Episode on Sunday, August 31, 2008

Chand is surprised to here that, what are you saying Prithvi. Nil is M Ghori's person, it cannot be?
How do you know, asks Arjun.
Because he told that his fathers name is Balgandharva. That time there was no such "sainik" with such a name that’s how, explains Prithvi to his pals. And there were no such portions of the army in such area at the time. Also there was only one person with that name in our army and he was positioned in another location. Prithvi’s pals are intrigued.
Chand applauses Prithvi for his memory. You know each and every trooper by name, all thousands of them?
Chand, the army troopers don't look back/forth to give their lives for Dhilli, that I cannot remember their names, Prithvi relates it to him.
So what are we to do about Nil, asks Pundir.
Like I said before he will be the best weapon against M Ghori.

Sanyo and Roopali have reached the place where they make the threads. The weaver welcomes Sanyo. She wants to inspect her threads.
Yes, I will bring them have a seat, he tells her.
What is this, she points to a bottle.
Don't touch that we use it in our work. If the solution spills to the ground then it can ruin us. The man leaves the room Sanyo secretly takes the bottle.

All are prepared for war Guruji puts "tilak" on Prithviraj and applies kum-kum. He does "arthi " too. All have their armor and Prithvi falls on the feet of Guruji taking his blessings.
“Vijay-Bhava” he blesses them and touches his head. Pundir you are also going to war?
Prithvi sees his friend waiting in the hallway. What is this he asks?
There is no such war where Pundir has not gone to.
I know Pundir, replies Prithvi I told you......
I know what you told me but you have only told it to me. I haven’t' accepted it. What you think just for the sake of fear for a silly dream I will be stopped.
No! We are thinking of your safety Pundir.
What is it really safety or is it fear, Pundir taunts Prithvi.
Prithvi takes his sword and folds his hands in a praying gesture and says as being your friend I ask of you, just listen to me.
Okay Prithvi, Pundir agrees. They hug each other with mutual understanding, Chand and Arjun watch. The 3 leave for the war.

Sanyo and Roopali are happy they return to Kannauj. A guard gives Jaichand the message of their arrival. “Teek hai” Go!
I am so happy tells Sanyo I never knew it would be that easy to ruin it all. I am just worried about Jaichand finding out tells Roopali. Jaichand is listening from the corridor to the conversation.
He will not find out that I am responsible for it tells Sanyo.
Jaichand makes himself present. Sanyo sees him and is shocked. She is not sure if he has heard what she said just now.
So how was your trip to Ratnapur?
It was fine.
Good, just get fresh now and rest, then come to the “darbar” your swayamwar threads and shoes are done.
Yes father we will come she tells him.

Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Har Har Mahadeo!
Har Har Mahadeo!
Har Har Mahadeo!
Jeet Hamari Hogi!
Jeet Hamari Hogi!
Jeet Hamari Hogi! Prithvi leaves the palace and is saluted by all the army and guards.
Jeet Hamari Hogi! All are confident. The 3 leave the palace swords are held up high in the hallway, all troops follow behind. Pundir watches along with Mir.

Meanwhile Ghori is also preparing "Jahabazo" nobody can stop us from getting to Dhilli. The war has only brought one "pygam" Prithviraj's "tabaee"! Ghori raises his sword in confidence. All of Ghori's army also raise their swords. They all also leave for war too.

Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Outside all salute and cheer to Prithviraj, villagers women and children. All get on their horses for war. Prithvi looks above him he sees Sanyo throwing flowers on him . Arjun notices it but he is only hallucinating.
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai! More salutes.

At Ghori’s camp, Prithvi will take his army at night to the Kali Ma temple, Ghori discusses with his commander.
T Kahn is surprised of M Ghori, how did you get that information?
M Ghori always keeps track of all moves of his enemy efficiently, especially when it’s of
Prithviraj Chauhan. I get every news of Prithvi beforehand, even before Prithvi and his army will reach their destinations. I have already arranged his welcome. Before war I will eliminate half of his army. Prithvi will not be able to contemplate or realize it in time nor will he be able to react to it. Ghori is pleased with himself again and gives a chuckle.

