught in surprise, they thought he would no longer try to get them. He dodges the arrows, he has played his move Pundir!

Jaichand watches as his troops attack.

Episode on Sunday, January 4, 2009

2009-01-16T11:15:00.003+03:00

Chand listens to Prithvi’s lecture, and knows his stubbornness, he helps Prithvi get up. They go to the same well where Nyharika fetches the water. Prithvi holds his head, he still is sick.

The woman, Nyahrika in the hut confronts Sanyo, I know you are very angry with me, she cries, but believe me, I have not given Maharaj any poison. I cannot even think of doing such thing. He is the only one who has sympathy and agrees I am innocent.
Sanyo looks out of the window and tries not to pay any attention to her.
The woman looks at the pot full of water in the room, she walks over to it. Now I have no other option left, she thinks she is guilty and takes a cup of water from it.
Sanyo watches her and says, no!
The lady drinks the water anyways.
Stop! Sanyo races towards her and quickly knocks the cup out of her hands.
It’s too late she has already drank it. The lady looks at Sanyo and says please forgive me. Sanyo looks at her in pity and is speechless.
The Mukhiya and villagers take opportunity in Prithvi’s absence they gather together and rush to the woman’s hut. Come on she’s inside catch her!
Sanyo and the Nyharika can hear voices and people approaching outside.
The Mukhiya and villagers carry bamboo sticks they enter inside, there she is, Mukhiya orders, catch her!
Sanyo tries to obstruct them and protect her, Stop! She outstretches her arms to block them. “Kabardar” if anyone dares to even come closer.
You just move away from her Maharani the Mukhiya warns, she has tried to kill Maharaj! Move, catch her!
No! Sanyo makes drastic attempts to save the woman but no use the villagers over power her.
Now your death awaits you witch! Come, take her away, we will take her to the place and give her punishment one villager orders the others. Take her! The Mukhiya and a man grab Nyharika. Take her away!
There is so much fuss and confusion in the hut, Ahh! The lady shrieks while she is manhandled and yanked out. The men pull her away with their strength. Sanyo is overpowered and helpless they take her out of the hut. A group of people are outside in support.
Sanyo rushes out of the hut, she has not done anything, just by saying so, doesn’t prove anything! She tries to stop them.
Another villager near the door warns Sanyo, it would be better off that you stopped right here and let us do our work!
The folks drag Nyharika away like a sack of grain, Maharani!
Sanyo pays no attention to the warning and follows them behind.
Save me! I have done nothing the woman whimpers.
Sanyo cannot do anything either and shouts Prithvi! She runs to find him.

Prithvi and Chand have reached the well, but he collapses again. Chand tries to assist him up, stop Prithvi you are not well.
No Chand, I am fine, now all I have to do is inspect the water of the well. I must under any condition prove that the poison is in the well itself and they are wrong. Prithvi struggles up and looks down into the well. Prithvi goes to the other side of the well and draws some water by using a metal pot already there attached to the rope. Prithvi lowers the pot down to fetch the water by use of the pully and yanks it up again after it is filled. He takes some of the water and pours it in his hands to examine it. Chand is near and watches him. Prithvi checks it thoroughly but cannot conclude anything, I am not able to unearth any clue from this well to prove that it has poison in it, he glances into the well once more. Prithvi is serious and determined to find the answer like a scientist, maybe there is something around it that’s making the well poisonous? He eyes the place all around.
Chand tries to check around also, what is the secret of this well, how will we find it out?
Meanwhile Sanyo comes rushing, Prithvi! She runs all the way and holds her dress up so it doesn’t drag on the ground and make her trip.
Prithvi and Chand are alerted by her voice, she meets them, Prithvi! She catches her breath.
Sanyo? What has happened? Why you are here like this?
The villagers have come and taken Nyharika the woman with them!
But why?
To execute her!
Where have they taken her to?
To the place for immolation.
They do not waste time and all 3 run to save Nyharika. On the way Prithvi gets dizzy again and falls, they both try to lift him up, stop Prithvi, just rest a little!
No, Sanyo, an innocent life is in danger, and if we don’t reach in time, those people will kill her, Prithvi can barely speak properly and is stubborn. Prithvi gets up again with their help and they race on through the desert.

Villagers have tied Nyharika up by rope on a tree trunk, all the men wave their bamboo sticks they surround the tree, they shout come on burn her, burn her! Burn this witch! Burn her with fire!

Sanyo and Chand struggle with Prithvi on the way, he collapses again.

The folks are piling up wood around Nyharika. Someone strikes her with a log, she is hurt. Some portion of the wood is lit and it smokes up, the woman coughs. One tantric man with a bone and skull comes by the tree and waves it in front of her. Speak up and admit you are a witch! Say it! He demands an answer.
Nooo! No, I am not a witch! Please have mercy on me! Nyharika begs for her life.
The smoke spreads, the tantric man shakes the bones near her face.
The Mukhiya intervenes, she won’t admit it like that, now it’s time to give the punishment!

The three of them hurry on, Prithvi staggers to stand he takes support of a tree on the path. Listen! Prithvi, just stop and rest for some time! His wife requests him.
No Sanyo, I have to reach there in time. Sanyo and Chand support him some more distance, again he falls.
Sanyo shouts Prithvi! She remembers the “vaid’s” warning, Prithvi should not close his eyes and sleep the second time, she looks at him in worry.
Even Chand is worried, Prithvi open your eyes! Prithvi! Prithvi open your eyes! He holds his head up in his arms. Prithvi!
Don’t close your eyes Prithvi! Sanyo shouts.
Prithvi isn’t responding, their voices don’t reach his ear he is about to go into unconsciousness, Prithvi! Sanyo shouts. Chand has gone and brought some water in his shoe to splash on his face, Prithvi! No response even after wetting his face.
Sanyo calls, Prithvi! Get up Prithvi!
Open your eyes! Yells Chand.
Just one time look at us Prithvi, Sanyo whimpers and pats his face. Listen to us Prithvi! Open your eyes!
Prithvi lays on the ground motionless, he doesn’t respond at all.

One man has started to pour some pot full of ignitable solvent on the wood around Nyharika. For God’s sake somebody help me! Myharika pleads. I am not a witch, the man is done pouring the liquid all around her on the wood.
Mukhiya watches as one man brings a lighted torch. Light the fire and burn her, burn this witch!
Don’t kill me! I am not a witch, she tries to loosen the ropes tied to her, she can see the man approaching with the lighted torch.

Prithvi lies on Chand’s lap. Sanyo and Chand together shake Prithvi up, Prithvi! Wake up Prithvi! Oh God what can we do now? Sanyo looks at him, her tears fall on his forehead.

The man is ready to ignite and set fire to the wood, Nyharika shouts Maharaj!!!! Her voice echoes loudly through the forest.

Prithvi makes a comeback, his eyes are almost open, Sanyo pats his head in relief, Prithvi?
Chand smiles and looks at Sanyo.
Prithvi? Sanyo is happy, he is okay.

Nyharika’s voice echoes, Maharaj save me! Prithvi can listen to her voice only. He tries very hard to get up, Chand and Sanyo help him, he is standing, come on he says.
But Prithvi your health is deteriorating, if something else happens to you?
Nothing will happen to me, come fast, he has to reach to Nyharika soon.

From today onwards the village will sleep peacefully the Mukhiya announces, he watches as they prepare to burn her at stake, alive.
Save me! No! The torch is brought close to her. Maharaj! She screams.
Stop! Prithvi orders, Mukhiya turns to look who it is, everybody moves aside, its Prithvi. He has reached the place.
Why have you stopped continue! Mukhiya orders them to set the wood on fire.
How dare you!... If anybody even tries to step closer to Nyharika! Prithvi and Chand flash their swords to protect the woman near the tree, they prevent them from igniting the fire. The two days that I requested are not over Mukhiyaji!
You have only 1/2 a day left, and in this time no miracle will happen!
I don’t need a day for a miracle, only one moment is enough for it! And in this single moment I will prove you all false, Prithvi points his sword at everyone.
Sorry Maharaj, that moment will only come if you survive! Mukhiya comments Prithvi.
I do not fear for my own death Mukhiyaji! And about this innocent woman, if anyone one of you even try to touch her, you will not survive yourself! Prithvi seriously warns the crowd who wish to burn her alive and call her a witch, he is furious. Nobody reacts everyone is stationary. Chand meanwhile cuts off the ropes tied on Nyharika and the tree, to set her free. Prithvi chucks a piece of wood in anger.

Pundir, Arjun on horse and the army have returned on the path and travel ahead on their journey to the border of Kannauj. Both buddies hold hands together, Arjun informs see there, the Kannauj border is straight ahead in front of us!
Understand that we have already conquered half of the mission, by nightfall we will reach Kannauj’s border, Pundir is eager. Both of them ride their horses.
Arjun’s horse neighs, suddenly he grabs his own neck, he is in some kind of pain, his expressions are like as if he is experiencing some fits attack.
What happened Arjun? Arjun! Arjun what has happened to you!
Arjun loses his balance and is about to fall off his horse.
Pundir reacts quickly and gets off his horse to help him, Arjun! Arjun falls off the horse and lands on the ground.
Pundir rushes to his side and yells Arjun! Arjun, what has happened to you? Arjun’s eyes are closed, he tries to revive him. 2 soldiers come to hold the horse’s reigns. Pundir puts Arjun’s head on his lap, Arjun! Arjun! Arjun! Open your eyes! Open your eyes Arjun! Pundir taps his cheek. Arjun, A-R-J-U-N!!!!!!!!!!!! Pundir screams his name in fear. He is not waking up even after calling his name and doesn’t show any reflexes. Pundir weeps Arjun, Arjun, holding him close.
Arjun finally opens his eyes and looks at his buddy, he starts to laugh at him, hahahahah! He gets up from Pundir’s lap and laughs at him even more. He points at him and and pats his shoulder.
Stop this madness, Pundir’s voice is hoarse.
You had panicked, you lost control of your emotions, I was fooling you, hahahhhaah.
You were making fun eh? Pundir doesn’t find it amusing at all, he is serious. Now I will show you what fooling around is all about he rolls up his sleeve ready to give him a punch. Arjun stands up and runs away, Pundir follows behind him. I will make such a bad condition of yours that after today, you will forget how to do pranks your entire life. Pundir reaches out to get Arjun but he ducks down and saves himself. Pundir chases Arjun around in the forest and finally catches and shakes him, now if you ever try this again I myself will kill you. Pundir shows his fist and threatens Arjun, ironically.
Arjun laughs even more, okay brother you can kill me, my life is always at your service, especially for you. Just allow my friend Prithvi to return to Dhilli, then I will with smiling face, happily give my life up to you, Arjun pats his back. Pundir grins they both return to their horses.

It is night the full moon shines brightly, Sanyo, Chand and Prithvi wait by the well. Is it necessary that you have to stay here, Chand asks Prithvi. Why don’t you go and rest? I will search for the proof, the cause of poisoning.
Chand, I have already told you and you know I also have very less time, Prithvi tells him his voice is rough.
Sanyo can hear Prithvi’s words and looks at him in shock she is annoyed.
Prithvi looks back at her, what I mean is that I am in a hurry to take my bride to her home, he quickly tries to change the subject. Sanyo? He says softly, you search over there, Prithvi gestures Chand to come with him to look around in another place. Prithvi takes the torch and they both scan the entire ground. Sanyo looks around too, Nyharika is also nearby searching. Prithvi peeks near a barrel, nothing there. Then he sees the clothes drying on the rope, he gets dizzy again but tries to hold on. Chand with his torch can see him stagger and rushes to Prithvi’s side, are you okay Prithvi? Just sit down and rest for some time, Chand requests.
SSShhhhhh! Prithvi quickly glances at Sanyo he doesn’t want her to know anything about his problems. No Chand, even if death faces me, it will have to wait until after I am able to prove Nyharika’s innocence. Under any condition I must find the cause of the poison in the well, come on! Prithvi takes a deep breath, they both split up and search.

As a result of the earlier incident about Nyharika, Mukhiya has called a meeting in the night with the village folks. I knew that Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan would never allow this witch to die, but by fearing him we people cannot place the entire village into danger. Now it is evident that Maharaj is only going to be around for some little more time. We must take advantage of this situation and finish off the witch permanently.
One villager exclaims, and what if he tries to come in our way again? Then?
Mukhiya answers, then this time his life will be threatened first, he points his fingers in the air. Come on, he tells them all, we don’t have time. Come on! All of them get up and go to catch Nyharika once more.

Prithvi is still searching, so is Sanyo. Prithvi searches near the area where the clothes hang for drying, he moves away, he is not well.
Sanyo hasn’t found anything at all. Chand says I think it will be morning and still we will be searching for proof.
Don’t give up so fast Chand, Prithvi pats his back, if you lose heart you will never win the war.
I am getting real scared, Sanyo overhears them. Both of them turn around to look at her.

The village folks are on their way through the forest and determined to get Nyharika, they rush. Time is almost over for Prithvi to find the evidence. They all carry torches in the dark night, to see the path ahead.

At the other end near the well, Prithvi is getting dizzier no clues or evidence found yet. Prithvi is falling down, Chand sees him and runs to catch him, be careful Prithvi, and grips him for support.
Sanyo also comes closer to him.
Nyharika cannot watch anymore and comes over to Prithvi too. Forgive me Maharaj, all because of me the sinner, you have acquired this condition, just go away from here and leave me in my own circumstances. Nyharika is getting sick also, she grabs her head.
Sanyo holds her and says, oh God, you can only help us, she looks into the sky. Please show some sign of hope from anywhere, so we can save the life of this innocent lady.

Mukhiya and the folks are nearing, the entire group walk rapidly to the site of the well.

Nyharika walks away, so does Sanyo to search some more, Chand and Prithvi sit helpless. They both get up, Prithvi angrily chucks his torch in the air. The torch has set the dried grass, on fire. Prithvi looks at the burning grass, he gets a realization, he puts a step forward in the fire’s direction.
Chand notices Prithvi’s reaction, what happened? Prithvi where are you going?
Prithvi sees the grass burning rapidly, maybe I am foreseeing the light of hope. The 3 follow the path of burning grass.
Sanyo covers her nose, because of an awful smell coming in the vicinty.
Prithvi bends to see some flesh rotting underneath the tall grass which has been exposed by the fire.
Sanyo and Chand hold their noses.
Prithvi points this, this is the reason for making the well polluted.
Sanyo looks behind her where Nyharika is waiting, but the well is far away from this area.
Prithvi can see it too, there must be some connection, now we must only find it. Prithvi looks around, he and Chand bend down to move a large container near the rotting flesh. Underneath it, is revealed a flowing gutter of dirty water. Prithvi has understood the whole situation he stands up and points at the gutter, that’s it. This is the reason for making the well polluted, he smiles. He has finally found the evidence. Chand and Sanyo see the gutter and think likewise, they are relieved.
Mukhiya and folks have come and the group confronts them, two days are over Maharaj.
And my search is over too Mukhiyaji, I have found proof of this lady’s innocence, he tells them all. There is no poison in Nyharika’s hands! But the poison is actually found directly in the well itself, see this! Prithvi shows them and points at the gutter flowing in the direction of the well, which is one of the causes of polluting the water. And see here the dead rotting carcass of an animal, that’s really making the well poisonous.
The villagers including Mukhiya can see it with their own eyes. The villagers try to understand the concept and accept the fact of the dirty water seeping into the ground and entering the well, ultimately polluting it.
Prithvi continues, and because of this poisonous water the villagers are dying. Now say that you will still call this lady a witch!
They all look at Nyharika shamelessly. Forgive us all Maharaj, Mukhiya bows his head down, you have shown us a real miracle.
Prithvi is getting dizzy again he holds his head and falls down to the ground. Chand and Sanyo yell, Prithvi, Prithvi! Prithvi!

Their horses neigh, Arjun and Pundir trek ahead with the soldiers behind. Very bad condition because of exhaustion, Arjun admits. We will stop here for some time and rest a while.
Pundir informs see, we are not much far from the border, very soon we will be over there. Pundir points at the border near the lake. Come on, come fast! He orders everyone.
They travel ahead.
At the Kannauj border, Jaichand’s guards are on alert, the Dhilli army is approaching, they get ready. Jaichand walks over to the edge of the lake to view them all. Now, after sometime Prithvi and his friends will definitely come in this direction. Prithvi! Now I will welcome you in such a way, not will Sanyo go to Dhilli from here, but only from here will go you’re and your friend’s corpses.
Pundir, Arjun and army advance ahead unaware of what is waiting for them.

Episode on Saturday, January 3, 2009

2009-01-15T17:01:00.005+03:00

Prithvi faces the village folk of Gombligaon. Prithvi had requested the folks two days.
Mukhiya has discussed all the matters with his people. He agrees, okay Maharaj, you have two days with you, and if you are not able to prove she’s not a witch, then we will burn her alive!
The lady whom the villagers want to kill is afraid and clings to Sanyo, Prithvi comforts her, you don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to you. Prithvi asks the men to show the lady’s home.
Come with us Maharaj.
You just trust me, I will not permit anything to happen to you he assures the lady before he leaves to see her house. He gestures Sanyo to look after her. Prithvi, Chand and the rest go to the village.

Jaichand’s forces travel to their destination.
Pundir and Arjun are also on the same path, it is night time. Pundir and Arjun with the army pass by a lake, they halt suddenly.
Jaichand is very near on the path, parallel to them.
Pundir says to Arjun, we will stop by this lake and rest for some time.
Arjun announces to the troops we will stop here and take some rest! Let the horses drink some water! Pundir and Arjun get off their horses and walk towards the lake.

Meanwhile Jaichand and his troops walk by the same path away from the lake.
Dhilli’s troops, Arjun and Pundir freshen up and wash by the lake.
A hill behind the lake blocks the view from the path, Jaichand and his army pass behind the hill, they do not notice the Dhilli forces near the lake and trek ahead. Jaichand on his horse and troops by foot advance swiftly they do not waste any time. Jaichand’s commander requests him, if the army can rest and get fresh by the lake?
Jaichand is angry and says no! We have to reach the border before Prithvi does. We will travel ahead nonstop. Come on let’s go! Jaichand’s army leave.

Arjun tells Pundir, let’s go we must leave now, they are by the lake. They are not aware of Jaichand’s forces who just passed behind them. Pundir agrees, he orders the troops to carry on.
Jaichand has left in one direction, while Pundir and Arjun with the army carry on their path.

At Gombligaon, Prithvi, Chand, Sanyo and the lady enter with the villagers in the lady’s house. Prithvi looks around to see if he can find any clue, he checks in a wardrobe. Sanyo holds on to the lady. Prithvi finds nothing inside and checks on top. Prithvi checks inside a trunk and moves the contents inside, Mukhiya watches. He finds nothing there also. I have not found anything in the house to be suspicious about her, Prithvi informs the Mukhiya. Now do you have anything to say about it? Or you still want to call her a witch with evil magical spells? Now you forget this nonsense and leave this lady alone.
No Maharaj, you are wrong, this woman is definitely a witch! Come with me I will show you the truth about this woman, come. Everybody is watching. Prithvi follows the Mukhiya outside the lady’s hut. They are all lead outside. On the ground they are shown 4 dead bodies covered with sheets. Everyone is shocked to see such a sight.
Mukhiya points see what that is. Have you seen it now? They are not only corpses but this witch’s prey! Mukhiya points at the woman.
The lady cries, Sanyo is next to her.
Some days ago when her husband died, he was taken for cremation, at that time some other women stayed at her house and drank the water from her. Two days later they all died also. One of them who died was my wife.
The woman weeps what are you saying? I didn’t do anything Maharaj. Really I didn’t do anything. Prithvi and Chand assess the situation.
One man in the crowd utters, its true she is a witch, kill her! Kill, kill, kill her, all shout at once continuously, the villagers shake their spears furiously.
Prithvi intervenes, stop this exhibition! I have already requested you all, that I need two days time.
But why Maharaj? What will you do special in 2 days? What new kind of truth will you discover? The Mukhiya taunts.
Prithvi requests the woman to give him some water to drink.
The woman is afraid and refuses to, no Maharaj no, I cannot do this job.
I told you go and bring some water for me, go! The lady goes to fetch some water for Prithvi.
Sanyo is irritated, what kind of craziness is this Prithvi? She doesn’t like the idea, I am getting afraid!
Prithvi doesn’t want any interference when he decides something its final, I told you Sanyo you just don’t worry.
But why are you doing this……….she stops talking, the woman has brought a cup of water for Prithvi, Sanyo watches in shock.
Prithvi happily takes the cup of water in front of everybody, even Mukhiya is watching. Prithvi puts the cup to his lips and drinks all the water, he gulps it all down. Chand watches his buddy, Sanyo stares at him wide-eyed she can’t believe what he is doing. Prithvi finishes the last drop of water without any worry. Prithvi informs the Mukhiya see, I have drunk a full cup of water from this woman. And if this lady is a witch, after two days I will not survive either. And if I do survive then my doubts are clear and everybody else’s beliefs are wrong, she is not a witch.
Everyone is shocked to hear Prithvi say those words it’s all a gamble with his life.

What have you done! Sanyo and Prithvi are alone in their quarters, for the night. You should have thought about drinking the water, imagine what could be the result! Sanyo is really angry she shouts at Prithvi. What if something happens to you? What can I do about it, didn’t you think about me?
Prithvi is cool and calm, Sanyo….He pulls her hand.
Shee! She gets up from the cot and moves away, Prithvi follows her in the room. I already know that you are the King, and all the civilians have full authority over you. Sanyo weeps more, but don’t I have any right over you? Is your duty only for the civilians and public only, not for me? Sanyo is irritated she grabs his arm and shakes it vigorously, I will not allow you to play around with your life like this Prithvi! Can you hear me? I will not permit you to do all these things! You cannot do this to me Prithvi! Sanyo grabs his arm tightly. You just can’t! Sanyo puts her head on his chest, she weeps bitterly, I cannot live without you Prithvi. Prithvi embraces her, I cannot live…. Prithvi puts his hand on her head, she cries some more.
Prithvi tries to console her, see Sanyo, he says softly, no use in crying, come with me. Prithvi takes her to the cot they both sit down, he gently wipes the tears off her face and takes her hand in his. He explains, I am absolutely sure that she is not witch.
Sanyo is not interested in listening to that nonsense.
Prithvi continues, just one time let these villagers of this place accept this fact, then everything will be alright, and you see nothing will happen to me because of this water, he smiles, Sanyo is still so upset. Prithvi suddenly starts to get a sensation in his head, he holds his head, he is getting dizzy. Sanyo turns to see his condition, Prithvi? Prithvi? Prithvi you are okay, aren’t you? Prithvi seems to be getting worse something is happening to him, you just rest, she requests him.
Sanyo helps Prithvi to lie in the cot, ahhh!
I will go and call someone!
No Sanyo, he pulls her arm, there is no need, see I am absolutely alright, you sit here too. (He is bluffing).
I cannot do that, she runs out of the hut to call someone.
Sanyo! Prithvi tries to stop her.
Sanyo stands outside and weeps, no.
Prithvi sits on the cot he seems to be getting dizzier. He glances at the earthen pot full of water in the room.
Sanyo is still crying outside.
Don’t worry nothing will happen to Prithvi, Chand assures her, he comes to their hut.
Maybe you know and understand your friend better, and I am not able to understand him till now.
Prithviraj Chauhan is Dhilli’s prestige. He is the lantern of trust, and no storm of the world can extinguish it.
With that a scream is heard, no! Sanyo and Chand are shocked to hear it the voice echoes, both rush back into the hut. Prithvi is found lying on the floor, Chand shouts Prithvi!
Sanyo too shouts Prithvi!
Chand bends down to revive him, get up Prithvi open your eyes, he says. They both carefully pull him upward and lay him onto the cot.
Open your eyes Prithvi, she shouts.
Prithvi open your eyes Chand requests his buddy, it’s no use he is unconscious.
The woman is in the room it’s all my mistake, she weeps. I have done all this, it’s all because of me to be blamed for. Those who drink water from me ends up dying, I am a snake, a murderer, what all the people claim about me is true, I am a witch, a witch, I have no right to live, no right at all.
Chand and Sanyo listen to her sobs, Prithvi isn’t coming back to consciousness. Sanyo looks at Prithvi and says, Chand you go and bring a ‘vaid’ fast, go.
Chand is uneasy with Prithvi’s condition, you look after him, he quickly goes out to find one.
The woman walks over to Prithvi’s feet and begs for forgiveness. Sanyo is mean and rude, she shoves her hands away, don’t even try to touch my Prithvi, she scolds her.
Mukhiya and some villagers enter the hut, they heard what she said, this was going to happen Maharani, he says. How much I tried to explain to Maharaj that she is a witch but he didn’t believe it.
Chand brings the “vaid” they come inside the room.
The Mukhiya continues to comment , now what will the “vaid” be able to do now? Till now nobody has been saved from this witch, so how will Maharaj survive!
The “vaid” quickly checks Prithvi’s pulse, he checks his temperature and eyes. Chand and Sanyo watch with worry and tension. He has examined Prithvi’s condition thoroughly, sorry, forgive me Maharaniji, I am not in a position to treat Maharaj. I don’t know what kind of poison has been given to Maharaj, it’s same like the others who had been diagnosed before. Till I cannot find out what kind of poison it is, till that time Maharaj’s treatment is not possible. Now Maharaj is a guest for two more days, says the “vaid”.
Sanyo cannot take it, no, she says, this cannot be! She cannot accept the fact. Chand is shocked also. They both look at Prithvi in disbelief. Sanyo turns and looks at the women angrily what kind of poison did you mix in the water, tell me!
I didn’t mix any poison in the water, the woman confesses, she cries, believe me.
Chand rushes to the “vaid’s” side, you really can’t do anything for him?
The “vaid” wishes to help, at the most I can only give him one last alternative medicine, by which Maharaj can avoid sleeping. But he warns, if Maharaj closes his eyes the second time, his eyes will never open again.
Chand requests the “vaid” to administer the medicine to Prithvi.
The “vaid” takes some powder out of his bag, in his hands and opens Prithvi’s mouth, he puts the medicine down his throat and taps his forehead. Now pray to God so that Maharaj doesn’t sleep again.
Sanyo kneels down by the side of the cot near Prithvi, she takes his hand in her hands and weeps, she prays for his life. Sanyo later does ’arthi’ in front of the Krishna idol, so that Prithvi recovers fast. She finishes ‘arthi’ and continues to pray before the idol. Prithvi still lays on the cot motionless.
Some time passes Prithvi moves and takes a deep breath he opens his mouth to talk, he calls, Sanyo. His eyes open.
Sanyo turns in surprise she stops praying and looks at him, Prithvi? She gets up and rushes to his side, she sees Prithvi is okay, Prithvi, come on now we will not stay here anymore.
Prithvi gets up, no Sanyo I ……
Shhhhhh! Absolutely quiet now, I will not listen to you anymore, nothing at all. I will find some big ‘vaid’ and get you treated. The people here were telling the truth the woman is really a witch. She mixed some kind of poison in your water, that doesn’t even have a name.
Prithvi tries to get up, he shrugs his shoulders and grins, no Sanyo, there is some other possibility of the poison, and I will not stop in proving it. The woman is innocent trust me.
Yes, she wipes her tears and gets up, oh yeah and I am an idiot and unnecessarily worry for nothing, all the time. We have enmity on that poor woman for nothing, all are innocent, I am the guilty one, Sanyo exclaims.
Prithvi listens to her, wildcat he calls her, you will never change, he tries to get up from the cot.
Sanyo stops him from doing so, lie down or you may become dizzy again, and the “vaid” has warned….
Prithvi ignores her warnings and gets up anyways, nothing will happen to me Sanyo, I will put an end to this false superstition, he leaves the hut and goes outside.
Prithvi sits with Chand while they question the woman who gave water to all the people. Prithvi tells her, you will have to help us and cooperate with us a bit in order for us to serve justice for you.
Whatever you say I am ready to do, says the woman.
Good then, tell me from where do you bring the drinking water to your house?
From a well.
Do all the other villagers bring the water from that well too?
No, the other people bring their water from a river far away.
Chand questions, why don’t the other villagers draw water from this well also?
Because, they do not know anything about this well in the first place. I and my husband recently found this well just few months ago, and if we had told everyone about this well, all the people would have taken water from it and the water would have been completely finished by now. And again I would have to go far and fetch the water as usual.
Prithvi gets up and looks beyond, I found the poison, where is the well, he asks the woman.
It is on the east side of the village next to the desert.

Prithvi and Chand rush to find the well. Chand is concerned about Prithvi’s health, instead of resting where are you going Prithvi?
To find the well, you just walk steadily and accompany me, Prithvi seems to be unwell again he may collapse once more.
Chand asks him, what is really in that well.
These problems of the water are linked with the well, Prithvi can barely walk properly, he stumbles to the ground.
Are you okay? Chand kneels down to help him, are you okay Prithvi, just rest for some time, I will go and check the well myself.
Prithvi is stubborn, no Chand, I myself will have to prove to the villagers here that the concept of witches doesn’t exist at all. It’s all just some superstition of theirs. And if I am not able to end this today, then people in the future even after many years, will continue to have such beliefs. And also to improve the future, it is necessary for us to sacrifice something today, even if it’s to the extent of sacrificing our own lives. Prithvi gives the whole lecture to Chand, he says come on lets go.
Chand assists Prithvi to stand up, they both walk in the direction of the well, they are closer to it now, Prithvi is not feeling well at all, he holds his head

Happy new year Folks!

2009-01-01T18:02:00.005+03:00

Happy New Year!

