Sanyo remembers Arjun's words, about Prithvi who has vowed not to het married ever and has sacrificed all luxuries, plus never to participate in celebrations ever again. Sanyo cries alone in her room of the hut.
What Sanyo! Ambica Ma comes to her room and taunts her, the rope has burnt, but you’re audacity doesn’t stop. You have sores on your feet but still Prithvi has not gone from your tongue.
In the fire of love water cannot even extinguish it, tells Sanyo.
Its okay Rajkumari, I will show you the result, she warns her. Ambica Ma takes a bowl of salt from the servant. She takes a fistful in her hands.
Sanyo sees her, Ambica ma is cruel and throws the salt on her feet, she finishes the entire bowl.
Sanyo is in severe pain she bares it, Prithvi, she says as Ambica Ma puts some more salt, again she takes Prithvi's name
This is your madness, if your father had given full authority of you to me, then I even have the capacity to kill you, she warns Sanyo. Ambica leaves the room.
Sanyo is left to cry and bear the pain.
No mother, Prithvi says, I cannot come, and rejects her request.
What kind of oath have you taken? You will stay away from pleasure, and sacrifice the kingdom's luxuries. For just one person you will abandon the whole world? What is so special about Sanyogita anyways? She is making you ruin yourself and your kingdom?
Nothing will happen to Prithvi because of Sanyogita, you know that. Now about my responsibilities of the kingdom and my kingship, I will never allow it to be jeopardized till my last breath.
Regarding this, why have you rejected breaking the earthen pot? Mother asks him.
Because I vowed not participate or celebrate in any festivals, is Prithvi's blunt answer.
This not about the civilian’s happiness, this is regarding your own decisions you make for yourself. You know very well that every year and this year too, the "matka" competition will have teams from different kingdoms. Every year in the competition only Dhilli team wins, only because of you. But today you are not present to play. First time Dhilli will lose in front of everyone, all because of you, mother scolds Prithvi. Dhilli will lose its self esteem and credibility.
But my friends will be there to play.
Okay then tells mother, if you can leave your dignity of Dhilli so easily with your friends and keep quiet, then after today I will not tell you anything. Mother leaves the room. Prithvi is left alone to think.
At the ground the teams are gathered around, the earthen pot hangs up above them on the rope and marigold. The drums are beaten loudly. The Guru asks for Rajmata's permission to start the competition.
No Guruji Prithvi will come now. Everybody is seated Chand, Pundir, Pratha and mother, they wait for Prithvi to come.
Pratha taps her mother's shoulders and tells her he will not come.
I know he will come, replies mother confidently to her daughter.
He will not come at all mother.
Mother tells Pundir to tell the referee to start the "muquabla".
Pundir gestures to start the game.
The referee nods his head, today the 4 teams are present in front of you! Dhilli team are in orange dress, politician Jagdeep's team is in red colour. Now first the eastern team will try to break the earthen pot!
The eastern team with blue colour dress arrange themselves, the pot hangs high, everybody watches. One after the other they climb on top of themselves. Two men try to climb on top but their efforts are wasted, they both fall, so does the entire team, they have lost. Pundir grins, so does Pratha. Mir and Chitra also are amused.
Next the western team in violet colour also climb up, they arrange themselves, two others climb above the first row, before they can get their balance they both fall off also, the entire team collapses, they have lost too. Pundir and Chand grin again. Pratha is happy also. The drums are beaten loudly.
The pot hangs above nobody could break it so far.
Prithvi is in his father’s shrine, he walks back and forth he remembers his mother's words about the kingdom's happiness, not his, and for the first time he will lose in front of everyone. You will lose your self respect also. Prithvi looks at his father's photo and remembers how he took his own oath to sacrifice everything.
Outside on the grounds the earthen pot of Gokulashtami celebrations hangs up in the air. Red dressed team gets prepared to climb, they assemble. Chand watches the acrobats encircle together while a man climbs on top of them. Mir and Chitra watch too.
The man is successful in getting the pot. He easily breaks it and all the milk pours out onto him and the acrobats below. The team celebrates and the man on top raises his hands in the air and jumps down in joy as he made it.
Pundir and Arjun are doubtful and look at each other because this team has finally broken the pot.
The red team celebrates the win.
Mother and Pratha watch.
A new pot is kept, the referee announces, now its Dhilli's turn to break the pot.
Pundir and Chand get up from their seats to make the attempt. Mother is doubtful as Prithvi still has not come. The acrobats encircle themselves for Pundir to climb on top, he makes his way upward.
Pratha watches, her brother still has not come.
Chand, side by side also climbs up on top of Pundir, he reaches with his arms for the pot. He grabs the rope but loses balance.
Mother and Pratha are worried.
Chand again gets his balance back and takes a grip with one hand on the base of the pot. Chand then uses both hands and holds the pot.
Everybody watches the intensity, as Dhilli's pride is on the line. Mother and Pratha smile with relief. Chand then raises his arms and breaks the pot with his head. The milk spills down.
Mother and Pratha are thrilled.
Chand laughs and comes down, so does Pundir. They all jump with joy at the first attempt, it was successful.
Now the new pot has been tied the height will be increased next time. The Dhilli team rejoices, the drums are sounded loudly.
The referee announces now that the eastern and western teams have lost, they are out of the competition. Now it’s between Dhilli and the southern team. Till now Dhilli has always taken the trophy, but now it looks like the southern team have trained hard and looks like they will win this time. In the southern team one person named Narsimha has shown his sport to us.
Mother is worried about the southern team.
The referee tells them to tie the pot even higher. The pot is raised to a greater height, everybody watches the troop as he pulls the rope.
Pundir and Chand look up at the pot. Pundir says this height is too much.
Chand is doubtful that we may not be able to break it, in place of Prithvi.
Pundir hasn't lost hope he puts his hand on Chand's shoulder, we must try at least.
Prithvi is still looking at his father’s portrait, he remembers when he told him that he should always give first preference to his kingdom. When you will actually sit on the throne then you will understand it.
The “matka” full of milk, hangs above. The teammates of Dhilli ask where is our Maharaj? Yes where has our Maharaj gone, asks the rest of the team? Pundir and Chand join the team.
Mother watches.
Pundir and Chand climb up as the rest of the team line around under the hanging pot.
Mir and Chitra watch.
Prithvi comes out of nowhere and starts to climb up on top of Pundir and Chand.
Pratha also watches them.
Prithvi is dressed in white as he makes his way up the acrobats, Chand acknowledges him and looks up at his face.
Prithvi manages his way to the top without losing balance, but he cannot reach the pot as it is too high. The rest of them at the bottom stand straight and push him upward so he can reach. Prithvi raises one arm and tries to pull the pot.
Mother and Pratha both smile.
Prithvi gets hold of the pot with both hands.
Mother is delighted.
Mir also laughs.
Prithvi has a good grip of the pot.
Mother and Pratha are excited now.
Prithvi finally breaks the earthen pot with his head and all the milk pours down.
Pratha gives a cheer, mother is happy.
Prithvi allows the milk to pour down on the acrobats below him. He lets go of the ropes and does ‘namaskar’ to the public, he raises his hands up and looks into the crowd below him.
All cheer there is a rush of people all around, watching him.
Prithvi glances at his mother and looks at the crowd again he smiles.
The acrobats below slowly descend with Pundir raising his hand too. They go down slowly, finally Prithvi comes to the ground also, he raises his arms. Pratha looks at her mother.
All rejoice, Pundir and Chand take Prithvi on their shoulders, they rejoice.
The Dhilli team also cheer everybody dances. Prithvi is given his sword, he holds the sword high in the air the drums are beaten loudly.
Mir gets up from his seat.
Mother acknowledges Prithvi and smiles back at him. The broken earthen pot that is hanging on the ropes suddenly falls down and hits Prithvi. Prithvi's sword wounds one of the acrobats, Mir has also come in between and falls on top of the acrobat. Prithvi and Chand help the wounded man and Prithvi tells Chand to take him to the vaid. Go!
Chand takes him away.
Pundir is near Mir and shouts I knew that something bad would happen and you being here is our biggest mistake, if you have any shame you would leave this place immediately. And anyhow your brother is waiting for you to come back.
Prithvi leaves the grounds.
Good news Sultan! T Khan enters Ghori's quarters, Roshan Ali has done our work for us!
What? What are you saying? So fast?
Yes your highness. Prithvi was obligated to his responsibilities, by taking this opportunity Roshan Ali has entered the palace. Your highness he was able to acquire the map that has all the information about where all the weapons are kept in Dhilli. First thing he will go and do is destroy all of Prithvi's ammunition and weapons!
"Bahut kub","bahut kub" Roshan Ali "bahut kub", Ghori gives a chuckle and takes out his knife from his waist band.
At the palace in Dhilli the vaid tends to the wounded acrobat. Prithvi, Pundir and Chand are present so is Mir.
What is it Vaidji Prithvi asks? Will he be okay?
Pundir looks at the man.
There is no danger to his life Maharaj says the vaid, but the wound is deep. It will take some time for it to heal.
The acrobat is awake and listening to the conversation as he lays on the bed in the palace, oh vaidji this wound is nothing. Vaidji this is Prithviraj Chauhan's sword! He says with pain, it is in my chest and I am proud of it. The deeper I feel the wound of pride the more good it is he smiles. I will never forget it all my life that once I met Prithviraj Chauhan he says proudly.
Prithvi smiles at him and does Shhhhh! Don't talk more you have to rest.
Thank-you Maharaj you have brought an ordinary man like me into your palace.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Episode on Friday, August 8, 2008
It is Janmashtami, whole of Dhilli celebrates the festival. Prithvi is praying with his family in front of the Krishna idol in the palace. Everybody is gathered in front of the altar.