Sanyo is enthusiastic to see the threads and shoes . She happily walks to the “darbaar”.
Come, come Rajkumari Sanyogita, we have the threads and shoes.
Our artists have worked day and night to manufacture it all, hope you and Rajkumari will like it tells the weaver.
Roopali takes off the covering of the platter that contains the threads first. They see all red threads. Sanyo is shocked.
How is it Maharaj?
Very good, excellent! This kind of thread is a thread like no other thread that any Rajkumari will ever see. Jaichand throws the token to the weaver, a bag full of coins, he catches the bag.
Now see the shoes, Roopali exposes the shoes on the platter too. Sanyo is again surprised.
Very Good! Jaichand is pleased again. Sanyo gets up she is annoyed her efforts have failed.
What happened Sanyogita, are you not happy with these?
Yes I am, I am very happy, she leaves the “darbar”.
Very good!
Thank-you Maharaj, God told us in time that instead of red, green colour was mixed up in the batch.
Now you go, but remember not to tell what happened, to anybody, understand, Jaichand warns the weaver.
As you say Maharaj. The group leave the palace.
You wanted to play a game, very sad, you can't even recognize your own father, still after all these years

It is night all travel by horse, Nil contemplates in his mind, enough Maharaj my "maksad" will be inevitable. As soon as you reach, M Ghori’s army will make their attack on yours and destroy you totally.
One of Prithvi's Senapati announce, Maharaj we have made arrangements at Kali Ma temple.
Prithvi says, no, Senapati we will not go to Kali Ma temple. Prithvi instead orders Arjun and Chand to take the army to the other route. All change their directions.
Stop Prithvi, Chand hails. Why are we not going to Kali Ma temple?
I just thought we will take some rest, it will be alright. We will come closer to the middle of the war grounds that’s all by stopping here. Nil, Prithvi hails him.
Yes Maharaj.
Take the army to the village nearby and all take rest.
Yes Maharaj, one section of the army passes in the other direction.
Chand asks why did you informed him all this?
Because I am sure that Nil has already informed Ghori of our earlier plans and he has already built his strategy to welcome us in glory. Now Chand you take the other batch of the army by the river route, by the time I will go and deliver a "pygam" to Ghori, it’s been a long time since I sent him one.

Sanyo cannot figure out how it all happened, she had changed the colour completely, this could have been a conspiracy against me. Now only left is the jewelry plan, it must be successful Sanyo confides with her friend Roopali. But what if we are not successful here too? What if we don't win asks Sanyo worriedly.
Don't worry Rajkumari Sanyo.
But Roopali my marriage will be only with Prithvi, Sanyo replies back.
Jaichand is eavesdropping once again, No! Shouts Jaichand, he interrupts the conversation. Enough the game is over, next "Puranvashi ki rath " is your swayamwar . All of Hindustan will be present for it the whole nation all kings, sages, army, civilians, rishis, munis but not Prithviraj Chauhan! No Prithvi! He will not be allowed to come! Did you hear me! Jaichand is stern and warns his daughter Sanyogita.

Episode on Saturday, August 30, 2008

Prithvi is at his quarters asleep once again, he dreams of running and looking for Pundir. He shouts his name in the dream. He looks frantically everywhere in the fields, it is nightfall. Prithvi faces some dacoits, he shouts where are you Pundir! He continues to run ahead, by the time he hears Pundir calling his name too. He turns around and sees Pundir fall, he is stabbed by numerous swords, dacoits have killed him. He rushes to make last attempts of saving him but it’s too late. No! Pundir! Prithvi suddenly wakes up from his bed, and is very upset. How he just saw a dream of Pundir with numerous swords stabbed in his back. He starts to reminiscence Sanjam’s death too. He sees the thunder and lightening crash in front of him from the window in his room. A cool breeze rushes through it and he wraps the shawl around his body. He walks to the quarters of Guruji and wakes him up.
What happened Maharaj?
I have witnessed a very bad dream.
Sit down, Guruji tells him. What kind of dream Maharaj?
Death of Pundir! What could this dream mean, Prithvi consults him.
The meaning of the dream only a special person can tell.
Who is he, where is he? Prithvi wants to know fast, he is calm.
A God spirit can only tell about it, a person with psychic abilities. He can only interpret and rationalize about the dream.
Can you take me there?
She is in the Shiv temple, but Maharaj it’s becoming very late at night, go in the morning.
No, I cannot wait, I had a similar dream like this before, my father died, Prithvi leaves the room.

Jaichand remembers how Sanyo tricked him and mother lied to him. Sanyo approaches him, father are you ready about the swayamwar, the clothes and shoes are ready and just how I wanted it.
I am glad you are happy just wait and see the marriage will be the most lavish of all.
But father I will remember and miss you after when I leave Kannauj.
I too will miss you, but you just have to make it habit and forget about Kannauj. Its getting late go to your room to sleep.
Yes father, she goes to her room.
No matter what you do I will make the swayamwar happen making sure it’s without Prithvi! Jaichand thinks in his mind.