2009

Episode on Sunday, December 28, 2008

2009-01-01T18:00:00.003+03:00

In the Kabila, Chand, Pundir, Arjun and Jaichand lay on the execution pyre their faces painted black. The executioner raises his axe and swings it downward on Jaichand’s head, he is first in the row and closes his eyes. Cling goes the sound, the executioner is hit and collapses down all of a sudden, he drops the axe. Jaichand is saved.
Sardar watches in alarm.
Jaichand opens his eyes, he is still alive.
Pundir turns his head to see what happened.
Sardar gets up from his seat.
Chand and Arjun look the other way. They see the “executor” fall and behind are Prithvi and Sanyo they have finally returned just in time to save them all.
Jaichand turns his head to see them also he is late to understand what has just happened as he never has any faith in them.
Sardar also sees them both in surprise he can’t believe it.
Prithvi and Sanyo come forward into the grounds. All are quiet and watch them both enter. Prithvi takes his knife and starts to attack the guards one by one. He takes a spear of one guard and kills another. Prithvi then releases Jaichand’s bounded hands. His three buddies also get up to attack the tribals.
Sardar orders kill them, he takes his own spear to attack and comes down from his platform. He faces Prithvi, they both fight with spears Sardar misses Prithvi, while he strikes.
Jaichand attacks 6-7 tribals at a time all topple backwards he pushes them all away and kills another. Jaichand stabs another in the stomach.
Prithvi and Sardar continue to fight, Prithvi holds the spear upward to protect himself while Sardar tries to strike him. Prithvi attacks him back and kicks him, Sardar falls down.
Arjun attacks two tribals at a time with his spear, he kicks the second one.
The Sardar tries to cut Prithvi’s head with his spear but misses, he ducks down. Then Sardar tries to get his legs but Prithvi jumps up in time. Sardar manages to hit Prithvi with his handle instead, he twirls around and attacks Sardar back again and he falls down.
Pundir kicks one more tribal then he gets another. He cuts 3 more people and pushes them away with his spear.
Chand fights 2 more, one at a time. He hits another tribal the metal sound clangs.
Jaichand is fighting continuously with one tribal he gets pushed away and his head falls into a barrel of water. Jaichand’s face is washed clean the black paint is off, he gets up away from the barrel and attacks the same tribal again and stabs him with his sword.
Prithvi is cautious he points his spear at Sardar, while Sardar points his at Prithvi they walk in circular motion, slowly. Both attack with their spears. Prithvi is quick and cuts into the Sardar he is injured. Sardar stumbles backward and tries to defend himself. Prithvi holds Sardar’s spear stationary and stabs him in the guts. The Sardar is gone, Prithvi stabs him again in another part of his body.
Chand has realized it, so has Pundir and Arjun. Prithvi watches the Sardar drop dead to the ground. All the other tribals halt their weapons and bow down in front of the Prithvi and gang with Jaichand. The fight is over, Prithvi eyes Jaichand, while Sanyo rushes towards Prithvi. Jaichand stands motionless and silent looking at Prithvi and Sanyo. Prithvi also looks at Jaichand. Prithvi pats Sanyo on her back, Sanyo slowly walks over to her father, tears are in her eyes. She looks at her father, Jaichand is also relieved and tries to stop himself from crying. Sanyo goes and hugs her father, Jaichand doesn’t want to accept her. Prithvi and Pundir watch.
Jaichand refrains himself to return the hug, he holds his fist away from her while she cries on his chest. Jaichand is still bitter.
Prithvi walks slowly towards them both, while his buddies watch him. Sanyo comes to his side, Prithvi doesn’t know what to say to him. Prithvi requests and prays, just end this enmity here Jaichand and bless us both.
No word from Jaichand’s mouth he just glares at them both in silence looking straight without any emotion.
Prithvi and Sanyo bend down slowly to take Jaichand’s blessings, they kneel and touch his feet.
Jaichand doesn’t react and walks away, he doesn’t bless them. He is shameless Prithvi saved his life from the Sardar. Prithvi and Sanyo are still in kneeling position and watch him walk away. Prithvi’s buddies watch him too. They both finally stand up, Prithvi sees how Jaichand is still so stubborn.
Sanyo is disappointed and saddened by her father’s behaviour. Prithvi puts his arm on her shoulders to comfort her.

The next day all of them Arjun, Pundir, Chand, Prithvi and Sanyo gather and sit by the banks of the river near some boats. All are washed up and fresh with new garments.
Now, we can make our journey back to Dhilli without any problems, Arjun says confidently.
Prithvi smiles at Sanyo, she returns a smile back to him.
Chand agrees, yes and I am positive that Maharaj Jaichand will definitely come to give his blessings, before we even reach Dhilli. All are happy and pleased with the outcome. Pundir, Arjun, Chand, Prithvi and Sanyo sit peacefully on the banks of the river.
Prithvi looks at Sanyo and says, you were right when you said, just see now, after some days your father himself will come to Dhilli and give you blessings himself. Till that time the situation will cool down, Prithvi nods with a smile.
Chand gets up and goes elsewhere, Arjun gets up and exclaims too, yes! That is why we will not return to Dhilli secretly but with great vigor and excitement, celebrate the journey with happiness!
Prithvi is listening and likes the idea he looks at Sanyo.
Pundir gets up too and says we will complete and satisfy all the wishes with great enthusiasm.
Chand returns and says look, he has tied a turban around his head and carries a drum, I have made all the preparations of the procession too, he shows them.
Prithvi and Sanyo can see that, they are pleased.

Jaichand enters the palace, he has reached back to his Kannauj. He enters the hallway angrily and knocks down a vase with his sword. He goes and kicks another pedestal down with a vase full of flowers too.
Queen Nayantara waits in the hallway with all the servants to welcome him back, she thinks Maharaj’s anger means only one thing, my daughter and Prithvi are both safe, she is happy with the result. She watches Jaichand knock down a large swan decoration. Jaichand walks over to the queen and unexpectedly knocks the tray she holds right off of her hands, all the contents falls down. The queen screams in shock.
Jaichand is angry, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan has escaped from our hands, and as long as I’m alive, he will never reach Dhilli with my daughter, he warns. I myself! With my own hands, will wipe the “sindhoor” off her forehead. Prithvi and his friends are dancing and singing in celebration and happiness as if I have forgiven them. But they do not realize that this happiness will be the last happiness of Prithvi’s life, the last pleasurable moment of his!

A function is arranged for Prithvi and Sanyo they are all dressed up and flowers adorn their faces. The 3 buddies celebrate, the singer sings a song, village folk are gathered around them. Arjun also joins with singing to his buddy Prithviraj. Chand plays the drum and sings along too. Prithvi and Sanyo are pleased. Pundir joins in the chorus also they sing about their friendship. The three serenade their King together.
They are unaware but behind the bushes is somebody spying on them.
A group of people take Sanyo to the all decorated up “palki” and get her seated inside, simultaneously Prithvi’s buddies take him to his horse which is all lavishly decorated also. The three continue humming and dancing, Sanyo peeks out of the “palki”, while Prithvi peeks through the flowers on his face and smiles at his friends while he sits on the horse.
The spy continues to watch the developments from a hiding spot.
Arjun sings of spreading flowers, marigold, he takes them from trays held by servants and scatters it all on the path in front of Prithvi, he walks over to the “palki” and lifts one end of it. He sings of taking his sister-in-law back home. Chand rushes forward and pushes Arjun away to take the same end of the “palki”. Sanyo peeks out and smiles at their mischief. Arjun runs back in front of Prithvi’s horse and sings with Pundir. Chand comes back and joins the two, to dance some more. Prithvi and Sanyo are pleased, the parade carries on with their journey back the Dhilli. A group of people walk ahead with them behind, Prithvi is happy with the occasion.
The spy leaves to deliver the message of the latest developments.

The procession has halted and come to a bank of a river, all take rest. Prithvi joins his buddies who sit and relax near the river.
Arjun exclaims hey! What is the groom doing over here? He he he.
I have come to meet you people, says Prithvi, his friends nod their heads. What are you people actually doing?
We were thinking about how we will celebrate the marriage after we reach Dhilli, replies Pundir.

At the other end, in Kannauj Jaichand gets ready and assembles his army, his spy has returned with the news. I will change the celebrations into doom, he says. Jaichand has his map laid out in front of him, his commander and troops listen to his plans. We must make rigorous attacks on them before they reach Dhilli.

At the river bank, Prithvi explains, it will take 3 days more before we reach Dhilli, before Sanyo reaches there, I wish that preparations be made for her. A grand welcome in such a way that nobody has ever seen before.
You don’t worry about that, says Arjun, me and Pundir will leave for Dhilli immediately. Pundir smiles positively.

Jaichand explains further to his army and senior officials about the plans, all my men must be positioned on the northern area of the Kannauj border, he points at his map. I have received the news that all of them will travel in this direction ahead.

Pundir informs Prithvi, if we travel nonstop, we can cross the northern portion of the Kannauj border within 3 days.
That’s alright, tonight we will make a stopover at Gomligaon and then proceed ahead, Prithvi decides. By this we will get more time to make preparations.

Jaichand is determined to get Prithvi. No Prithvi, no, now you have very little time, I will never forgive you for what you have done. This journey of yours will be the last journey of your life.

Prithvi continues explaining what he wants, and that too, more than our happiness, you will take half of the army along with you.
But Prithvi, the whole army must be with you only Pundir replies, since sister-in-law is with you, if you get into some danger then?
If we had any danger, it was only Maharaj Jaichand. But now that danger is over, Prithvi explains to his buddies.

Jaichand assures till I am alive, my threats will never be over Prithvi. He orders his men, just as those people reach the Kannauj border, you people will attack them viciously without waiting for anybody to give you orders.

Okay then Prithvi, says Pundir, after some time we will take half of the army and go, exactly after 3 days we will be right on the Kannauj border.

Jaichand continues, we will all leave here today, 3 days later we will arrive at the Kannauj border.

Thank-you my friends, Prithvi is grateful to them. His friends look at him.
Arjun wonders, for what?
With the help of my friends, I have been able to find Sanyogita, Prithvi cannot thank them enough. His friends are speechless, you people have faced each and every difficulty with me and assisted me all the way. Today whatever I am it’s all because of my buddies.
Don’t say this and make us like strangers Prithvi, says Pundir. Yes we are friends, we can give our lives up for you on the name of friendship.
We have your friendship, which gives us our reason to live, Arjun tells him also. Even if our life was to end, this companionship will remain infinite.
No Arjun, Prithvi quickly covers his mouth with his hand to shut his mouth, don’t talk about death, may God never give death. His friends keep silent, all 4 of them join hands together, and give each other big hugs. Prithvi and Arjun make their final shake hands so does Pundir and Chand, they bid farewell to each other. Arjun and Pundir proceed with the army for their journey back to Dhilli. Prithvi and Chand watch them leave.

Simultaneously Jaichand and his army advance ahead to the border of Kannauj, Jaichand is on his horse, rest of his troops travel by foot and carry spears.

Likewise Arjun and Pundir are on their horses and travel ahead with their portion of Dhilli’s army.

Night has fallen, Prithvi and Sanyo walk in the dense forest, behind are the remainder of the army and the empty “palki”. Sanyo has grown tired and sits by a tree, enough I am not able to walk any further.
Sanyo but we are about to reach our destination Gombligaon.
How long have you been saying so, that we are almost there? Now I will rest here only, Sanyo sits on a curb by the path.
Prithvi looks at Chand, Chand ignores him, Sanyo? Why don’t you get on the “palki”?
When you are all walking, how can I come by “palki”? When Ramji was in his exile, Sita also went with him the same way.
Prithvi agrees and says okay then we will rest here for some time and then proceed ahead afterwards.
Sanyo suddenly changes her mind and says no, let’s go ahead, maybe the village is nearby now. She gets up and starts to walk.
Chand notices a board Gombligaon, look we have already reached Gombligaon he tells her.
She halts, Prithvi walks over to her, come on lets go “wildcat” your childishness still hasn’t gone? They both smile at each other and walk some steps ahead. Suddenly there is noise and confusion people are shouting out loud.
One lady with two children runs ahead on the path and shouts, save me! A horde of people are chasing her from behind, save me! She calls again.
Some group of men with torches and weapons follow and search for her, one man shouts, she will be here somewhere.
The lady with her two children heads straight into Prithvi’s direction, save me! She bumps into Prithvi and asks him to save her. Save me from them otherwise they will kill me.
Sanyo and Chand are alarmed to hear her say this.
I have done nothing, nothing I have done, she pleads to Prithvi.
The entire group of village folks run after her, right in her direction and shout kill her, kill her!
Prithvi orders stop! How dare you come any closer! The village people and Prithvi’s group stand facing each other.
Move from our way, one elderly man shouts back at Prithvi.
Let the witch go, another villager with a torch yells.
What is her crime? Prithvi questions them.
The village head or ‘Mukhiya’ replies, her crime is, she is a witch. And she wants to kill us all with her evil magical spells!
Prithvi, Sanyo and gang cannot believe what they hear.
Another young man yells, she has not even left her own husband. She even murdered him, she will kill all of us too!
Another senior villager exclaims, if you give her refuge, she will also kill you!
Prithvi is angry, what are you people saying! There is no such thing as a witch! God is in charge of life and death only! And nobody in this world has the capability to take someone’s life, without God’s will.
The ‘Mukhiya’ replies if it is so, then tell us why the person dies after two days only after he drinks the water from her hands?
Yes, yes tell us, give us an answer, the crowd of villagers demand an answer from Prithvi. Give us an answer!
The Mukhiya demands, surrender her to us!
Give her to us we will burn her alive! Demands another.
Prithvi is angry he raises his hand, stop this all! He looks at the crowd.
Who is this person to interfere in our matters, the Mukhiya questions.
Prithvi doesn’t waste his time he takes one step forward near the Mukhiya, Dhilli’s Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
It’s our mistake forgive us Maharaj, the Mukhiya apologizes, but grant us justice, you give this witch an appropriate punishment Maharaj! Give her death Maharaj, justice must prevail Maharaj!
Killing someone is not justified! Nor do I have the authority to do so. I am absolutely sure that this woman cannot be a witch.
This is a lie, we don’t believe you, replies the Mukhiya to Prithvi.
I need only two days to prove this all to you, Prithvi requests him. And if I am not able to prove this is false in that time period, then you are all free to do whatever you want after wards.
The villagers look at each other, to make their decision.

Jaichand is traveling with his army, it is night.
Pundir and Arjun’s team set forth ahead. Both of them could cross each other, they both are on the same path.

Episode on Saturday, December 20, 2008 and Saturday, December 27, 2008

2009-01-01T17:57:00.007+03:00

Tomorrow, before morning I will bring Sanyo back right here Prithvi confidently tells Sardar.
Sardar is pleased, wow, I like your attitude Prithvi, and if you win this game, I will have respect for you.
Jaichand is not thrilled about it.
Prithvi’s friends watch in dismay. They know Prithvi’s character.
Prithvi looks at his buddies and leaves in search of his wife in the jungle.

Stop, don’t come close to me, Sanyo screams, she is in the jungle and some tribal is approaching her, I told you to stop!
The man keeps on coming close to her, Sanyo is tied up to a pillar and face to face with the tribal, she is shocked.
I am Jagraj, he introduces himself, son of Kabila Sardar. There is only one punishment for those who run away from our Kabila, death! Jagraj gives a haughty laugh. I will give you one chance to save your life, he tells Sanyo. Jagraj walks over to her, he cuts the ropes and releases her from the pillar. Sanyo is free. I will see how fast you can run but keep in mind, if you get captured by me you will be killed.
Sanyo looks at him, she is frightened tears roll down her cheek.
And if you survive it’s your choice, come on run Sanyo, run and try to save your life.
Sanyo doesn’t waste time and sees which direction to run, she makes her way away and Jagraj laughs at her.
Run Sanyo, run, how much you can run, run, but I promise you that Prithvi will only find your corpse by morning time. That poor Prithvi thinks that he has time till morning, but he doesn’t know that Sardar is playing his game there, and over here I am playing my own! Hahahahah!
Prithvi is searching everywhere, Sanyo! Sanyo! his voice echoes, Prithvi runs a long distance to find her.
Jagraj is also running he tries to locate her too.
Sanyo runs steadily ahead in the jungle to get away from that Jagraj.
Prithvi runs and runs looking everywhere twirling around to make sure he doesn’t miss any spots. Prithvi is on the right track he has reached the same place where she was tied up near the pillar. He checks the area everywhere, Prithvi sees the piece of rope which was tied on Sanyo earlier. Prithvi picks it up and examines it, he takes it and tries to see which way to go next.
Sanyo is running and running, she isn’t careful and falls down, she shrieks ahhhhh!
Prithvi has heard her voice and turns in the direction of the sound.
Jagraj has heard it too.
Sanyo tries to get up.
Prithvi shouts Sanyogita, and races to find her.
Jagraj is amused now, where will you run and go Sanyo? He too looks for her she is near him.
Sanyo is aware somebody is near following her she quickly crawls to some thick foliage, and hides behind the leaves. She pulls the branches to cover her body. Somebody comes near, it is Prithvi but he cannot see her. Sanyo thinks its Jagraj and tries to camouflage herself. She closes her eyes to avoid contact.
Prithvi tip toes around, in her vicinity, he passes her and goes elsewhere he is holding his dagger. Sanyo’s voice had come from here somewhere, Prithvi thinks in his mind and looks carefully around.
Sanyo still has her eyes closed.
Prithvi runs ahead to search somewhere else.
Sanyo opens her eyes and sees the man is gone she thought it was Jagraj and is relieved that he has left. Meantime Jagraj has also come near he has his sword ready in his hands.
Sanyo can see him and is shocked he is there again. She looks in another direction and realizes it was Prithvi before, she can still see him from a distance disappearing ahead. Prithvi? She says softly. On the other side of her, few feet away Jagraj is approaching, she is horrified to see him.
She also sees Prithvi far ahead, Prithvi? Jagraj is just next to Sanyo he hasn’t spotted her yet under the canopy of the tree. She looks at him but he walks in another direction away. Sanyo sees Prithvi disappear so she gets up to follow him, behind and runs.
Jagraj has finally spotted her and makes his way behind her. Sanyo has lost her sense of direction and bumps into a tree. She walks backwards trying to keep safe but she turns around and faces Jagraj who has finally found Sanyo.
Jagraj looks at her and laughs, what did you think? You would be able to save yourself from Jagraj and run? Haahahahah!
Prithvi! Sanyo shouts out loud her voice echoes through the jungle.
Prithvi is alerted and turns, he too shouts Sanyo! He runs to find her.
Sanyo looks at Jagraj in fear and backs away from him.
Jagraj walks slowly towards her, I told you, the time when I find you, that time will be the last time of your life, and that time as finally come! Hahahahah!
Sanyo still backs away she bumps into a tree.
Enough, now you just remember your Prithvi one more time.
Prithvi is on his way and makes a run to find her as fast as he can, he passes many trees.
Jagraj laughs haughtily and raises his spear to kill Sanyo.
Sanyo closes her eyes.
Arghhhh! Hugh hugh! Jagraj clenches his teeth and closes his eyes. Ag ag! Jagraj falls to the ground. Prithvi has come just in time and is behind Jagraj. Prithvi stabbed him before he could hit Sanyo.
Sanyo opens her eyes and sees Jagraj drop to the ground, she sees Prithvi too in front of her. She is surprised and shocked to see both of them, she stares at Prithvi her eyes are wide open.
Prithvi is overwhelmed to see his Sanyo again, his eyes are filled with water, he has finally found her and looks at her continuously.
Sanyo runs to him and hugs him tightly, she cries in his arms. Prithvi gently touches her head. They say nothing to each other.

Back at the Kabila, on the open grounds, Sardar is getting impatient, enough he says, there is only few hours left before morning.
Pundir, Chand and Arjun wait for Prithvi to return. Jaichand waits for his daughter’s return.
After that none of you will survive alive. Your Prithvi can try to do anything, but with the presence of my son Jagraj, he will never be able to get Sanyo. And poor Sanyo will be killed. Sardar tells the four confidently who are surrounded by the tribal guards.
Jaichand is angry and furious, stop this nonsense! He points at the Sardar. You think of yourself as my friend? And you want to use my daughter as a way to attack us?
For me my Kabila is more valuable than our friendship replies Sardar.
Jaichand listens to the reply, he is shocked and angry that Sardar could be disloyal to him like that. Prithvi’s friends watch the situation it’s getting worse.
There is law in my Kabila, which your daughter has broken! Sardar points at Jaichand. And the person, who breaks it, gets death! Sardar walks away in anger.
Jaichand can’t believe it, he is really mad.
Prithvi’s buddies looks at him. Arjun says, Maharaj, you just don’t worry, your daughter is our Dhilli’s Queen, Prithvi’s wife. With Prithvi’s presence nobody can even touch her.
Now see, before morning comes Prithvi will bring her back, Pundir assures Jaichand.
Jaichand is listening but doesn’t respond to them, he wishes in his mind, what he said comes true. Oh God, protect my child.

Both Sanyo and Prithvi sit down to rest by a tree. I was afraid to much Prithvi, Sanyo declares to him. And if you hadn’t come…..
Prithvi is tending to a wound on her foot, he raises his head and gestures mum, keep quiet.
Prithvi says, don’t say anything, from today onwards I will not keep you away from me Sanyo.
Sanyo cries silently.
Prithvi gets up to wipe the tears off her face. Sanyo lunges forward and hugs Prithvi again more tightly. She cries more in his arms. Prithvi holds her tightly too. No Sanyo, before morning we have to reach there. Prithvi lets go of her.
Sanyo looks at him and understands. She turns around and notices that Jagraj who was wounded is not there anymore. She says, Prithvi and points that Jagraj……he…
Prithvi also sees. They both look at the ground where Jagraj was lying, nobody is there now. Prithvi runs a few steps away to see if he may be around somewhere crawling. He tries to find out where he has gone to, he scans the ground here and there, how can this be? I killed him. This means he didn’t die but is wounded. Prithvi runs back to Sanyo, come on before morning we have to move from here. Prithvi takes Sanyo away and they both head back to the Kabila.
Jagraj is no place but above them waiting in a tree. He laughs Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan, it is impossible to kill Jagraj, hahahahah. Now I will kill you.

Prithvi and Sanyo walk slowly back, Prithvi holds her because she is growing weary and tired, she collapses to the ground. Sanyo? Prithvi tries to lift her up, are you okay?
Sanyo nods yes.
You rest for some time.
No, Prithvi.
Yes Sanyo, after you rest, we will go, it won’t do any harm. They are both standing under a tree, but finally Sanyo sits to take rest. Prithvi sees the path ahead. He doesn’t know that Jagraj is right above him sitting on a tree.
Jagraj grins as he watches the 2 below, he gets ready and aims his spear at Prithvi ready to kill him. A drop of blood from Jagraj’s wound falls on Prithvi’s head, he feels something. Jagraj is about to throw his spear.
Sanyo comes to him and tells lets go Prithvi. She notices some blood dripping from his forehead and wipes some on her fingers to check. Blood, did you get an injury?
Prithvi feels his head and touches the blood on his forehead, he looks at his finger in doubt.
Jagraj is still watching below ready to aim.
Prithvi thinks and realizes what it could be, he looks up and tries to move Sanyo to safety.
Jagraj throws his spear down and Prithvi is hit in the back. Sanyo shrieks, Prithvi! Prithvi bends with pain and reaches with his hand to remove the spear lodged in his back.
Jagraj watches from above with amusement, hahaha, he laughs while he sees Prithvi trying to remove the spear.
Prithvi is getting great difficulty in removing it, he pulls it out with all his strength. Sanyo watches him in alarm. Prithvi holds the spear and looks up in the tree, he sees Jagraj smiling above.
Jagraj wastes no time and jumps down to the ground.
Prithvi and Sanyo look at him. It’s good that you came in front of me, because I don’t fight people who are cowards and those who stab me behind my back, Prithvi informs Jagraj.
Jagraj replies, we will find out who is the coward, now. He takes his dagger.
Prithvi moves Sanyo to safety, and protects her, while Jagraj slashes his weapon on Prithvi, but misses. Prithvi has already grabbed his hand and twists it around, a cracking sound comes. The dagger drops from his hand and Prithvi gives him 3 punches in the stomach.
Jagraj punches Prithvi back, Prithvi defends with his arms, but his knife flies away into the air. Jagraj then punches Prithvi’s face. Prithvi hits him back and punches him hard that he is pushed backward. They both come forward and wrestle each other, Prithvi pushes him back again.
Both of them punch each other, Prithvi kicks Jagraj and he falls to the ground. Prithvi jumps on Jagraj’s body and knees him. Jagraj lies on the ground, Prithvi tries to attack his arms, but Jagraj kicks him away. Jagraj gets up from the ground, and faces Prithvi again.
Sanyo looks up in the sky, the sun is about to rise. Prithvi, it is almost morning, she warns.
Prithvi is aware of it.

At the Kabila, the Sardar looks into the sky and says the sun is going to rise any moment now. So far no news of Prithvi, Sardar orders his men to take them all away and make the preparations for their deaths.

Prithvi has no time he starts to punch Jagraj, Prithvi then kicks him, he flies to the ground. Jagraj gets up and kicks Prithvi back twice. Prithvi maintains his balance and defends two more kicks of Jagraj with his hands and punches him behind. Jagraj is quick and picks up his spear that lies on the ground next to him. Jagraj gets ready to aim at Prithvi.
Prithvi faces him, he also sees his knife on the ground and kicks it upward in the air and catches it. Jagraj attacks with his spear, Prithvi pushes the spear away with his elbow and simultaneously stabs Jagraj in the abdomen. Prithvi slashes away with his knife on Jagraj’s face. He falls down on the ground dead. Sanyo watches, Prithvi can barely stand he is exhausted, and holds her arm.

At the Kabila, it is morning, the sun has risen. Pundir, Chand, Arjun and Jaichand are brought to the execution ground. They wear black garments, their faces are painted black and a garland of marigold is on each of their necks. Their hands are tied behind their backs and they are taken by the tribal men to the execution area.
One man is doing “arthi” on an idol with a flame in a pot at the execution grounds. Sardar comes from another entrance and goes to his seat on the platform.
Chand is worried, where are you Prithvi?

Prithvi and Sanyo are on their way, they walk slowly, slowly, Prithvi is injured and limps, Sanyo holds and supports him.

Sardar exclaims, get ready to die to the 4, now Prithvi and Sanyo will never come back. Take them all to the ‘vedi’ Sardar orders his men. After their deaths we will all celebrate hahahaha!
Jaichand thinks, oh God where is my daughter?

Prithvi and Sanyo are trying their best to come as fast as they can but they are running out of time.

The four are taken to the “vedi” where they will be beheaded. The executioner holds his axe and prepares to do his job. He is a huge man and checks if his axe is sharp enough.

Still Sanyo and Prithvi walk, Prithvi can clearly see the sun in the sky, they still have a great distance to walk. Prithvi is in pain he tries to bear it, but he can’t, he trembles.
Prithvi! Sanyo shouts

The four are lead to the execution spot, where they have to kneel and lay their heads. Sardar watches with pleasure as Pundir, Chand, Arjun, and Jaichand place their necks onto the slot. They are to be butchered like animals, the executioner holds his massive axe.

Prithvi isn’t able to walk anymore he falls down.
Prithvi! Sanyo shouts, she could not hold him up and give him support anymore. Prithvi is hurting badly, he lies on the ground, his eyes are closed, Sanyo is helpless she pats his cheek for him to wake up.

In the Kabila, Sardar gives orders, execute them! The tribal Pandit does the ‘arthi’, and the ritualistic drums are beaten. The executioner sharpens his axe. Tribal men are posted everywhere on the ground. The four kneel with their head’s secured on the slots.
The executioner has finished sharpening the axe. He is ready now.

Sanyo is trying to wake Prithvi up, but no movement from him.

Episode on Sunday, December 14, 2008

2008-12-29T22:58:00.002+03:00

Prithvi and gang dance through the night. They continuously bob up and down holding the spear in their hands, to the rhythm of the drum beat. All other tribal folk, also dance in the tribal camp or ‘Kabila’. Sardar and Jaichand are seated on the
platform and watch. A white screen is pulled in front of the dancers to cast a silhouette in front of the screen.
Jaichand is getting impatient, why should we wait Sardar? I will go now and finish Prithvi’s challenge.
Stop Maharaj, the “shikar” who is already caught in the cage, you will kill without taking amusement from it.
Means?
Sardar eyes Prithvi, Maharaj don’t you know how pleasurable it is to watch the “shikar” trapped in the cage. You just rest for some time and don’t worry at all.
Jaichand glares at the 4 of them.
Sardar assures Jaichand that he has his full attention on them and will not move his eyes away from them.

There is not even a single indication of Sanyo here Prithvi whispers to his buddies while he dances nonstop.
His buddies are attentive, once this song/dance is over tonight, Pundir and Arjun will see over there so that I and Chand will search the other way.
The tribal folks sound their strange music and the drums beat on. A white screen is slid across on the centre of the ground, Sardar and Jaichand watch carefully each of their moves. The screen is exposed to two lady’s silhouettes.
Prithvi and Chand are at one end of the screen and Pundir and Arjun at the other end.
Jaichand grows annoyed, enough he says, I cannot wait any further. He is standing right in front of us and we just sit here watching the gathering. This I cannot do! Jaichand yells at Sardar.
No Maharaj, Sardar is cool and calm, Prithvi has made enmity by entering the ‘Kabila’ itself. That is why he is also my “shikar” too, and I am getting real pleasure fooling around with this “shikar”.
Prithvi is keeping an eye on Sardar and Jaichand while he dances.
A tribal man walks to the platform, and comes in front of the Sardar, he kisses his feet to greet with respect. We have tried very hard Sardar says the tribal man who is kneeling down, but we could not find Prithvi anywhere.
Don’t worry at all, I have already found him.