Conch is blown, the priest at the altar folds his hands and requests everyone to close their eyes and pray, so that all your desires will be fulfilled as God will always come to assist.
Prithvi’s eyes are closed in prayer, the idol is all decorated with garlands it is the Black Krishna idol with his “basuri”.
Mother asks for the return of the lost smile from her son and his happiness. Pratha also asks for her brother to reunite with Sanyogita once again.
T Khan is in the hallway of the palace, he is on his way to meet Maharaj and rushes to the “darbar”. Two guards accompany him inside. One guard announces to Maharaj somebody wants to meet you!
The prayers are interrupted and Prithvi opens his eyes, he turns around and asks who it is now!
It’s T Khan with Ghori’s message.
Prithvi walks forward to T Khan they are both standing face to face with each other.
Sanyo is praying in front of the idol, in the ashram, behind a man approaches secretly and taps Sanyo’s shoulder. She turns around and smiles. It’s only Arjun.
She immediately asks him, has Prithvi come too? She is cheerful, because she thinks he has come. Sanyo runs outside to find Prithvi, she looks everywhere nobody seems be around. Arjun too comes out of the hut. Sanyo asks Arjun, he didn’t come?
Arjun turns his head, no.
Prithvi is angry, go and tell your Sultan if he loses his dignity and respect by his brother coming here, then it’s my self esteem to protect a refugee, as he is a guest. This Rajput, will never permit his self esteem be tainted.
Think it over carefully Maharaj, warns T Khan.
Once a Rajput gives an answer, he does not think about it T Khan! Also tell your Sultan
to forget his brother Mir Hussain! And if he cannot do it tell the coward to get ready to die!
Mir Hussain is standing near Prithvi and looks at him.
T Khan tells Maharaj, your warning will cause Dhilli to flow with rivers of blood.
Prithvi responds, if there will be a river of blood in Dhilli T Khan, then first in this river of blood your M Ghori will come! Get out! Prithvi orders T Khan.
TKhan leaves the palace.
Mir Hussain complements Prithvi, he says he only had heard about Prithvi giving up his life for “aan ka sawal”, but now I have witnessed it myself with my own eyes.
Chitralekha boughs to Prithviraj, we will not forget your “ehsan” our entre life Maharaj.
Prithvi just tells them to stop worrying and join us in the celebrations. Come.
They both nod their heads and go with Prithvi.
Sanyo's happiness fades away she is very upset, she says it cannot be! How could you do this Prithvi? Before taking oath didn’t you even think about me? Why Prithvi, why? Why did you do this? Sanyo starts to run away.
Arjun just watches her go and is helpless.
She passes by Ambica Ma. She asks, where are you going Rajkumari Sanyogita? Stop, Rajkumari Sanyogita! Ambica Ma runs behind her.
Sanyo runs to the bridge and starts to cry, Arjun follows her to the bridge.
Rajkumari Sanyogita, after taking the oath of Rajmata, Prithvi has sworn that he will never marry anybody, ever in his life. He has also sacrificed all the luxuries of the royal palace, the happiness and enjoyment. Arjun’s tells, he will live all his life, like this.
Ambica Ma is still looking for her, I cannot figure out where she went?
Sanyo cries more, you just go Arjun, and tell Prithvi that Sanyogita was his and always remain his. If it is written in our destiny to live like this, then Sanyogita will take Prithvi’s name her entire life.
Arjun listens to her words and nods, he leaves without saying a word.
Ambica Ma comes to the bridge, she asks angrily where were you running too?
How much I wanted to run I have done, Sanyo wipes her tears and says come, how much you want to test me just get it done. Sanyo leaves the bridge, Ambica Ma is left alone.
T Kahn has returned to his Sultan. What happened T Khan? Ghori sits and has his drink. Where is Mir Hussain, he has come with you? I want to know how the traitor suffered while being dragged behind the horse. Also what happened to Chitralekha? Go and bring them both in front of me. With their blood I want to color my hands.
T Khan doesn't answer.
Ghori throws the goblet down and shouts, why don't you speak! Ghori is irritated, what happened to your tongue? If you want your life T Khan, then open your mouth.
T Khan finally responds, No, they did not come Sultan and Prithvi has rejected your "farman". He said he will not send Mir, it is like this, “rajput ka aan ka sawaal".
Prithviraj Chauhan, I will slaughter your Rajput “aan”. Now Dhilli will bath with blood, go T Khan get prepared for war, we will attack Dhilli. This time only Prithvi will survive or I will.
Prithvi and his buddies discuss the matter. Yes Prithvi, Pundir says, by keeping him here you are making a big mistake! There is still time you can send him back where he came from.
Pundir! Don’t you know what you are saying! What you have become frightened of Ghori!
It’s not the question of fear Prithvi, what you think Ghori will keep quiet that you have given refuge to his brother. Because of Mir Hussain, he will attack him, why do you want to fight for him!
It’s not like that Pundir, once a Rajput takes a person in refuge, he doesn't default, even if it goes to the extent to die for. In spite of the gamble made by Sultan, I vow to protect Mir Hussain and Chitralekha. If you people don't want to support me I will not force you to, I don't need your support, tells Prithvi and leaves the pavilion.
Chand puts his hand on Pundir’s shoulders. This is all because of Mir Hussain, if he hadn’t come Prithvi would not be angry like this on me tells Pundir. Mir and Chitra were watching the entire argument.
Prithvi is in his fathers shrine, he looks at the portrait of his father and reminiscences when his father wanted to make truce with Bhimdev, in spite he had attacked Sanjam’s village. Young Prithvi wanted to take revenge on Bhimdev, but father thought otherwise. Prithvi asks for blessings from his father to follow his path of integrity.
Mir and Chitra approach Prithvi, he turns around to greet them. Come friends he smiles at them.
Mir is in doubt, Maharaj you know we had come to seek refuge not friendship.
Chitra says, Maharaj, we have been thinking of going back.
Yes, Maharaj says Mir, we don't want to sacrifice the friendship with your life.
They are about to leave, Prithvi tells them you will not go anywhere. My father told me in my childhood, if even your enemy comes as a guest in your home, you must welcome them. But you have come as my friends. Prithvi puts his hand on Mir’s shoulders and tells him not to get upset for small, small things. Instead you go outside and see our country’s different colours. Today we are celebrating Gokulashtami here, go, you also join the celebrations, he tells them.
Thank-you Maharaj.
Not, Maharaj, just call me Prithvi, he smiles at Mir. Mir and Chitra go to join the celebrations.
Ghori questions T Khan why he still not gone yet? Did you not listen properly to my orders?
“Gustaki maf” Sultan, we should not hurriedly take any drastic decisions that will make us repent in the future.
What you think I’m incompetent to make decisions?
No Sultan, how can I “gustaki” say that? I just meant that before going to war, it would be better to check the strength of the enemy first, and that too secretly.
Means?
For this work you will have to call your special spy, tells T Khan.
You mean Roshan Ali?
Yes Sultan, Roshan Ali. Who is the expert in finding out about the enemy.
Roshan Ali, Ghori takes his name passionately.
Ghori is pleased, you've done a great job T Khan! How could I have forgotten him our best Roshan Ali. In darkness blinging lights, Ghori breathes deeply.
He attacks rapidly on the enemy, and eyes like a cat that can see in the dark.
“Bahut kub” T Khan, “bahut kub”, you have reminded us about beautiful things. There is nobody better for the job than Roshan Ali. Go and send him to Dhilli for the mission, go.
Yes Sultan.
Just see now Prithvi, before the battle all your secrets of your power will be revealed to me and your head will be at my footsteps. Prithvi, you will realize that you made a big mistake in giving M Ghori’s brother, Mir Hussain the traitor, refuge!
Prithvi is near his father’s shrine, he looks at his father’s portrait.
Pratha comes running to call him, there is a carnival, come and see, what a carnival it is all the people are enjoying with happiness, wow. Pratha pulls Prithvi’s hands, and forces him to come.
Prithvi doesn’t have any expressions on his face, and says you go.
What are you saying? No brother I cannot go and leave you alone, she shakes her head and pulls his arms like a little sister, oh just come, just come.
“Zid mat karo” Pratha, you know that your brother’s oath cannot be made sham. He is serious, no I cannot participate in any religious functions or celebrations.
Pratha leaves with tears in her eyes, and goes to her mother. She tells her mother, why you can’t withdraw the oath you made with brother. Just if Sanyo and Prithvi become one, what is wrong with it mother? I cannot bear to watch them anymore. You know that he use to love to celebrate Gokulashtami? Pratha cries some more, why do you want to separate and keep Sanyogita and Prithvi apart? Tell me.
I am the mother after all, I understand what’s good and bad for my children. Sometimes I have to do good things, for that, I also need to do some bad things. By doing this, it will be good for all, Prithvi, Dhilli and for Kannauj too.
But mother? Pratha requests otherwise…
Enough daughter, enough I cannot take my karma and push it behind. Prithvi has to be separated from Sanyo and that’s it.
No mother, if you wish that Prithvi gets separated from Sanyo you are thinking wrong, Pratha tells her mother. Even if birds separate from sky and fish from water it’s not possible for both of them to forget each other, never.
In respect of Dhilli, I will make Prithvi thoroughly occupied in the tasks and responsibilities, that even if he wanted to think of her, instead will forget her forever and ever, mother tells Pratha.
Conch is blown, the priest at the altar folds his hands and requests everyone to close their eyes and pray, so that all your desires will be fulfilled as God will always come to assist.