Prithvi goes to the tantric lady near the Shiv Temple. She is a female, and sits alone, she says, I know that Maharaj’s worries have brought him here .
What is it, he asks her.
It’s something you wouldn't want to know, come and sit here. Prithvi sits down, your friend Pundir will not survive she adds.
Prithvi looks at her in which war?
The very fight that you are enthusiastic about, the most.
This time I will be fighting M Ghori, are you talking about this time, Prithvi asks her.
Are you restless about this war, she asks him back.
No response by Prithvi he is speechless.
One "thoo-phan” is on its way, she tells, a kind of
“thoo-phan" where you will win, but lose simultaneously also. That time you must definitely meet me again, I also saw a dream parallel to yours too.
Is there any way where I can avoid my friend’s death?
No, Maharaj you will not be able to avoid anybodies death, not even one person.

Morning has come, mother chats with Jaichand, we have not spared any wealth to make the swayamwar to its perfection. All the jewelry and clothes are made to precision. Sanyo comes to ask where the weaver is with the threads. He is in Ratnapur. She insists to her father that she wants to see them now, let me go there.
Jaichand is hesitant at first, but later agrees okay, you can go to see it.
I will get ready to go.
But you must take the security guards with you.
Yes father, I will, she leaves for her journey to Ratnapur.
However you try to avoid the swayamwar it will happen on the next “Purnawasi ki rath” no matter what, Jaichand is adamant.

Pundir is at the training section of the palace in the sand, he swings his lance rapidly around and around keeping in mind what he said to Prithvi. He is joined by Prithvi later.
So what have you decided finally, he asks as Prithvi approaches him, is it Me or Mir?
Prithvi walks close to him, you know Pundir, that nobody else has the room in my heart like you have.
Pundir is pleased and smiles, I knew Prithvi that you would not allow anybody to trespass between us, he is content with his decision. Now look Prithvi, your Pundir will show what he will do to Ghori. Come Prithvi lets get ready for war!
Prithvi interrupts suddenly, no Pundir you will not be participating for the war.
Pundir is shocked with the decision he didn’t anticipate it, what are you telling Prithvi? You will not take me? Why because you want to take Mir instead? Pundir is disgusted with this answer. You want to ditch our friendship of childhood so easily?
No! It’s not like that Pundir, I don't want you to.......to….
What! What you don't want....just say it, you don't trust me?
It’s not about trust Pundir, Prithvi replies to his doubts.
Then what is it, tell me, you just want to ditch your friend like that.
Prithvi cannot take those words and faces him eye to eye. I had this dream last night a dream about your death.
Pundir cannot understand his silliness. This is just your "Brahm" Prithvi. Believe me I will take the whole load of attacks by Ghori on my chest. Don't try to separate me from you for ridiculous reasons. Please do not take this opportunity of war away from me.
No Pundir, I cannot do this. I already lost one friend, and if something happens to you I will not be able to forgive myself.
But! Says Pundir.
No Pundir, Prithvi replies again and puts his hand on his shoulders. If you want to stay with me, I will order you.....
This is not the order of a King this is only the love of his soul mate, Pundir acknowledges his meaning.

In the morning the conch is blown.
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan Ki Jai!
All the army salutes and cheer on. Prithvi announces my comrades our enemy has reached the border, they strike again. Without thinking of our own lives we will protect our Hindustan. We must have the wit to make the enemies blood clot and burn them to ashes. Our special "yodha" Pundir will lead with the torch and inspire us. Only blood can put the flames of the torch out. Prithvi calls Pundir. Pundir takes the torch from the troop, when he passes by mistake his leg hits a pot of flammable liquid like kerosene and the grass ignites with flames surrounding Pundir all around. One villager jumps to save Pundirs life. Prithvi shouts Pundir! The villager takes him out of the fire.
I am okay, he tells, don't worry about me.
Stop tells Prithvi to the troop who just saved Pundir. Who are you he asks him?
I am Nil, Maharaj.
Prithvi goes to him you have done me a great favor.
Don't say that Maharaj, I was just doing my duty. I am at your service. I had been thinking of joining your army but one of your troops had rejected me, because he says I am not competent enough to fight. I feel like I am as good as my father was.
Prithvi questions who was your father?
He was part of your army, his name was Balgandarva Maharaj. At the time of the Digvijay he was made into a martyr, when the attack of Dhilli took place.
Prithvi is pleased, don't worry you will fight like your Baba with us shoulder to shoulder. We need more people like you, go and meet Chacha he will explain everything you need to know. As morning comes we will leave Dhilli.
Thank-you Maharaj. This is a great opportunity for me to serve Dhilli. Nil takes and kisses Prithvi's fist and walks away.
Ghori gives a huge chuckle, my new token, Nil, he laughs some more. So easily he has been admitted into Prithvi's army. With his help we will prevent Prithvi from reaching "Maidan Jung" and kill him. Ghori chuckles some more he is contented and sure of his plans.