What happened Prithvi, asks Arjun, he sees Prithvi’s odd expressions.
We have committed a big mistake, he whispers to his friend and dances.
Chand questions, mistake? What kind of mistake Prithvi?
See over there the Kabila people kiss the Sardar’s feet when receiving him, and we have done otherwise. Prithvi remembers the manner he used to greet Sardar which was wrong and explains to his buddies the folly.
Arjun is dancing and says, you are correct Prithvi we have really done a big mistake.
With our mistake we are caught in their trap, replies Prithvi, he is breathing hard trying to catch his breath from dancing for such a long time.
Pundir is worried, then how will we find sister-in-law? If they have already found out about us and our real identities, they must have their attention on us.
In that way we will have to stay ahead of them 2 steps further, replies Prithvi.
How, asks Chand.
By becoming the silhouettes, behind the white screen. His buddies view the screen, the dancers shift at intervals.
Sardar and Jaichand continue to keep an eye on them.
Meanwhile Prithvi and Arjun move places and go behind the screen to reveal their silhouettes and dance. Pundir and Chand dance next to them away from the screen.

Sanyo is sitting in a hut and crying, she suddenly smiles and closes her eyes, she thinks Prithvi is there. She stands and turns around to look, Prithvi? Nobody is there. I just don’t know, I just don’t know, why I feel that he is here somewhere very close to me? But I don’t know when you will come Prithvi? And if you have already reached here, what can you do? No, I cannot go like this, I will have to run from here and stop Prithvi outside of the Kabila. Sanyo sees the two tribal women guarding outside the hut she’s in, but how will I come out of this hut? Sanyo tries to think up a way.

Jaichand is watching the silhouette on the screen his eyes constantly on the figure of Prithvi, he doesn’t want to lose his attention on him.
Arjun tells Prithvi to hurry up and move.
Jaichand is growing impatient as he watches Prithvi, he has doubt.
Prithvi quickly replaces himself with a tribal man and pulls him upfront near the screen. The man is drunk, so Arjun assists him to stand behind the screen while Prithvi leaves in search of Sanyo.
Jaichand eyes had diverted elsewhere for a moment he didn’t notice the change, but still he watches the silhouettes suspiciously. How long will you hide behind the screen? He will have to come out sooner or later.
Sardar says, don’t worry, I have my full attention on him. He watches the screen continuously.

Pundir and Chand wait, while Arjun constantly tries to keep the drunken tribal standing and dancing behind the screen to make it look like Prithvi is still present behind.

He will definitely try to get to Sanyo, Jaichand warns.
So let him go, we are here after all, replies Sardar.
Don’t take Prithvi lightly, don’t be mistakened by him Sardar, warns Jaichand, he is very clever.
He may be clever, but right now he is indulged in dance and song. Sardar points at the screen to show Jaichand, see his mischief while he dances.
Jaichand is not convinced, he is definitely showing us like he is obsessed in the dancing, but the real truth is that he is thinking right now of freeing Sanyo.

Prithvi is searching hut to hut. He hides behind one making sure nobody spots him, he ducks down.
Two women are talking, one complains of Sanyo’s non-cooperation, to another lady.
Prithvi can hear them speak from his hiding spot.
She refuses to eat the food given, she continues. The other lady complains she is kept in the hut that is far away and is tired of making trips to deliver the food each time.
Luckily from the conversation, Prithvi has located Sanyo’s whereabouts. I am coming Sanyo, now nobody can keep you locked up, Sanyo. Prithvi gets up from his hiding and makes his way to the said hut searching around. Prithvi peeks-in through different huts one by one, to find her. Finally he finds a hut with two guards posted at the entrance. From the window he sees a long haired woman, Sanyo? Prithvi quickly throws a stone to divert the guard’s attention elsewhere, they leave. Prithvi quickly makes a run into the hut. He sees the back side of a woman tied with ropes wearing princesses’ garments and having long hair. Sanyo? Prithvi whispers softly, He walks closer to her, Sanyo?….. Sanyo, he puts his hand on the woman’s shoulder. She turns her face to look at Prithvi, she is gagged. Prithvi sees her face and is shocked to find somebody else sitting there, how can this be? Where has Sanyo gone to?

Sanyo has changed her garments into the tribal clothes and runs as fast as she can in the dense jungle through the night. She continues running, finally she halts and looks around. She can hear insect noises and birds chattering some distinct footfalls are heard too. Sanyo is afraid, who is it? She sees around. Suddenly somebody grabs her and covers her mouth and takes her away.

At the Kabila the dance/song continue. Pundir and Chand are getting impatient by Prithvi’s absence and are worried. Arjun tries to keep the drunk tribal steady and dancing behind the screen.
Jaichand watches the dance, Sardar looks at him and is annoyed that he is not having any drinks, and offers him one cup. Jaichand takes the drink in his hand. Just forget about Prithvi for the moment and drink something. Dhilli’s Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan has forgotten everything and is engrossed in our dance and song Sardar points at the screen to show Jaichand everything is fine.
Jaichand is not satisfied, no, I don’t believe that, Prithvi will never waste this much time in song/dance. There is something wrong definitely.
Why do you have so much problems about him, really? You can see him right in front of your eyes! Sardar is getting annoyed with Jaichand’s repetitive doubts.
No Sardar, I am absolutely sure that he is playing a trick against us.
But why?
Because the person who tries to get to Sanyo and even kills death itself and still able to arrive here, will not waste this much time singing and dancing, Jaichand explains.
Sardar doesn’t agree, Maharaj? You are unnecessarily thinking otherwise for no reason, Maharaj.
Jaichand can’t take it anymore and stands up.

Pundir and Chand are worried now because they have noticed Jaichand has gotten up.

Jaichand exclaims, it’s not without reason Sardar! I am totally aware of what Prithvi is capable of doing. That is why I cannot keep quiet, Jaichand removes his sword out of its case and walks down the platform.
Stop Maharaj, the Sardar requests, he doesn’t want him to go.
Jaichand doesn’t listen and walks directly towards the white screen.
Arjun! Warns Pundir, Maharaj Jaichand is coming right here, Arjun! Do something Arjun! Arjun do something.
What can I do about it, replies Arjun finally. I am already tired of making this donkey dance.
Jaichand reaches the screen and stops, he raises his sword and cuts away at the screen. The screen is ripped in half. Jaichand sees its Prithvi dancing in front of him. Jaichand glares at him. Prithvi looks at Jaichand too. Both look at each other. Jaichand rotates his sword, Arjun moves aside, Pundir and Chand wait to see what happens next. Jaichand takes a pot of water and throws the water on his face, he chucks the pot to the ground. The colour is washed away and Prithvi’s face is revealed, he looks at Jaichand with a grin.
Jaichand looks at Prithvi, enough Prithvi, enough, now your game is over, I cannot wait any longer. Get ready to die! Jaichand strikes with his sword. Prithvi ducks to the ground and picks up a long bamboo stick lying next to him and stands up again to face Jaichand, where is Sanyo, Jaichand?
Quit thinking about her and think about yourself Prithvi! Jaichand shakes his sword in front of him. Prithvi you have already come here, but will not be able to get away from here.
His buddies listen to his words.
Prithvi responds, what will happen to me Jaichand, you think later, first tell me where you have hidden Sanyo.
Jaichand again points his sword at Prithvi, you just forget your dream of getting Sanyogita, Prithvi!
No Jaichand! No! If I don’t get Sanyo today, I am capable of doing anything! If you value your life, then tell right now! Where have you hidden Sanyo!
Jaichand doesn’t reply, instead he strikes at Prithvi. Prithvi defends himself and holds the bamboo up in front and Jaichand’s sword cuts it into 2 pieces. Prithvi has two pieces of bamboo to fight with now.
Sardar is watching the whole situation, he is still seated on the platform, he gets a message from a tribal. Sardar gets up from the seat and comes down from the platform.

Prithvi removes his wig and throws it away to fight with Jaichand, they are face to face, both swing their weapons. Jaichand takes the first swing and misses. Prithvi hits Jaichand’s back side with the bamboo.
Sardar watches the fight.
Jaichand swings at Prithvi’s leg, but Prithvi lifts his leg in time and saves himself. Prithvi lunges the bamboo into Jaichand, but he pushes his sword forward and Prithvi moves back. Prithvi again bashes Jaichand with the bamboo, Jaichand backs away. Prithvi tries to hit his head, but Jaichand ducks down. Prithvi tries to hit Jaichand’s legs but he jumps up in time, into the air. Jaichand takes a swing with his sword but misses Prithvi. Again he tries to hit Prithvi, but Prithvi defends with his bamboo. Prithvi then kicks him, and then hits his chest with the bamboo again. Each of his buddies watch him.
Prithvi pokes Jaichand with the bamboo again in the chest. Jaichand is hurt and drops his sword down. Prithvi picks it up quickly and points Jaichand’s own sword on his neck.
Now tell me Jaichand where is Sanyo? Where have you hidden her? The sword is still on Jaichand’s neck. Tell me!
Forget Sanyo!
You will have to forget Jaichand! From today onwards you will see your daughters face and have pity, I ask you for the last time tell me where Sanyo is!
Sardar breaks his silence and interrupts, he tells Prithvi, Maharaj doesn’t know where Sanyo is, I will tell you.
Prithvi watches the Sardar as he comes next to them. So tell fast, I have very less time.
She is not here! She has injured my wife and has disappeared from here. And this was the biggest mistake of her life, warns Sardar.
What you are saying, asks Jaichand.
How dare that girl run out of the Kabila like that! Now she has to be punished for that mistake Maharaj Jaichand!
“Kabardar”! Shouts Prithvi the sword is still pointed on Jaichand’s neck, you dare even look at her, Prithvi warns the Sardar.
Don’t worry says the Sardar, wherever she may be she will be absolutely okay.
Prithvi puts the sword down.
Jaichand asks Sardar where is my daughter, then?
That is why I said she should not have run away from here, poor girl will die now, says the Sardar.
Prithvi now puts the sword on Sardar’s neck, where is she?
Where ever she may be just understand that death is expected to take a hold on her by its own hands any time now.
Jaichand is shocked to hear such words used.
Prithvi warns, you better forget about even thinking about such things Sardar! Prithvi points his finger at him, Sanyo is my wife.
Jaichand looks proudly at Prithvi and nods.
I will remove everyone’s eyes, those who dare even look at her, I will make a river of blood here! Prithvi shouts.
Wow! Sardar is pleased by Prithvi’s actions. I like the way you have dealt with this situation Prithvi! Come, we can also test your love. We will play a game, you have time till tomorrow morning, by that time if you are able to find Sanyogita, then she is yours. And otherwise if you do not find her, you, she and all your friends will be executed.
The tribal men have come and point their spears at the buddies, all are surrounded, Prithvi still has the sword on the Sardar’s neck.
Jaichand shouts, what is this nonsense! You want to take your friend’s daughter’s, life like that!
The runaway of my Kabila you call as your daughter? Tells the Sardar, what kind of friend are you? And yes, it would be better if you don’t come in between me and Prithvi, he warns Jaichand.
Prithvi has put his sword down already.
Because, now this game will commence, Sardar turns to Prithvi, tell me do you agree and accept…..
NO! Yells Jaichand loudly. I will not permit you to play with my daughter’s life like that!
Prithvi says, stop Maharaj, he looks at the Sardar, I agree to the game.
Prithvi’s friends are surprised that he agreed, Sardar nods.

Episode on Saturday, December 13, 2008

2008-12-29T22:56:00.002+03:00

Jaichand tries to yank Sanyo away, to make her leave the temple.
No, I already told you! I have already planned to perform the ‘puja’ the entire night.
No Sanyo! No, your determination will not be accepted this time. Jaichand points his finger at her. Now before Prithvi reaches this place, I will take you to the cannibal tribal region, come on. Jaichand pulls his daughter’s arm to force her to come with him.
The pandit watches them both.
Sanyo resists and pulls her arm away. She is upset with the comment and is extremely horrified, in her mind she thinks she will not leave the place without leaving a clue for Prithvi to find. She sees the Shiva in the temple and gets an idea, Sanyo then glances at her father, alright then just allow me again to bow my head down in front of the idol for the last time, she requests her father politely. Sanyo walks back to the temple.
The pandit sees her coming back.
Jaichand gives an angry look and moves away.
Sanyo rushes to the idol and takes opportunity, she quickly uses the ashes at the base of the idol to write a message on the idol itself.
Meanwhile Jaichand speaks to his guard about the journey, he can still see Sanyo from a far. He gets suspicious and his attention is on Sanyo again, she is doing something so he comes near the temple again. He can clearly see she is writing something on the idol. Jaichand rushes inside next to her, she doesn’t even notice he’s standing right next to her while she writes on. Jaichand takes his hand and wipes the ashes right off the idol. Sanyo is startled and looks at her father in surprise she stands up.

Sometime later, the 4 have reached the very same Shiva temple, the bell swings to and fro with the breeze. Prithvi heads inside while his buddies wait. He can see the pandit is doing the ‘arthi’. Prithvi lays down his weapons on the steps and goes inside to meet the pandit. Panditji, has the King of Kannauj, Maharaj Jaichand and his daughter Sanyo come here?
Yes they were here, but….
Prithvi looks at his friends, I knew it. Prithvi looks at the pandit again and asks, where did they halt?
They already left this place, moments ago.
They have gone?...At this time of night? His buddies are also concerned. But where?
Don’t know son but, Maharaj Jaichand was surely in a hurry to go, says the pandit.
Prithvi is annoyed, he is late again.
The pandit is curious, but who are you, he asks.
Arjun replies, Dhilli’s Maharaj, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Oh, so you are the one, the pandit points out what Sanyo was doing.
Prithvi walks over to the idol and tries to read and understand the message that was smeared away by Jaichand.

{Earlier, enough Sanyo enough, you have already done what you wanted to do, but now I will not allow even a single clue to be left for Prithvi, Jaichand is adamant.
If this is your determination, so be it, you can try to wipe away 1000’s of my clues, but one thing I am sure of is Prithvi will definitely find me.
Jaichand shouts, we have passed through the jungle full of wild tigers and reached till here, the tigers would not have even touched Prithvi’s corpse by now!
Till I am alive, death cannot even touch Prithvi, from the beginning God had already written about our union with his own hands, what you will do to stop our unification, Sanyo gives her father a firm reply.
Sanyo! Enough, Jaichand grabs her arm again and yanks her away, come with me, come!
No! I will not go anywhere! Let go of me, she shrieks and tries to break free from her father. I cannot live without Prithvi! Sanyo tries to cling to the bell in the temple to resist her father’s force.
What in this life, even in your next 7 lives I will not allow you to meet Prithvi, Jaichand warns her and pulls her away out of the temple.}

Prithvi is kneeled in front of the Shiva idol, he acknowledges the situation, and kisses the veil he still has of Sanyo’s which he found on the journey before.
His friends watch him outside. Prithvi gets up and says how much Jaichand may try to hide Sanyo, he will not be able to hide from Prithviraj Chauhan eyes. Let’s go he tells his buddies, he and his buddies leave the temple. The pandit watches all 4 go.

Jaichand and troops travel ahead into the night. Now we must be careful Maharaj, warns Sheraz the commander, because we are about to enter the region of the cannibalistic ‘adivasis’. I have heard that the ‘adivasis’ are so cannibalistic, that death itself shakes in fear of their name.
Don’t worry Sheraz, the Sardar of this area is my friend. He is obligated to me, he will not do anything to us. But if anybody else will dare to come here, he will not spare them alive. ( Jaichand is referring to Prithvi.)
Sanyo hears her father’s comment. Jaichand orders let’s go and they continue their journey ahead. They walk and see human skeletons lying strewn on the ground here and there. Sanyo is shocked with the view, they all pass ahead.
Many ‘adivasis’ stand and hide behind the brush and canopy of the trees.
Jaichand is aware of them and spots them, but they walk confidently ahead. They reach a spot, suddenly they are surrounded by many ’adivasis’ with spears. The ‘adivasis’ are covered in dark paint, wearing minimum clothes and handmade shell ornaments. They all surround Jaichand, Sanyo and the troops, swaying their spears, uttering some strange sounds continuously. The sounds vibrate and echo causing confusion. One ‘adivasi’ points his spear at Jaichand and orders kill them! Kill them one by one! The people trespassing into our territory, not one of them must survive orders the ‘adivasi’.
Jaichand warns them to stop, he has his sword ready in hand, I am your Sardar’s friend, Kannauj’s King, Maharaj Jaichand.
Don’t tell lies, whoever trespasses in our territory is not our friends, but are our enemies! The “adivasi’ warns Jaichand.
No! I am telling the truth, Jaichand tries to make it clear to them.
Who? Maharaj Jaichand! We have never heard of anybody named Maharaj Jaichand, another ‘adivasi’ answers angrily. Neither have we heard about Kannauj! Get ready to die!
Jaichand defends himself and the fight is on, swords clash, Jaichand fights the ‘adivasis’. He kicks two of them and pushes one behind, Sanyo looks in horror. Jaichand is about to kill someone, but somebody shouts stop!
It’s the Sardar himself, Jaichand halts and all the ‘adivasis’ also refrain to attack. The Sardar orders his people to put the weapons down! This is Maharaj Jaichand my best friend. How dare you attack them like this. Come Maharaj, welcome to Kabila. Tell me, what is the reason for you to come here?
Jaichand says, one very special task I have with my special friend.

Prithvi and buddies, walk ahead into the deep jungle. Arjun warns Prithvi they are about to enter the cannibalistic ‘adivasi’ territory. I have heard that these cannibalistic ‘adivasis’ immediately kill any strangers that they see.
Some ‘adivasis’ are already in the area and have spotted them.
Right now I don’t even fear death, my advancing pace ahead to find Sanyo will never halt. Prithvi looks down on the ground and spots something shining, he kneels down to pick it up. Prithvi picks up two more items side by side. See this, he shows his buddies on his palm, 3 golden beads.
What is it Prithvi, questions Chand.
It’s part of Sanyo’s veil, she has left clues behind for me on the road, to find her, to help guide us ahead. Prithvi holds the beads in his hand.
{Earlier, Sanyo is worried and thinks about how her father had wiped out the clue of ashes she left on the idol earlier. What can be my last option, how can Prithvi know the path that we are following? Sanyo looks at her garments. Now I will see how father stops me. Sanyo secretly and carefully removes the beads woven in her garment and leaves a trail behind her for Prithvi to find as she walks ahead.}
Prithvi has realized this and murmurs ‘jangli bhilli’…. I am on the way.
Chand gives a grin.
These beads are definitely thrown by Sanyo to show me the direction of the path ahead, where they have gone. So I can easily reach them following behind. Let’s go says Prithvi. They all follow the trail of beads along the path which they pick up one by one. All four of them pick up the beads, while ’adivasis’ start to approach close by. Prithvi and gang step ahead. Prithvi bends down and picks up one more bead, he looks up and sees a tribal man in front of him. More tribals surround the four and start to stamp their spears on the ground and make some strange sounds. Prithvi stands up fearless and faces the huge tribal man.
Ug! Ug! Ug! Ug! The tribals make their sounds.
Prithvi is unaffected by their sounds and doesn’t react to them.

Sanyo is seated, and drinks the drink the Sardar had ordered for them, she coughs with the bad taste.
Bring some more drink orders the Sardar, my hospitality should not be any less on behalf of my friend.
Jaichand replies no need, thank-you.
Don’t worry friend, even if Prithvi comes here, my children will cut him into pieces.
Sanyo is alarmed as she listens to Sardar’s words.
And if your people are not able to succeed in the task Sardar, then I myself will cut him into pieces with my own hands.
Sanyo cannot believe her ears.
Enough, till that time I wish to keep my daughter Sanyo safe in your confinement, says Jaichand.
Your daughter is like my daughter Maharaj, says Sardar, you can leave Rajkumari with us without any hesitation and be free of any anxiety. If Prithvi even tries to set his foot in this jungle by mistake he will surely be killed. Till today not one single person has survived alive after being spotted by us.
Sanyo doesn’t like their discussion at all, she is afraid.
Suppose I was not your friend, then my condition would have been like this too, says Jaichand politely. But now this condition will be faced by my enemy. Just one time I wish to see Prithvi’s corpse with my own eyes, then I can take Sanyo back to Kannauj. There Maharaj Karthikan is waiting to get married to her.
Sanyo is listening to the whole conversation and cannot believe her ears. She is helpless and has to tolerate it all.
On this note we will celebrate, orders the Sardar.
Oh God, my Prithvi is on his way to save me without paying attention to his own life, protect him God, protect him.

Prithvi and gang are out of danger temporarily, they are dressed up in tribal wear. All the tribals who tried to attack them, have been killed. Chand, Pundir, Arjun and Prithvi have put on the black braided wigs and painted their faces, they wear the same outfits and carry the spears in their hands.
Pundir comments, now the murderous tribal’s corpse’s will become our skin/disguise.
We have overcome this danger says Prithvi, but these people are dangerous. We will have to find and free Sanyo without letting them, finding us out.
Looks like, Chand warns, this is going to be a difficult task to hide from their eyes and do the work Prithvi.
If the difficulty is great then our courage will increase, and the win will be with the courageous.
Pundir informs, we must be cautious every step of the way ahead, then see, no such power in the world can stop us from reaching to Maharani Sanyo. The four leave for the mission to get Sanyo back.
At the tribal camp dance and celebration takes place. Men and women dressed in tribal attire, sway to and fro, while some play the blow piped instruments.
Sanyo watches the dancing with disinterest she is not enjoying anything at all. Tears fall from her eyes, she can’t stand it anymore and gets up from her seat situated next to the Sardar and her father. Sanyo walks down from the platform. Jaichand gets up too and tries to stop her.
Sardar intervenes and says, friend….It’s quite impossible to run from here, he assures Jaichand. You just don’t worry at all, I will take full care of Rajkumari, he taps Jaichand’s shoulder. She will not face any kind of problem, at all.
Sanyo runs into a hut.
Jaichand is comforted with those words, you have identified my worries correctly Sardar, my daughter is just like a piece of my liver.
That is what I saw and understood says Sardar.
The main thing is that he has insulted me so bad right in front of the whole world, that if he doesn’t, if he doesn’t get his punishment, he will never understand the insult that I endured. This has all happened because of Prithviraj Chauhan. Just one time, one time let him come right in front of me, Jaichand relaxes and sits down in his seat. Sardar also takes his seat.
Prithvi and gang in disguise enter the tribal premises and walk right in front of Sardar to the platform. “Sardar Ki Jai Ho!” says Prithvi and bows in front of him, “Jai Ho” the rest say.
Where is Prithvi asks the Sardar, was he spotted in the jungle at all?
No Sardar, says Prithvi, we have scanned the entire jungle but could not find their whereabouts.
No problem, today or tomorrow he will definitely come, then we will make so many pieces out of him that it will be so difficult to count. Now go, sing, dance, and celebrate happiness.
Prithvi bows down, Sardar Ki Jai Ho!
Jai Ho! All say.
The Sardar looks at them strangely, while the 4 of them leave. They halt for a moment, Chand questions where has Sanyo been hidden.
Prithvi answers, she must be hidden somewhere here.
Come on, says Arjun, for some time we will do a drama of dancing with them, then after we will move to find sister-in-law. All four join in with the dance.
Sardar watches them carefully from a distance, now you will be happy Maharaj Jaichand, the target himself has come into the hunting grounds on his own.
What do you mean by that?
Means that, your one and only enemy Prithviraj Chauhan has come walking right in front of you.
Jaichand is surprised, Prithvi? Where, he looks around in front of him.
Sardar points and says, see over there, to Jaichand. He points at the four people dancing Chand, Pundir, Arjun and Prithvi. See Dhilli’s Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Jaichand glares at Prithvi, how did you recognize him Sardar?
The poor man doesn’t even know the customs of my people, and how to come in front of me, they do not kiss my hands, but kiss my feet.
And now this error will take his life, Jaichand stares at Prithvi.
Prithvi continues his dance through the night.

Episode on Sunday, December 7, 2008

2008-12-20T22:51:00.004+03:00

Prithvi takes his spear and races to find his two buddies, he shouts Pundir! Chand follows and shouts Arjun! Pundir! Arjun!
Both of them search elsewhere through the jungle, Arjun! Arjun, they both shout together. Chand spots a piece of garment on the ground and lifts it, while Prithvi searches nearby.
Chand calls to Prithvi, and he comes to see what it is, this is of Pundir Chand tells him.
Prithvi takes it in his hand and looks at it in shock, Pundir he whispers.
What will we do now? We are not even getting any sound from them, Chand is worried.
Prithvi is starting to get worried now by Chand’s comment, he shouts Pundir, Arjun very loudly but no use. Prithvi tells Chand to go in this direction, I will go in the other. They both rush carrying their spears along. The tiger observes them. Prithvi has reached a spot and shouts Pundir, Arjun again, he runs ahead. Pundir! He looks beyond the canopy of the trees. The tiger is nearby and has spotted Prithvi.
Likewise Chand also shouts Pundir, Arjun!
Pundir! Prithvi shouts, he runs around but still hasn’t found them, the tiger eyes Prithvi. The tiger may make a move.
Chand looks around in the forest, he shouts Pundir!
Prithvi continuously runs and calls Arjun! He doesn’t notice a branch in the way, it gets caught in his legs and he falls down on the ground.

Far away, Sanyo in her tents gets up from sleep and shouts Prithvi’s name loudly. She gets out of her bed and walks out of the tent to the entrance area.
Her father has also woken up from her loud scream.
Sanyo looks beyond and thinks Prithvi, where are you, are you okay? She can feel like there is something wrong.
Jaichand has come out of his tent and walked over to Sanyo’s tent and asks her outside, what is it Sanyo? Why have you screamed so loud, is your health okay?
No, Sanyo says softly, nothing can happen to my Prithvi. I will not allow anything to happen to him, she is worried, Prithvi, she says his name and leaves her tent.
Jaichand is annoyed and doesn’t understand her, where are you going, stop! Sanyogita! Jaichand tries to stop her from going. Ahead is dense jungle! There is danger there, her father warns. She doesn’t listen and walks ahead.
Jaichand quickly goes inside her tent and retrieves a shawl, he runs after her to stop her. He looks here and there in the forest, Sanyo where are you! He shouts in the dark night. She has disappeared.
Sanyo walks alone through the night.
Jaichand searches for her, Sanyogita!.. Sanyogita! Where are you! Jaichand turns his head and finally spots her in a Shiva temple ahead, she stands at its entrance near the steps. Jaichand quickly runs to her not wasting any time.

Prithvi shouts, Pundir, Arjun, he still has not found them, instead he meets up with Chand.
Chand is panting with loss of breath from running around. He catches his breath and tells Prithvi, I have searched everywhere, not able to find any clues of them at all. What will we do now Prithvi? From where will we find them? Chand is concerned to find them. And if something happens to them, then?
No Chand, nothing can happen to them, we will definitely locate them, you come with me, Prithvi tells Chand. Arjun! Pundir, he calls them loudly. They both walk ahead and Prithvi spots another piece of garment caught on a tree. He removes it and looks at it, this belongs to Arjun.
Chand is so upset and takes it in his hand, Arjun?
Prithvi can’t take it anymore and shouts, Arjun! Pundir! {Maybe they still have a chance to reach to them, but nothing so far.} Prithvi looks at Chand’s face, he is taking it all very badly. Chand don’t lose hope, this could mean they must be here somewhere, Prithvi tries to comfort his buddy. Chand’s expression is of grief, Prithvi still has hope he tells his buddy, come let’s go! They both run fast into the jungle, Pundir! Arjun! Pundir! Arjun! They run till they both finally spot Arjun and Pundir dead or unconscious on the ground, they stand stunned looking at them. They cannot believe their eyes, both of their faces and necks have been clawed up, blood drips down from their wounds. They lay still no movement from them. Prithvi and Chand quickly kneel down and let go of their weapons. Prithvi takes Pundir and Chand takes Arjun in their laps respectively to revive them, in hopes they are still alive. Prithvi calls Arjun!
Chand tries to wake Arjun up, he shakes him vigorously and calls Arjun’s name. Wake up Arjun, wake up!
Prithvi also shakes Pundir and calls Arjun’s name.
Chand also calls Pundir. Both try frantically to revive their Buddies. Looks like we have taken too much time to get here Prithvi, Chand weeps holding Arjun in his lap.
Prithvi cannot accept the fact, he shakes his head disapprovingly, this cannot be. Pundir! Arjun! Arjun! Prithvi shouts and looks at them both. Prithvi looks at Pundir, open your eyes, look at me, Prithvi then looks at Arjun. Arjun! Pundir!
Chand whimpers, Arjun.
Prithvi shouts Pundir! He is so upset and cries, cuddling closer to his buddy. Pundir come out of this, both of you open your eyes! Prithvi hugs his friend tightly and whimpers open the eyes of my friends, (in prayer). Prithvi sobs bitterly he cannot bear that this could be the last of his friends.
Prithvi quiets down a bit , he feels some movement in Pundir. Pundir makes efforts to open his eyes. Prithvi smiles at Arjun, he too is reviving.
Chand exclaims Arjun! Both are relieved and smile, both hug their buddies dearly, they are alive!
Prithvi is serious once again, he strictly orders Chand to take both Arjun and Pundir away to the village, go fast. If they are not treated in time……
I cannot leave you alone in the mouth of death Prithvi, cries Chand, he doesn’t want to go.
Chand you just don’t worry about me, take them away fast, Prithvi orders.
No Prithvi Chand is correct, says Arjun, who has come back to full consciousness, we cannot go and leave you alone, he tries very hard to pronounce the words he can barely speak properly.
Pundir is also listening to them he says, I agree also, we will wait here Prithvi,… You take Chand and go ahead.
Prithvi hugs Pundir, no Pundir, you both don’t worry about me. Chand you take them out of here now! Go fast, he orders. Prithvi lays Pundir down gently on the ground and takes his weapons fast and runs into the deep jungle.
Stop Prithvi, listen to me! Chand requests.
Pundir and Arjun try to reach for him, they each call Prithvi! Prithvi! They are helpless, they lie on the ground and can’t do anything, it’s too late Prithvi is already gone.