Prithvi’s eyes are closed in prayer, the idol is all decorated with garlands it is the Black Krishna idol with his “basuri”.
Mother asks for the return of the lost smile from her son and his happiness. Pratha also asks for her brother to reunite with Sanyogita once again.
T Khan is in the hallway of the palace, he is on his way to meet Maharaj and rushes to the “darbar”. Two guards accompany him inside. One guard announces to Maharaj somebody wants to meet you!
The prayers are interrupted and Prithvi opens his eyes, he turns around and asks who it is now!
It’s T Khan with Ghori’s message.
Prithvi walks forward to T Khan they are both standing face to face with each other.
Sanyo is praying in front of the idol, in the ashram, behind a man approaches secretly and taps Sanyo’s shoulder. She turns around and smiles. It’s only Arjun.
She immediately asks him, has Prithvi come too? She is cheerful, because she thinks he has come. Sanyo runs outside to find Prithvi, she looks everywhere nobody seems be around. Arjun too comes out of the hut. Sanyo asks Arjun, he didn’t come?
Arjun turns his head, no.
Prithvi is angry, go and tell your Sultan if he loses his dignity and respect by his brother coming here, then it’s my self esteem to protect a refugee, as he is a guest. This Rajput, will never permit his self esteem be tainted.
Think it over carefully Maharaj, warns T Khan.
Once a Rajput gives an answer, he does not think about it T Khan! Also tell your Sultan
to forget his brother Mir Hussain! And if he cannot do it tell the coward to get ready to die!
Mir Hussain is standing near Prithvi and looks at him.
T Khan tells Maharaj, your warning will cause Dhilli to flow with rivers of blood.
Prithvi responds, if there will be a river of blood in Dhilli T Khan, then first in this river of blood your M Ghori will come! Get out! Prithvi orders T Khan.
TKhan leaves the palace.
Mir Hussain complements Prithvi, he says he only had heard about Prithvi giving up his life for “aan ka sawal”, but now I have witnessed it myself with my own eyes.
Chitralekha boughs to Prithviraj, we will not forget your “ehsan” our entre life Maharaj.
Prithvi just tells them to stop worrying and join us in the celebrations. Come.
They both nod their heads and go with Prithvi.
Sanyo's happiness fades away she is very upset, she says it cannot be! How could you do this Prithvi? Before taking oath didn’t you even think about me? Why Prithvi, why? Why did you do this? Sanyo starts to run away.
Arjun just watches her go and is helpless.
She passes by Ambica Ma. She asks, where are you going Rajkumari Sanyogita? Stop, Rajkumari Sanyogita! Ambica Ma runs behind her.
Sanyo runs to the bridge and starts to cry, Arjun follows her to the bridge.
Rajkumari Sanyogita, after taking the oath of Rajmata, Prithvi has sworn that he will never marry anybody, ever in his life. He has also sacrificed all the luxuries of the royal palace, the happiness and enjoyment. Arjun’s tells, he will live all his life, like this.
Ambica Ma is still looking for her, I cannot figure out where she went?
Sanyo cries more, you just go Arjun, and tell Prithvi that Sanyogita was his and always remain his. If it is written in our destiny to live like this, then Sanyogita will take Prithvi’s name her entire life.
Arjun listens to her words and nods, he leaves without saying a word.
Ambica Ma comes to the bridge, she asks angrily where were you running too?
How much I wanted to run I have done, Sanyo wipes her tears and says come, how much you want to test me just get it done. Sanyo leaves the bridge, Ambica Ma is left alone.
T Kahn has returned to his Sultan. What happened T Khan? Ghori sits and has his drink. Where is Mir Hussain, he has come with you? I want to know how the traitor suffered while being dragged behind the horse. Also what happened to Chitralekha? Go and bring them both in front of me. With their blood I want to color my hands.
T Khan doesn't answer.
Ghori throws the goblet down and shouts, why don't you speak! Ghori is irritated, what happened to your tongue? If you want your life T Khan, then open your mouth.
T Khan finally responds, No, they did not come Sultan and Prithvi has rejected your "farman". He said he will not send Mir, it is like this, “rajput ka aan ka sawaal".
Prithviraj Chauhan, I will slaughter your Rajput “aan”. Now Dhilli will bath with blood, go T Khan get prepared for war, we will attack Dhilli. This time only Prithvi will survive or I will.
Prithvi and his buddies discuss the matter. Yes Prithvi, Pundir says, by keeping him here you are making a big mistake! There is still time you can send him back where he came from.
Pundir! Don’t you know what you are saying! What you have become frightened of Ghori!
It’s not the question of fear Prithvi, what you think Ghori will keep quiet that you have given refuge to his brother. Because of Mir Hussain, he will attack him, why do you want to fight for him!
It’s not like that Pundir, once a Rajput takes a person in refuge, he doesn't default, even if it goes to the extent to die for. In spite of the gamble made by Sultan, I vow to protect Mir Hussain and Chitralekha. If you people don't want to support me I will not force you to, I don't need your support, tells Prithvi and leaves the pavilion.
Chand puts his hand on Pundir’s shoulders. This is all because of Mir Hussain, if he hadn’t come Prithvi would not be angry like this on me tells Pundir. Mir and Chitra were watching the entire argument.
Prithvi is in his fathers shrine, he looks at the portrait of his father and reminiscences when his father wanted to make truce with Bhimdev, in spite he had attacked Sanjam’s village. Young Prithvi wanted to take revenge on Bhimdev, but father thought otherwise. Prithvi asks for blessings from his father to follow his path of integrity.
Mir and Chitra approach Prithvi, he turns around to greet them. Come friends he smiles at them.
Mir is in doubt, Maharaj you know we had come to seek refuge not friendship.
Chitra says, Maharaj, we have been thinking of going back.
Yes, Maharaj says Mir, we don't want to sacrifice the friendship with your life.
They are about to leave, Prithvi tells them you will not go anywhere. My father told me in my childhood, if even your enemy comes as a guest in your home, you must welcome them. But you have come as my friends. Prithvi puts his hand on Mir’s shoulders and tells him not to get upset for small, small things. Instead you go outside and see our country’s different colours. Today we are celebrating Gokulashtami here, go, you also join the celebrations, he tells them.
Thank-you Maharaj.
Not, Maharaj, just call me Prithvi, he smiles at Mir. Mir and Chitra go to join the celebrations.
Ghori questions T Khan why he still not gone yet? Did you not listen properly to my orders?
“Gustaki maf” Sultan, we should not hurriedly take any drastic decisions that will make us repent in the future.
What you think I’m incompetent to make decisions?
No Sultan, how can I “gustaki” say that? I just meant that before going to war, it would be better to check the strength of the enemy first, and that too secretly.
Means?
For this work you will have to call your special spy, tells T Khan.
You mean Roshan Ali?
Yes Sultan, Roshan Ali. Who is the expert in finding out about the enemy.
Roshan Ali, Ghori takes his name passionately.
Ghori is pleased, you've done a great job T Khan! How could I have forgotten him our best Roshan Ali. In darkness blinging lights, Ghori breathes deeply.
He attacks rapidly on the enemy, and eyes like a cat that can see in the dark.
“Bahut kub” T Khan, “bahut kub”, you have reminded us about beautiful things. There is nobody better for the job than Roshan Ali. Go and send him to Dhilli for the mission, go.
Yes Sultan.
Just see now Prithvi, before the battle all your secrets of your power will be revealed to me and your head will be at my footsteps. Prithvi, you will realize that you made a big mistake in giving M Ghori’s brother, Mir Hussain the traitor, refuge!
Prithvi is near his father’s shrine, he looks at his father’s portrait.
Pratha comes running to call him, there is a carnival, come and see, what a carnival it is all the people are enjoying with happiness, wow. Pratha pulls Prithvi’s hands, and forces him to come.
Prithvi doesn’t have any expressions on his face, and says you go.
What are you saying? No brother I cannot go and leave you alone, she shakes her head and pulls his arms like a little sister, oh just come, just come.
“Zid mat karo” Pratha, you know that your brother’s oath cannot be made sham. He is serious, no I cannot participate in any religious functions or celebrations.
Pratha leaves with tears in her eyes, and goes to her mother. She tells her mother, why you can’t withdraw the oath you made with brother. Just if Sanyo and Prithvi become one, what is wrong with it mother? I cannot bear to watch them anymore. You know that he use to love to celebrate Gokulashtami? Pratha cries some more, why do you want to separate and keep Sanyogita and Prithvi apart? Tell me.
I am the mother after all, I understand what’s good and bad for my children. Sometimes I have to do good things, for that, I also need to do some bad things. By doing this, it will be good for all, Prithvi, Dhilli and for Kannauj too.
But mother? Pratha requests otherwise…
Enough daughter, enough I cannot take my karma and push it behind. Prithvi has to be separated from Sanyo and that’s it.
No mother, if you wish that Prithvi gets separated from Sanyo you are thinking wrong, Pratha tells her mother. Even if birds separate from sky and fish from water it’s not possible for both of them to forget each other, never.
In respect of Dhilli, I will make Prithvi thoroughly occupied in the tasks and responsibilities, that even if he wanted to think of her, instead will forget her forever and ever, mother tells Pratha.
Episode on Sunday, August 3, 2008
In Dhilli preparations are in full swing to decorate the palace for the celebration of Janmashtami. Lamps are lit on floating "diyas" in large copper vessels. An altar is being prepared for the idol and garlands of flowers are arranged on the palace walls. Pratha places the "mukut" on Bal Krishna who is also on the altar. More garlands and fabric are brought in for the decorations by many servants. Prithvi and Mir Hussain walk into the pavilion. They come in front of the altar, while Pratha is making the finishing touches, she looks over surprised and says, brother has come! She is excited. Pundir and Chand dressed in traditional wear are with Pratha too, they all rush forward to greet Prithvi. I knew brother would come, says Pratha happily.