Prithvi aims at the fish, his friends watch. Prithvi explains that Nil is M Ghori's spy, he releases the bow and the arrow hits the fish- bullseye. His buddies are surprised by the discovery. Prithvi continues, and we will use Ghori's own spy to obstruct M Ghori!

Episode on Friday, August 29, 2008

Prithvi recognizes the blue colour on the legs/feet which is still visible on one of the villagers seated by the camp fire, in the forest. No sooner Prithvi takes his sword, along with Chand and both make their attack on the group seated near the camp fire, it is none other than Roshan Ali in disguise. Chand attacks his opponents while Prithvi endlessly attacks Roshan Ali. Prithvi finally gets close to him and asks where the treasure is!
What do I know about it? Roshan Ali taunts him back.
Prithvi responses with his art of fighting, and finally makes R. Ali lose his sword. Prithvi quickly puts the dagger on his neck and Chand rushes forward. Again Prithvi asks, where is my wealth! Tell me or I will kill you.
You want to kill me? He taunts then kill me, I will never let you know where the riches are. I will not even tell you by mistake.
Prithvi shoves his body, Chand looks after him. Prithvi is irritated and looks around in the forest, he notices a barrel just by chance, he strikes his sword against it. A hole is made and shiny objects start to fall out. Prithvi found his treasure and wealth that was robbed by Roshan Ali. Prithvi makes a turn and runs back to Chand. Prithvi tells Chand to go and take R. Ali back to M Ghori and give him his message.

Chand has reaches the point where Ghori is and throws R Ali at Ghori’s feet. Chand tells I have brought your person back and I have Prithvi’s message too.
Prithvi? Ghori is annoyed.
Now listen to the message, have you finished your cat and mouse play? You have to play it our way. Shut the bird game you play alone. You must fight directly in war by taking the sword!
Ghori is listening, okay fine since Prithvi loves his death, let him face me in “Maidan Jung”. Go and tell him on “Puranvasi ka din” I will attack. Your Prithvi will only get to see “tabaee”, a kind of “tabaee” that Prithvi’s spirit will be shaken. GO! Ghori warns Chand and glares at him.

At the palace Prithvi, Arjun and Pundir await impatiently for Chand’s return. They are concerned for his well being, looks like I made a mistake, tells Prithvi, I should not have sent Chand to Ghori.
Then what do you plan to do now, Arjun questions his King?
Maybe I was the one who should have gone instead.
From the hallway a voice, No Prithvi! Chand has returned safely to the palace he is grinning, that’s not necessary Prithvi, he says, he had heard what he said. Looks like you were all in a dilemma by my absence? Don’t worry I had to deal with a Jackal not a tiger.
Prithvi is overwhelmed and walks towards Chand and gives him a hug. He smiles looks like you put bracelets on him.
Chand informs, yes, he is ready to take the swords.
Yes, he wants to face me?
Yes, on “Puranwasi ka din”, he will attack, Chand declares the news.
“Teak hai”, Prithvi is pleased, if that’s what he wants, to show his power then it will be that way. Prithvi and his tigers will not be afraid of him. Get ready for war! Ghori wants war then he will get it! The 4 raise their swords in the air in a circle, they say, Har Har Mahadeo! Har Har Mahadeo!
With that Ghori’s brother joins them and says
Har Har Mahadeo too. I am also with you he tells them.
Pundir is quick and retaliates, he shoves Mir’s sword on the floor. No need, tells Pundir, we don’t need your help to win the war, he tells him, we are sufficient ourselves.
Pundir? Prithvi questions his words, he is our friend.
Maybe? He is sent by Ghori, I cannot go to war with him!
What does that mean? Prithvi again questions his buddy.
You can trust Ghori’s brother but I will not. Any brother will not raise a sword on his own sibling, never, it is so obvious, Pundir is adamant.
Mir tries to defend himself, I am against crimes you must trust me, I am with all of you, trust my words.
Trust you? Never, warns Pundir.