Sanyo climbs the steps of the temple and enters inside. Jaichand looks at her and follows her. Sanyo folds her hands in front of the Shiva idol and prays, please protect my Prithvi God. Don’t let anything happen to him.
Today god will not even listen to your prayers, Jaichand interrupts. The tigers must have already finished Prithvi off. He will not come here to search for you, it would be good if you forgot him.
Sanyo is disturbed by her father, her attention is diverted on the man sitting and putting his hand in the fire while the pandit performs the “hom”, in the temple. She walks over to the spot where the “hom” is taking place. Panditji what is this man doing here? Why does he repeatedly put his hand in the fire?
He is trying to make God “prasanna”.
By doing this how will God be “prasanna”?
This is the belief here, if anybody puts the ‘tilak’ of ash from the burning flames on the deity, the deity will become “prasanna” and bless the devotee so that all his desires will come true.
Sanyo watches the man do the ritual by putting his hand repeatedly in the “hom” fire, then she looks at her father. We will see today who will win father, my prayers or your ego. The man has finished the ritual and gets up. Sanyo sits in his place in front of the “hom” next to the pandit.
The pandit warns her that this is not an easy task to do, daughter.
I know, but my prayers are also not that easy to fulfill, it is the question of win, of my other half.

Prithvi races into the dense jungle, he reaches the same place where he found his buddies and kneels down. The tiger is nearby, Prithvi removes his sword from its case and gets ready to defend himself. Prithvi then rushes towards another tree few feet ahead and keeps vigilance. The tiger can attack any moment. Prithvi then moves to an open area he hears the tiger roaring, he turns his head to see behind, nothing is there. Prithvi walks again few feet ahead in the direction of the sounds his lance held upward ready to strike. He looks around carefully and runs some more his “dhoti” gets caught into something.
Prithvi is careful now and quickly hacks his sword on the obstacle that’s pulling his garment. But Prithvi quickly realizes it’s only a tree branch and pulls his clothes away with his hands. Now the tiger sound is heard more distinctly he continues to search for the beast.

Sanyo is seated in front of the ”hom” she puts her hand right into the fire.
Stop! Her father is watching her, your hand will burn!
Sanyo doesn’t listen to him, what kind of problem do you have with that, you hate me anyways?
Jaichand yells, Sanyo! He runs to her and pushes her hand away from the fire, stop! What is this childishness?
Sanyo tries to set herself free from his grasp, she yanks her arm free, ahhhh!
The pandit is annoyed, he tells him to stop.
Sanyo is free to keep her hands in the hot “homa” now. Tears fall from her eyes and she removes some hot ash out in her fist while her father watches her. Sanyo looks at her father, he moves away and she gets up. She then shows the ash in her palms to her father, my prayer or your ego she says to him, (her challenge who will succeed?). Sanyo walks over to the Shiva idol and pours the ash from her palms the way the pandit had told earlier.
The pandit walks over to her, your wishes will definitely be fulfilled my daughter. But who is that you have burnt your hand for?
There is somebody, what it is I burnt my hand? If required I could burn my whole self for him.
But for whom is it for? Who is he?
For my husband Dhilli’s Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
He will definitely hear your voice, says the pandit.

Prithvi is squatted down and waits patiently in the darkness of the night. Prithvi hears noises, sounds like the tiger. He turns his head, he comes face to face with the tiger. Prithvi gets up swiftly and runs to safety, he comes to a massive trap designed to kill the tiger. Prithvi ducks down with his sword ready in hand, he looks at the ropes tied to the trap. Prithvi remembers when he asked Mukhiyaji about what they were making back at Nandangaon.
“We are manufacturing a tiger trap for you, just the same as we do for our own people who give up their lives, for the purpose of keeping safe from the tiger. And who knows in this dense jungle how many other traps are fixed and their location.”
“Once the leg of the tiger falls into the trap, a person is supposed to cut all the ropes attached to it and all the traps should hit the tiger, but the person who cuts the rope will not be able to survive it.”
Prithvi is sure today all the ropes will definitely be cut. The tiger seems to be nearing, Prithvi holds the sword high ready for the beast he advances slowly and carefully. The tiger is coming and Prithvi knows it he leads the tiger in the direction of the trap. The tiger follows Prithvi just as he wants it to. Prithvi runs to an area and stops, he waits for the tiger to reach him. Prithvi then quickly runs more ahead as fast as he can. Unfortunately Prithvi trips and falls to the ground, he quickly gets up and runs ahead more. The tiger has entered into the area of the trap. Prithvi lunges forward onto the ground and cuts the rope with his arms outstretched, thus avoiding himself getting caught in the trap. The trap is set loose and the sharp prongs cuts into the tiger, missing Prithvi very closely. Prithvi lies still, he can see the tiger is dead. He gets up and another tiger pursues him, Prithvi cuts another rope with his arms outstretched again and a huge net falls on top of the tiger. Prithvi than forces his sword into the tiger and kills it. A third tiger is also present he kills it too. Prithvi has killed 3 tigers so far. Prithvi has succeeded and finished the task.

Prithvi has returned to Nandangaon village he is saluted and everybody cheers Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! He is carried on shoulders by the folks in a procession everybody marches behind him. Prithvi has a big smile on his face, he has his sword raised high. Pundir and Chand rush out of their quarters to see their buddy, they grin as Prithvi has returned safely accomplishing his mission. Arjun also comes out to see. Prithvi gets down and greets his buddies, he hugs Pundir and smiles, then walks over to Arjun and takes a big hug from him too since they both have recovered. Chand taps Prithvi’s back.
Mukhiya comes out in the street and is thrilled to see Prithvi and he has finished the important job too. Prithvi turns and looks at him. Mukhiya does ‘namaskar’ as respect and tells Maharaj what you have done for us, will not be forgotten our entire lives. You have given us folks a new life Maharaj, Mukhiya is very grateful to Prithvi.
Prithvi is silent he turns away from Mukhiya and looks at his friends again and walks over to Arjun and says, I was afraid for both of you he looks at Pundir too.
Arjun is modest, with your presence, how can anything happen to us Prithvi, admits Arjun. Pundir happily nods positively with that comment.
The little boy standing nearby cheers with all the folks, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Prithvi sees his little buddy and holds him close, from now on in your village there will be no danger to the children or elderly at all. You will live a long life, and do lots of things in your life.
The boy nods and smiles.
The mother of the little boy who Prithvi saved earlier, walks over to Prithvi, you are God-like for us Maharaj.
No, says Prithvi, this has happened because of your trust and prayers.
May God give you long life, she blesses Prithviraj. May all your aspirations come true.
All cheer Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
All villagers and folks celebrate victory and dance around the four, Prithvi is pleased, his friends smile.

Prithvi and friends come outside they have freshened up and bathed, they are dressed in new garments, they have taken their meals too.
Pundir informs and discusses, we don’t have time Prithvi, Jaichand and his men must be relaxing through the night. And if we leave now we can use this opportunity to reach to them soon by morning time.
Prithvi is concerned for his buddy’s health, but you people are seriously injured, how can we travel ahead so easily, at this time?
Arjun exaggerates, no Prithvi we are absolutely fine, you just don’t worry about us. And if we don’t move from here in time these people will advance ahead and beyond, why do you want this to happen.
Prithvi finally agrees and says okay, let’s go. The four continue their journey to seek Sanyo.

Sanyo has finished her prayer and ritual in the Shiva temple. Jaichand stands silent watching her with tears in his eyes. Sanyo turns to face him.
Jaichand questions her, if you are finished making your wishes and prayers can we proceed?
Where do you want to go?
We are going to leave immediately to meet the ‘adivasis’.
What, in the night? But,.. But you were supposed to leave for that destination in the morning, why is it necessary for us to leave in the night so early? In the night I wanted to sit and complete the ‘puja’, Sanyo’s hopes are spoiled.
Jaichand is strict and points at her, enough of your “puja” for Prithvi’s protection. Before you start your new activities, I will take you so far away from Prithvi’s reach. So far that even his shadow will not be able to reach there, let’s go. Get ready to go, NOW! Jaichand yells he is furious.
Sanyo is startled by his loud voice and is shocked that she will have to leave the place early before Prithvi can reach to her, her father has threatened to take her very far away.

Episode on Saturday, December 6, 2008

2008-12-15T21:10:00.004+03:00

Mukhiya orders everyone to go to their homes. One family has made it safely into their house but their son is still outside, his mother cries from the window, please save my son! Nobody is there to listen to her.
Prithvi and gang enter the streets of the village. Prithvi carries Arjun on his shoulders.
Chand sees a cot and pulls it for Arjun to rest and relieve Prithvi. Prithvi looks around on the village streets, nobody seems to be outside, all deserted and empty.
Chand exclaims, I will see where all the people are. He looks around and informs that all the windows and doors are closed in each house.
Prithvi can see that, he, Pundir and Chand walk ahead, they hear babies crying.
Pundir questions, where is this crying sound of babies coming from.
There is definitely a problem here, says Prithvi as he sees all the streets empty, nobody is seen at all. Let’s go and see ahead. The 3 of them wander down the gloomy street, while the troops wait behind with Arjun. They pass many homes till they reach the veranda of one house. They can see a little boy all alone near another house crying, his nose is running. A tiger is on his way to catch him while his parents watch helplessly from a window inside their house. The boy’s mother is weeping bitterly for God to save her boy, otherwise he will be killed by it.
Prithvi is aware that the boy is alone and the tiger is coming to get him, Prithvi knows he has to save him.
Pundir grabs Prithvi’s shoulders to stop him, calls Prithvi.
Prithvi ignores him and pushes Pundir’s hands away, he has his sword ready to save the boy. He watches both the tiger and the boy ahead. Prithvi rushes forward down the alley and jumps over a wooden fence and makes his way out of the yard of another house to get behind the little boy to by-pass the tiger. He runs as fast as he can, his two buddies watch him. Prithvi races to get the boy, simultaneously the tiger approaches too.
Chand is shocked anything could happen now. Pundir is silent, the boy’s mother and father do not know what to expect as they watch in horror the attacking tiger.
Prithvi comes quickly and grabs the boy. Prithvi with his centrifugal force lunges backward carrying the boy in his arms and rams into a wall to safety, avoiding the tiger.
The parents quickly make their way out of the house to get their child, while the tiger abandons his prey and goes elsewhere.
Chand and Pundir can see the coast is clear and comes running to Prithvi’s side with the rest of the army following behind.
The Parents are finally reunited with their child, the mother takes her little boy from Prithvi, she is so relieved.
The head of the village, Mukhiya was watching the whole incident from his house all this time. He is overwhelmed and walks over to Prithvi and recognizes him, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan? How did you come here? Mukhiya is grateful to him and has his hands folded in respect.
Prithvi’s attention is once again diverted on Sanyo, he replies, I am searching for someone.

Meanwhile, Jaichand, Sanyo and the troops race on into the jungle. Sanyo is sure that Prithvi will definitely come and search for her. She thinks, once he gets the clue I left for him to find, nobody will be able to stop him from reaching here, no one.
Jaichand interrupts her thoughts and says, I already know what you are thinking. He stops in his tracks, now Prithvi will never be able to find you. Jaichand gestures to Sanyo to look at the rings she had left in the temple in his palm. Her plan has been ruined, Sanyo looks at her father in disbelief.
Jaichand taunts, isn’t this the clue that you had left in Nandangaon for Prithvi to find, he shows it to her. What were you thinking? I wouldn’t be able to figure out that you left a clue in the path for Prithvi to find? No Sanyo, No, none of your tricks are going to work anymore, because now I and my guards are paying attention to each and every dirty move you make. So you just forget the dream that you have about meeting Prithvi in this life. All you need to do is come with me quietly now, he warns his daughter.
Sanyo is disheartened as her father and the troops walk ahead of her. Sanyo brightens up and thinks you can be stern as you want but I am your daughter after all. The clue that you have found was kept deliberately for you to find so I could put another clue. I have hidden another real clue which you will never find out.

Prithvi says so we have followed the correct path, Maharaj Jaichand and Sanyo had passed through here recently.
Mukhiya speaks up, yes Maharaj, they were talking about going towards the north near some mountains. Chand, Arjun, and Pundir listen carefully.
The northern direction, what’s over there? Prithvi is curious.
I don’t know Maharaj.
We must leave right now, immediately from here, if we move fast we will be able to reach the mountains before them, so we can find Sanyo.
Maharaj if you could at least stay back tonight in our village….
Prithvi is grateful, thank-you Mukhiyaji, but today we are in a hurry, when we return we will definitely make a stop-over here.
What I really meant was that…. Mukhiya hesitates to explain.
Means? Was Sanyo all right? Prithvi is concerned.
Oh yes, Mukhiya nods his head, she was absolutely fine, but definitely seemed hushed. He goes somewhere else.
I had promised to deliver the whole world of happiness to her, but today…. Prithvi doesn’t complete his sentence, he is in deep thought. Okay then, Mukhiyaji if you were not there then…. Prithvi is late to realize that he has walked away and not even listening to him. Prithvi asks what has suddenly happened to Mukhiyaji?
The public is gathered around on the street due to the rescue of the boy. Mukhiyaji is upset, he exclaims to them, they are also in a hurry!
One man from the crowd comments, now we have to accept death and die repeatedly in our lives like this. He glances at the public in concern, this is how our destiny is.
Prithvi and gang overhear their conversation, meanwhile one boy approaches and pulls Prithvi’s arm. Prithvi turns to see what it is and looks at the boy.
Are you people searching for Rajkumari Sanyo?
Prithvi says, yes and puts his hand on the boy’s shoulder, what, did you see her?
Yes, she is very nice, says the boy so innocently.
Prithvi is concerned, what was she doing here? What I mean, where was she sitting, what did she say, do you know anything about it?
Yes I do, she was sitting over there, he points towards a tree, she was drawing a picture of someone on it. She knew how to draw pictures very well, just like my brother.
Prithvi and Arjun are overwhelmed by the little boys talk.
Come I will show you he says.
All four walk over to the tree with Arjun limping behind.
The boy reveals a drawing behind the dense leaves of the tree, see this. A picture is seen on the trunk of the tree, coloured in red kum kum, see how beautiful the picture is, he says.
Prithvi bends slightly to look at it properly and pushes some more branches away to see the whole drawing, he tries to figure out what it could mean. Chand and Arjun also see it carefully.
(Earlier, Sanyo had dropped her rings on purpose, right in front of her father on the ground while he spoke to Mukhiyaji to attract his attention. Afterwards she deliberately picks the rings up again and goes back to the altar of the temple to scoop up some kumkum. She makes it look like she left the rings there too. Jaichand finishes his work and climbs the steps to come to the temple, he takes away the rings from underneath the marigold there.
Sanyo pretends she didn’t notice, and Jaichand comes out of the temple. Sanyo watches her father carefully and takes opportunity to run to the nearest tree and starts to write on its trunk, while he doesn’t notice. She removes some branches in the way. She writes “bigde raice, I am sure…..)
Prithvi continues to read the message, I am sure that you will definitely come here to search for me, I am fine. Father is taking me to the Northern, Kangalwasi. Before we reach there, you must save me Prithvi, save me. Prithvi reads the message with tears in his eyes.
Chand says we must leave right now, immediately.
Arjun informs that he heard that Kangalwasi is impossible to reach. Even if one is able to reach there, it’s impossible to get out.
Prithvi is not discouraged by Arjun warning and says lets go.
The boy realizes they are all going and quickly asks them, aren’t you going to see my brother’s picture? The boy points in a direction to show the four another tree, see there, he requests.
Prithvi sees a drawing of a boy on it, he says wow, your brother has drawn such a beautiful picture…. Where is he?
The boy’s face is saddened, he died.
Prithvi and gang are shocked to hear those words from a little boy.
How?
By the coming of death of the jungle, it seized him and took him away. If you had not come today, it would have also taken Chachi’s son also.
Pundir questions, you mean the tiger comes here regularly?
The boy goes shhhh…. In our village it is forbidden to take his name, they say, the one who takes his name ends up dying. It suddenly comes at night, and kills the elderly, children and everyone.
The four are shocked to listen to the story.
My father says that one day it will even kill me, Prithvi is listening carefully and brings the boy close to him. He continues, that is why I do “puja” to God everyday so that he would help us and send somebody to rescue us as soon as possible.
Prithvi remembers Mukhiya’s words when he requested him to stay back, and he refused to, Prithvi has finally realized what he meant, Mukhiya had hesitated to clarify and explain his distress. Prithvi knows his job and as usual decides to leave and do it.
His friends follow him, Arjun asks Prithvi where are you going? Arjun points in another direction, we must leave Prithvi, listen. They end up following him elsewhere.

Jaichand and Sanyo rest near a pond they have taken a break in their journey, it is night. Sanyo throws pebbles into the pond one by one, Prithvi has still not come she is very distressed.
One guard approaches Jaichand, Maharaj the only thing we found in this jungle to eat are these fruits.
Jaichand accepts it and gestures the guard to put the basket down and he leaves, he orders his daughter to eat it.
Sanyo warns her father, until I meet Prithvi again I will not eat or drink anything at all.
That Prithvi has still not been drained from your head till now? Forget him! Because that jungle full of tigers nobody can cross.
Sanyo gets up from the ground and stands to answer her father back confidently, what is the tiger who will prevent me from meeting Prithvi, there is no power in the world that can stop me from meeting him.
By now Prithvi’s body must have been ripped into many pieces.
We will see who will make pieces of whom, the whole world will find out in the end!
Jaichand becomes angry and shouts, Sanyogita, is this the way to talk to your father, if you were not my daughter, I would with my bare hands…..
Sanyo continues his sentence,….. Kill me, well you have already done that, because I am just like a live corpse for Prithvi. And about the relation of a father, you have already lost your authority of being my father when you had ordered my death.
Jaichand is so furious he can’t bear those words and shouts, Sanyogita! He rushes towards her to slap her face real hard, one more jewel falls on the ground.
Sanyo holds her cheek in pain and cries.

In the village the evening “arthi” takes place in the ‘Devi’ temple all folks are gathered around too.
Prithvi and his buddies walk up near the temple and see them doing the send off of two young volunteers who will be sent into the jungle as sacrifice for the beast, the tiger.
Prithvi calls, Mukhiyaji? What is all happening here? Prithvi watches the two youths in the temple dressed in white ‘dhotis’ and asks, where are they getting ready to go to, this late at night? Prithvi notices that something unusual is going on, the ‘puja’? What is this all? He demands an answer.
Mukhiya answers, this kind of ’puja’ takes place every night.
Why?
Because these two boys are leaving to be martyrs for our village. Garlands of marigold are placed on their neck by their loved ones. This night is going to be the last night of their lives.
But why, just tell me exactly what this is all about Mukhiyaji, Prithvi is alarmed. What is this all happening here!
The boys take their spears and bid farewell to their families, each give their farewell hugs to their respective parents. Every night from the jungle comes the ‘death’ who comes in our village to search for the next target.
Death?
That is why every night two people from our village go in the night for vigilance, and never come back.
Prithvi’s buddies have been listening to the story too, Arjun comes to Prithvi’s side and says, I know what you’re thinking Prithvi. He tries to make it clear to him that this time sister-in-law needs your assistance more than anything.
Prithvi is reminded of the boy who was praying for someone to come to save the folks from the menace of the tiger, at the same time he remembers Sanyo’s message on the tree save me. He is in a dilemma.
Chand advises, this is not the time to think, Jaichand is taking sister-in-law further and further away every moment, far away from us.
Prithvi watches the two youths leave with their spears, Stop, orders Prithvi. The villagers are watching, for tonight these two boys will not be going for the vigilance, but I and my friends will go instead, Prithvi boldly tells them. All you people just have to go and sleep calmly. From tonight onwards, your village will never have to face the shadows of death anymore.

Sanyo lays in her sleeping arrangement in the tent, she is sure that Prithvi must have found her hints, but why has he not come by now, she wonders.

Prithvi alone gets ready and starts to remove the uniform and shirt. He wears the black dhoti and ties the black band on his head.
His friends are concerned and meet him. Arjun questions what you are doing Prithvi, there sister-in-law is waiting for you to come.

At the camp in the tent Sanyo is growing impatient, before morning you must reach here otherwise it will be too late.

Prithvi explains that without protecting the villagers he will not go from here. His friends are serious. Either you people are with me or I will protect them alone myself? Prithvi leaves for the temple. The Pandit performs the same ritual or “arthi” on Prithvi as he had done to the boys earlier. Meanwhile his friends had made their decision and climb the steps of the temple too wearing the same black coloured ‘dhoti’ to join Prithvi for the same.
Mukhiya gives all 4 oblations with the oil lamp to bless them, so they succeed in killing the beast and return alive from their task.
Chand assures and whispers to Prithvi, we are always with you forever Prithvi.
Mukhiya applies red kum-kum on their foreheads one by one. All four take their “darshan” of the idol and leave. Prithvi stops momentarily before climbing down the steps and looks at all the villagers he then sees the small boy who inspired him. Prithvi walks to him and bends down, God has listened to your prayers, Prithvi smiles. The boy and all cheer, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Garlands are put on their necks and weapons are handed over to them. The four proceed on their mission into the jungle. Each of them keep vigilance in their respective areas walking back and forth. Prithvi is alone and Chand is some feet away from him.
Pundir and Arjun are ready with spears in their hands. Arjun tells Pundir softly, there doesn’t seem to be any signs of the tiger anywhere. If the tiger doesn’t come tonight, we will have to keep guard tomorrow also.
Even maybe day after tomorrow, or even after that, Pundir comments.
Right, and because Prithvi will never leave this problem till it’s solved, Arjun continues.
Pundir says, and if we prolong our wait, there is a chance that we might lose Maharani Sanyo forever and ever.
Chand and Prithvi pace back and forth, looking around.
Is there any other way, where the villager’s problems can be solved and we can leave here in time, questions Arjun.
Pundir has an idea, he tells Arjun listen, for that I have a plan in my head. He carefully puts his sword down without letting Prithvi notice him and removes his dagger from its case that was attached to his ‘dhoti’. Pundir then holds the knife and carefully cuts his skin on his arms to allow a good quantity of blood to drip.
Arjun is shocked to see him do that, what have you done Pundir!
Now see, if the tiger doesn’t come at all, this scent of blood will attract him and make him come.
Arjun has understood him and lays his weapons down also, he removes his dagger too and cuts his left forearm by two inches, some blood oozes out. Both of them pick up their weapons. Pundir and Arjun both move into the forest carefully to attract the tiger’s attention. They slowly walk in a backward direction.
Chand and Prithvi are still in their same areas.
Suddenly from behind a tiger attacks Arjun then Pundir, they both fall on the ground. Both get dragged away and they both shout, Prithvi! Prithvi!
Prithvi turns around to see what has happened. So does Chand.
Arjun and Pundir both call out Chand! Chand! Both are dragged away by the tiger.
Prithvi and Chand are horrified. Prithvi calls out Pundir’s name loudly and runs to find them.

So far no new episodes, repeats are being broadcasted for the last 2 weeks

2008-12-04T13:29:00.002+03:00

Maybe from tomorrow we may get fresh episodes or next week, don't know.

Episode on Sunday, November 9, 2008

2008-11-13T18:00:00.005+03:00

Sanyo looks terrified at the tiger, she fears for her life. But the tiger doesn't attack her and walks away peacefully. It surprisingly did not attack her at all. Sanyo is relieved, she closes her eyes with satisfaction. Suddenly a hand grabs her arms and drags her away, leave, leave me! Leave, leave me she shrieks. Sanyo is pulled through the forest, leave me! She comes to realize its only her father pulling her to safety she looks at him, why a sudden change of attitude.
Jaichand tells her to shhhhhh! No talk, absolutely quiet, he gestures with his pointer finger.
Sanyo is so upset she was just saved from the tiger and says father, father, she hugs him and weeps.
Jaichand softly replies, keep quiet, nothing will happen, he pats her softly. (Very odd, some time ago he wanted her dead). I have come now he pats her back gently keep silent, he comforts his daughter.
Sanyo calms down then she realizes it’s not what it really is, and pushes away from her father.
Jaichand also regains normalcy and goes back to his tyrant self. Jaichand orders his troops to come out of this area fast, he raises his hands and says we are just about to reach our destination. After crossing the jungle there is a village, once we reach there we will be out of danger let’s go! Jaichand pulls his daughter away, she is still tied up even after what had happened earlier. The troops march on with Jaichand and Sanyo in the lead.

Behind are Prithvi and gang and the Dhilli troops they keep guard in case of some kind of attack, their swords are raised upward. They are passing in the same territory where Sanyo passed earlier. The tiger roars and the birds tweet. The tiger has spotted them.
Prithvi is alerted he feels like someone is there present, he turns his head.
Pundir questions what is it?
Even Chand and Arjun are cautious.
Prithvi says he feels like somebody is following us.
Chand is angry who else can it be now? We have already bashed Jaichand's soldiers and have left them behind, long time back.
They continue walking. The tiger roars still more. The 4 get to an area and stumble upon dead bodies strewn helter-skelter everywhere on the ground. All four of them are shocked to see such a site. The tiger eyes them from behind some bush.
Prithvi says these soldiers have been victims of a tiger. Prithvi sees more dead troops on the ground. He warns his buddies that we must be very careful while walking ahead. They continue their journey through the dark dense jungle filled with tigers that could pounce on them any time. The tiger roars.
They walk a distance and stop, Prithvi can see something shimmering in the darkness, he kneels to pick it up. Prithvi looks at the ornament and recognizes it as Sanyo's once again.

(When Jaichand tugged at Sanyo her earring had fallen that time)

Prithvi stares at it.
Pundir asks him, what happened, he has his sword raised in the air.
Nothing replies Prithvi softly, he gets up and says lets go.
Chand orders all the soldiers to move ahead silently and carefully. This jungle seems to be filled with tigers, come on. They all advance ahead. A tiger or many tigers are watching them.

Jaichand and Sanyo and the entire military have finally reached to safety in one piece. They walk in the vacant streets of the village. They walk till they get to a Durga Temple. Jaichand raises his hand to halt, they all stop. He sees ahead and again gestures to go, as the path looks safe.
In the temple early morning "arthi" is taking place. One man present sees them and calls Mukhiyaji the village head.
The head of the village turns around to see what it is. All assembled at the temple lift and point their spears in Jaichand's direction.
The village head looks further and recognizes the people, Maharaj Jaichand? Welcome Maharaj come. The village head climbs down the steps to greet him, come he folds his hands, “namaskar", come Maharaj, welcome to Nandan village.
Jaichand acknowledges him, he says we are actually going north to the other side across Pandiv, we plan to rest here for some time before we travel ahead.
The village head says, this is blessing for us Maharaj, but how was it possible for you to come and survive the journey through the dangerous jungle of death? Even if a dove wanted to pass there it wouldn't be able too.
Jaichand admits that he is not afraid of death nor afraid of the tigers hiding in the jungle.
(What a bluff) Sanyo knows the truth.
The village head says, Maharaj we never even take their name on our tongues.
Whose name?
The village head explains, the name of death that hides in the jungle of course, the one you have survived and come here, the one that nobody stays alive to take his name.
Jaichand and Senapati give a chuckle. Senapati smiles and replies this is just your superstitious beliefs. Just trust me, by taking the name of a tiger nothing will happen to anybody. Jaichand laughs some more.
The village head says this is not funny, you just take some rest Maharaj, I will make arrangements for your meals, he leaves to do the errand.
One more man from the temple greets them, he says, I am happy Maharaj that all you people have reached here safe and sound. Otherwise only corpses of people reach across this jungle.
Jaichand must be happy with those words. Jaichand can see that Sanyo is terrified to hear it.
I do not know if Prithvi will be able to cross this jungle or not, Sanyo is worried.
Jaichand tells my army must have confronted those tigers, now if Prithvi enters the jungle then he will be ripped into tiny pieces.
Sanyo is terrified, she answers back to her father, no! Nothing will happen to Prithvi, nothing will happen to him.
Jaichand looks at his daughter.

Prithvi, Arjun, Pundir, and Chand move on. Behind them are the Dhilli troops they walk in a straight line.
The tiger still eyes them, his paws has long claws. The creature attacks the last man in line and drags him away into the bush.
Everybody is alerted and halts. Prithvi and buddies look behind them. Nothing can be done they continue to march ahead. One more victim is pulled to his death. Again they halt and see behind. They carry on forward towards the path. 4 buddies walk in a straight line side by side.
The tiger is still viewing them.
They all march ahead and stop abruptly once again. Prithvi eyes something in the bushes. It’s a tiger, Prithvi gestures everyone to duck down. Prithvi Arjun and Pundir crawl into some trees, they can actually see a tiger in the distance. The tiger makes his way in their direction, Prithvi needs to take action fast, so he orders them all to shout loudly. He tells them quickly. The tiger comes closer they all get up and raise their swords in the air at the same time and shout Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! All the soldiers yell Ho! Ho! Ho! Repeatedly.
The tiger instead of going to attack them changes his direction and leaves quietly as he has become scared by the noise and confusion. Prithvi watches it leave while others continue to shout Ho! Ho! Ho!