Prithvi’s face seems dull, he calls Pundir and Chand. He introduces them, this is Mir Hussain, Ghori's younger brother.
Pundir and Chand don’t like the sound of it, and try to hide their expressions.
Prithvi continues and this is his partner Chitralekha, today onwards they both will be living with us in the Palace here, Prithvi says politely, to both of them.
Pundir is quick to react and opposes it, no Prithvi, any brother of M Ghori cannot be recognized as our brother, this must be some trick of Ghori for deception. Prithvi we all are........
Prithvi raises his arm to interrupt Pundir, Pratha they will be joining you for dinner.
Yes brother, Pratha asks, you will be coming too?
Prithvi changes the subject and looks around. Instead he asks where is Arjun?
There is silence for a moment, Chand is nervous, oh, he answers, Arjun has gone back home to stay for some days.
So suddenly, Prithvi is puzzled.
Pundir nods his head, yes he hasn't visited his family for many days so he just left today, suddenly.
Prithvi has doubt and doesn't say anything he just leaves the pavilion.
Pratha knows something is fishy and asks Chand where Arjun really is?
Chand replies truthfully, he has really gone to seek Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Pratha at first looks angry, but her face lights up with joy, really? She looks at both Pundir and Chand.
Chand nods his head, Pratha is excited and thrilled about it.
Mir Hussain interrupts them and says, can we both lend a hand for some help over here?
Pundir says yes you can, he puts his hand on his chest and says just don't break Prithvi's trust or I will.... He points his finger at him.
Chand interrupts, Pundir! He gestures to stop.
Mir Hussain requests Pundir to trust his words. We ran away from Ghori and came here, we have nothing to do with Ghori.
That is something that time will tell, Pundir comments on him.
Mir Hussain bows his head down to be humble and looks at Chitralekha.
Ghori is very irritated he has found out about his brother. What! My brother has gone and joined Prithvi! He shouts at T Khan, with my worst enemy! He cannot bear it at all. Ghori kicks the table, all the contents on it, smash to the ground. To save his own life he has gone to hide in Prithvi's lap! Ghori is furious, so this is all because of you Prithvi! You had set me free, but you still will have to pay the price for this! And the price will be "Dhilli Ki Tabaee". Ghori has still not ended his rage, he shrieks, PRITHVI! He shouts and walks up to his dressing table and looks at his own reflection in the mirror. He is so angry his hand shakes and he breathes hard. Finally Ghori smashes the mirror to pieces with his fist, the glass shatters with fragments flying in the air.
T Khan was silent all this time observing his Sultan, but now he rushes to Ghori’s side, what are you doing Sultan!
Blood drips from Ghori's hand.
Take care of yourself Sultan, breaking the glass like this in anger will yield what result?
Doesn’t matter no result, Ghori breaths rapidly, I am not able to bear, to see my own reflection of my face, I do not have the guts to see my own face.
T Khan asks how this is.
Because,.... because on my face the scariness is not present anymore, that my own people, that my own people are not scared of me anymore. My own brother Mir.. Mir has become a traitor and ran off, that too for that valueless dancer.
T Khan tells Ghori it doesn’t matter, he will get his punishment for being a traitor. But first come to your senses to carry on with your regular duties.
"Kash thu meri", "Kash thu meri", how can you just see my deep wounds, T Khan? That makes my chest beat hard. Until I give him and Prithvi their punishment, I will not live in peace, I will not live in peace T Khan!
You just give the order Sultan, we will colour the land of Dhilli with blood.
Go T Khan, send my "pygam" to Prithvi.
From the day you gave my brother, the traitor save haven/refuge the same time I have decided and declared his death warrant, his death warrant! Tell him, there is still time, return both of them back, or you will see your own "tabahi" lead your own goal, that nobody will be forget.
T Khan nods his head and is about to leave.
Ghori continues and if Prithvi agrees to release them, then you have to drag Mir Hussain on the road all the way back T Khan! So that the entire world will witness the result of being a traitor to Ghori!
Yes Sultan! T Khan understands the message and leaves the tent.
In Dhilli, at the palace all the decorations have been arranged. A black idol of Krishna with “basuri” decorated with garlands and new "wastra" stands prominent on the altar in the pavilion. Prithvi and Pratha are present. The drums sound loudly, Pratha joins with another lady with sticks and dances. Chand and Pundir take their sticks also and dance too, side by side with them. Along with the four of them, others join the dance too. Music is loud all are enjoying even Mir Hussain watches. Prithvi also sees the celebrations, all are having fun.
Prithvi suddenly leaves the pavilion his mother sits alone too.
Prithvi has gone to his room, to sit. He imagines Sanyogita coming with a lamp in her hand. He gets up to confront her, he says nothing he is silent.
Sanyo asks what happened. Outside everybody is dancing and enjoying themselves and you sit here with sorrow. Just see, whole of Dhilli is blooming with Janmashtami celebrations but at our Maharaj's room there is darkness. I know that till we remain apart, far away, this darkness will never go. Why don't you come to take me away Prithvi?
Mother asks why there is darkness here.
Sanyo's image fades away from his eyes, he comes back to reality. Prithvi turns around to hide his tears.
Mother and Pratha walk into the room. Prithvi, she calls.
Prithvi wipes his tears quickly and turns to face his Mother. Mother?
You are in the room with darkness? Is their anybody here? Put some lights in the room, Mother orders the servants. They bring the lights in a tray. What is this all? She looks at his outfit, and you are wearing ordinary clothes? She feels the cloth he is wearing. You know that it is Gokul-ashtami. How you are like this?
Nothing Mother, just for some time you take rest sit here. Prithvi guides her to his bed to sit. Sit here Mother, just tell me how your journey was?
Prithvi, don't try to change the subject. I cannot understand why you do all this? Why?
Ma, according to your wishes I have left Sanyo, but will Sanyo understand.
Mother is speechless for a moment.
Anyways it is the time to make the preparations of the Janmashtami “puja” come tells Prithvi.
At the ashram Sanyogita prepares to celebrate Janmashtami, she puts the garland on Krishna idol. Ambica Ma tells Sanyogita, tonight you must do the “puja” with all your interests focused on it only. Pray to the Lord Krishna that he gives you the wisdom and strength to forget Prithvi.
Sanyo turns around, she has a grin on her face, she answers her, from Lord Krishna love takes birth, and is infinite it doesn't diminish. And if he blesses me then your work will be even more difficult for you.
Ambica Ma walks to her, at least for today pray to the Lord with out remembering Prithvi.
For me Prithvi is like a God for me.
Don't look at a human in perspective as God Sanyogita, Ambica Ma tries to educate her.
God is every where, but the difference is, I also have seen God in a human being, what you see right now in the stone statue.
Okay that’s just fine, then you will have to prove your worship to your God.
Give me the question, Sanyo is prepared, she asks Ambica ma confidently, I will prove it.
I have seen only Lord Krishna in the statue you said then what can you do?
I can take Prithvi's name and succeed in any difficult task, Sanyo challenges Ambica Ma.
Okay then come with me, Ambica Ma takes her hands and leads her outside to a field. If you have strength in your worship then remembering your Lords name, cross this river and reach to the other side she orders. The water has some irregular gas fumes coming from it.
Sanyo looks down at the water, she is in doubt if she can cross the river that easily.
Chand, Pundir and Mir Hussain are seated, they watch the function of the celebrations. Pundir is annoyed with the presence of Mir Hussain, he asks him rudely, till now you have not told us what is your agenda or plan against us?
Chand tries to stop Pundir from saying anything else. He says Pundir enough now and gestures his hand to halt.
Pundir continues and says to Mir, brother you just listen carefully to me now, if you just even try to take advantage of Prithvi’s innocence, then you will be killed.
You are misunderstanding me friend, Mir says.
Hey! Never you say friend, or call me that again, Pundir points his finger at him. A snake is always a snake Mir Hussain! Pundir warns him. I know very well how to slaughter a snake like you.
Prithvi returns to the pavilion, he has heard Pundir's words. Pundir!
Pundir gets up so does Mir Hussain and Chitralekha. Prithvi confronts Pundir, What is this? You understand it properly that he is our guest here!
Pundir replies don't look at his sweet innocent face and be tricked, I have no pity for Ghori's brother.
Pundir…, Prithvi says again, by the time the Swami interrupts and says the “puja” will start now, they halt the argument, both Pundir and Prithvi go to start the “puja”.
Sanyo still is in a dilemma to go or not, she hesitates, Ambica Ma grins at her. Sanyo takes a step forward and looks at the water boiling with gas fumes, then she looks at Ambica Ma again.
In Dhilli, “puja” will start any minute. The swami is getting ready to do “arthi” on the idol of Krishna. Prithvi is present so is mother and Pratha. Prithvi is crying silently.
Meanwhile Sanyo walks over to the edge of the river and makes her way across it, the water is ankle deep. She takes Prithvi's name. She closes her eyes and walks across the river, she has made it most of the way. Ambica Ma watches.
Swami calls Prithvi to do the “arthi”, he does just that and everybody else comes closer to the idol and they all gather around. Prithvi takes the lamp and encircles it around the idol.
In the ashram too, Sanyo is also doing “arthi” on the Krishna idol there, she has successfully done her job and returned.
Meanwhile, when Prithvi is doing “arthi” T Khan enters the Dhilli palace, he rushes to get to Prithvi quickly and has reached the hallway, two guards with spears are with him. Both Sanyo and Prithvi simultaneously finished the “arthi”. Prithvi closes his eyes and prays.