Mother finds the news of Sanyo’s return she runs to her. Sanyo my daughter, thank God you arrived safely.
Thank-you mother.
I will do anything for your happiness, Jaichand is approaching the hallway. Is the work done, she asks.
Yes it is done, quite easily and nobody found out too. After some while the parcels will open and they will find the mix-up.
But what if your father finds out about all this, mother is worried of the outcome.
Nothing will happen I have destroyed the swayamwar costumes and accessories. (Jaichand is eves dropping nearby) If father can force my swayamwar, then I am his daughter. I will not allow the swayamwar to take place at all. Jaichand is listening to every word and is furious, he smashes the goods on the platter nearby on a pedestal.
Prithvi and gang head for the secret dungeon, they have their layout/model for the plans. All encircle it, friends we have to prepare for war. Ghori’s brother Mir is also following behind. In this war we will use specific weapons- arrows. In front of the enemy our “sena” will show a big line up. Ghori’s brother sneaks to the very same room where the 4 are and watches them. Prithvi using tokens, he places it on the model while the 3 watch. See like this in a triangular fashion- Prithvi shows them, like the trunk of the elephant. The enemy will not be able to identify 2 other branches of the army behind. Like this, Prithvi shows his buddies the model with the pointer appropriately. As soon as the enemy sees the one line of soldiers, they will lose. By the time our “sena” would have already started attack in all 4 directions. Ghori’s brother listens to that main point and walks away to the hallway, he tries to tiptoe silently but makes a sound. Prithvi shouts who it is! The 4 rush out of the room to see who it is. They cannot find anyone, there is nobody.

Meanwhile Ghori’s troops make their own preparations. T. Kahn is present. Ghori walks into the room to see how everything is, he inspects the arrows. All our weapons are ready, make them sharper he orders Kahn. I want the swords to pierce the Hindustanis so it should kill them instantly. Ghori walks further to inspect the tip of the spears, it should be pointed sharp in only one shot it should kill Prithvi.
Yes, it will be as you say Sultan tells Kahn.
And Sultan what will be our mode of fighting?
Obviously the same style Prithvi uses! You already know T Khan! M Ghori breaks all the tactics of the enemy. Now the time has come Prithvi, you and every being will be eliminated!

We are so successful, tells Sanyo to her servant. Now for the next trick, she informs the other maids to do the next job.
The cobbler comes to show the shoes to Sanyo, she asks, so how have you made it?
I have made it beautiful like this, he shows her the shoes.
Sanyo fakes her opinion and tells them they are not good. You have put rubies which is not auspicious according to my kundli. If Jaichand finds out about it he will put you in jail, Sanyo warns the cobbler.
No these are diamonds, it looks like they are rubies but they are not, he shows her.
Sanyo shows Roopali, a diamond like this has cut my foot in childhood before and if this happens again Maharaj would behead him wouldn’t he?
The cobbler is confused, then you tell me the solution to this?
Sanyo removes some gravel and tells him to put it instead, also make sure that Jaichand doesn’t find out that I chose this or he will punish you.
Yes I understand, Jaichand is present also he is watching the situation.
I must make this swayamwar a failure.

It is night time, Prithvi is asleep in the palace in his quarters. Mir tries to make his way to Prithvi’s room secretly. Instantly Pundir is also vigilant and attacks Mir from behind, he beats him up mercilessly. Prithvi is awaken and finds Mir on the ground with a dagger in his hand. Pundir quickly grabs the dagger from his hand.
Pundir! Prithvi shouts.
Mir tries to defend himself, no you must believe me, I was only giving Prithvi a message!
A message, in this way, like thief?
Yes like a thief, because I knew nobody will listen to me or believe me. So I wanted to plant the message near Maharaj!
What kind of message? Pundir questions, that you wanted to present him like this, in this fashion.
Just listen for one moment, Mir requests Pundir.
Let him speak Pundir, Prithvi interrupts. Yes tell us tells Prithvi to Mir. What is the message?
The “Gaj-Rang” technique is Ghori’s specialty, he can easily break it and if you use the same with him he will definitely win.
Prithvi is grateful and thanks him for cautioning him in advance , but I will still be using this method to attack anyway.
Why?
The technique is only to mislead Ghori that’s all. When we attack it will be from another direction. Go and take rest, Prithvi tells Mir.
I don’t understand how you can always trust him like that, Pundir tells his master. How could you just neglect his actions like that? He has only come to kill you, Pundir is adamant. You must believe that Ghori has sent him here only to befriend you and later stab you in the back.
Prithvi opens the message, see this, he came only to give this scroll. Prithvi shows it to Pundir to clear the doubts.
I don’t believe it at all, Pundir is stern.
It’s up to you, tells Prithvi.
Okay then, looks like you trust an alien more than your own. By morning you tell me your decision either he will come to fight or it will be me, Pundir warns. Either I or Mir will accompany you to war, only one of us. Pundir walks away the words ring in Prithvi’s mind.