In Nandangaon Jaichand can hear the shouts, Ho! Coming from the jungle. Sanyo is listening also she is worried.
This is the scream that I was waiting for. How much peace I get by listening to the enemy’s cry says Jaichand contentedly.
That peace of mind you will never get father!
Jaichand turns to his daughter, if not false, what great trust you have deep beneath yourself. You still feel that those deadly tigers have left your Prithvi alive? He mocks.
God will only decide whom to kill and whom to save, not the tiger and neither you. No matter how many times you try father, nobody can rub away this 'sindhoor'. Sanyo lifts her “bindi” to reveal the "sindhoor" on her head. What tiger! Prithvi will rip into the chest of the earth and come and find me!

Prithvi and gang are still in the deadly jungle all of them are scattered and scan the area. Prithvi is vigilant. Chand also looks everywhere. Prithvi looks ahead into some trees he is about to go in that area.
Pundir watches him and tells him to stop.
Prithvi tip-toes and raises his sword in the air to strike, Arghhhh!
Pundir yells, stop!
Arghhhhh!
Stop! Arjun emerges from behind the trees, it was only him. Luckily Prithvi didn't swing the sword on him. It's me he says.
Prithvi checks the entire place, we will go ahead looks like the tiger ran away. They continue their journey, but the tiger is still there. Prithvi can hear the roar and is cautious, he looks all around while they march ahead it is still night time. The tiger follows them behind carefully.
Chand calls Prithvi looks like the tiger is still around.
Prithvi orders his troops to run, move from here quickly! Everybody runs for their lives as fast as they can.
The tiger roars.
As everybody runs Arjun loses his balance and trips, he falls to the ground his leg is injured preventing him to keep up with everyone.
Prithvi realizes that he has fallen and stops and calls out Arjun! Get up Arjun!
Maybe my leg has caught against something Prithvi Arjun tells him.
Prithvi and Pundir try to set him free.
The tiger will come any moment now, warns Arjun as he tries to get up, you go Prithvi he shouts.
Prithvi tries to lift his friend.
The tiger is coming closer.
Arjun shouts the tiger is coming nearer.
No Arjun, I will not leave you alone and go says Prithvi, get up, he tries to convince his buddy.
Arjun just sits there on the ground helpless. Agree with me Prithvi, sister-in-law is in danger! You go and save them go!
I will take you with me, get up!
Arjun blackmails his buddy, if you don't go from here, I will kill myself warns Arjun and removes his dagger.
Arjun! Prithvi tries to take the dagger away from him.
The tiger is nearing them, Arjun hides his head in Prithvi's chest. Prithvi looks at the fierce tiger and cuddles close to Arjun to protect him.
Pundir tells Prithvi to take care its coming.
The tiger is really coming.
Prithvi doesn't waste time and lifts Arjun upon his shoulders and makes a run fast, all the soldiers also run away as the tiger approaches.
Pundir, Chand and Prithvi carrying Arjun run ahead as fast as they can through the jungle. They run a long distance, till finally Prithvi stops and looks ahead. He gently puts Arjun down and allows him to sit. Arjun is in severe pain. Chand and Pundir are relieved. Arjun reaches for Prithvi and gives him a big hug for saving his life. Even Prithvi is happy he smiles.

Jaichand is with the village head near the Durga temple with Sanyo. You have taken very good care of us Mukhiyaji, Jaichand complements him, but now we will have to leave this place now.
Sanyo has tears in her eyes, Prithvi has still not arrived.
The village head wants to tell something important, Maharaj I would.....
Jaichand interrupts him and says he will not be able to reach here, forget about him he tells his daughter.
But Maharaj....
Jaichand again interrupts him doesn’t give a chance to talk. He raises his hand, we still have a long journey to travel, Jaichand puts his hand on Mukhiya's shoulder, because of that we will have to reach our destination as soon as possible. We will be leaving, he pats his shoulders, and leaves.
Sanyo goes inside the Durga temple to pray for Prithvi, she folds her hands in front of the idol and closes her eyes. I know Prithvi you will definitely reach here. But how are you going to find out where my father has taken me to? If I were to leave some clue behind then? Sanyo gets an idea and looks at the ornaments on her hands. She removes a ring from her finger and places it on the altar in front of the idol. Sanyo lifts the “kumkum” container and looks at the idol. She then removes some quantity of “kumkum” in her hands, she puts the container back.

The Mukhiya or village head, tells the Senapati, our village folk are tired of the tiger problem here. The tigers come here frequently, and snatches our small children away. If you could help us in some way we would be obliged?
Definitely we can, but not at this time. This time we are in a hurry.
Our children are facing so many problems.
Jaichand returns what is it Senapati Shreyas, is there any issues to sort?
Mukhiya answers nothing Maharaj, we have already been dealing with our big problem for so many years.
Senapati answers, where do we always have time to deal with the village folk’s minor problems here and there Maharaj?
No Shreyas, Jaichand points his fingers in the air, any matters will be matters to take care of, there is nothing small or big. Jaichand assures Mukhiyaji, you just don’t worry, he pats his shoulders, I will definitely help you, but only when we get back. Right now we are in a hurry. Jaichand ushers his troop, and takes a pouch from him. Jaichand hands over the pouch to Mukhiya, this is from us, for your village, a token of appreciation, keep it with you. Come let’s go he tells, they leave.
Mukhiya doesn’t look thrilled and looks at the pouch in his hands without any satisfaction.
Sanyo also leaves looking behind her. Suddenly a crisis lands in that village, people run helter-skelter everywhere. There is chaos and confusion somebody yells Bhago! Bhago!
The Mukhiya holds the pouch in his hands and just watches blankly. The other man with him leaves. The Mukhiya’s pouch turns upside down and all the contents fall to the ground it’s just some coins. He sees the confusion and crowd outside and yells to everyone to close their windows and doors! Fast! Everybody get inside your houses! Bhago! The Mukhiya also runs to his house for safety, the streets go empty.
At the corner Prithvi and gang are approaching Prithvi still carries his buddy, on his shoulders.
They all walk down the street, with the soldiers behind.
The tiger is coming also and roars.

Episode on Saturday, November, 8 2008

2008-11-13T16:36:00.004+03:00

Jaichand has given orders to kill Prithviraj on the spot.
Sanyo is terrified, how could her father be so cruel to order something like that.
The Senapati says, yes Maharaj, and assures that our men are hiding in all areas, no matter where we are, even if Prithvi wants to follow us, he will perish there on the spot.
Sanyo looks at the Senapati, she is shocked to listen such words said right in front of her face.
They all walk ahead to continue the journey, Jaichand leads the way.

Prithvi stands near a tree contemplating, while Pundir waits and Arjun takes rest by a huge rock. Prithvi walks back and forth. Arjun tries to see if he can get up, but is unable to. Pundir sees him and offers help.
Arjun gestures its okay and tries to get up again without any assistance. He finally does it, he uses the boulder behind him for support, he is in pain but manages to stand upright.
Prithvi doesn’t notice his friend’s efforts and is lost in his thoughts.
Arjun and Pundir look at Prithvi, but Arjun loses his balance and falls, he slips between the deep crevice of two boulders in front of him. Pundir rushes to fetch him.
Prithvi is still thinking near the tree unaware of what has just happened.
Arjun struggles to come out of the ditch and crawls out he stands on his own. Both of them walk towards Prithvi.
Arjun calls, Prithvi?
Prithvi turns and looks at Arjun he is startled, Arjun? Prithvi rushes towards him and puts his hand on his shoulders, Arjun? How did you come here? Go and rest, Prithvi is worried about his health. You just need some rest.
Arjun informs him I am much better than before Prithvi……But you are the one who is not alright. The worry’s of sister-in-law are clearly written on your face. Arjun tries to show Prithvi he is fine, come now sister-in-law is waiting for us.
Prithvi is negative, but Arjun you…..
Now if you don’t believe in me, I can definitely run all the way to ‘trigud’ cave and show you, Arjun says happily to his King.
Pundir watches his buddies discuss.
Prithvi knows his buddy is trying so hard and gives him a big hug. Prithvi is pleased with him.
Arjun smiles and says, so we will go?
Prithvi replies come on. All 3 of them head to the cave where they are supposed to find Sanyo and Chand.
Prithvi walks ahead, Arjun limps with the sword in hand, Pundir is steady behind. They have to cross vast rocky terrain. Prithvi is far ahead, he turns around and sees Arjun and smiles at him with confidence.
Arjun gives a big smile back as if everything was fine. Prithvi walks ahead.
Pundir can recognize Arjun’s actual situation, blood drips from his calf through his bandages, he is in real pain and can barely walk. He feels sorry for his friend, and follows them both.
They have passed vast jungle and run ahead. Arjun calls Prithvi. They halt, see ahead is the cave he points right there. Arjun tries to catch his breath, that’s ‘trugud’ cave.
They are next to the cave Prithvi leads the way inside. The 3 enter the cave passing through the shrubs. They rush inside and call out Sanyogita! Chand!, Repeatedly.
They go deep inside the cave and shout their names loudly, they search everywhere.
Prithvi is annoyed what is this, nobody is here.
Arjun can’t believe it they were supposed to be here, maybe they are over there.
Prithvi shouts Sanyogita! They all leave the cave. Prithvi shouts Sanyogita! Chand! The three of them frantically call out their names and search outside in front of the cave.
Prithvi scans the ground for some proof, he sees some blood and torn fabric, he doesn’t like what he sees.
Somebody from far away calls Arjun!
Pundir says, sounds like Chand’s voice.
Prithvi says, Chand? They rush to the spot where the sound is coming from.
Chand sits at the trunk of a tree all wounded, he shouts with all the energy he has left, Prithvi…
All 3 of them spot him and run straight to him, Prithvi says, Chand? He hugs him and is glad to see he is alive. How did this all happen, Chand?
Pundir and Arjun are upset about his situation.
Tell me Chand, who did all this to you? Prithvi catches Chand’s head.
I tried very hard Prithvi, he breathes hard, but Maharaj Jaichand has taken sister-in-law away with him, please forgive me, I really did try hard to, but I, for you….
Prithvi understands and holds him tightly, don’t worry about it Chand, nothing will happen to your sister-in-law.
Arjun and Pundir become more upset by the situation.
Prithvi asks, just tell me where they went.
Chand lifts his hand and points in a direction, I heard they were talking about going that way.
Pundir, tells them to wait here, I will go and bring some of our troops, he leaves to get them.
Arjun sees his two buddies and clutches their fists together, Prithvi we will find sister-in-law real soon and nods positively.
Yes Prithvi, Chand agrees.
Prithvi gets up, all 3 of them carry on, to search, Arjun and Chand help each other walk ahead.
Prithvi’s eyes spot something shiny on the ground he bends to pick it up and recognizes it as Sanyogita’s ornaments, her bracelets. Arjun also sees it.

(What happened earlier at the same spot,
Sanyo has just rushed out of the cave and sees her father instead of Prithvi, father? Sanyo is surprised to see him, you?
Jaichand who was leaving the place hears her voice and angrily turns around and faces his daughter, “kabardar!”, “kabardar”, you ever call me father. Tie her hands and take her with me, he orders the Senapati.
Senapati tries to get her.
No! Shrieks Sanyo, don’t you dare touch me!
Jaichand walks over to her instead and grabs her arm and yanks it.
Sanyo tries to struggle out of his grasp, while Jaichand glares at her. Jaichand then pulls her bracelets out and drops them onto the ground so he can tie her arms up. He slaps her face.
Sanyo holds her cheek and tears fall from her eyes. Jaichand then yanks her away, while her other set off bracelets fall also as they leave.)

Prithvi still holds the bracelets gazing at them.
Arjun puts his hand on Prithvi’s shoulders and says his name to give him courage.
Prithvi acknowledges him and they continue their journey to search for Sanyo with Arjun limping and Chand by his side.
In the bush nearby, two Kannauj troops are in camouflage, they spy on them, Senapati Shreyas was correct when he said Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan never accepts defeat.
The other troop says, but today he will have to accept defeat. They watch them walk ahead, the other troop waves the red flag to alert the others. More Kannauj troops are alerted to prepare for an attack.

Night has fallen, Jaichand and Sanyo along with the troops walk into the dense forest.
Where are we going to Maharaj, asks the Senapati, as you look further and beyond not one human being seems to be present.
That’s because where we are going, no human being can reach there that easily. This is a very distant and isolated area. A tiger roars, birds tweet in the jungle. No human even tries to reach here, because of the tribals who live here in this forest are cannibals.
Then how will we go there Maharaj?
Jaichand halts, Sanyo and all the troops behind him also come to a stop, you see all of the tribals are my friends thats how. Also because of them, even if Prithvi wanted to, he would not be able to put even his foot here in this territory.
Sanyo finally interrupts her father and requests him, why don’t you remove this misunderstanding from your mind, because wherever I am, nobody can stop Prithvi from coming to me.
Jaichand grabs his daughter’s hands angrily and gives her a jerk, he glares into her eyes. He informs his troops and everyone, now on from here we must travel carefully ahead because this territory is filled with “koonkar” tigers, understand. He yanks his daughter’s arms away.
Sanyo retaliates and shouts, why don’t you just leave me here to die!
Regarding what you have done to your father’s pride and reputation, in front of that this is a very small punishment for it, Rajkumari Sanyogita! Let’s go!
They all march ahead along with the troops into the dense forest.
A tiger’s roar is heard. One tiger eyes them, it is hidden in the dense canopy of trees.

It is early morning, mist is all around. The 4 march on with the troops, they have entered the tribal’s territory.
This area looks dangerous Prithvi. Why would Maharaj, Maharaj Jaichand come with sister-in-law in such a place? Questions Arjun. They halt for a moment.
Kannauj troops are prepared to attack any time, they are concealed and hide in the bushes and trees ready to fight.
The four walk ahead, while they are watched upon by them. Prithvi’s troops follow them. They stop again, Prithvi observes some trampled and damaged foliage in the path and says look, it looks like someone has just passed by here moments ago.
Has some human passed here or some animal, Arjun questions.
A tiger has spotted them and roars.
Maybe an animal (tiger) is waiting to target us, Pundir comments.
The 4 all march on with the troops carrying their torches in the dim lit night. They are careful and slow, they quietly walk ahead paying attention all around them in case something attacks. Prithvi is especially vigilant.
Suddenly a tiger roar is heard loudly, one troop panics. All the troops scatter everywhere in fear in different directions. Prithvi turns around and tells them all to stop and be calm. I said stop! The troops listen and come back to their positions. Prithvi cautiously spots someone in the bushes and says, there’s not only a tiger here but someone else. Prithvi slowly and silently moves near a tree and quickly cuts away on the tree in front of him with his sword, an unsuspected Kannauj troop falls down dead. Prithvi is correct there was somebody there. He wanders off ahead and cuts away into two more trees, 2 more of his enemies fall dead, they didn’t even try to save themselves. Prithvi slashes the throat of another Kannauj troop before he can even react and attack back.
Prithvi tip-toes further and stabs another with his sword and kills him instantly he falls flat down to the ground. Prithvi looks for more people to attack and walks back to his buddies. Nobody else seems to be around, the path looks safe and cleared for them to pass. Prithvi and buddies check around. No, instead they get surrounded by more troops of Kannauj, they attack, fight is on. Swords clash, Prithvi eliminates two at a time rapidly. One after the other he stabs them all with his sword, many die. Chand has regained his strength and fights two more. Pundir takes on two more troops, he pins their swords in the air and kicks a third oncoming troop all by himself. When that’s over he kicks another one and pushes many as they attack him.
Prithvi takes on four more at a time, he pins their swords up in the air with all his energies to save himself. He pushes them back and they all fall backward like dominos.
Chand continues to fight one and punches another.
Arjun stabs one troop with his sword, four more attack him, he cuts into four of them with his sword one by one. Pundir does the same thing he kills 6 more of the enemies. Prithvi slashes into 2 more troops, and sees if anybody is left.
Pundir is next to him and looks around for more attackers, all of them were soldiers from the Kannauj army, he says.
This would mean only one thing, says Prithvi, Jaichand and his men have gone directly on this road ahead, he points in that direction to show his buddies. He has left his troops scattered everywhere, so that we cannot follow him.
This would mean that he has not reached very far, says Chand.
We must follow them, hurry up let’s go, Prithvi orders. They all follow the path.

Jaichand and Sanyo, plus all the troops carry on through the night.
A fierce sound of a tiger is heard. The tiger makes his way into their path to attack.
Sanyo and Jaichand turn to see if anything is there. Nothing is seen and they walk ahead. All are cautious, even the Senapati looks frightened. As they walk ahead one troop falls dead in front of them and gets dragged away.
Jaichand has his sword ready and looks around.
A tiger watches them all.
The troops have heard the roar and scatter all around in different directions with fear, like cowards.
Jaichand watches his troops run away and reaches for his daughter and pulls her.
Sanyo shouts, leave me, let go of me. Jaichand still pulls her away to safety, he runs with her and trips over a dead body and falls down. Sanyo is set free and runs in another direction. Jaichand gets up and looks for his daughter, he calls out Sanyogita! He looks everywhere around him, nobody is seen. Sanyogita!
Sanyo is alone and runs away all by herself through the darkness.
Jaichand still calls out Sanyogita! But no use he searches everywhere. Jaichand runs towards another direction.
Sanyo is still running, a tiger eyes her and follows her. Sanyo has come very near to the tiger. It roars fiercely. Sanyo stops right there with fear, she can see it from a distance, a dark orange coloured patch. She continuously looks at it from the bushes and tries to move away slowly. She then stands silent and can hear more harsh roars, the tiger advances closer to her.

I will be travelling for 1 week and will miss this weeks episodes

2008-11-05T16:57:00.003+03:00

When I return will try to keep the story up to date.

Episode on Sunday, November 2, 2008

2008-11-05T13:25:00.002+03:00

Both, Jaichand and his army, plus Prithvi and Pundir on another path are about to cross at the same junction.
Pundir requests Prithvi, let’s go this way I am sure there is a small road that will take us to the jungle. They both take a diversion and disappear. Pundir has just saved them from a confrontation of Jaichand.
Jaichand and army reach the junction, he raises his sword for all to halt. Jaichand scans the area to see if anybody is around or any clues of somebody, he sees nobody, and continues on the same path ahead.
Arjun still lays unconscious, he is alive and still breathing, he moves his body and tries to raise his head. Now Arjun has gained full consciousness and tries to get up, but falls down again. Arjun tries to get up again but instead he hears footsteps approaching, looks like Jaichand’s army have come back again. If something happens to me, who will inform Prithvi about Sanyo, I must somehow reach Prithvi. Arjun reaches out for his sword and tries his best to get up. He is unable to, he is severely injured so he crawls away to safety. Arjun uses the force of his arms to drag his body a long distance till he comes to a tree, where he can hide, the footsteps are heard again. He is exhausted and struggles to sit upright with the support of the trunk of the tree.
The footsteps were from none other than Prithvi and Pundir they are looking for them only.
Arjun is hiding from his buddies only and doesn’t realize it.
Prithvi and Pundir look around in the forest, still they have found no one. Prithvi has a terrified look on his face. Both of them are so close to Arjun but cannot see him behind the tree. They both leave the area to search for them elsewhere.
They are gone, Arjun gasps in relief, he thinks somehow this problem has itself become resolved, but now I must try to find Prithvi anyhow, so that I can inform him about Chand and Sanyo.
At the cave Sanyo impatiently paces back and forth.
Chand is trying to light a fire with some wood he found inside the cave, he notices her behavior and tells her to sit down peacefully, you will not be able to achieve anything by being so disturbed like that.
Sanyo replies why don’t we go out and find the rest? How long will we sit like this and wait for them!
Till they find us, answers Chand.
And what if they are not able to find us then?
You just don’t worry about it, Arjun is familiar with the path that leads to this cave. He will definitely bring Prithvi here.

Jaichand and army have come right next to the cave. Jaichand walks just next to it but doesn’t notice the entrance.
The commander walks next to Jaichand and informs that they have scanned the entire area Maharaj, but unable to find the whereabouts of them both.
Search for them properly! Even if they hide in hell we will find them out from there too. Go and search! Jaichand looks near the cave but doesn’t suspect anything.
The commander follows orders and goes to do the job, all the troops search each and every spot carefully. After some careful searching, the commander stumbles upon a jewelry item. He bends down to pick it up. He quickly returns to Jaichand to show his find, see this Maharaj.
Jaichand grabs it from his hand and inspects the ornament. He identifies it, this is a part of Sanyo’s anklet. This all means they are here nearby search for them!
If they are here, then there is only one way to find them. One of our men, who has the capability to mimic anybody’s voice. Do you understand what I am saying Maharaj?
You mean by using Prithvi’s voice, we will catch Sanyo from where she is hiding. Jaichand is pleased and nods his head in favor of the idea.
Correct Maharaj.
Okay then go and bring that trooper!
Yes Maharaj, the Commander goes to get him.

Prithvi and Pundir’s efforts go futile, they have been searching for so long. Where have they all gone? Prithvi asks his buddy. Prithvi looks down on the ground and sees something. He bends down to see properly, and rubs his hands on some blood on the ground, see this Pundir.
The blood has not even dried yet, this means that somebody is severely injured somewhere nearby, a person.
Arjun tries to conceal himself behind a bush he can see two people but doesn’t recognize them.
Pundir says see that, somebody has crawled in the dirt there are fresh marks on the soil. Prithvi sees it, come on Pundir says, they follow the marks of a trail to see where it leads to. They both rush behind some trees.
Arjun sees them and attacks them from behind. He limps and raises his sword in the air, arghhh!
Prithvi and Pundir react and turn around very quickly. They both pin Arjun’s sword in the air. Arjun is weak he is about to fall down. They both recognize him, Prithvi catches him before he falls down to the ground. Arjun what has happened to you? Who has done this all to you? Prithvi is concerned. Arjun lays on their lap his head on Prithvi’s arm.
Arjun tries to mumble something, his fingers are pointed up to show a direction, he says ummm… ….Mowrani…Sanyogita, with Chand are in the “trigud” cave.
Prithvi says Arjun, he puts his hand on his cheek. Arjun has closed his eyes, Arjun? Arjun? You are okay?
I came to inform you this news, if I die have no regrets.
Prithvi doesn’t like that kind of talk and quickly covers Arjun’s mouth with his hands, nothing will happen to you.
Arjun tries to laugh see I told you, I had told that the prophecy was regarding my death and came true. Arjun doesn’t know what he is saying.
Prithvi again closes his mouth to shut him up. Don’t talk like that Arjun. Prithvi cannot take it, he holds his buddy tightly. Pundir is watching silently.
Now I cannot go any further my friend, Arjun sobs. One cannot avoid the inevitable, Arjun shakes his head. It was not the death of Pundir it was for me. Arjun closes his eyes tightly, he is unable to bear his pain anymore he is also losing confidence in himself to live.
Pundir cannot take it anymore, no Arjun no, not you, I am the one who will die.
Arjun has become delirious he nods no for an answer.
Prithvi can see the conversation is getting them nowhere, Pundir come on why don’t we take him to Chand. Prithvi and Pundir lift him up, they carry him away.

The commander has brought with him the voice impersonator. He goes to Jaichand, Maharaj this is the man who can impersonate anybody’s voice just by listening to it once.
Jaichand asks the trooper, have you ever heard Prithviraj Chauhan’s voice?
Yes Maharaj, when he was fighting with you I was with you Maharaj. I can never forget his voice.
Good then let us listen to it.
“I was looking forward to this kind of meeting Jaichand, and whatever has happened, you, yourself are responsible for it, If you could just understand your daughters love……..” Like this the impersonator repeats the same words exactly in the same fashion as Prithvi’s voice tone.
Jaichand is satisfied with his voice sample, he raises his finger and says enough, done. Now call out to Sanyo in Prithvi’s voice.
The troop starts to call out to Sanyo in Prithvi’s voice just as Jaichand had ordered, Sanyogita! Sanyogita! Sanyogita!
In the cave both Sanyo and Chand can hear the voice of Prithvi calling out Sanyogita!
Jaichand looks around to see if Sanyo is anywhere nearby listening to the call. The troop continues to call her name repeatedly. They are both nearby the cave.
Sanyo says, Prithvi? Prithvi has come Chand, you told correctly, Prithvi has come!
Chand is doubtful.
More calls of Sanyogita!
Sanyo runs towards the entrance quickly.
Chand gets up from his spot and follows her behind, stop he tells her, Maharani Sanyo stop! Stop! Stop! Chand chases behind and over takes her. He blocks her at the entrance. Stop where are you going?
Sanyo smiles Prithvi has come, did you not hear it, he is near the cave and calling out.
Chand says, you already know how many dangers we have fallen into. One more mistake by us can put us in the mouth of death.
Means?
Chand explains, it means that we must first crosscheck if this voice that is calling you out is actually Prithvi’s or somebody else’s.

Jaichand is waiting for a response, what is it, if they are here they should have come out by now.
The commander says, but Maharaj we found the piece of her anklet here, so she must be around here somewhere.
I know that! But the question is that even after listening to Prithvi’s voice why haven’t they come out.
In the cave Chand insists no Sanyo, I will not allow you to go outside. That voice could be a trick even.
What are you saying Chand? I could make a mistake in recognizing Prithvi’s voice? I can recognize Prithvi’s voice from thousand others.
I know that properly says Chand.
Outside the troop continues to call, Sanyogita!
Sanyo listens inside the cave.
My heart says that somebody is playing a trick against us says Chand.
Where are you Sanyogita! The impersonator calls out again.
Sanyo says, did you hear that? He is calling me.
No, Chand tries to prevent her from leaving the cave, I cannot permit you to go out from here.
You cannot stop me from meeting Prithvi, Chand. Let me pass, move from my way, this is the order of Dhilli’s Maharani.
Chand is shocked by those words he can’t believe his ears.

Jaichand is getting impatient, looks like they are not here after all. Let’s go from here and search elsewhere.
Sanyo apologizes to Chand, I must go. Chand moves aside and Sanyo leaves through the entrance of the cave and goes outside. She is happy and runs to look for Prithvi. Prithvi! She runs further and shouts, Prithvi I have come. She looks ahead and passes by the bushes, but whom does she see?
Father you? She is surprised Chand was correct.

Prithvi, Pundir and Arjun sit next to a big rock as support, under a shade. Arjun rests, his eyes are closed. Prithvi says to Arjun don’t worry, everything will be alright. I will not allow anything to happen to you.
Arjun says I am not worried about myself but of sister-in-law. You should go and search for her. We don’t know where and what kind of condition she might be in.
Where ever she may be she must be well replies Prithvi. And Chand is also with her.
Chand has come out of the cave too. Jaichand sees them both. All the troops of Kannauj surround Chand. Jaichand orders the troops to kill him.

Arjun continues, but Prithvi, Jaichand is out on a killing spree. If he meets Chand and Sanyo, what will happen to Chand. Pundir you take Prithvi to the ‘trigud’ cave.
No Arjun we will not leave this place without taking you along says Prithvi.
Arjun is annoyed, again the same words.
And I am sure that Jaichand will never be able to reach to Sanyo.

Over at the other site, Chand takes on many troops one after the other. He pins 3 swords in the air and kicks one of the troops. Chand punches another in the stomach. Chand kicks another but gets kicked back, he gets wounded. One troop cuts into his back, he is hurt, but fights on. Chand uses his energy to pin three more swords of 3 troops in the air again.
Sanyo watches, she has tears in her eyes.
Chand pushes them away.
Jaichand finds the whole situation amusing.
3 troops fall down at the same on the ground.
As revenge one more troop kicks Chand in the face, he holds his wound with his other hand and fights on, he kicks him back, down to the ground. Another troop attacks him, one more also joins in, Chand fights with two troops at a time and pushes them away. His sword has fallen down he goes to pick it up. When he picks it up one troop kicks his head, and another attacks him simultaneously, he is injured in the head. Chand bumps into a tree and catches his head and drops his sword.
Sanyo screams Chand!
Chand falls down on his knees and falls flat on his face.

Arjun is still trying to convince his buddies to go. Prithvi you….
Arjun, says Prithvi, we will all go together.
Arjun makes a face.
I have already made my final decision, Prithvi gets up and walks to a rock and sits there alone thinking about the promises he made to Sanyo, how he would keep her happy after everything was over. Prithvi holds Sanyo’s veil which he still has, tightly.
Pundir and Arjun sit helplessly and wait.
Jaichand, Sanyo and the Kannauj troops move on to higher ground.
The Commander asks where we are going Maharaj. You had given orders to kill Rajkumari Sanyogita.
They all climb up a steep hill, they get to the top. Jaichand has tears in his face.
A troop asks Maharaj?
It’s just easy to say ‘Senapati’ Sheraz, to do it... To do it is not easy as you think it is. Jaichand wipes the tears with his hands and turns to face Sanyo, now we have come so far, a place where no one can come back from. Jaichand tells the ‘Senapati’ to inform the troops that wherever they see Prithviraj, kill him on the spot.
Sanyo looks terrified at her father.

Episode on Saturday, November 1, 2008

2008-11-03T18:01:00.004+03:00

Jaichand has just supposedly sliced Prithvi’s neck from behind him. The man turns around and faces him, Jaichand finds out this is not Prithvi but somebody else wearing Prithvi’s armor. He is shocked and watches the troop fall dead on the ground. He then rushes to Pundir also and sees his face too, it’s not Pundir either, it’s somebody else wearing his armor also. Jaichand pushes him away, he is so furious he yells Prithviraj Chauhan!