At the same time Sanyo asks God not to test her anymore. She says let me reunite with my love, I cannot wait anymore. Lord let me meet Prithvi, she prays, Ambica Ma leaves the room.
Prithvi is still praying his eyes are closed.
Prithvi’s face seems dull, he calls Pundir and Chand. He introduces them, this is Mir Hussain, Ghori's younger brother.
Pundir and Chand don’t like the sound of it, and try to hide their expressions.
Prithvi continues and this is his partner Chitralekha, today onwards they both will be living with us in the Palace here, Prithvi says politely, to both of them.
Pundir is quick to react and opposes it, no Prithvi, any brother of M Ghori cannot be recognized as our brother, this must be some trick of Ghori for deception. Prithvi we all are........
Prithvi raises his arm to interrupt Pundir, Pratha they will be joining you for dinner.
Yes brother, Pratha asks, you will be coming too?
Prithvi changes the subject and looks around. Instead he asks where is Arjun?
There is silence for a moment, Chand is nervous, oh, he answers, Arjun has gone back home to stay for some days.
So suddenly, Prithvi is puzzled.
Pundir nods his head, yes he hasn't visited his family for many days so he just left today, suddenly.
Prithvi has doubt and doesn't say anything he just leaves the pavilion.
Pratha knows something is fishy and asks Chand where Arjun really is?
Chand replies truthfully, he has really gone to seek Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Pratha at first looks angry, but her face lights up with joy, really? She looks at both Pundir and Chand.
Chand nods his head, Pratha is excited and thrilled about it.
Mir Hussain interrupts them and says, can we both lend a hand for some help over here?
Pundir says yes you can, he puts his hand on his chest and says just don't break Prithvi's trust or I will.... He points his finger at him.
Chand interrupts, Pundir! He gestures to stop.
Mir Hussain requests Pundir to trust his words. We ran away from Ghori and came here, we have nothing to do with Ghori.
That is something that time will tell, Pundir comments on him.
Mir Hussain bows his head down to be humble and looks at Chitralekha.
Ghori is very irritated he has found out about his brother. What! My brother has gone and joined Prithvi! He shouts at T Khan, with my worst enemy! He cannot bear it at all. Ghori kicks the table, all the contents on it, smash to the ground. To save his own life he has gone to hide in Prithvi's lap! Ghori is furious, so this is all because of you Prithvi! You had set me free, but you still will have to pay the price for this! And the price will be "Dhilli Ki Tabaee". Ghori has still not ended his rage, he shrieks, PRITHVI! He shouts and walks up to his dressing table and looks at his own reflection in the mirror. He is so angry his hand shakes and he breathes hard. Finally Ghori smashes the mirror to pieces with his fist, the glass shatters with fragments flying in the air.
T Khan was silent all this time observing his Sultan, but now he rushes to Ghori’s side, what are you doing Sultan!
Blood drips from Ghori's hand.
Take care of yourself Sultan, breaking the glass like this in anger will yield what result?
Doesn’t matter no result, Ghori breaths rapidly, I am not able to bear, to see my own reflection of my face, I do not have the guts to see my own face.
T Khan asks how this is.
Because,.... because on my face the scariness is not present anymore, that my own people, that my own people are not scared of me anymore. My own brother Mir.. Mir has become a traitor and ran off, that too for that valueless dancer.
T Khan tells Ghori it doesn’t matter, he will get his punishment for being a traitor. But first come to your senses to carry on with your regular duties.
"Kash thu meri", "Kash thu meri", how can you just see my deep wounds, T Khan? That makes my chest beat hard. Until I give him and Prithvi their punishment, I will not live in peace, I will not live in peace T Khan!
You just give the order Sultan, we will colour the land of Dhilli with blood.
Go T Khan, send my "pygam" to Prithvi.
From the day you gave my brother, the traitor save haven/refuge the same time I have decided and declared his death warrant, his death warrant! Tell him, there is still time, return both of them back, or you will see your own "tabahi" lead your own goal, that nobody will be forget.
T Khan nods his head and is about to leave.
Ghori continues and if Prithvi agrees to release them, then you have to drag Mir Hussain on the road all the way back T Khan! So that the entire world will witness the result of being a traitor to Ghori!
Yes Sultan! T Khan understands the message and leaves the tent.
In Dhilli, at the palace all the decorations have been arranged. A black idol of Krishna with “basuri” decorated with garlands and new "wastra" stands prominent on the altar in the pavilion. Prithvi and Pratha are present. The drums sound loudly, Pratha joins with another lady with sticks and dances. Chand and Pundir take their sticks also and dance too, side by side with them. Along with the four of them, others join the dance too. Music is loud all are enjoying even Mir Hussain watches. Prithvi also sees the celebrations, all are having fun.
Prithvi suddenly leaves the pavilion his mother sits alone too.
Prithvi has gone to his room, to sit. He imagines Sanyogita coming with a lamp in her hand. He gets up to confront her, he says nothing he is silent.
Sanyo asks what happened. Outside everybody is dancing and enjoying themselves and you sit here with sorrow. Just see, whole of Dhilli is blooming with Janmashtami celebrations but at our Maharaj's room there is darkness. I know that till we remain apart, far away, this darkness will never go. Why don't you come to take me away Prithvi?
Mother asks why there is darkness here.
Sanyo's image fades away from his eyes, he comes back to reality. Prithvi turns around to hide his tears.
Mother and Pratha walk into the room. Prithvi, she calls.
Prithvi wipes his tears quickly and turns to face his Mother. Mother?
You are in the room with darkness? Is their anybody here? Put some lights in the room, Mother orders the servants. They bring the lights in a tray. What is this all? She looks at his outfit, and you are wearing ordinary clothes? She feels the cloth he is wearing. You know that it is Gokul-ashtami. How you are like this?
Nothing Mother, just for some time you take rest sit here. Prithvi guides her to his bed to sit. Sit here Mother, just tell me how your journey was?
Prithvi, don't try to change the subject. I cannot understand why you do all this? Why?
Ma, according to your wishes I have left Sanyo, but will Sanyo understand.
Mother is speechless for a moment.
Anyways it is the time to make the preparations of the Janmashtami “puja” come tells Prithvi.
At the ashram Sanyogita prepares to celebrate Janmashtami, she puts the garland on Krishna idol. Ambica Ma tells Sanyogita, tonight you must do the “puja” with all your interests focused on it only. Pray to the Lord Krishna that he gives you the wisdom and strength to forget Prithvi.
Sanyo turns around, she has a grin on her face, she answers her, from Lord Krishna love takes birth, and is infinite it doesn't diminish. And if he blesses me then your work will be even more difficult for you.
Ambica Ma walks to her, at least for today pray to the Lord with out remembering Prithvi.
For me Prithvi is like a God for me.
Don't look at a human in perspective as God Sanyogita, Ambica Ma tries to educate her.
God is every where, but the difference is, I also have seen God in a human being, what you see right now in the stone statue.
Okay that’s just fine, then you will have to prove your worship to your God.
Give me the question, Sanyo is prepared, she asks Ambica ma confidently, I will prove it.
I have seen only Lord Krishna in the statue you said then what can you do?
I can take Prithvi's name and succeed in any difficult task, Sanyo challenges Ambica Ma.
Okay then come with me, Ambica Ma takes her hands and leads her outside to a field. If you have strength in your worship then remembering your Lords name, cross this river and reach to the other side she orders. The water has some irregular gas fumes coming from it.
Sanyo looks down at the water, she is in doubt if she can cross the river that easily.
Chand, Pundir and Mir Hussain are seated, they watch the function of the celebrations. Pundir is annoyed with the presence of Mir Hussain, he asks him rudely, till now you have not told us what is your agenda or plan against us?
Chand tries to stop Pundir from saying anything else. He says Pundir enough now and gestures his hand to halt.
Pundir continues and says to Mir, brother you just listen carefully to me now, if you just even try to take advantage of Prithvi’s innocence, then you will be killed.
You are misunderstanding me friend, Mir says.
Hey! Never you say friend, or call me that again, Pundir points his finger at him. A snake is always a snake Mir Hussain! Pundir warns him. I know very well how to slaughter a snake like you.
Prithvi returns to the pavilion, he has heard Pundir's words. Pundir!
Pundir gets up so does Mir Hussain and Chitralekha. Prithvi confronts Pundir, What is this? You understand it properly that he is our guest here!
Pundir replies don't look at his sweet innocent face and be tricked, I have no pity for Ghori's brother.
Pundir…, Prithvi says again, by the time the Swami interrupts and says the “puja” will start now, they halt the argument, both Pundir and Prithvi go to start the “puja”.
Sanyo still is in a dilemma to go or not, she hesitates, Ambica Ma grins at her. Sanyo takes a step forward and looks at the water boiling with gas fumes, then she looks at Ambica Ma again.
In Dhilli, “puja” will start any minute. The swami is getting ready to do “arthi” on the idol of Krishna. Prithvi is present so is mother and Pratha. Prithvi is crying silently.
Meanwhile Sanyo walks over to the edge of the river and makes her way across it, the water is ankle deep. She takes Prithvi's name. She closes her eyes and walks across the river, she has made it most of the way. Ambica Ma watches.
Swami calls Prithvi to do the “arthi”, he does just that and everybody else comes closer to the idol and they all gather around. Prithvi takes the lamp and encircles it around the idol.
In the ashram too, Sanyo is also doing “arthi” on the Krishna idol there, she has successfully done her job and returned.