Episode on Saturday, August 23, 2008

Sanyo cries on Prithvi’s shoulders, I cannot do this Prithvi. I respect the oath you have taken.

Jaichand again asks where is Rajkumari Sanyogita, Roopali?
No answer from her.
Jaichand is even more irritated, I am asking you something Roopali!

Prithvi and Sanyo are still near the lake. Sanyo still cries on his shoulders. Prithvi holds her tight and pats her head.

Roopali tries to explain er...She has gone outside, Roopali’s head is bowed down as she speaks. She hesitates to tell him the truth.
Outside, where outside! Jaichand yells loudly. In this raging storm why did you let her go out in the first place!
Maharaj I have tried very hard to stop her, but...but.
But what! Who has gone with her, what has she gone there all alone? I will bring her back Roopali. Jaichand leaves the temple with his guards.
Roopali tries to stop them and tells, Maharaj stop! Maharaj she will come any moment now! Her voice is ignored.

Prithvi and Sanyo sit by a campfire which Prithvi arranged in a ruin they found nearby. Both sit silently, Prithvi finally apologizes and asks her for forgiveness.
Sanyo looks at him.
Because of mother I cannot even speak to you.
No Prithvi. Don't say anything, since you have given oath to your mother, it’s not only your responsibility but also mine, it’s not just about your self-respect but our self respect too. It is the respect of the soul Prithvi. I will never permit your oath to break, I will be with you till my death.

Jaichand is outside the temple searching for Sanyogita he calls her name. Rajkumari Sanyogita!

As long as I breathe, I will only take your name, this you should never forget.
I could never forget that, says Prithvi. So Sanyogita, come, we must return back.
Sanyo is hesitant, she wishes she could spend more time with Prithvi.

Jaichand is coming he shouts Sanyogita! He is worried for her, he looks here and there Rajkumari Sanyogita!

They haven’t left the ruin. Prithvi’s eyes are watery, looks like this is our last meeting together Sanyogita?
I know that, she nods.
Let’s go, we will go back. Prithvi and Sanyogita get up to return. They walk on and reach inside the temple. They can hear the voice of Jaichand also.
I have searched all the areas but we still could not find Rajkumari Sanyogita he scolds Roopali. Where has she gone to!
Prithvi and Sanyo can see Jaichand is furious.
Roopali spots them at the temple’s entrance, it’s okay she will come any minute now, Maharaj.
Prithvi quickly tells Sanyo to go, I will come from the back side.
Sanyo walks over to Jaichand but she finds her other garments kept in the temple on the tray. She takes them and goes to change her clothes quickly. After few minutes she returns.
Prithvi is watching behind a pillar.
Sanyo walks over to her father and calls him from behind.
Jaichand turns around and is relieved to see her he says Sanyogita? Where did you go?
Nowhere, just I was here, outside, for some time I had gone outside.
Even after you were not feeling well? Why! Didn't you see there is a dangerous storm outside!
When I went outside there was no deadly storm, she tries to calm her father in her innocent voice. I wanted to be in some open area with fresh air for some time. When I went I don't know what happened, I couldn't go further and turned around to come back.
It's okay child, let's go now we will go home, you need to have some sleep.
Sanyo says no father, I am well now, I will finish my work and then return home.
Prithvi has been watching them both for the whole time.
You still want to see the silk threads?
Sanyo nods yes.
Jaichand says okay then, I will not oppose you, I have to agree with you, as soon as the storm passes, I will myself take you there, okay my child? Jaichand waits in the temple.
Prithvi goes to the room to check on Pundir.