Pundir and Prithvi make a getaway and run away as fast as they can, they have exchanged their garments with the troops.
Meanwhile Jaichand grhhhhs! He cannot bear he was outsmarted so easily.
Chand, Arjun and Sanyo walk into the deep forest it is night. Simultaneously Pundir and Prithvi search for them.
The 3 walk on, while Prithvi and Pundir run till they come to a place and halt, they both look around. Prithvi points in a direction, we will go over there. Arjun had informed us to meet at a certain tree, come on. They both rush to that place. They run a distance till they get there, and find only dead Dhilli troops lying on the ground everywhere. They search among the dead for Chand, Arjun and Sanyo. Prithvi says, Sanyo?
Pundir checks more dead people one by one. Prithvi recognizes Sanyo’s veil that lies on the ground and picks it up. He is worried, Sanyo?
Pundir sees it too and shouts Arjun! His name echoes through the night.
Prithvi individually checks each and every dead troop’s face himself, he is losing patience.
Pundir shouts Chand’s name also, the voice echoes too. He says they are not here. They both see carefully.
Then where could they have gone?

Chand, Arjun and Sanyo are safe so far, they continue their walk.

Pundir says, he is absolutely sure that they had escaped from here.
This late at night? In this deep jungle? Prithvi is concerned.

Jaichand and his army search for them all. Jaichand says they must have come here to search for Sanyo! Find them! Fast! Find them!

The 3 walk on nonstop.

Prithvi says before Jaichand is able to get to them we must find them first. Come on, they both go to search for Sanyo and the 2 buddies.

Jaichand and army come to the very same area where Pundir and Prithvi were moments before. They see the dead bodies. Jaichand examines the place and says, there is not one clue of Prithvi here, not even Sanyo’s! There’s not even any clue of my Commander. Where have they all run to? Jaichand is angry because he could not find them, he orders his troops to come and they all leave to search for them elsewhere.
Sanyo, Chand and Arjun walk on, while Jaichand and his troops search for them following the same path they follow. The 3 walk at slow pace through the night while the troops run and hurry fast in order to catch up with them.

Prithvi and Pundir run fast looking for the 3, they pause to catch their breath for few seconds. They run some more and stop. Prithvi looks around he doesn’t know where to search for them, he regrets and thinks I should not have left Sanyo like this. Prithvi looks at the veil he still carries with him. Can’t figure out where she went and how she might be.

Chand, Arjun and Sanyo walk on. Sanyo is worried about Prithvi, how he must be? May God protect him, protect my Prithvi.
Arjun says, faster we are reaching the outskirts of Kannauj.
But what about Prithvi? What kind of situation might he be in? Where did he go?

Prithvi and Pundir are still safe searching for them.

Jaichand and his army wait in the forest, they have found the Commander. Jaichand questions him and complains, how did you allow the 3 of them to disappear from your grasp in the first place like that?
The Commander says, where did they disappear from my grasp Maharaj? They are only moving in the dense jungle, going around and around in circles.
Then before Prithvi finds them, you must bring the 3 of them in front of me.
Yes Maharaj, the commander bows down.

The sun is rising, morning has come. Chand, Arjun and Sanyo were walking all night to safety, they still walk on further. They reach some trees but they have to stop because they are confronted by none other than Jaichand and his army.
Jaichand is pleased he finally found them.
Sanyo is distressed and afraid of her father.
What did you think Sanyogita? That you both could just defy my pride and easily run from all of it?
You already know that I never wanted to insult you father.
Don’t call me father! Jaichand raises his sword up high.
You were already dead to me, when you ran away right in front of me with Prithvi from my palace Sanyogita! Now the only thing left is to cremate you on the funeral pyre.
Chand, Arjun and Sanyo tolerate the harsh words of Jaichand, they look at him with disgust. Sanyo starts to cry.
No, no, no Sanyogita! Save your tears for Prithvi’s death, it will be of more use that time.
No! If you want to get to Prithvi, you will first have to walk over our corpses, answers Sanyo back to him in the same tone.
That’s what I have come for!!!!!!!!!
The 3 are shocked by his words. Arjun whispers allow them all to divert their interest on me, you take
sister-in-law to the secret cave. I will find Prithvi and bring him there too, okay?
No says Chand softly, I cannot leave you here and go Arjun.
By embracing Prithvi you have wiped Kannauj’s name into black darkness. And the only appropriate punishment for it is death!
This is not a time to argue Chand, whispers Arjun. The moment I gesture, you take sister-in-law with you and go.
This punishment I will award right now! Jaichand shrieks and raises his sword to strike Sanyo, he runs towards her, and she closes her eyes. Arjun blocks him with his sword to save her. Arjun pushes Jaichand behind some lengths. The Kannauj troops intervene and cut through Arjun’s arm, he shouts in pain, he is hurt badly and can barely stand everybody watches. Arjun falls on his knees.
Sanyo screams Arjun!
Chand tells him to take care!
Jaichand orders his troops to kill him.
Arjun pleads to Chand take sister-in-law, …take sister-in-law with you and go! It doesn’t matter if I need to save your life, its okay to sacrifice mine, no problem go! Go fast!
No, says Sanyo if we go from here, we will only go together.
No Queen, Arjun is telling correctly, you are Dhilli’s pride, and protecting you is our main duty. Chand says, quickly lets go from here to Sanyo, he takes her hand and they both run away.
Jaichand orders follow them, none of them should be allowed to go and survive, go!
Arjun intervenes, he stands up straight he raises his sword in the air preventing them to follow them behind. “Kabardar” anyone of you follow them! Arjun warns them all. If you want to get Dhilli’s Queen, you will have to pass through my dead corpse first. If you have courage to get me then come, I will make corpses out of you one by one.
Okay then, we will strike you down first answers Jaichand. Attack him! Two troops attack Arjun with swords. Arjun kneels down and pins both of their swords in the air and pushes them back so hard they fall behind.
Jaichand yells and orders his troops to make his situation so bad that nobody will want to trick Jaichand again.
Arjun has to fight 3 troops at the same time with one sword only. He finishes them off one by one. He kicks one down, but more of them surround him. One troop cuts him from behind, he is hurt badly and in severe pain he cannot even stand he drops his sword down and lands on his knees. Arjun falls on the ground and takes Prithvi’s name, he tries to get up but goes into unconsciousness.

Prithvi and Pundir are making desperate efforts in trying to find Arjun, Chand and Sanyo badly. They run and run from place to place. Prithvi and Arjun stop to catch their breaths in the hot sun, they look around to see where they might have gone too. Again they run a distance, Prithvi looks at the veil on his arm which he carries with him still.
Pundir looks around here and there to see maybe they are nearby. Pundir sees Prithvi’s anxiety and asks him what happened.
I feel like that somebody of my own is in trouble.
Don’t worry Prithvi, we are close to reaching them any moment now, don’t be troubled by that Prithvi, everything will be all right. Arjun and Chand are ready to give up their lives, but they will not allow anything to happen to Maharani Sanyogita.
Prithvi says you forgot Pundir, you people are just as equally important to me as Sanyo is. I cannot live without Sanyo nor can I live without you people, he tries to stop himself from crying.
Don’t worry about it Prithvi, Pundir consoles him and puts his hands on his shoulders saying nothing will happen to anybody.
Arjun is still lying motionless on the ground, the Kannauj troops surround him and watch.
Pundir and Prithvi carry on in the search for the rest, they do not know what condition Arjun is facing.

The commander jubilates one hand of Prithvi has been cut.
Jaichand shouts, I don’t want only one, but want all corpses of Prithvi’s comrades! Everybody go and spread out around in the entire jungle and chop them all dead one by one into many pieces! Go! They all leave, even Jaichand walks on top of Arjun’s body while going.
Arjun is left all alone unconscious or dead maybe. Nobody there to attend to him, nobody there to check him or come to his assistance or take him to the vaid.
Chand and Sanyo continue their journey. Sanyo is worn out and tired, enough I cannot go further she tells Chand.
Some two more steps we have almost reached the place. Chand can see the cave, he points at the cave, see it over there he shows her the direction.
But I cannot see any cave over there.
That’s the special thing about this cave says Chand, it is enclosed by trees and greenery all over it, in 4 directions. Just come he requests her politely. They both walk a distance, but Sanyo loses her balance and falls down on the ground. Chand helps her get up and guides her to the direction of the cave.
Sanyo and Chand have finally reached the cave concealed by shrubs and trees. They both go inside it and walk a distance, it is a huge cave. Sanyo walks up to a big rock and goes and sits on it to rest. Chand looks around and checks the place. Sanyo starts to cry bitterly.
Chand confides and asks her what happened, are you okay?
Because of me you all have landed into so much trouble, it’s all because of me. I don’t know, I just don’t know what condition Arjun will be in.
You just don’t worry, Arjun will bring Prithvi fast and reach here soon, and everything will be alright. Trust me.
Sanyo is silent and nods.
Prithvi and Pundir run as fast as they can in search of their buddies. Prithvi sees Kannauj troops ahead and pulls Pundir to stop, they move behind some trees to hide from them. The Kannauj troops are on vigilance. These are Jaichand’s troops says Prithvi. They must know where Sanyo and Arjun are.
The troops have spotted them both.
Prithvi disappears somewhere else while Pundir is left alone. The troops gang up on Pundir to attack.
Prithvi comes out from behind them and corners one troop with his sword, where is Maharani Sanyogita? Talk, tell me or I will separate your neck from your head.
If we told you anyways Maharaj Jaichand will kill us, says the troop.
And if you don’t tell me now, I will kill you before does.
Pundir is free.
The troop says, that chance will never arise and tries to cut Prithvi with his sword. Prithvi ducks down, he missed him. The fight is on between Prithvi and Pundir versus Kannauj troops. Prithvi and Pundir finish them all off in no time. Nobody is left to fight they were only a few, Prithvi and Pundir leave to search for the rest in the forest. They both walk in a path.
Side by side Jaichand and his troops are coming in the same direction from another path. Both of their paths meet at the same place. They will meet each other any moment.

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Episode on Sunday, October 26, 2008

2008-11-01T18:21:00.004+03:00

Pundir is on alert he paces back and forth while Chand and Arjun sit before a camp fire. Prithvi and Sanyo rest nearby.

Jaichand and forces have reached the vicinity of the place where the woodcutters had spotted Sanyo earlier. Jaichand says halt, from now on we will all have to move carefully ahead so that our enemy will not be able to listen to the sounds of our terror coming. Poor things would have fallen into a deep sleep and we must not give them a chance to wake up even. All you people understand! Let’s Go! Jaichand orders his troops to advance without making a sound.

Pundir seems to be leaving somewhere. Prithvi is paying strict attention on him he gets up and quickly asks him where are you going?
Pundir says half of the wood is almost over, I will go and get some more.
Prithvi orders Arjun to accompany him.
Nothing will happen to me says Pundir, I just will go and come back fast.
Prithvi gives approval, okay come back fast.
Okay then, says Pundir he leaves to fetch the wood.

Jaichand and troops march on.

Sanyo is a sleep while Prithvi keeps vigilance. He can see she is shivering. He goes to fetch a shawl and shakes the dust off of it. Prithvi covers her with the shawl.

Jaichand and the Kannauj army march onward they will reach very soon.
Prithvi hears a noise in the bushes. Chand and Arjun also are alerted. Prithvi shouts Pundir! Prithvi gets up and races to the place where the sound has come from. Chand and Arjun follow suit.

Jaichand and troops march ahead nonstop.

The 3 run into the forest they can still hear the moaning sounds of someone. They try to locate the person, Prithvi shouts who is here! Come forward!
The 3 walk forward into the bush closer to a man, they see he is lying down on the ground. They raise their swords, but before they swing it the man calls out Maharaj!
Arjun recognizes him and says he’s our man. Prithvi doesn’t waste time and goes to his side.
Maharaj! Maharaj! Jaichand is on his way with his comrades he may reach anytime now. The troop breathes those last words to inform his King and dies.
The first thing on Prithvi’s mind is Sanyo. Prithvi rushes back to camp to find her she is nowhere to be seen. He looks for her and calls Sanyo!
Sanyo returns from where she was and asks what has happened Prithvi? Why are you shouting like this?
Sanyogita you will have to move now from here immediately come fast, you have very less time.
Why what has happened?
Your father has searched and searched for us and has reached this place finally.
Sanyo is shocked.
We must leave warns Prithvi.

Jaichand and army take a halt, Jaichand tells to act fast they have finally reached the destination. They must not survive and leave this area warns Jaichand. Come on!

Chand and Arjun rush back to Prithvi. Chand informs Prithvi that Pundir still has not returned from bringing the wood for you.
Prithvi orders them both to take Sanyo with them and go, I will go and get Pundir.
Sanyo doesn’t like the idea and says no, I will not leave you and go anywhere she blocks Prithvi’s path.
Sanyo don’t worry about me I will return back.
No! If you are here then I will stay here only.

Time is running out Jaichand and troops are very near in the vicinity. The woodcutters lead the way to the exact same spot where they saw Sanyo.
Arjun requests sister-in-law to listen to Prithvi he is correct.
Chand also tells her, if your father sees you with Prithviraj then the situation will get worse.
Sanyo finally agrees, but she warns Prithvi, if you don’t come fast then we will again be separated.
Prithvi wipes her tears off her cheek and says, Sanyo you just don’t worry about me, nothing will happen to me, he kisses her forehead. Go, he tells her, and take care of yourself.
Chand and Arjun accompany Sanyo, all 3 leave. Sanyo keeps on looking behind her to see Prithvi again and again.
Prithvi also watches till he cannot see her ahead.

Jaichand and army have reached the correct place. The woodcutter points out the exact location where he last saw Sanyo, to Maharaj Jaichand. Jaichand can see a garden patch and many torches lit up with fire. A campfire still burns. Jaichand orders his troops to get ready to attack.

Prithvi is still waiting for Pundir with part of his army in the garden. Prithvi wonders where he went. Why has he not come till now?
Pundir is carrying some logs he is on his way back to the garden.
Prithvi can listen to heavy footfalls nearby, sounds like approaching troops. Prithvi calls his army, get ready, we will have to save Pundir. Prithvi runs forward and ducks behind a barrier he can see Jaichand and his troops far off waiting to attack.
Pundir carries the wood he doesn’t know of the approaching danger.

Chand, Arjun and Sanyo walk ahead in the forest to safety. Nothing will happen to Prithvi says Chand, Arjun is telling correctly. Prithvi is capable of fighting off an entire army, there is no reason for you to worry.
You do not know about my father, he is impossible to defeat.
But Prithvi’s sword can change the impossible to possible answers Chand.
May God permit it.
Let’s go, says Chand they walk ahead with the Dhilli army behind them.

Pundir walks back to the garden to his buddies, he doesn’t know about the situation.
Jaichand has spotted him, he orders his troops to attack and kill him. Come on! Jaichand jumps over a log, his whole army attacks. Arghhh! Jaichand removes his sword from the case. He sees Pundir they face each other now. Pundir is alone, one man against many. Jaichand throws a spear directly at Pundir, it hits his sword while he takes it out of its cover and falls to the ground, he is unarmed. Jaichand takes a swing of his sword ready to kill Pundir, Arghhhh! Prithvi as usual comes in time to block Jaichand’s sword and saves Pundir’s life.
Prithvi! Yells Jaichand.
I was waiting for an opportunity like this to meet you Jaichand.
You don’t know Prithvi, how this meeting with me will cost you heavily, because today I will make you pay all the credit you owe.
Prithvi still pins the sword of Jaichand, you are yourself responsible for whatever has happened today. If you would have just understood your daughter’s love then this situation would have never aroused.
No Prithvi this was not love this was deceit, and I will punish you for this crime at any cost. Tell me Prithvi tell me, where is my daughter?
She was your daughter Jaichand! But now she is Dhilli’s Queen.
Yes, absolutely right, you have said correctly Prithvi, right from the day when she ran away with my prime enemy right in front of my eyes, from that moment, from that moment my daughter has died!
And the question about your Dhilli’s Queen Prithvi! She will perish!
Jaichand! Anyone who makes an attempt on her life, I will cut his hands!
Jaichand shrieks. Prithvi answers back.
See Prithvi, see my hand has taken action, and don’t be in the misunderstanding that your 2 friends will be able to save Sanyogita. Because you’re people must have been captured by mine, by now.
Prithvi and Pundir are alone.

Chand, Arjun and Sanyo walk through the night with the Dhilli army as protection in the forest. Suddenly in front of them an arrow pierces a trunk of a tree just missing them by few inches. They see in front of them just a few yards away the Kannauj army blocking their way. Chand and Arjun remove their lances prepare to defend themselves.
Arjun requests Chand to take sister-in-law with him and run away fast from here. I will deal with them myself.
Chand says no, I cannot go and leave you here alone.
Don’t worry about me Chand, says Arjun sarcastically. Right now our greatest responsibility is sister-in-law. We have to protect her and save her under any circumstance. Arjun thrashes his lance on the oncoming Kannauj army he shouts, you make your move Chand! Arjun pins the troop’s sword in the air.
Chand doesn’t react, he and Sanyo just stand there watching.
More troops surround Arjun. The fight is on Dhilli army versus Kannauj army while Arjun takes on more troops alone. Chand is alarmed he doesn’t leave the scene of battle but fights also. Both of them fight, resisting multiple attacks of the Kannauj army like before. They kill many.

Meanwhile at the other end of the forest, Prithvi is still arguing with Jaichand. Prithvi yells out his name, Jaichand, if anything happens to Sanyogita, I will burn the entire of Kannauj to ashes. Prithvi strikes Jaichand’s sword the fight is on, lances clash, tang tang. Jaichand pins Prithvi’s sword and pushes him back.
Now let anything happen to Kannauj Prithvi, anything, today I want your and Sanyogita’s corpse’s right here, I want vengeance for each and every insult.
You are responsible for the insults yourself Jaichand, yourself!
Attack them all! Finish them all, orders Jaichand to his army. All the troops attack, Prithvi fights Jaichand while Pundir and Dhilli army fights the Kannauj troops. Jaichand strikes Prithvi. Prithvi pins his sword up in the air and kicks Jaichand. Jaichand goes flying backward.
Prithvi moves away and bumps into Pundir. Pundir shouts, Maharani Sanyo’s life is in danger you go! Go fast and save them, I will deal with these here!
No Pundir, Prithvi pants, I cannot leave you here alone. Both of them fight off the troops side by side.
Try to understand Prithvi, our major responsibility now is to take Maharani Sanyo back to Dhilli safely!
I already told you Pundir, I cannot go and leave you alone like that!
Nothing will happen to me Prithvi, nothing will happen to me! More than me sister-in-law needs you, if something happens to her? Go! Go fast! They fight the troops. Prithvi doesn’t move from there he keeps on fighting.
Arjun and Chand continue to attack the Kannauj troops. Arjun cuts one down.
The commander of Kannauj army spots Sanyo alone and walks over to her.
Chand kills a troops but his attention is diverted on the approaching commander who lifts his lance to slice Sanyo.
Chand runs forward to save her, No! No! He shouts.
Argghhh! The commander tries to strike Sanyo but is blocked by Chand’s sword, she is saved in the nick of time. Chand pins the commander’s sword on his Arghhhh! He pushes him back away from Sanyo.
Arjun kills another troop and calls Chand, you take sister-in-law away from here and run away!
Chand replies, I have already told you I will not leave you and go!
Then alright we will all go together says Arjun.
Good then, once we get the opportunity we will go from here. Chand fights some more, then he looks around to exit the fighting ground.
Arjun does the same.
Chand runs to Sanyo, come fast Maharaniji! The 3 of them get away, Sanyo’s veil gets caught in the wooden stump and falls to the ground she stops to get it but changes her mind and leaves it behind.
The commander watches them leave, he tells a troop they have gone to the jungle over there. Come, we must scan each and every area, nobody must leave this place alive. Kill them on the spot when you find the 3 of them!
The troop is in a dilemma.
What are you doing just looking at me, go and take action, the Commander orders the troop.
The troop is doubtful and questions the Commander, has Jaichand given us orders to kill Rajkumari Sanyo too?
Yes! We have been ordered to kill her too, on the spot, once you see her.

Prithvi and Pundir fight on the Kannauj army continuously side by side. The Kannauj troops find them together and take opportunity by throwing a net on top of them to capture them both. Prithvi and Pundir struggle to get out of it.
Jaichand watches them.
Prithvi is quick to react, he removes his dagger and cuts his way out of it, so does Pundir, they both are freed.
Jaichand is irritated the plan did not work. Enough Prithvi enough now your game is over. Jaichand lunges forward and strikes with his sword. Prithvi quickly flings his dagger on Jaichand and knocks Jaichand’s sword down to save himself. Prithvi picks up his own sword and goes to Pundir.
Pundir tells, I will stay in front and attack, you go quickly from here! Arghh! Arrrr!
Pundir I will not go from here without you.
That will be impossible, understand.
There is nothing impossible for Prithviraj Chauhan.
Jaichand is glaring at Prithvi, your death awaits you Prithvi. He walks directly to him, ready to kill him from behind, while he fights a troop. Jaichand lifts his hand to cut him, your game has finished, and slices his throat with his sword. Here is my revenge.

Episode on Saturday, October 25, 2008

2008-11-01T18:00:00.003+03:00

Prithvi has just saved Sanyo in the swayamwar, enough Jaichand enough he requests. Today if your hands be of any use, it will be for only the blessings. Too much has happened! Prithvi lets go of his hands. He knocks Jaichand’s sword down to the ground.
Arjun, Chand and Pundir wait close by. Arjun whistles for Prithvi’s horse to come running to Prithvi. He comes fast, the 3 buddies watch him run to his master.
Prithvi takes Sanyo’s arm they walk to his horse, he has arrived. Prithvi gets on his horse, and reaches out to Sanyo quickly, he helps her on the horse too.
Jaichand is just watching and helpless he cannot do anything, he looks at them angrily. Mother also can see them both.
Prithvi rides away on the horse, as he had promised to take her away in front of everyone. They leave the garden where the ceremony of the swayamwar was to take place.
Jaichand orders, follow them, to his guards, if they leave Kannauj alive then I will not leave any of you alive!
All the swamis get up to take their positions to fight.
Prithvi rides on while his three friends meet up with him on horse also, all four ride on.
Jaichand watches them disappear and shouts, Prithviraj Chauhan!
All of Dhilli’s troops have their daggers on all the guest’s neck. Jaichand quickly lifts his sword from the ground and starts to slaughter all of the troops, they fall one by one. Even Mhj. Surya P S, Mhj. Karthikan and all the other Kings fight Dhilli’s troops. Jaichand kills many they lay dead on the ground everywhere. Jaichand shouts get prepared for war! Prithviraj Chauhan and Sanyogita must not reach Dhilli alive! Prithviraj Chauhan!
Prithvi, Sanyo, Chand, Arjun and Pundir have reached a safe distant place deep in the forest. Everybody is gathered, Arjun cheers Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! All the troops cheer Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! All the troops salute also. Pundir raises his hands and shouts Maharani Sanyogita Ki Jai! Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! Maharani Sanyogita Ki Jai! Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Everybody throws rice and rose petals on the newlyweds. Prithvi removes his helmet, both walk into an abandoned garden. Prithvi puts his sword near a pillar they walk further to some privacy. Sanyo looks at Prithvi and hugs him tightly. Now you don’t have to worry about anything tells Prithvi, everything will be alright. Sanyo hugs him again.

Jaichand is in his quarters getting ready for the war, he puts his armor on with help of his servants, before they both pass the borders of Kannauj, I will cut them into tiny pieces he takes oath. His wife listens. What Prithvi thought? By taking my daughter right in front of me, I would not do anything about it. Now I will eliminate Prithvi and Sanyo’s name together at the same time with my own hands. He looks at his wife, Queen? Did you know about this all along? Jaichand puts his helmet and sword down and confronts her face to face. I asked you, did you know about Prithvi’s conspiracy? Answer my question Queen!
She doesn’t say anything to him, but Jaichand looks at her and understands the answer himself. He takes a tray for “arthi” and asks her to take it. Now you must do “arthi” and give blessings for the send off of war to me in a proper fashion. You must pray that I win.
Sanyo’s mother stands still.
Come on start it! Jaichand is irritable.
Sanyo’s mother lights the lamps and does “arthi” on her husband King Jaichand. She applies the “kumkum” on his forehead and showers him with rose petals. He is satisfied and leaves.
Mother drops the tray on the ground and sits down all of a sudden and cries bitterly because of the situation that has arised.
Jaichand sets for war to kill his daughter and son-in-law.

It is night Prithvi brings a tray of food to Sanyo who is sitting in the garden, torches are lit to make everything visible appropriately.
I cannot believe this is all true, till today I only use to dream about being with you, Sanyo tells him.
He places the plate of food and cup on the table, he sits next to her. Your dream has come true Sanyo.
Sanyo smiles back while Prithvi takes her hand in his. Prithvi promises that when all, when everything is over, afterwards he will not allow Sanyo to have any other problems henceforth. He will keep her next to him at all times. Always give happiness, love and affection.
Sanyo puts her hand on his mouth to stop his talking, you have already given me everything except one thing. If you gave me something to eat it would be nice, I am very hungry.
Prithvi smiles and takes some bread with vegetables and feeds her happily with his own hands.
Sanyo eats the food and smiles.
Arjun comes running to them to interrupt. He says I want to tell you something Prithvi.
Prithvi puts the plate down and says Sanyo you wait here, I will come back in few minutes. Prithvi and Arjun walk away.
Sanyo is left alone, meantime two woodcutters who were chopping wood earlier have spotted her and watch her from behind some bushes. One woodcutter tells the other, she looks like Maharaj Jaichand’s daughter Rajkumari Sanyogita. But what is she doing here in the jungle? Come let’s go back to the village and make some inquiries, they leave.
Pundir and Chand are joined with Arjun and Prithvi they are looking at a map, its part of a plan.
Prithvi asks what is it.
Arjun says the latest news is that Maharaj Jaichand’s army has spread out like insects in search for us, in the entire of Kannauj.
Chand says yes, also Maharaj Jaichand has set out specially himself to find you and Queen Sanyogita.
Pundir proposes, I have a plan ready, to be saved from them.
Chand explains we are to divide our army into 5 different subdivisions.
Punder tells Prithvi to take Sanyo with him to Dhilli along with the 4 subdivisions, while I and Arjun will take on Maharaj Jaichand.
Arjun nods positively.
Prithvi answers them back, what do you all think? I will leave you all to be left in the mouth of death and run back alone to Dhilli? We have started this fight together and the answer to this fight will be given by us jointly.
Pundir is adamant, you just try to understand the situation Prithvi, you are not alone anymore, with you is Queen Sanyogita also. Your most important mission and duty is that you must see her safety first and take her back to Dhilli.
Pundir is telling you correctly Prithvi, Arjun agrees, for us Dhilli’s Queen’s safety is top priority than anything else right now. We are ready to give our lives up for her so she can reach Dhilli safely.
Prithvi turns his head, he doesn’t agree with them at all, no I will not leave you all and go like that so easily.
His friends want to do their duties.
Let that Jaichand come. We will all fight his attack together. Prithvi returns to Sanyo.

Jaichand paces back and forth impatiently at camp, it is late night in the forest. A messenger has something to tell him something. What is it? Did you get any news about them?
Our people have totally scanned the entire northern region, King, but we could not find Maharaj Prithvi nor Rajkumari Sanyo, King.
Another guard bows in front of Jaichand, our group has scanned the southern, eastern and western areas piece by piece, but we still were not able to find any news about them.
Jaichand is angry, then where did they both go! Did the earth swallow them up or the sky removed them! Tell me!
The two guards remain silent.
Some other guards enter the camp and come with two unknown men and walk towards Jaichand. He sees them, who are they! Jaichand yells irritantly at them too, why you have brought them here!
The guard replies, this is Lakad Harai, Maharaj, they say they have something important to tell you.
Take them away from here! I don’t have any time for anybody today!
One of the woodcutters reply quickly, I have news about Rajkumari Sanyogita, Maharaj.
Jaichand’s mood changes with those words, he walks over close to the woodcutters and changes his tone of voice, what news have you brought? He asks politely.
Just some time before I have seen Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Where?
In the “Pashchim disha” tells the woodcutter, in the “kali-gati” jungle where I always go to cut the wood.
Jaichand is pleased by the valuable information he removes his pearls and hands it over to the woodcutter. Take this your prize.
The woodcutters accept the gift and bow to Jaichand. They both leave.
Jaichand exclaims, so both of you have secretly hidden yourselves there. Get ready, he orders his army! We will attack them right now in the desolateness of the night, and kill them both on the spot! Understand! ……Prithviiii…

Prithvi is arranging the grass for sleeping preparations as a make shift bed on the ground. Prithvi is again reminded about the prophecy of Pundir, he will not survive the war. A storm where there is a win but a loss, also. That was the psychic lady’s words. Prithvi remembers Sanjam too, how he had given his flesh up to the vultures to save his life.
Sanyo walks over to him and says Prithvi? What is it Prithvi? What is worrying you? She can see the expressions on his face.
Prithvi says nothing and continues to arrange the grass bed. Suddenly a loud shriek is heard. Prithvi shouts Pundir! He removes his sword and runs to find his friend. Arjun and Chand come running too.
Pundir was only pricked by a thorn and removes it from his heel. Prithvi has come to his side and sees him, so has Chand and Arjun.
Pundir is surprised to see his friends come running to him and asks what happened. What is the problem?
Prithvi says, I heard your voice and thought something might have happened to you?
Sanyo also is coming to see the fuss.
It was just a tiny thorn that got me and you are getting troubled by it, only by this, as if some arrow has hit me?
Chand and Arjun realize the silliness.
Prithvi goes back to his place. Sanyo has come also, what happened Prithvi? Looks like your worriness is eating you up inside.
Yes Sanyo, I continuously feel that Pundir must be kept away from this violence and fighting.
But why? He is your friend.
Because I feel that something or another is going to happen. Prithvi eyes his friends from a distance, something real bad.
I know Prithvi, how much love you have for your friends in your mind. Now you don’t worry about it, we will not go anywhere and leave them. If we have to fight my father, we will all fight him together.
Prithvi changes the subject, now you just go and sleep. When morning comes, we will move ahead elsewhere.
No, I cannot sleep.
Why?
If we find out in the morning that this all was just some beautiful dream then?
Prithvi ignores her and calls her wildcat, you always have some excuse. He softly tells her to go to sleep, so then I will have no room to worry. Shall we go? Prithvi and Sanyo walk to the corner where he has made the arrangements to sleep.