Meanwhile, when Prithvi is doing “arthi” T Khan enters the Dhilli palace, he rushes to get to Prithvi quickly and has reached the hallway, two guards with spears are with him. Both Sanyo and Prithvi simultaneously finished the “arthi”. Prithvi closes his eyes and prays.
At the same time Sanyo asks God not to test her anymore. She says let me reunite with my love, I cannot wait anymore. Lord let me meet Prithvi, she prays, Ambica Ma leaves the room.
Prithvi is still praying his eyes are closed.
Episode on Saturday, August 2, 2008
Prithvi and gang are in the training grounds of the palace. Prithvi takes his sword, go and start the game, he orders.
But Prithvi you… says Pundir, he is hesitant. He puts the blind fold on Prithvi. Prithvi turns around and takes position and flings his sword into the air while his buddies get ready to practice and to attack him, they move in circular fashion. Prithvi gets ready to be tested with this skill, attacking with sword while blindfolded. In his mind, his mother’s words ring in his ears, forget Sanyo. I cannot lose you. Prithvi fights the 3, blindfolded. Pundir swings at his head. Prithvi then gets Chand and Arjun, he remembers Sanyo’s cruel words, ‘get out of here’ from the earlier incident. Prithvi misses both Chand and Arjun’s swing of the lance. Then Pundir’s lance accidently cuts lightly on Prithvi’s arm. Prithvi! Prithvi! Pundir is horrified and calls out his name. Prithvi has become injured but he remembers Vaishali’s message of Sanyogita, he doesn't have his full attention on the practice.
Prithvi gives some more practice alone. He swings his lance. His buddies watch him. Again the practice commences. After few more swings, Chand’s sword gently cuts at Prithvi’s back. He too shouts his name Prithvi! Prithvi! Prithvi’s wounds are not that deep. He continues the game he moves his sword into the air and thrashes his lance in circular motion. Prithvi has all these voices in his head, of mother, Vaishalli and Sanyogita. He finally cannot take it anymore and slams the sword into the ground.
Arjun walks up to his blindfolded master, Prithvi?
Prithvi removes his blindfold, he has too much to bear and is disappointed, he has tears in his eyes. Just leave me for some time.
Arjun tells him just one thing I have to tell you but don't get angry.
Tell me.
You are caught up in Rani Ma’s oath but I am not. Pundir and Chand look at each other.
What does that mean?
What I mean is that you cannot meet Rajkumari Sanyogita but I can.
There is no use of that Arjun nobody can meet Sanyogita on my behalf either, I have taken oath of my mother never to meet her again. Prithviraj Chauhan has closed the door of the past and over all I am not layak to anybody anymore. She will not listen to you Arjun, she will not ever. Again Prithvi requests his buddies to just leave him alone for some time.
Pundir and Chand leave, Arjun still stands next to him. Arjun doesn't want Prithvi to worry Rajkumari Sanyogita is yours and always be yours, nobody can separate you from her, plus I am sure she will understand, and in this war you will win he thinks in his mind, he finally leaves Prithvi to peace.
Ghori is practicing on a dummy of Prithvi. I have hit you on the chest, you will be alive only till I fire the next arrow.....
Sultan! Sultan! He is interrupted, Ghori twirls around and aims at the messenger, tell me?
He is scared to tell, the arrow is pointed in his face a.. a.. bad news he.. he.. your. ...
Tell!
Mir Hussain has taken the dancer girl!
Mir!!!!!!!Ghori is angry. Tell me which direction did they run to?
It was dark not able to figure which way they went the messenger bows his head down.
Go and find them and kill them at sight!
Yes Sultan!
Prithvi is in his quarters staring out of the window, two servants bring in the evening royal meal. He orders the food to be taken away, I will eat only ordinary meals from now on.
The servants leave, they cross Pratha in the hallway.
Pratha asks what is it?
Maharaj has requested from today he will eat only ordinary meals.
Pratha comes to his room. What is all this brother, enough is enough. We all know that you cannot leave Sanyogita just because of mother.
No Pratha, I promised mother already, and have given her my oath.
I don't accept such promises, brother. You go now and call Sanyogita, she puts her hand on his chin.
Prithvi pats her head, I told you Pratha I have taken this oath.
I don't accept such oaths. Janmashtami is tommorrow, there will be a grand celebration, even mother will be present with us. After so many days of troubles we should all try to celebrate and enjoy the festivities. And you....
Pratha, you enjoy and be happy but I will not be participating in the Janmashtami celebrations, tells Prithvi to his sister and walks away.
Pratha can see him leave he hasn't even worn any shoes on his feet either.
Sanyo is playing the sitar. Ambica ma watches, she is unable to deal with her. Sanyo doesn’t seem to be disturbed at all. She has "rangoli" in her hand ready for the festival. She writes Prithvi with all the petals and remembers him. Sanyo continues to arrange the petals in the name Prithvi in front of the Shiva idol too. On each letter is a lighted lamp, she looks at the name and tears fall down her cheek. She reminiscences her past with Prithvi. There is a pond nearby she looks into it and sees Prithvi's reflection in it instead.
Prithvi is in his quarters and looks out of the window.
Maharaj! Somebody wants to meet you immediately the guards calls him.
Tell him to go.
But he says he is Ghori's brother and calls himself Mir Hussain he wants to meet you and tell you something. The guards bring two people to him.
Tell me, my monster enemy, come to me.
Don't think otherwise, I and Chandralekha have escaped as Ghori's prisoners, you can only save us from Ghori. We also cannot bear his crimes that he inflicts on others. Certainly, I am the brother of your enemy but not your enemy.
How can I believe this, I doubt it?
Then kill me now! Or take me in your "sharan" Mir Hussain pleads.
Don't worry with Prithvi Chauhan nothing can happen to you. Prithvi orders their belongings be taken and given proper quarters to live in. You are both guests of the royal family.
Any complements I heard about you is very little, he thanks him for his hospitality.
In Ghori's camp, No Sultan, we haven't found him yet. We searched every where and cannot figure out where he is hiding.
Ghori orders the troops to go to every corner of the earth and find them. He has disappeared with Chitralekha. How dare Mir Husain, my brother take Chitralekha and run away like that, he will get severe Punishment. Go! And get him by dragging him to my feet, Ghori tells T Khan, Go!
But Prithvi you… says Pundir, he is hesitant. He puts the blind fold on Prithvi. Prithvi turns around and takes position and flings his sword into the air while his buddies get ready to practice and to attack him, they move in circular fashion. Prithvi gets ready to be tested with this skill, attacking with sword while blindfolded. In his mind, his mother’s words ring in his ears, forget Sanyo. I cannot lose you. Prithvi fights the 3, blindfolded. Pundir swings at his head. Prithvi then gets Chand and Arjun, he remembers Sanyo’s cruel words, ‘get out of here’ from the earlier incident. Prithvi misses both Chand and Arjun’s swing of the lance. Then Pundir’s lance accidently cuts lightly on Prithvi’s arm. Prithvi! Prithvi! Pundir is horrified and calls out his name. Prithvi has become injured but he remembers Vaishali’s message of Sanyogita, he doesn't have his full attention on the practice.
Prithvi gives some more practice alone. He swings his lance. His buddies watch him. Again the practice commences. After few more swings, Chand’s sword gently cuts at Prithvi’s back. He too shouts his name Prithvi! Prithvi! Prithvi’s wounds are not that deep. He continues the game he moves his sword into the air and thrashes his lance in circular motion. Prithvi has all these voices in his head, of mother, Vaishalli and Sanyogita. He finally cannot take it anymore and slams the sword into the ground.
Arjun walks up to his blindfolded master, Prithvi?
Prithvi removes his blindfold, he has too much to bear and is disappointed, he has tears in his eyes. Just leave me for some time.
Arjun tells him just one thing I have to tell you but don't get angry.
Tell me.
You are caught up in Rani Ma’s oath but I am not. Pundir and Chand look at each other.
What does that mean?
What I mean is that you cannot meet Rajkumari Sanyogita but I can.
There is no use of that Arjun nobody can meet Sanyogita on my behalf either, I have taken oath of my mother never to meet her again. Prithviraj Chauhan has closed the door of the past and over all I am not layak to anybody anymore. She will not listen to you Arjun, she will not ever. Again Prithvi requests his buddies to just leave him alone for some time.
Pundir and Chand leave, Arjun still stands next to him. Arjun doesn't want Prithvi to worry Rajkumari Sanyogita is yours and always be yours, nobody can separate you from her, plus I am sure she will understand, and in this war you will win he thinks in his mind, he finally leaves Prithvi to peace.
Ghori is practicing on a dummy of Prithvi. I have hit you on the chest, you will be alive only till I fire the next arrow.....
Sultan! Sultan! He is interrupted, Ghori twirls around and aims at the messenger, tell me?
He is scared to tell, the arrow is pointed in his face a.. a.. bad news he.. he.. your. ...
Tell!
Mir Hussain has taken the dancer girl!
Mir!!!!!!!Ghori is angry. Tell me which direction did they run to?
It was dark not able to figure which way they went the messenger bows his head down.
Go and find them and kill them at sight!
Yes Sultan!
Prithvi is in his quarters staring out of the window, two servants bring in the evening royal meal. He orders the food to be taken away, I will eat only ordinary meals from now on.
The servants leave, they cross Pratha in the hallway.
Pratha asks what is it?
Maharaj has requested from today he will eat only ordinary meals.
Pratha comes to his room. What is all this brother, enough is enough. We all know that you cannot leave Sanyogita just because of mother.
No Pratha, I promised mother already, and have given her my oath.
I don't accept such promises, brother. You go now and call Sanyogita, she puts her hand on his chin.
Prithvi pats her head, I told you Pratha I have taken this oath.