R Ali has the keys in his hands, looks like God is even with me, Prithvi seems to have disappeared and the storm has started to subside. What a situation for me, all in my favor, R Ali turns around and looks at Pundir see you friend, even if Prithvi wants to save you nobody will be able to open your eyes. R Ali leaves the room he walks from the terrace of the temple, ready to jump down to make a getaway. Prithvi is coming below. R Ali jumps down from the terrace and lands right next to Prithvi below, he sees him.
Panditji you are here? Where are you going from here? And in this fashion? Prithvi can see only his profile, he turns his head slowly towards Prithvi and looks at him. Prithvi has doubt and comes up closer to him and removes his beard, it’s a fake one, Narsimha, you? So you are a special spy sent by M Ghori? You have played alot now, your game is over.
Maharajjjj.... Roshan Ali always stays alive.
Yes you have told the truth, you will have to stay alive to send my message to your Sultan.
Prithvi and R Ali prepare to fight, R Ali tries to kick Prithvi but he backs away and tries to get him back. R Ali does a back flip and kicks Prithvi in the face. Prithvi kicks him back, then one more time in the legs. Prithvi tries to get him again but he cartwheels himself to safety and kicks Prithvi again. Prithvi answers back with another kick and he falls down, Prithvi bashes him in the face.
R Ali twirls away then runs and tries to kick Prithvi with full force but misses Prithvi's head. Prithvi instead kicks him in the back, then another kick he flips upside down. Prithvi faces Narsimha (R ALI), he makes a run for the wall and tries to climb up using the help of the formwork design as gripping points to climb up to go back on the terrace.
Prithvi tries as well, R ALi has reached to the top so has Prithvi, he kicks him in the face. R Ali tires to hit him back but Prithvi grabs both of his arms and hits him twice then kicks him again. R Ali looks at Prithvi, Prithvi looks at him and says today you will not be able to save yourself from my hands.
Try and see if you can, Maharaj. R Ali quickly jumps off the terrace again and reaches down to the ground safely.
Prithvi looks down and is ready to jump also.
R Ali tells stop Maharaj and gestures his hand. Even if you wanted to stop your destruction you will never succeed, you have only two options left, either you try and follow me and try to get the keys, or save your friend from death. I have mixed poison in the medicine, a kind of poison that will not allow him to see the sun.
Prithvi is listening he murmurs, Pundir?
Why Maharaj didn't I freeze your enthusiasm? Leave just leave, your friend breathes his last breath.
Prithvi is angry if anything happens to Pundir then I will show you how I will kill you.
R Ali is happy and laughs, he runs away.
Prithvi jumps down from the terrace also and lands safely. He goes back into the temple premises to get to Pundir.
Sanyo sees Prithvi, he comes her way very fast, but turns and heads for the room where Pundir is sick. Sanyo wonders what he is running for. Hope he is not in any problems? She watches him.
Jaichand is nearby also waiting for the storm to clear completely. Jaichand's attention is diverted on Sanyo, what is it daughter?
Nothing father.
Jaichand walks closer to her, why do you look so afraid?
Nothing father I was thinking if this storm doesn't pass then how can we go outside?
You are correct my daughter I will go outside and check if the storm has reduced okay, he pats her and leaves the temple.
Prithvi has come to Pundir’s side, Pundir open your eyes, look at me, Prithvi pats his head. Pundir see I have come, Pundir! If I don't take him in time, Prithvi thinks in horror and is very worried for his friend, no, I will not allow anything to happen to you, never! Prithvi bends over to the bed and lifts his friend on his shoulders and carries him away.
Jaichand has finished talking with his guard, Prithvi emerges out of the room carrying Pundir.
Sanyo sees Prithvi. Prithvi she says and looks at her father, she hopes he doesn't see them. Oh my God what should I do now? If father sees him? Sanyo walks over to her father, father?
What is it my daughter?
Sanyo quickly glances at Prithvi but hesitates to say anything, father ...Er...I...
What is it? Jaichand questions her. What happened daughter?
Sanyo sees Prithvi coming and hugs her father to divert his attention and block his view.
Daughter why are you so distressed? What has happened?
I cannot take it father, the storm is frightening.
Prithvi is approaching, carrying his friend on his shoulders.
Daughter don't worry he hugs her tightly what is the storm, just as it comes it will go also.
Sanyo can see Prithvi, he is very close to them now h e passes behind, Sanyo switches to the other shoulder of her father so he doesn't notice them behind.
Prithvi has left the temple, he walks into the night with the full moon lit in the sky of the deserted forest. He lifts his buddy. Hold on a little more Pundir, just some more time. We will reach a vaid soon, nothing will happen to you. Prithvi walks a great distance, he is tired and takes him off his shoulder and lays him gently under a tree in sitting position.
Prithvi looks around him, how is it that nobody has crossed my path, nobody is here? Prithvi walks forward in the darkness and his feet trips over a big log, he falls and hits his head on a big stone, he is hurt too. He gets up holding his head and walks over to Pundir. Nothing will happen to you Pundir just trust me, I won't let anything happen to you, he lifts him again and carries him away. Morning has come, luckily he finally reaches to a place where a vaid lives.
Prithvi carries him inside the house. Pundir is laid on the bed. The vaid checks his vitals, pulse, body temperature, he checks his eyes.
Prithvi is exhausted and worried, Baba will he be okay?
Sorry about that, but his life is hanging, if I do or don't do anything, or if I want to treat him, how will I? That's the situation the vaid responses.
No, how can you say that, you are a vaid! If you leave hope like that! For God's sake please do something.
You can see his situation I am no magician.
Prithvi gets emotional, please do something, do anything but save my friend. Try any remedy but you must save him under any condition.
The vaid thinks a little and remembers yes there is one medicine he nods his head.
Prithvi encourages him to use that remedy.
The vaid warns the medicine has side effects, either it could cure the patient or it could kill the patiently instantly. Now you have to think, are you ready to take the risks? Are you ready to gamble with your friend's life?
Prithvi goes into deep thought and remembers about how Sanjam gave up his life. I cannot lose my friend tears are in his eyes.