From the woodcutter’s tip off, Jaichand and his troops advance to the “paschim” end of Kannauj. They all walk rapidly with big strides to reach the destination faster through the night. They all pass through dense forest. The entire army walks in a straight line down the path with Jaichand in the lead.

HAPPY DIWALI!

2008-10-29T14:55:00.000+03:00

Episode on Sunday, October, 19th 2008

2008-10-25T11:42:00.006+03:00

Sanyo gets ready for the swayamwar, servants are around her applying the turmeric, they smear it all over her legs and arms, her face wears a pleasant smile. Roopali gently rubs the turmeric on her arms and hands also.

In Prithvi's quarters of the palace in Kannauj the Chand, Pundir and Chand are present with Prithvi who is also getting ready and dresses up in fine clothes, he looks fabulous.
Chand says so what is it Prithvi? If sister-in-law saw this she would die watching you.
Arjun makes the final adjustment on his garment. Prithvi turns around to face everyone revealing himself. Prithvi is dressed magnificently and looks splendid in his clothes, even the false beard and mustache suits him well.

Sanyo is given a dose of incense smoke in her hair and body.

At the altar where the swayamwar will take place Prithvi's army disguised as gurus, swamis assemble and sit in their places.

Sanyo applies the eye makeup, wears the nose ring and ‘bindi’. She is ready and gets up from the dressing table, she sees mother and walks over to her. I will remember you afterwards mother.
Mother takes her hand in hers, so will I, you must....take care of yourself.
Sanyo nods yes with tears coming in her eyes, will you come and meet me in Dhilli mother?
Mother nods yes they both take a big final hug.

In Prithvi's camp, Arjun explains we should give you a hug because after that you won't have time for us anymore. Arjun and Chand also take a big hug from their King.
One spy disguised as Prithvi's swami hails "Maharaj Ki Jai Ho", the four look at him with doubt as he greets them.
So what happened?
Something terrible Maharaj, someone has freed Maharaj Surya Pratap from our arrest.
Prithvi and gang are shocked.

Karthikan is laughing now, so this is the fact, now just tell me when will Mhj. Surya Pratap be arriving here? Karthikan just got information from his guards that they found the real Mhj. Surya P. S.
He should be arriving any time now, says the guard.
He will come before the swayamwar? Karthikan asks.

In Prithvi's camp, Prithvi says if Surya P S, comes to the swayamwar before it starts, then our entire plans will be spoiled. Go and find out who has got him. Arjun is about to leave to do the work Prithvi has ordered, another undercover spy dressed as a swami enters. Arjun asks him what news have you brought in?
The troops who released Surya Pratap from our capture were from Karthikan's army.
Prithvi and gang are alarmed, Arjun tells the troop okay you can go. Now what are we to do Prithvi? The moment Surya P S reaches here all will end.
Prithvi remembers the plan he told Sanyo.

In the pavilion, Jaichand declares that today is a very special day in Kannauj for me, a happy day. So today I have decided that I want to share this happiness with all the public. I want to fill the people with happiness.
Karthikan is pacing back and forth because the swayamwar is about to start soon. I don’t understand why my people are taking so long in bringing him here? If he doesn’t come here in time, all that I have done so far will be wasted. Surya P S has arrived and stands in front of Karthikan. Karthikan looks at him he has come finally.

Again in Prithvi’s room a troop enters to inform the latest news. Maharaj, Mhj. Surya PS has arrived in the palace.
Arjun is annoyed now what are we to do?
Say something Prithvi, says Chand, what step do we take now? The situation has changed just in few moments.
Prithvi gets up from his seat and shouts NO! Nothing has been altered, everything will go accordingly as planned. I will definitely keep the promise I made to Sanyo, yes I will complete!

Karthikan and the real Surya P S have gone to meet Jaichand to reveal the truth. Every time he tried to tell Jaichand something his efforts went futile this time he has real proof. Karthikan introduces Krishnanagar’s real King, Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Surya P S bows in front of Jaichand.
Karthikan continues, the imposter is none other than the Dhilli King, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Jaichand comes to realization and is furious, he remembers Prithvi’s comment about the statue which justifies the truth.

Sanyo, says mother, let’s go my daughter. They both finish taking the blessings from God. They finish praying before the swayamwar starts. It’s time for the swayamwar now.
Sanyo smiles she sees Roopali waiting for her also, I am getting scared Roopali.
All brides become frightened like this before going to their in-laws.
Sanyo laughs really? How do you know? They both laugh and leave, mother has a serious look on her face.

Prithvi says I have another plan with me, his buddies are listening. Come fast, but first I will have to meet and inform Sanyo about the changes in the plans. They are interrupted, outside the room the 4 can hear Prithviraj Chauhan! Name called loudly.
Jaichand holds his sword ready, with him are Karthikan and Surya P S, and guards behind, they head directly to Prithvi’s room.
The four realize the situation.
Jaichand and everybody go inside the room nobody is there, the guards all search everywhere. Jaichand is furious, today I will not leave you alive Prithvi! Even if you hide in hell also we will find you and get you even from there! They could not find them. Jaichand orders his guards to search the entire palace, he must not be able to leave here alive. And if he is seen anywhere near the pavilion you must kill him there on the spot, Go!
All of the guards leave in search for Prithvi.
Prithvi is hiding in the ceiling above the pillar, he watches them secretly, they all leave. Prithvi jumps down and lands carefully on the floor, the other buddies also return from hiding. Prithvi says, I will definitely complete the promise I made Jaichand. I will take Sanyo away right in front of everybody during the swayamwar, even if the lightning strikes from the sky, Prithviraj Chauhan never goes back on what he says!

Sanyogita is accompanying her mother to go to the swayamwar. The arrangements have been made outside the palace. The sun shines brightly in the garden where it will take place. Mother guides her on the path with Roopali behind her. Sanyo is adorned with her jewels and fancy sari, she goes down the steps.
Jaichand along with Karthikan and Surya PS also approach the swayamwar grounds. All eligible Kings stand ready in a row for the most awaited moment. Jaichand gestures his hands to the two Kings with him, to take their positions in the garden, they bow to him and leave. Jaichand then walks to the altar to take a seat. He looks at the crowd and sits down.
Sanyo is coming with an entire group of women with her mother by her side, they walk slowly in the direction of the altar.
Jaichand declares the swayamwar officially be started now. He can see his daughter approaching down the aisle. Jaichand stands up and his daughter climbs the steps to reach the altar next to him, along with mother and Roopali. All four can see the crowd in front of them. Jaichand turns and looks at his daughter and says, today you have full freedom and entitled to select a life partner of your own choice.
Mother has a worried looks on her face.
Go ahead and select your life partner. Jaichand calls to the servant to bring the tray with the “varmala” to Sanyo.
Sanyo takes the “varmala” from the tray and holds it ready, she smiles and searches for Prithvi in the crowd of eligible Kings. She cannot see him anywhere she is not able to take any action.
Jaichand looks at her and says Rajkumar Sanyogita go ahead and select your groom.
Sanyo is worried she cannot see Prithvi anywhere she is in a dilemma, but has to follow her father’s orders also. Tears come in her eyes. Father, Maharaj Surya Pratap has not come? She holds the garland in her hand.
Jaichand reacts and quickly points out, there he is the real Krishnanagar’s Maharaj. Surya P S distinguishes himself from the crowd. Maharaj Surya Pratap, he informs his daughter.
Sanyo is in trouble, what she can do now. She holds the garland in her hands. Mother also has realized the truth now.
Go now and start the swayamwar, Jaichand repeats again to his daughter he knows he has put her in a fix.
Sanyo doesn’t move at all.
Go ahead and start the swayamwar, Jaichand says softly once more.
(Prithvi what has happened, where are you?) She thinks in her mind.

Prithvi is getting ready, he puts on his chest plate. Then he ties on the leg armor.
Sanyo has no choice but to proceed, she walks down the steps of the altar, with the “varmala” in her hands. Roopali accompanies her down while she sees all the Kings stationed in front. Sanyo comes alone to the aisle and stands, still cannot figure out what to do.
Prithvi puts on his arm plate and ties it tightly, then he puts on the belt around his waist.

Sanyo looks on and doesn’t move. Her father and mother see her. She finally moves on slowly.

Prithvi places the helmet on his head, he is ready for the swayamwar now. Prithviraj takes his sword and moves on to finish his work.
Sanyo has made it half way down the aisle with a terrified look on her face. She passes near Surya P S he bows down to her, no use.

Prithvi makes entry to the garden where the swayamwar is taking place, he slays two guards at the entrance. He walks ahead one more guard tries to stop him, hes gone too. More and more guards stationed in the area are now alerted they try to stop him too. Prithvi finishes them all off too, swords clash.
Sanyo stands alone in the middle of the aisle, she thinks, I will only put this ”varmala” on your neck Prithvi , nobody else’s. She turns around and faces he father again.
Rajkumari Sanyogita go ahead and select your groom.
Sanyogita turns around and walks ahead towards the statue of Prithvi that is kept outside at the end of the garden meant to insult Prithviraj and degrade him because he was not invited.
Jaichand can see his daughter isn’t following his orders. Once again he orders, Rajkumari Sanyogita!
The “muhurath” of the swayamwar lapses, decide fast! Didn’t you hear what I said! Select any one of the “maha-veer” Kings who is present here and complete the swayamwar! Jaichand is getting irritated.
Sanyo again turns to face her father, for me father there is only one “veer” Maharaja, the King of Dhilli, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan!
Jaichand heard what she said, mother watches so does Roopali.
Prithvi is engaged in fighting off the guards, he eliminates them all and gets entry to go to the swayamwar.

Sanyo warns her father, you can do whatever you want, I will put this “varmala” only on his neck. Sanyo turns and looks at the golden statue of Prithvi and walks directly to it.
Jaichand is very angry.
Sanyo passes by all the kings, everybody is watching her.
She reaches the statue and pauses, she looks at it with the garland ready in her hand. After a moment Sanyo finally raises her arm and places the garland on the statue very carefully.
Jaichand is furious he yells Sanyogita! Today I will finish your life! He gets his sword in hand and walks down the steps, and goes directly to Sanyogita, mother is worried.
Pundir, Arjun and Chand are waiting among the guests secretly they can see Jaichand coming with sword in hand to get his daughter.
Sanyo has her eyes closed, Prithvi comes behind the statue and whispers Sanyogita?
Sanyo opens her eyes and sees him, Prithvi? Please take me away from here.
Jaichand has come, he lifts his sword in the air to strike Sanyo, Prithvi quickly comes out from behind the statue and catches his arm to stop the lance. Jaichand goes arghhhh!
Prithvi confronts him they stand face to face, all three of them together.

Episode on Saturday, October, 18th, 2008

2008-10-23T15:24:00.005+03:00

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?

Episode on Saturday, October 11, 2008

2008-10-14T13:25:00.007+03:00

Arjun and Pundir encircle the entire 'darbar' commenting and gossiping about each and every one of the eligible grooms present. Arjun seems to raise his voice many times while discussing with Pundir.
Prithvi watches them do the work.
Again Pundir and Arjun talk behind the back of another King.
Prithvi cannot control his laugh anymore.
Looks like they covered each and every guest making up stories about, he said this, and they said that, so everyone can hear them and get aggravated and annoyed, ruining their chances at the swayamwar.
One King says to another, you think you are a big fish eh? When Sanyogita chooses me we all will come to know the fact who is the real scaredy cat.
In another corner two other Kings argue, when Sanyo places the "varmala" on my neck, then only this idiot will understand.
Prithvi can hear them argue and watches how everybody challenges each other, the situation is so funny, he laughs. Each and every guest at Kannauj has been insulted in some way, all of them look annoyed. Arjun and Pundir return to Prithvi's and Chand's side.
Prithvi cannot control his laugh and says, hope after doing all this, they all will leave.
That time will be approaching soon, Arjun chuckles.

Announcement; Maharaj Jaichand and Rajkumari Sanyogita!
The four watch as Sanyo and her father come into the 'darbar'.
Sanyo is accompanied by her mother and she wears the new garments brought by her father, her head is bowed down with a glum expression. Servants come with many trays behind.
Prithvi looks and smiles at her.
Jaichand tells Sanyo all the people are looking at you, you need to have only a smile on your face and nothing else. Jaichand takes her arm and leads her into the 'darbar" in front of everybody and all the guests so they can see her up close.
She walks ahead and passes many people, she is just about to pass Prithvi, but he blocks her with his arm. He stretches his palms out in front of her to catch her tears that fall from her eyes.
Sanyo looks at him, she doesn't even recognize him, she thinks it is Maharaj Surya Pratap.
Prithvi looks at her, if you cry such expensive tears then the whole world’s sadness will disappear.
Jaichand tells Sanyo to wipe her tears and walk ahead.
Sanyo wipes her tears and they all pass by the 4. Jaichand, Sanyo and Mother go and stand near the throne, he introduces himself, I am Maharaj Jaichand of Kannauj, and welcome you all. I have arranged for you all, a challenge, look above yourself, you can see up the rotating fish.
Everybody looks up and sees the rotating fish attached to a stick. Prithvi and gang look up. Prithvi eyes the fish and knows he is capable of completing the task easily.
Each and every one of you will have to aim at the moving fish's eyes and hit it accurately while looking at the water below. I want to see who has the capacity to hit accurately and dedicatedly in relation of the worthiness to become the groom and regarding the interests of me and Sanyogita. Come, start now. Jaichand hails for the challenge to start.
Maharaj Gangadhar says I will show you Maharaj Somaya!
Maharaj Somaya replies back, what will you show me! Everybody will see your "tamasha"!
Pundir is enjoying, let’s see the fun he comments.
The two kings are angry, Mjh. Gangadhar takes his sword and fights. Mhj. Somaya also replies back with his sword. Argh! Argh! Two lances clash.
Jaichand quickly goes to mediate, he stops them from fighting by grabbing their hands, there is no use of fighting like this, everybody will get equal chances.
Prithvi takes the opportunity to stand near Sanyogita, he says I have heard about your beauty from many people. For this reason, I made a wish to meet you. Today after seeing you I realized why they talk about you like that, anybody will try to do anything just to get you.
Sanyo gets annoyed and looks at the chilies in a bowl on a table nearby. Really you would do anything for me?
Yes really, I could even die for you.
No it’s not necessary for you to die for me, says Sanyo.
Then please tell me what I can do for you?
She gestures towards the chilies on a table, see it over there, eat that!
Prithvi looks and sees it, only this? He walks over to the table and puts his sword down. Prithvi lifts the bowl of green chilies, he takes one in his hand and eats it.
Sanyo watches him.
Prithvi looks at her the whole time while eating the chilies, he coughs and smiles at her. He finally finishes the whole bowl and puts it back on the table.
Sanyo is not ashamed and sorry, you ate the whole bowl?
If you ask in such a lovely tone how can I refuse?......Jungli Billi!
Sanyo is silent for a moment then she finally recognizes him, Prithvi? She is shocked.
Yes.
Now, no need to worry Sanyo, just keep quiet and trust me. Even if anybody will do anything, you still will come to Dhilli finally.
But what if father finds out?
Just don't worry and keep quiet and trust me, leave it all to me.

Maharaj Somaya and Maharaj Gangadhar again fight with swords. One of them says stop I will kill you!.
Jaichand again tries to mediate and tries to stop them from fighting.
Prithvi comes into the piture and tells Jaichand, don't worry Maharaj I will look after them.
Prithvi whispers in one of the King's ears, you first allow me to take action. Prithvi then walks over to the other King and tells him you first let me take the target then you will win. Prithvi makes both of them quiet and stops the quarrel.
Jaichand is happy, thank-you Maharaj you have done good.
Prithvi is obliged he tells Jaichand what are you saying, I still need to show one by one what I can do in front of you. Gradually you will see it all slowly, slowly.

Everything is under control in the "darbar" the game starts. All watch the fish, it rotates up above everyone. One King is stationed to shoot he takes the bow/arrow in his hands and looks up at the fish. He pulls the bow and gets ready to aim while he looks in the water. The King releases the bow and the arrow misses.
Sanyo looks and is pleased, he missed.
The next King also takes his turn and misses too.
Prithvi saw it and is amused.
Sanyo is also happy that he had also failed.
Jaichand acts as if he is not paying attention.
Now its Maharaj Somaya's turn, he watches carefully in the water taking his time to shoot, he releases his bow, he has missed target too.
Sanyo can't help smiling.
Prithvi waits for his turn.
Jaichand doesn't look thrilled by any of the people. Jaichand eyes Prithvi and requests Maharaj Surya Pratap to try next. It's your turn now, come, he calls him.
Prithvi acknowledges him and is obliged.
Sanyo smiles even more.
He walks over to the area and takes the set of bow/arrow in his hands. Prithvi comes forward and looks at the rotating fish, he walks to the pond of water that is exactly below it. Prithvi's mind is now totally concentrated on the rotating fish. He gets his bow and arrow ready and aims it upward while looking into the water.
Sanyo, her father and everybody watches him.
Prithvi takes his time, paying attention to the eye of the fish and nothing else, he holds the bow/arrow exactly in position, he looks into the water and releases the bow. Bulls-eye, he shot the arrow directly in the fish's eye.
Sanyo smiles again, she is happy and proud, and looks at her father. Jaichand is also relieved that someone got it finally.
Pundir and Chand also are thrilled so is Arjun.
Prithvi looks at Jaichand and walks over to him.
Jaichand is really pleased with him, Great Maharaj! Just great! What perfect aim you have hit.
Prithvi says nothing but grins he walks to the side.
One King is jealous and disappointed, he claims that he has done a trick and points at Prithvi.
Everybody's attention is on him.
He must have cheated to hit the fish, nobody could do it except for him! This King is so angry that he walks over and pushes Prithvi very hard. Prithvi falls forward to the ground.
Sanyo and his buddies are alarmed.
Jaichand rushes to the King, how dare you insult my guest like that!
Prithvi's fake beard has come off partly, Sanyo and his buddies realize it. Prithvi also realizes it in time and tries to stick it back in place.
Mother also notices his beard is off and recognizes him as none other than Prithviraj. She is relieved he is there.
Tell me! Give an answer! Shouts Jaichand.
Prithvi still has time and tries to adjust the fake beard on his face before getting up, he is still down on the ground.
Sanyo is shocked what will happen now.
Jaichand still scolds the King, how dare you think of even touching him. Jaichand walks over to Prithvi and asks for apologies, sorry Maharaj, you have been insulted right in front of me, get up Maharaj.
Prithvi still cannot get up he is on his knees, the beard is still not fixed properly on his face.
Sanyo and Chand look in horror.
Prithvi uses both hands to adjust the beard again. Sanyo and mother don't know what to expect now. Arjun thinks of taking action to save the circumstances.
Jaichand offers his hand to Prithvi for help, to get up.
Arjun comes forward and says its okay Maharaj stop I will help him up.
Jaichand and the King watch them from up close.
Arjun helps Prithvi upward while he still tries to get that beard to stick properly on his face and prevent it from coming out, otherwise Jaichand will find out he is not Maharaj Surya P S, and the entire plan will go wasted.
Arjun assists Prithvi in getting up, finally Prithvi's beard is in place and he faces Jaichand once again.
I am really sorry for this Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh, after being my guest, you have been insulted.
Its okay Maharaj, there is no need to be sorry in front of your to be, son-in-law, likewise you are elder to me. I am grateful enough that you have given your hand to assist me.
Wow! Surya Pratapji, your great! How big you are Maharaj, bigger is your heart! I am so happy to meet you.
Our meeting is not of today Maharaj.
Pardon me, I don't seem to understand you? Questions Jaichand to Prithvi.
What I mean is that destiny had already decided to unite us, that's all, and the only thing for us to do is acknowledge.
Jaichand is pleased and smiles he nods his head positively.
The contest is over and Jaichand announces, come now, all you people enjoy yourselves and take some rest. Tomorrow you will be participating in a special program.
Prithvi rushes to Sanyo’s side and says till morning I cannot wait, I will definitely come in the night and meet you.
Sanyo smiles a lot.
Prithvi walks away.

The full moon shines in the dark sky, Sanyo is happy in her room, she sits pleased in front of her dressing table looking at the mirror. Sanyo removes her jewelry and smiles. She remembers Prithvi, how he ate the chilies, she waits for Prithvi to come. Mother comes by her side instead, she is serious, Sanyogita?
Sanyo's attention is diverted, just because Prithvi has come here it doesn't mean you should be happy, you should be worried instead, my daughter.
But mother I.....
No Sanyo, I know everything, if your father finds out about Prithvi and his disguise, he will not spare you or me. Everything including his entire royalty will be destroyed and ruined.

Episode on Friday, October 10, 2008

2008-10-12T13:30:00.004+03:00

Everybody is assembled at the Darbar, all kings stand side by side in a line.
Sanyo and Jaichand walk down the aisle to meet each of them and introduce themselves.
One King had presented the 9 lakh necklace.
Sanyo doesn't even respond to him her attention is elsewhere.
Jaichand is apologetic to him, looks like my daughter Rajkumari Sanyogita has tired out at this time. Now can I only meet you all at the evening dinner and functions?
It's okay Maharaj by the time evening comes her tiredness will subside, tells the King.
Jaichand calls his daughter to come.
(No she says, actually father has hidden the truth from all of you, I am not really tired at all but the truth is, I have already married Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan of Dhilli.
There is some confusion in the ‘darbar’, the kings are shocked to here such words.
So it’s better you all left, otherwise if Maharaj Prithviraj finds out about all this, he will not spare you.
Jaichand interrupts her, don't listen to anything she said, her mind is out of control these days. I have a remedy for this, I will arrange the swayamwar in the evening itself.)
Sanyo shrieks no! She was imagining she said all that.
Jaichand asks her what happened daughter?
Sanyo thinks for a moment nothing father, looks like I am really tired.
Its okay, father says and pats her, you go to your room to rest, go.
Sanyo leaves, she thinks that she should be more careful in how she replies and reacts henceforth, otherwise father could get a doubt and Prithvi's entire plan will go wasted. Under any conditions I will have to make sure the swayamwar takes place only after 3 days.

Jaichand asks his personnel, have all the invitees Rajas and Maharajas arrived for the swayamwar?
Yes Maharaj everybody except Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Where can he be? Jaichand thinks.

Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh is making his journey to the Kannauj palace with his entire group, the guards and ministers. I have heard of Rajkumari's beauty, till today I have never seen her or Maharaj Jaichand. After reaching Kannauj these wishes will come true, he says. Come lets go fast we are already late for the swayamwar
They are suddenly confronted by the 3.
What is this all he asks them? Who are you people?
Chand says, we have been sent to welcome you.
We are in no need of such welcome its better you clear the road. We are already late for the swayamwar tells Surya P S.
Pundir responds, there is no use of going there.
Why?
Arjun tells, that’s because you must have heard that Rajkumari Sanyogita belongs to only Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Yes, I have also heard that Prithviraj Chauhan was not sent an invitation. So that means Rajkumari Sanyogita is mine only, only mine.
Prithviraj comes out in front and shows himself, really?
Prithviraj Chauhan?
Prithvi summons his army to surround Surya P S's group and walks over to him. Prithvi pulls him down from the horse by grabbing his ‘kurtha’. He pulls him and says Sanyogita is mine, was mine and will stay mine, he makes himself clear. How dare you take her name! Prithvi removes Surya’s garments.
Surya P S has been stripped and tied up, guards have been kept on him to prevent his escape.
Prithvi and gang leave for the Kannauj palace dressed in their garments to attend the swayamwar. Prithvi gets on his horse to leave.
Pundir tells Prithvi, take this Maharaj Surya Pratap, the invitation for you to go to the swayamwar.
Arjun and Chand grin.
Pundir gets on his horse, all set forth to the Kannauaj palace.
While leaving Chand warns and comments on Surya P S, Dhilli's naresh Prithviraj Chauhan is leaving to get his Sanyogita, till that time you relax here, understand.

In the palace Sanyogita gets restless in her quarters. Roopali meets her.
Father has lined a strange looking crowd for the swayamwar, with faces that make you laugh.
Roopali assures her that there is nothing to worry about, you are already married to Maharaj Prithvi.
Yes the marriage was performed already Roopali but I still will have to tolerate all this, till the send off. It’s not that easy, I still have to meet all these Rajas and Maharajas whom I don't want to even see.
Roopali sits down right beside her, just don't worry, it’s only 3 more days for the swayamwar, and you will only have to go with Maharaj Prithvi, right.
But how Roopali, how? You know how father has arranged security in the palace. How will it be possible for Prithvi to enter the palace in the first place?
You can say that, but I trust him very much.
Oh yeah really?
Yes, if you had seen those fellows you would also become "fida". Roopali smiles, what they are and their righteousness and capabilities, his eyes....
Oh yeah! You are telling me? Sanyo tells in a jealous tone. Roopali runs away while she chases her they finally run to the bed and sit. They both laugh.
Your Prithvi will come, Rajkumari Sanyo, breaking all the world’s walls. He will come for sure to get you.

Prithvi and gang have reached the steps of Kannauj palace on horse, they halt, with Prithvi in front. The 4 get off their horses and walk towards the guards.
One guard asks for identification.
Chand replies, (they are all in disguise so nobody recognizes them) Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Pundir hands over the invitation to the guard.
The guard takes it and reads it, he crosschecks and nods. Come Maharaj, welcome to Kannauj, Maharaj has been waiting for you, he shows him the steps.
Prithvi says yes, I too have become anxious to meet him. All four make their way up the stairs.
Jaichand is waiting at the top, come Maharaj come all the guests have come, I had been waiting for you for a long time.
Sorry Maharaj for coming a little late.
Jaichand smiles and nods.
I had to make special arrangements for Rajkumari Sanyogita before coming.
I am very happy to see you here Maharaj.
Let God continue your happiness, says Prithvi aka SPS.
Come! Jaichand requests them he doesn't know their real identity.
No says Prithvi, first I want to meet Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Jaichand smiles.
I have heard about her beauty, will I be able to get her "darshan"?
Yes, yes why not, Jaichand smiles, she will also be thrilled to meet you.
Correct, she will be thrilled the most just to meet me says Prithvi confidently.
Come says Jaichand, he leads them into the palace in the corridor. All four walk till Prithvi sees a golden statue of himself, they halt.
Jaichand notices them seeing it, walks to it and says this is my special "darban" Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan of Dhilli.
Prithvi and his 3 friends are annoyed by the insult but have to keep quiet about it anyways. Prithvi comments why did you think of this?
That's because I have a lot of justifications to make with Prithvi.
Prithvi tightens his fist keeping control of his emotions, he takes one step forward towards Jaichand and says to him, then why don't you confront him directly, what will you get by doing such degrading acts?
Jaichand gives a chuckle and looks at Prithvi aka Surya P S, and says looks like you have some special connection with Dhilli 's Maharaj Prithvi's figure. Perhaps a very extraordinary connection?
No, no nothing like that Maharaj, its just that, my father-in-law to be must keep his pride and self respect, that's all I wish.
Jaichand is marveled and pleased with those words, excellent! You have good thoughts. I am very sure that Rajkumari Sanyogita will be happy to meet you, come let's go. Jaichand leads the way.
They enter through the door, Prithvi tells his buddies to wait behind here. They both go ahead.

I will not get ready at all, and will not celebrate anything, shouts Sanyo, go and take these things back, she orders. The servant has brought all her things to wear for the swayamwar.
The servant leaves and a guard walks into her quarters. Rajkumariji, Maharaj Jaichand brings Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh to introduce you to him.
I don't want to meet anyone she shouts on him. Go and tell them.
Jaichand and Prithvi are on their way.
Another servant brings a tray to her.
I have told you already that I will not wear these things, she throws a shawl into the air!
The shawl lands on Prithvi's head, he removes it slowly.
Jaichand introduces his daughter, this is Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Sanyogita jerks her neck to look at him.
But Prithvi is still polite, he smiles and nods at her even after the shawl landed on his face.
And this is Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Sanyo doesn't looks at him.
Prithvi grins.
Sanyo, in his kingdom there are 4 big cities and the stories about his bravery are told in far off lands.
Prithvi looks at Sanyo.
That's good, his bravery will be useful for you, and your bravery will be useful for him too.
Jaichand is angry with her, for that silly response.
Prithvi sides with Sanyo and says, what she said is correct, once she selects me in the swayamwar, then Krishnanagar and Kannauj will be one, obviously.
Jaichand is pleased and smiles he nods his head.
Prithvi slowly walks over to her and hands back the garment which she threw in the air and puts it back on the tray, the servant still holds. I like your thoughts he says to her.
I am tired and would want to rather sleep, she replies back rudely.
Sanyogita! Jaichand is annoyed by her behavior.
Prithvi says its okay she will rest for a while and everything will be alright. Prithvi walks back to Jaichand’s side.
Jaichand says come, they both leave the room, Prithvi looks behind to see her once more.