I don't accept such oaths. Janmashtami is tommorrow, there will be a grand celebration, even mother will be present with us. After so many days of troubles we should all try to celebrate and enjoy the festivities. And you....
Pratha, you enjoy and be happy but I will not be participating in the Janmashtami celebrations, tells Prithvi to his sister and walks away.
Pratha can see him leave he hasn't even worn any shoes on his feet either.
Sanyo is playing the sitar. Ambica ma watches, she is unable to deal with her. Sanyo doesn’t seem to be disturbed at all. She has "rangoli" in her hand ready for the festival. She writes Prithvi with all the petals and remembers him. Sanyo continues to arrange the petals in the name Prithvi in front of the Shiva idol too. On each letter is a lighted lamp, she looks at the name and tears fall down her cheek. She reminiscences her past with Prithvi. There is a pond nearby she looks into it and sees Prithvi's reflection in it instead.
Prithvi is in his quarters and looks out of the window.
Maharaj! Somebody wants to meet you immediately the guards calls him.
Tell him to go.
But he says he is Ghori's brother and calls himself Mir Hussain he wants to meet you and tell you something. The guards bring two people to him.
Tell me, my monster enemy, come to me.
Don't think otherwise, I and Chandralekha have escaped as Ghori's prisoners, you can only save us from Ghori. We also cannot bear his crimes that he inflicts on others. Certainly, I am the brother of your enemy but not your enemy.
How can I believe this, I doubt it?
Then kill me now! Or take me in your "sharan" Mir Hussain pleads.
Don't worry with Prithvi Chauhan nothing can happen to you. Prithvi orders their belongings be taken and given proper quarters to live in. You are both guests of the royal family.
Any complements I heard about you is very little, he thanks him for his hospitality.
In Ghori's camp, No Sultan, we haven't found him yet. We searched every where and cannot figure out where he is hiding.
Ghori orders the troops to go to every corner of the earth and find them. He has disappeared with Chitralekha. How dare Mir Husain, my brother take Chitralekha and run away like that, he will get severe Punishment. Go! And get him by dragging him to my feet, Ghori tells T Khan, Go!
Episode on Friday, August 1, 2008
Prithvi takes his sword and takes a vow of war. I will take Sanyo away right in front of Jaichand. After two days we will attack Kannauj. Samar and Pratha look at each other. Chand, Arjun get ready to attack Kannuj after 2 days on “puranvasi ki rath” you people with the army will leave Dhilli, Prithvi is serious. Pratha calls out to her brother, he is about to leave the hallway of the palace. Pratha takes the tray of kum kum from the servants and applies it on Prithvi's forehead. She says to her big brother in this war, it will be your win. She nods her head as anticipating a positive result.
Ghori enters his “darbar” all stand, go and bring Chitralekha he orders the guards. Mir Hussain is also present with T Khan. Mir questions Ghori's health you are supposed to rest. I am fine I want see Chitralekha. Go and get her!
The guards drag her like an animal into Ghori's tent he orders her to dance. She takes her veil in her hands and starts her dance, the music sounds, she waves her hands and moves her legs in front of the Sultan. Ghori remembers his first fight with Prithvi, he watches her dance. She encircles in the tent and finally falls on the ground, she has fainted out of exhaustion.
Mir is worried, are you okay Chitralekha. He rushes to her side to assist her.
Ghori orders dance now!
Mir is irritated he gives Chitralekha support to stand and answers back to Ghori, enough is enough, he is sick of his big brothers misdeeds. I won't let you continue these crimes anymore!
Mir Hussain! Ghori gets up from his throne takes his knife to his little brother’s neck. Ghori threatens him and says if you weren't my brother I would have killed you by now. "Seepa-eeyoh" go and take her and lock her in the dungeon.
Mir tries to protect her, Ghori you cannot do this to her, let her go! Chitralekha! Mir is desperate. Ghori! Let her go!
This time I am letting you go! Ghori warns Mir Hussain, If you value your own life then don't you ever interfere in any of my business again.
T Khan! Ghori calls.
Yes Sultan, this time I will attack Dhilli right in front, go and tell our special spy to come here.
Right Sir. T Khan leaves the tent. Ghori is anxious to take revenge and it will only be by the death of Prithviraj Chauhan.
At the palace Prithvi is walking in the hallway he passes the guards Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! One guard salutes him, where is mother, he asks him.
She is in the guest quarters.
In the guest quarters? Which guest has come to the palace?
Maharaj Jaichand of Kannauj has come to meet Maharani.
What is Maharaj Jaichand doing here? Prithvi doesn't like it.
There is still time to stop the storm of future Jaichand warns Maharani, Prithvi's mother. Because this storm may be able to destroy your home and if it does you will not be able to even repent over it because nothing will be left. Mother listens to his harsh words, she is silent.
Prithvi is coming to the quarters.
Jaichand continues entire of Dhilli will be destroyed Rajmata, he warns and it is better off that you stop Prithvi's "hosla" from escalating. And also if Prithvi even tries to see Sanyogita or even seek her, then there will be no Sanyogita nor there will be any Prithvi. I will myself kill both of them with my own hands, Jaichand insults her and has no shame. Yes Rajmata, Jaichand repeats his words, with my own hands, did you hear me! Enough! I have come here to tell you this only and also after some time, I plan Rajkumari Sanyogita's grand swayamwar and if Prithviraj tries to interefere......
With that Prithvi enters the guest room, what will you do? His voice echoes, Jaichand stops short and turns around and sees Prithvi. He looks at him and pulls out his sword and points it at him as if Prithvi was a serious threat.
Tell me! Prithvi too pulls out his sword, what you will do? Mother rushes to Prithvi's side.
No Prithvi, today Maharaj Jaichand has come as guest here.
Prithvi cannot accept that thought, no mother he says.
You cannot insult a guest. She tells Maharaj Jaichand it is better that you leave now so that we can think it over properly.
Jaichand tucks his sword away and comments, what is there to think about, there is nothing left, he leaves the palace and he gives them both an angry look as he walks away.
Mother walks over to her son, Prithvi come with me. She takes him to the Durga Mata Idol, she pauses and says Prithvi can you see the lamp, all these days I have not allowed the flame to go out till now. You know why, because then our race/creed Goddess will not permit any bad circumstance fall on us. But now I am afraid of your and Jaichand's relations. So Prithvi I ask of you.... she folds her hands in front of him......
No, mother you don't have to do this, you can ask anything you want too, I am ready to do what ever you say Prithvi is understanding.
Then listen she is hesitant but says forget Sanyogita, forever. Mother holds her son and says I cannot loose you, she weeps.
With less difficulty Prithvi agrees and promises his mother, Prithvi bends over to the idol and puts his hand above the flame to take the oath but he has a condition that he will not marry anybody else, nor he will take part in any celebrations, I will close all the routes of my life.
Mother is shocked to hear this she says no! She grips her son what are you saying this cannot be, it will never happen.
Mother you have given birth to me, you have authority over me, here after what ever you say I will obey it. If, because of me you are in trouble how will I be able to live happily. Prithvi leaves the room of the Durga Mata idol.
Mother watches him and calls out his name.
It is night, Ghori has come to the dungeon to check upon his dancer, he watches from the corridor Chitralekha asleep in a standing position, tied up in chains, in her cell, a torch blinks in the darkness. Ghori turns and grins he leaves the dungeon.
Meanwhile in the darkness in the same place a guard’s neck is slit. It is Mir Hussain he is accessible to the door and unlocks it to get to Chitralekha. He enters her cell and removes the chains. Chitralekha! Open your eyes she is unconscious, he holds her upright.
Save me from this hell Mir, she says in a semiconscious state.
Don't worry Chitralekha I have arranged everything, we will run from here and go directly to
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan of Dhilli. I am fully confident that he will help us, come on lets go. Mir holds onto her and takes her away from the dungeon. Before morning sets in he takes her away by horse, he rushes at full speed. Chitralekha sits in front of him, her eyes are closed.
It is morning Prithvi takes a ride on his horse. Chand, Pundir and Arjun wait at the lake to discuss their plans. They plan to get ready and leave, Prithvi comes to them, Pundir goes at his work, while a guard takes Prithvi's horse away.
Arjun tells, everything is ready for us to leave now Prithvi. Our army will slaughter Kannauj's army first.
Prithvi is silent.
Come we will see now how you cannot get Rajkumari Sanyo, tells Chand.
Pundir returns, come Prithvi we will..... Pundir puts his hand on Prithvi's shoulder.
Chand gestures stop to Pundir, still no word from Prithvi.
What happened Prithvi, Pundir asks, is mother okay?
Prithvi finally responds, send all the army back we will not attack Kannauj. His friends are puzzled. Prithvi takes his sword and walks away leaving his friends confused.
It is night, Sanyo is a sleep in the ashram. Ambica Ma watches her from the window she has a long knife in her hand. Sanyo turns in her bed and calls out Prithvi. Ambica Ma remembers all she did to remove Prithvi from her mind but all her efforts go futile. She thinks in her mind, you don't know Sanyogita how you made yourself a problem by challenging Ambica Ma like this. You will find out soon that I will go to any extent to make you silent.
Sanyo gets up from her bed, she fears something and sees a shadow in her hut approaching. She gets up from her bed quickly and sees a dark apparition. No! She shouts, a knife is pointed at her. Ambica Ma is holding a knife and comes closer to Sanyo. Sanyo walks backwards to save herself, you cannot do this she warns her. No, she screams.
Ambica Ma points the knife at her stomach and stops abruptly. Sanyo is terrified. Ambica Ma moves the knife away and laughs at Sanyo. What you got scared by this only? What? Hahahhaah she laughs. What happened to your strong will, she chuckles some more. Don't be scared I just wanted to see if you were scared of anything at all. So I know now, its death. You are afraid of death. Rajkumari Sanyogita’s strong will, can diminish instantly because of fear. Just her fear of death can destroy her dreams. Rajkumari Sanyogita you better take care of yourself, because maybe on my next attempt my hand may not halt. Ambica Ma is cruel and warns her. She finally leaves the hut, Sanyogita is in tears she weeps. She calls Prithvi’s name.
Prithvi is in the palace his friends are also present. A disturbing event takes place Prithvi sits down while two swami's pour milk on him from a brass vessel. Prithvi is dressed in white loin cloth only. Prithvi remembers his promise to his mother, Pratha, Chand, Arjun and Pundir watch on speechless as the milk is poured on his body. Next water is brought and poured on Prithvi in the same fashion, he remembers his words that he said he will not marry anybody. The water from the pots finish Prithvi gets up.
Next all are assembled and Guruji puts turmeric and kum kum on his forehead. Prithvi remembers how he said he will not participate in any festivals. Guruji throws rose petals on his head to complete the ritual, Prithvi leaves, he had also taken oath to leave his responsibilities as King. Prithvi is dressed in white (the whole incident flashes across his mind), he has sacrificed and completed the "abishek" to solemnize his oath of his mother.
Ghori enters his “darbar” all stand, go and bring Chitralekha he orders the guards. Mir Hussain is also present with T Khan. Mir questions Ghori's health you are supposed to rest. I am fine I want see Chitralekha. Go and get her!
The guards drag her like an animal into Ghori's tent he orders her to dance. She takes her veil in her hands and starts her dance, the music sounds, she waves her hands and moves her legs in front of the Sultan. Ghori remembers his first fight with Prithvi, he watches her dance. She encircles in the tent and finally falls on the ground, she has fainted out of exhaustion.
Mir is worried, are you okay Chitralekha. He rushes to her side to assist her.
Ghori orders dance now!
Mir is irritated he gives Chitralekha support to stand and answers back to Ghori, enough is enough, he is sick of his big brothers misdeeds. I won't let you continue these crimes anymore!
Mir Hussain! Ghori gets up from his throne takes his knife to his little brother’s neck. Ghori threatens him and says if you weren't my brother I would have killed you by now. "Seepa-eeyoh" go and take her and lock her in the dungeon.
Mir tries to protect her, Ghori you cannot do this to her, let her go! Chitralekha! Mir is desperate. Ghori! Let her go!
This time I am letting you go! Ghori warns Mir Hussain, If you value your own life then don't you ever interfere in any of my business again.
T Khan! Ghori calls.
Yes Sultan, this time I will attack Dhilli right in front, go and tell our special spy to come here.
Right Sir. T Khan leaves the tent. Ghori is anxious to take revenge and it will only be by the death of Prithviraj Chauhan.
At the palace Prithvi is walking in the hallway he passes the guards Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! One guard salutes him, where is mother, he asks him.
She is in the guest quarters.
In the guest quarters? Which guest has come to the palace?
Maharaj Jaichand of Kannauj has come to meet Maharani.
What is Maharaj Jaichand doing here? Prithvi doesn't like it.
There is still time to stop the storm of future Jaichand warns Maharani, Prithvi's mother. Because this storm may be able to destroy your home and if it does you will not be able to even repent over it because nothing will be left. Mother listens to his harsh words, she is silent.
Prithvi is coming to the quarters.
Jaichand continues entire of Dhilli will be destroyed Rajmata, he warns and it is better off that you stop Prithvi's "hosla" from escalating. And also if Prithvi even tries to see Sanyogita or even seek her, then there will be no Sanyogita nor there will be any Prithvi. I will myself kill both of them with my own hands, Jaichand insults her and has no shame. Yes Rajmata, Jaichand repeats his words, with my own hands, did you hear me! Enough! I have come here to tell you this only and also after some time, I plan Rajkumari Sanyogita's grand swayamwar and if Prithviraj tries to interefere......
With that Prithvi enters the guest room, what will you do? His voice echoes, Jaichand stops short and turns around and sees Prithvi. He looks at him and pulls out his sword and points it at him as if Prithvi was a serious threat.
Tell me! Prithvi too pulls out his sword, what you will do? Mother rushes to Prithvi's side.
No Prithvi, today Maharaj Jaichand has come as guest here.
Prithvi cannot accept that thought, no mother he says.
You cannot insult a guest. She tells Maharaj Jaichand it is better that you leave now so that we can think it over properly.
Jaichand tucks his sword away and comments, what is there to think about, there is nothing left, he leaves the palace and he gives them both an angry look as he walks away.
Mother walks over to her son, Prithvi come with me. She takes him to the Durga Mata Idol, she pauses and says Prithvi can you see the lamp, all these days I have not allowed the flame to go out till now. You know why, because then our race/creed Goddess will not permit any bad circumstance fall on us. But now I am afraid of your and Jaichand's relations. So Prithvi I ask of you.... she folds her hands in front of him......
No, mother you don't have to do this, you can ask anything you want too, I am ready to do what ever you say Prithvi is understanding.
Then listen she is hesitant but says forget Sanyogita, forever. Mother holds her son and says I cannot loose you, she weeps.
With less difficulty Prithvi agrees and promises his mother, Prithvi bends over to the idol and puts his hand above the flame to take the oath but he has a condition that he will not marry anybody else, nor he will take part in any celebrations, I will close all the routes of my life.
Mother is shocked to hear this she says no! She grips her son what are you saying this cannot be, it will never happen.
Mother you have given birth to me, you have authority over me, here after what ever you say I will obey it. If, because of me you are in trouble how will I be able to live happily. Prithvi leaves the room of the Durga Mata idol.
Mother watches him and calls out his name.
It is night, Ghori has come to the dungeon to check upon his dancer, he watches from the corridor Chitralekha asleep in a standing position, tied up in chains, in her cell, a torch blinks in the darkness. Ghori turns and grins he leaves the dungeon.
Meanwhile in the darkness in the same place a guard’s neck is slit. It is Mir Hussain he is accessible to the door and unlocks it to get to Chitralekha. He enters her cell and removes the chains. Chitralekha! Open your eyes she is unconscious, he holds her upright.
Save me from this hell Mir, she says in a semiconscious state.
Don't worry Chitralekha I have arranged everything, we will run from here and go directly to
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan of Dhilli. I am fully confident that he will help us, come on lets go. Mir holds onto her and takes her away from the dungeon. Before morning sets in he takes her away by horse, he rushes at full speed. Chitralekha sits in front of him, her eyes are closed.
It is morning Prithvi takes a ride on his horse. Chand, Pundir and Arjun wait at the lake to discuss their plans. They plan to get ready and leave, Prithvi comes to them, Pundir goes at his work, while a guard takes Prithvi's horse away.
Arjun tells, everything is ready for us to leave now Prithvi. Our army will slaughter Kannauj's army first.
Prithvi is silent.
Come we will see now how you cannot get Rajkumari Sanyo, tells Chand.
Pundir returns, come Prithvi we will..... Pundir puts his hand on Prithvi's shoulder.
Chand gestures stop to Pundir, still no word from Prithvi.
What happened Prithvi, Pundir asks, is mother okay?
Prithvi finally responds, send all the army back we will not attack Kannauj. His friends are puzzled. Prithvi takes his sword and walks away leaving his friends confused.
It is night, Sanyo is a sleep in the ashram. Ambica Ma watches her from the window she has a long knife in her hand. Sanyo turns in her bed and calls out Prithvi. Ambica Ma remembers all she did to remove Prithvi from her mind but all her efforts go futile. She thinks in her mind, you don't know Sanyogita how you made yourself a problem by challenging Ambica Ma like this. You will find out soon that I will go to any extent to make you silent.
Sanyo gets up from her bed, she fears something and sees a shadow in her hut approaching. She gets up from her bed quickly and sees a dark apparition. No! She shouts, a knife is pointed at her. Ambica Ma is holding a knife and comes closer to Sanyo. Sanyo walks backwards to save herself, you cannot do this she warns her. No, she screams.
Ambica Ma points the knife at her stomach and stops abruptly. Sanyo is terrified. Ambica Ma moves the knife away and laughs at Sanyo. What you got scared by this only? What? Hahahhaah she laughs. What happened to your strong will, she chuckles some more. Don't be scared I just wanted to see if you were scared of anything at all. So I know now, its death. You are afraid of death. Rajkumari Sanyogita’s strong will, can diminish instantly because of fear. Just her fear of death can destroy her dreams. Rajkumari Sanyogita you better take care of yourself, because maybe on my next attempt my hand may not halt. Ambica Ma is cruel and warns her. She finally leaves the hut, Sanyogita is in tears she weeps. She calls Prithvi’s name.
Prithvi is in the palace his friends are also present. A disturbing event takes place Prithvi sits down while two swami's pour milk on him from a brass vessel. Prithvi is dressed in white loin cloth only. Prithvi remembers his promise to his mother, Pratha, Chand, Arjun and Pundir watch on speechless as the milk is poured on his body. Next water is brought and poured on Prithvi in the same fashion, he remembers his words that he said he will not marry anybody. The water from the pots finish Prithvi gets up.
Next all are assembled and Guruji puts turmeric and kum kum on his forehead. Prithvi remembers how he said he will not participate in any festivals. Guruji throws rose petals on his head to complete the ritual, Prithvi leaves, he had also taken oath to leave his responsibilities as King. Prithvi is dressed in white (the whole incident flashes across his mind), he has sacrificed and completed the "abishek" to solemnize his oath of his mother.
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