Mother along with more servants carrying trays, enter Sanyo's room. Mother sits beside her, Sanyogita its time to get ready my daughter, you already know of father's anger. Mother takes out the things to show, from the trays one by one. He has ordered from all over the world the fancy and exquisite garments and ornaments made by specialized artists all just for you. Sanyo see these! Mother takes out and shows the special Kashmiri silk 'lenga' and Dacca's velvet veil. See these ornaments daughter! See the intricate design on the ornaments, your father has ordered each and everyone from all over the world.
Sanyo is growing irritated by this all, it doesn't matter from where it has been brought from, I have nothing to do with it. Why can't you make an understanding that my marriage has already taken place with Prithvi. I don't want any of this, she chucks the garments and ornaments on the floor.
One bracelet rolls all the way to Jaichand's feet. He has returned to her room alone, and watches her behavior as he enters.
Mother sees him.
Sanyo is not aware and continues talking, he has brought a collection of strange things from the entire world, I will not go in front of the silly looking line-up. Why can't father understand simply?
Jaichand is listening to the whole conversation he walks up behind her, she is still unaware of it.
Why can't he see in front of his fake glamour? If father wishes this only, then so be it, I will also show them in a ridiculous way, how much they are all big fools and idiots. If I do not drive them all away by tonight my name isn't Sanyo! Tell me where to go mother, I will go in front of them in these same clothes I am already wearing. Sanyogita finally turns around to see her father, the expressions on her face change.
Jaichand responds you will now get ready and you will sit near everybody! And if you even try to do something ridiculous, remember this, I will forget completely that you are my daughter.
But Maharaj! Mother intervenes.
Enough Queen enough this has all happened because of you, you have spoiled her by your love, and attention, that she has become ready to throw dirt on her own father today and degrade me! You have only done this! You have given her love that has made her into a spoiled brat! Enough Queen! I have already seen enough of your motherly love. From now on whatever I say, you will listen, he scolds his daughter. Get her ready as fast as possible, you understand it?
Tears roll down mother's face, Sanyo tells her not to cry. I will get ready now, okay? I can at least do this for you.
Jaichand is listening with a stern look in his eyes.

In the ‘darbar’ the Kings discuss among themselves and chit chat. One exclaims that he promised Jaichand that if the "varmala" falls on his neck I will build a kind of palace that nobody has ever seen before or heard of.
Prithvi and gang can hear him talk, they walk nearby in his vicinity.
Another King says I have already started to build a palace for Sanyogita because I know already she will put the "varmala" on my neck only.
Prithvi listens to that too.
Another King says I have already declared half of my kingdom to Rajkumari Sanyogita during the introduction ceremony.
Prithvi is listening to all these promises made by the Kings, he and his friends are not happy with them. Pundir and Arjun look at each other. They both walk over to another king. Arjun tells Pundir did you hear that?
What asks Pundir.
I will tell you but, be brave, he whispers to Pundir, what were you saying about Maharaj Gangadar and Maharaj Somaya?
Pundir does shhhhhh!.
Prithvi watches them both.
Talk softly Gangadar Maharaj is standing behind you. And if he listens then he will start the battle here. whispers Pundir.
Tell me more, this Gangadar talks about of "veertha", Arjun continues to gossip.
Yes? Questions Pundir.
Yes says Arjun, once he sees the sword he becomes fearful, he laughs.
Prithvi is amused by their drama and laughs.
Pundir says, go and see there Maharaj Somaya. They both have moved behind him and gossip, Pundir exclaims that Gangadar Maharaj was saying Maharaj Somaya only has fought one war where he threw the sword and ran away.
Arjun laughs, and says loudly, what you are saying!
Gangadar and Somaya have been ridiculed by Pundir and Arjun. Both have heard each other’s comments that Pundir and Arjun said deliberately behind their backs, now both kings look at each other angrily.

Mother is getting her daughter ready and does the finishing touches to her hair. Sanyo looks at the mirror of the dressing table.
Jaichand returns back into the room and asks Queen, is Sanyo ready?
Yes Maharaj.
Come then, people are waiting, and you both mother and daughter listen here and understand now, all the guests invited are reputed Rajas and Maharajas, and if their self respect is insulted even a little bit, then there is nobody else worse than me. They all leave the room, Jaichand leads the way out, mother and Sanyo behind him. After taking few steps, Jaichand stops and turns around, he reaches forward and wipes off the tears on mother's face. On your face should be a smile not tears, I don't want any disorder or confusion in front of everyone in the ‘darbar’, you understand?
Jaichand pulls Sanyo away by her arms into the 'darbar'.
Prithvi waits for Sanyo to come.

Episode on Sunday, October 5, 2008

2008-10-07T09:39:00.013+03:00

Chand and Arjun have already collapsed, Prithvi is the last man left of the trio fighting Jaichand's entire army.
Prithvi is growing weary of fighting on his own for a long time, fighting most of Jaichand's troops, a one man show, using two swords at the same time. He has eliminated all of them.
Another batch of Jaichand's troops have come and surround Prithvi, they get ready to attack him. Prithvi can barely manage to stand up, he is completely exhausted. The troops thrash him with the swords on his back and around his body.

Sanyo still looks at the idol with hope.

Prithvi cannot fight the new troops surrounding him, all alone anymore he is exhausted.

Sanyo looks and prays to the Shiva idol.

Prithvi drops down on his knees, just manages to fight in that position. He doesn't want to give up.
Jaichand is pleased and grins as he can see that Prithvi is slowly fading away. He laughs at him.
Prithvi puts all his strength that is left in his body to stay alive. He is real tired now.

Sanyo still prays in the palace.

Jaichand anticipates victory he looks at Prithvi and smiles. You made a big mistake in dealing with us Prithvi! A very big mistake! He points at him.
Prithvi is unable to stay in an upright position. He uses the sword in his hand to give himself support to stand, he staggers to stay up, but no use he finally falls down to the ground.

Sanyogita cries in front of the idol in hopes Prithvi will be saved. The bell sways to and fro.

Prithvi is on the ground totally exhausted, many of Jaichand’s troops come near to him ready to take orders from their King, what to do next.
Jaichand is laughing at Prithvi now, because he thinks Prithvi is doomed.
The troops stand near the fallen Prithvi and laugh at him because they all finally succeeded in overtaking him.
Prithvi lays helpless on the ground he sees them laugh at him. He is so tired and wounded that he cannot get up to save himself anymore, his friends too are also down.
The troops finish laughing and raise their swords for the final.

Sanyo chants mantras in hopes to save Prithvi.

Prithvi is down but conscious, he looks at them.
Arghhh! Jaichand's troops are just about to slay Prithvi.
Prithvi looks in horror at them, they come closer to surround him, and he expects his last.
Many of Jaichand’s troops aim their swords ready to plunge it in Prithvi's body at the same time, but suddenly arrows hit them and they are all killed, instead. Prithvi is saved from Jaichand's troops momentarily.
Prithvi still looks at them in confused state of mind, they have all dropped their swords suddenly and shake with the arrows pinned in their backs. One by one the troops near Prithvi collapse down to the ground. The situation has been reversed Prithvi watches them all fall in surprise, he thought it was his end.
Jaichand is also shocked of the sudden change in the situation.
More arrows pierce the other troops.
It’s Pundir, he has come with the army he runs down the hill. Prithvi’s army continues to fire arrows.
Jaichand looks around to see what has happened.
Prithvi is relieved to see his buddy, he has finally come after such a long time. He has saved Prithvi's life, Prithvi takes a deep breath.

Sanyo still is worried about the situation she continues to pray.

Pundir races in Prithvi’s direction.
Prithvi is safe now, he watches his army come to save and protect him and his buddies. He closes his eyes with relief. The army of Dhilli go directly to attack Jaichand's forces, they chase after them. Pundir makes his way to fight.
Jaichand watches his troops fight, he waits there on the hill and does nothing himself.
Pundir needs to get to Prithvi. He has to fight some troops, he kills them, then some more attack him.
Jaichand can see now he is outnumbered by the Dhilli troops.
Prithvi gains his strength back psychologically, he is happy, and thinks of getting up.

Prayers continue in the palace, Sanyo’s eyes are closed in chants.

Prithvi can see now that his side is on the verge to win he makes efforts to get up.

Roopali comes back into Sanyo's room she calls Rajkumari Sanyogita! Sanyo opens her eyes. Roopali runs to her and Sanyo gets up to learn of the developments. Roopali says, Maharaj Prithvi's army has finally arrived.
Sanyo is overwhelmed and looks back at the idol to thank God, she folds her palms and cries with relief.

Prithvi is standing and watches his army drive Jaichand's forces away, up the hill. Prithvi yells, where are you running! If you have courage fight with me!
Jaichand is annoyed, he scolds at his troops where are you running all! He can see the Dhilli army driving his troops away. Fight them he shouts!

Arjun has gotten up Chand makes efforts to get up too. Prithvi can barely speak he faces Jaichand once again, that’s good, you also run away like them Maharaj Jaichand! Let it not be, that I cannot get your blessings on the day of swayamwar. RUN AWAY FROM HERE! Prithvi shouts at the top of his lungs.
Jaichand responds, he points his sword at Prithvi, he still has no shame and says on the swayamwar day even if I see you near the palace, I will colour my sword with your blood and sit in my palace in peace understand me Prithvi! Jaichand rides away on his horse like a coward.
Prithvi smiles, justice was served he gathers around his buddies they are all well. Prithvi looks at Pundir and puts his hand on his shoulders, where were you Pundir?
It took me a while to come to you, Jaichand had attacked us and came over here. The group of army I was with were are all wounded in his attack, it took longer to organize and bring the second group of army here, forgive me Prithvi.
Prithvi tells Pundir its okay, we still have to go further and fight and face more situations like this lets go! We have to prepare for the swayamwar, let’s go from here. The 4 leave.
It is night they are near a secluded hill in Kannauj. The vaid finishes bandaging Prithvi's wounds, he leaves. Chand and Arjun bring trays of food, Chand requests Prithvi to eat something.
Not interested, Chand.
All three of his buddies sit next to him on the ground with plates of food.
Looks like the love of sister-in-law has nullified your hunger, Chand taunts.
Prithvi smiles a little.
Meeting her once made you become like this, when she will come to Dhilli, God only knows what will happen then, comments Arjun.
They all laugh together including Prithvi.

Sanyo is in her room she does the "abhishek" on the Shiva idol. She happily pours the pot of milk on him.
Roopali enters her room and sits next to her while Sanyo decorates the idol with some marigold.
Sanyo smiles, you came? When did you come here?
I have come here for some time but you have been lost in the thoughts of Maharaj Prithvi for so long that you don't have attention on anything else.
Sanyo laughs, no, what it really is, God has reunited me with Prithvi and I was caught up in his adornments.
Yes, I know tells Roopali they both smile together.

Prithvi stands quietly on the hill alone looking at the moon. He remembers the "feras" and how he put the garland on Sanyogita when he completed the marriage rites. He visions himself putting the 'sindhoor' on her forehead.

The four have assembled to an isolated location near a hill to discuss secretly their plans.
Has the preparations for swayamwar been completed? Prithvi asks his buddies. They all have bandages on their bodies, they have cleaned up and wear new garments.
Is my army ready to face and fight in any situation?
Pundir says yes! We are ready to respond to any attacks of Kannauj he says confidently.
Now you can easily go to the swayamwar without any doubts, we promise you tells Arjun to Prithvi. Jaichand will not be able to touch you or sister-in-law at all.
Prithvi pats him.
They are suddenly interrupted by and old man with a walking stick he says water! He walks near by. Water!
The 4 watch him.
The man walks directly to Prithvi, water, he asks again.
Prithvi takes him in his arms, bring water fast!
Arjun runs to get it.
Prithvi asks the old man to be brave, water is coming for you.
Arjun gives a cup of water to Prithvi quickly, but before Prithvi can administer it, the old man dies in his lap. All four look at him in shock how did this happen.
Prithvi shouts Baba!...Baba! Baba drink the water!
The troops have now gathered around to see what has happened.
Prithvi gently puts the old man on the ground.
One troop tells, Maharaj this is a very bad omen.
Prithvi looks at him. His buddies don't understand what to do now.
A very bad omen! God only knows what will happen! Maybe a very bad circumstance! The trooper warns.
Prithvi and his buddies look at the troop, means what do mean by that?
Maharaj in our village there is a saying, that if somebody drinks water from you and dies in your hands, it means that a very bad situation will arise. Maybe somebody will die.
Prithvi becomes serious the word death rings in his mind. Prithvi remembers the prophecy of the psychic lady and his dream about Pundir.
Pundir consoles Prithvi not to worry and think about the future predictions.
His 3 friends become serious.
Pundir tells him, see I am alright, till now nothing has happened to me. Also nothing will happen to me ahead.
It’s not the problem you say.
Then what is it?
Prithvi comments sarcastically, I have already lost Sanjam. (Prithvi always brings up that topic).
Prithvi try to understand me....
They argue and Arjun suddenly collapses. Chand goes to his side. Arjun! Shouts Prithvi, he falls down on the ground. Prithvi again shouts, Arjun!
Arjun says ouch, he holds his chest, his head is in Prithvi's lap, eyes closed.
Open your eyes! Shouts Prithvi. Arjun! Arjun!
Prithvi....looks like the future prediction was not meant for Pundir, but about me.
Prithvi has a very worried look on his face. No Arjun, nothing will happen to you, don't believe in such things. Nothing will happen to you, nothing!
Arjun comes back to normal and gets up and laughs, leaving his friends puzzled. See, Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan has all the answers but still worries. Arjun taunts him he was pretending to be sick and did a drama in front of everybody to prove his point. Arjun looks at Prithvi and laughs some more.
Prithvi is relieved that he is okay, if you try this again I will kill you myself! Prithvi gives him a small thump in the back.
Okay Maharaj, Arjun apologizes. They all smile.
You know all of you are like a part of me.
Okay, but you have given our lives up for the sake of sister-in-law, Arjun laughs, and they all laugh together at Arjun’s comment.
Chand says okay then forget it, you have gotten married, at least we must celebrate the marriage.
Yes, says Pundir, we will all celebrate here and there Maharaj Jaichand will celebrate for you in his palace.

Jaichand comes to the Yamuna kinara palace and rushes into Sanyo's room. He goes directly to Sanyo and asks, did somebody come here and meet you?
No answer from her.
I am asking you something Sanyogita! Give me an answer! Did Prithvi come here?
No answer from her.
Jaichand claps to call the guards, one comes rushing to his side.
Did Prithvi come here?
No Maharaj, nobody had come here. Only a Baba came here.
Baba? (Jaichand remembers Prithvi wore a Baba outfit when he fought).That was Prithvi in disguise of a Baba! How did you allow him to come inside! Get out of my site!
Jaichand looks at Sanyo, and you, I have come to take you back to the palace with me. You will stay there till the swayamwar! Under my discretion! And also you will participate in the other preparations that are left.
Sanyo finally breaks her silence, what preparations?
The preparations for the swayamwar and your marriage.
Sanyo gets up from the bed, for whose marriage you’re talking about? My marriage has already taken place with Prithvi.
Jaichand is shocked to hear those words.
Now only the send-off ceremony is left and that will happen in front of your eyes on the day of swayamwar.
Jaichand is furious with that response. If Prithvi even dares to come to the swayamwar, remember this, from our palace will go your "dholi" on top of his corpse, understand it, and come now. Jaichand yanks her arms and drags her away.
She resists.
Come with me! Come, Jaichand pulls her into the hallway.
No father, she pleads, leave me, let me go father, she cries. Sanyo clings to a drape, he pulls her away, no father, I don't want to come. Jaichand pulls her arms roughly, let me go father, she cries more. Sanyo tries to take a grip of a pillar to stop her father, but no use he pulls her forcefully she has to let go, no father, she cries.

Prithvi was sleeping by a tree outside, he suddenly wakes up and exclaims, Sanyogita? Prithvi remembers how Sanyo was worried about her father’s tricks.
Chand taps his shoulders, what is it Chand?
We got the news that Maharaj Jaichand has forcefully taken Sanyogita back to the palace and he wants her to take part in all the swayamwar activities, tells Chand.
Arjun is nearby and listening he is happy, isn't this all good? What I think is that you should also participate in all the activities with sister-in-law too.
Prithvi is confused what are you talking about Arjun? Jaichand won't allow me to even come near the palace and you are talking about going inside it.
You cannot go inside, so what, Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh can go right?
Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh? What are you saying Arjun?
Arjun giggles, you just get ready to complete and perform the marriage rites, leave the rest to the fun. The 3 buddies laugh and walk away, leaving Prithvi puzzled.

The swayamwar function is about to start. In the Kannauj palace Jaichand introduces Sanyogita to some of the eligible Kings. This is Rajkumari Sanyogita, he leads his daughter forward, come my daughter he says politely to her. This is the King of Sitapur Maharaj Jaibund.
The King bows to her.
Jaichand continues, his kingdom is filled with gold mines, understand that half of the gold that comes from Bharat come from his kingdom.
The King says something to her, but Sanyo isn’t paying attention to him, she is in her thoughts, he offers some gold ornaments as token to her.
Jaichand gets annoyed by her ignorance, he says come.
They walk further into the pavilion, this is King of Maniknagar Pratap Maharaj Shakti Singh. In his kingdom they have expensive pearls and rubies.
Rajkumariji I have been uneasy, waiting all these years to just get a chance to take a glance at you, he complements her.
Sanyo thinks in her mind, then I will be troubled my entire life, she remembers how Prithvi said he wanted to take her away in front of everyone and she will put the 'varmala' only on Prithvi.
Shakti Singh gives her a gift, 9 lakh necklace of gold on behalf of his Kingdom to her.
Jaichand nods yes and is grateful.

The 4 hide behind some bushes and spy in the darkness. They watch as some King passes by.
Arjun introduces the person in front on the horse, this is Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Prithvi eyes him.

Episode on Saturday, October 4, 2008

2008-10-06T12:49:00.007+03:00

Prithvi and Sanyogita have gotten married, they finish the rites. Now nobody can break this relation says Prithvi, no "aandhi", not a storm, nobody can. They both hug each other. Now are you happy?
Sanyo smiles.
Chand and Roopali are happy they smile too.
Prithvi says now you can wait till the swayamwar.
Sanyo replies what swayamwar I can wait for you in next life, over and over.
Prithvi holds her head and hugs her again.

Jaichand comes face to face with Pundir, what is it Maharaj?
Vacate the road! We have to go a head.
But today it’s my friend’s marriage, Maharaj, tells Pundir. The marriage ceremony gives this opportunity to enjoy. We are all dancing and celebrating to bring the friend’s bride, today nobody will stop.
Jaichand points his sword at Pundir. I am telling you move away from here!
This is a chance to live Sarkar, just wait a little bit more, we will go ourselves Pundir, tells Jaichand politely.
Jaichand doesn't care and raises his sword on Pundir, your blood will flow he yells.
Arjun is moving fast on his horse he makes his way to get to Prithvi to alert him that Jaichand is coming. He rides on in the forest.

In the palace Prithvi and Chand get ready to return back they put back their moustaches and wigs, then walk out immediately. Sanyo runs behind Prithvi and hugs him from behind, she has tears in her eyes and says, I am getting scared Prithvi.
Prithvi turns around and tells her not to worry, I will meet you in the swayamwar, he smiles and nods his head. Prithvi tells Roopali to take care of her. He and Chand leave the room, leaving Sanyo alone.
Prithvi peeps his head out of the gate, he and Chand exit the palace. There are guards at the gate. They both pass by the guards.
Go children, I have saved Rajkumari Sanyogita's life, our work is over we will go now "Alak Nirajan"! They both leave the palace surroundings and walk ahead into the forest. Arjun has come, he meets them both. Prithvi says Arjun?
Arjun doesn’t waste time and says, Maharaj Jaichand is on his way here.
Prithvi and Chand remove their fake moustaches, Prithvi says we must go from here, fast.
Somebody from elsewhere calls out Maharaj!
Prithvi turns and sees it’s one of his troop’s calling him. The troop limps and holds his chest, he is wounded and calls out Maharaj, again.
Arjun recognizes him, he had come with Pundir.
With Pundir? Where, asks Prithvi.
The 3 run to see what has happened to the trooper he comes and falls in Prithvi's lap.
The man says ahhh! Pundir! Pundir!.....
Arjun looks around if anybody else is there.
He.. He... to Pundir ...Maharaj Jaichand has...
Prithvi, Chand and Arjun try to find out what he wants to say they all listen to him he is wounded badly and in pain.
Ahhh...Pundir! Pundir! Pundir! Pundir! That is all the trooper says only Pundir's name, he is unable to finish the sentence, he dies on Prithvi's lap. Prithvi pats his cheek to revive him, but no use. Prithvi looks up to hear horse neighing above the hill, he can see somebody approaching, its Jaichand and his army. Arjun and Chand also can see. In front of them more troops come. The 3 stand up to see more and more troops come they are all alone.
Jaichand is in front and glares at them his sword pointed in their direction. Jaichand specially looks at Prithvi.
Prithvi shouts where Pundir is!
Leave it about your friend, see your own game Prithvi, your own game! You had warned me before, now you will not leave here alive!
Fine Jaichand since you have already decided to play 'Holi' with blood, then so be it!
I had already warned you before, in spite of that you still had the courage to meet Sanyogita.
What courage have you seen of mine Jaichand! You will soon see my real manliness when I take Sanyogita away right in front of you on the day of the swayamwar!
Jaichand is angry and raises his sword he yells Prithviraj Chauhan! You won't even be alive to see that day! Attack them! Jaichand orders his troops to come and go after the 3.
The 3 watch, slowly the troops come towards Chand, Prithvi and Arjun and face them. Groups of troops gradually surround Chand, Arjun and Prithvi.
Jaichand watches them all.
Prithvi quickly asks Arjun, why didn't you bring Pundir with you?
Pundir had taken the army to stop Jaichand in the middle of his path, from coming here. That was the plan.
Then where has he gone?
Chand says then maybe Jaichand has...
No, no...Nothing can happen to him says Prithvi.
Prithvi how can the three of us fight against all of them asks Chand, he is worried.
Prithvi takes a look at Jaichand’s entire army, we will fight them Chand.... He looks at them again we will fight them all, till we die. Har Har Mahadeo! Shouts Prithvi.
Har Har Mahadeo! Har Har Mahadeo! The three cheer.
Jaichand orders, to attack! Many troops strike on the 3 with their swords. Chand, Arjun and Prithvi pin all their swords in the air, then they push them away with all their might. They all fall down backward like deck of cards.
The next group tries to attack them, the fight is on. Swords clash each other. Prithvi kicks one and thrashes another so does Chand then Arjun does also. Prithvi uses all his strength to beat one after another.
Jaichand watches.
Prithvi jumps into the air he kills two other troops at the same time. Prithvi attacks others, he makes one troop fly in the air. Prithvi kicks another away.

Sanyo is in her room she looks at the mirror and smiles she touches her bindi. She is unaware of the fight that has started outside. Sanyo remembers how Prithvi put the "sindhoor" on her, she laughs to herself. She looks at her palms and remembers her "feras".
Roopali calls and comes in the room, Rajkumari Sanyogita!
What has happened Roopali?
Maharaj Jaichand has come here with his army. Roopali pants and says and,.. And the army has surrounded Maharaj Prithvi and his friends.
Sanyo is shocked to hear the news, no it cannot be. I won't let anything happen to Prithvi. Sanyo runs out of her room.
Roopali calls Rajkumari Sanyogita, Rajkumari Sanyogita, stop!
Sanyo runs out into the hallway.
Rajkumari Sanyogita!
Sanyo pushes the door open then she push the outer door and sees two guards waiting with spears outside. Move from my way she tells them, I won't let them fight!
Sanyo tries to push the spears away. Move away!
Sorry Rajkumari Sanyogita you are not permitted to go there! The guards have been given orders by Jaichand.
Who are you to block my path she shouts, move away from my path! She tries to push the guard’s spears away again.
This is by orders of Maharaj Jaichand.
Sanyogita cannot get freed out of the palace, she shouts Prithvi!
Go ahead, orders Jaichand to his army as he sits on the horse on the hill doing nothing but giving orders. Finish the 3 off, go!
Jaichand's troops carry a heavy log ready to strike at them. Arjun and Chand turn to see the log aimed at them, Prithvi is also alerted. The log just misses them, all 3 have jumped into the air to avoid the log driven by Jaichand's troops, to save their lives.
Jaichand glares at them, he is disappointed, they are still alive.
Prithvi gets up and kicks a troop and resumes fighting once again. He fights many one by one his sword clashes. Prithvi twirls in the air so he can cut into 3 at a time.
Jaichand is annoyed by his strength.
Chand also kills one man, the troop is thrown into the air. Arjun has stood up, but one troop from behind cuts his shoulder, he is wounded.
Prithvi sees it and yells Arjun! He is worried for his friend.
Jaichand is pleased and smiles happily.
Arjun nevertheless holds his wound and fights back.
Prithvi starts to kick his opponents one by one.
Chand pushes another troop with his sword, behind. Chand attacks more but a troop from behind cuts his shoulder he is wounded also.
Prithvi sees that too and yells, Chand!
Jaichand is pleased again and laughs some more, that’s just what he wanted.
Chand holds his shoulders with his other hand, while Prithvi watches him, another troop cuts into his arm, unexpectedly. Chand tries to hold the other wound too and defend himself, but he falls on his knees in pain.
Prithvi again calls out to Chand, he cannot bear his friend is hurt again. Chand tries to pin the troop’s sword upward.
Prithvi rushes to his assistance. Chand pushes the troop back but lands on the ground clutching his wounds as he is in pain. Prithvi kills another troop.
Arjun continues to kill the troops holding his wound with his other hand.
Jaichand watches he is pleased with the results so far.
Chand makes efforts to get up.
Prithvi kicks a troop and then he shoulders another one with his force. Prithvi shouts to Chand get up and fight! Chand is still in sitting position.
Arjun continues to battle them two at a time.
Chand is still down in pain.
Prithvi and Arjun battle it out. Arjun is on the ground now he gets attacked by many they hover above him ready to kill him.
Chand still has not gotten up.
Prithvi kicks one troop and notices that Arjun’s life is in danger he can barely get up.
4 troops are about to attack Chand.
Prithvi yells hey!" Kabaradar" Don't you dare touch them! He points his sword at them.
Jaichand orders his troop to kill them both! Eliminate them!
The troops are ready to kill them and raise their swords.
Prithvi shrieks Arghhhhh! He comes to their rescue and cuts into the troops hovering above Chand. All four of them are eliminated as he flings both of the swords in his hands. Prithvi cuts the other four who were about to kill Arjun. Prithvi steps forward to kill two more troops at the same time using both swords again. Prithvi yells hey! Jaichand watches him.
Prithvi starts to cut many, one by one till he kills 6 more. Prithvi then pins the sword upward of 2 troops, he kicks a third simultaneously. Prithvi holds those two troops and twists their swords backward finally eliminating them both.
Jaichand watches on.
Prithvi ducks down to miss 3 more troops who get him, he kills all three of them too. One troop injures Prithvi in the arm, but he kills him and he falls.
Jaichand can see all his troops are dead. Prithvi is hurt badly but tries to stand up, his eyes are closed.

Sanyo is helpless locked in the palace. She walks back and forth impatiently, she says what if something happens to Prithvi? She is worried. No I will not be able to live without Prithvi for a second. Roopali rushes into her room, Sanyo runs to her, what happened Roopali she asks. Is the fighting over, Prithvi! Is Prithvi okay?
Maharaj Prithvi's friends are totally injured and lie on the ground.
But is Prithvi okay?
Roopali doesn't answer.
Sanyo is frantic for an answer, she grabs and shakes Roopali. I am asking you a question, Prithvi, is Prithvi okay or not! Roopali answer me, Sanyo cries, is Prithvi okay?
Roopali finally answers, Maharaj Prithvi is wounded severly, and...
And what asks Sanyo.
He alone fights with Maharaj Jaichand!
Prithvi fights two more troops with two swords they are eliminated, he still kills another all are gone. Prithvi is tired and can barely stand he sees Jaichand on his horse, his vision is blurry.
Jaichand shouts Prithvi! Now you will remember your ancestors!

Sanyo is worried, in her room she sits on her bed, she cannot do anything she is helpless and doesn’t know what the outcome will be. She gets up from her bed and sees the Shiva idol, she puts her hand on her “bindi” and closes her eyes.

Prithvi looks at Jaichand.
Jaichand sees him stand alone.

Sanyo opens her eyes and looks at the Shiva idol once again. Sanyo runs to the idol she stands near it. Sanyo folds her hands together to pray. Outside she can hear her father’s voice, attack!

More of Jaichand’s troops have come from another place. Jaichand orders those troops to attack also.
Prithvi stands alone in the grounds. Prithvi watches the area as he can see many more troops run towards him in his direction.
Jaichand orders kill him! Finish him off!
More troops gather around him they are surrounding him. Prithvi holds his sword and looks around himself, they are cornering him in all directions

Sanyo bows down in front of the Shiva idol with folded hands in last efforts to save Prithvi's life.

Prithvi is ready as ever, he positions both of his swords to attack the troops that encircle him. Prithvi with all his might, starts to attack numerous troops, flinging his sword to and fro, he tries to eliminate as many as he can with whatever strength he has. He kicks some away from him and lashes the sword on them.
Jaichand shouts with confidence Prithvi! Now only your corpse will leave this place, only your corpse!
Prithvi clangs his sword rapidly on each one of the troops keeping guard alone, against all of them. Prithvi moves in circular motions to oust the troops away, using both hands and two swords at a time. One troop slashes his chest region another troop cuts into his back. Prithvi can barely stand, he still tries to fight.

Sanyo continues to pray.

Jaichand grins as he thinks he is successful in eliminating Prithvi.

Prithvi makes efforts to continue to fight.