Episode on Sunday, August 24, 2008

Prithvi wants the vaid to save Pundir’s life. I cannot lose my friend, if this medicine gives Pundir another chance to live then I give full permission to give it to him.
Still think it over warns the vaid.
I have already thought it over.
The vaid nods his head and gets up, he says he will be back. The vaid walks over to his table and starts to prepare the medicine, taking care to use that special herb, he mixes the ingredients in the bowl and crushes it.
Prithvi waits for him to make it and looks at his friend.
The vaid is finished making the medicine he walks back to Pundir with the bowl of green coloured mixture. He requests Prithvi to help turn him upside down on his back. The vaid quickly applies the concoction on the injured area.
Prithvi remembers Sanjam all of a sudden, the memory still haunts his mind.
The vaid finishes applying a good quantity of the mixture and wraps the wound around with a cloth bandage. Pundir is turned back on his back while the vaid ties the knot of the bandage in front. He finishes and then tells now all we have to do is wait. If the medicine yields the correct reaction, then your friend will come back to normal. But if the medicine doesn’t work, then the result will be bad and you will lose your friend.
Prithvi is in a dilemma.

At the temple, people thank God that the storm subsided.
Everyone takes the blessings and everything is normal as usual. Jaichand and Sanyogita pray in front of the Shiva. Jaichand says now lets go my daughter, I will accompany you to Hastinagaon. Jaichand goes outside.
Sanyo still prays and thanks God, from today onward I will not ask for anything. Roopali is by her side, you know Roopali my mind has finally come to peace. After meeting Prithvi I feel like I have got everything, that much, that I can go on with my entire life with him only. Sanyo smiles at Roopali they both pray and walk out of the temple. Sanyo says, now the only thing to do is to avoid the swayamwar somehow.
Just come we will do it, says Roopali.
Jaichand has become impatient, he comes back to call them, come, walk fast he tells his daughter, otherwise it will get late to reach the place, come quickly.
Sanyo watches her father go, but I don’t understand with father around how will we able to do the task.
There will be some way or another tells Roopali.
Sanyo turns around to see the Shiva, yes you are right some way or another we will find the way she smiles, come let’s go. They leave the temple to go to Hastinagaon.

In the vaid’s house Prithvi waits for any positive result of Pundir’s recovery. Prithvi walks back and forth, he stares at his buddy’s face for a moment. He realizes he must do something for his life. He eyes the Krishna Idol in the room. Prithvi walks over to it and kneels down to pray, side by side he still remembers Sanjam also.
The vaid returns to check on Pundir and takes his pulse.
Prithvi turns his head and watches. He gets up and walks over to the bed to Pundir’s side. What happened vaidji? Tell me! Why don’t you say anything?
The vaid doesn’t answer him just looks.
Prithvi demands an answer he is angry.
The vaid checks his pulse some more.
Will Pundir be okay, what’s happened to him!
The vaid cannot understand what has happened to him so far, he drops Pundir’s arm down on the bed, Prithvi is asking so many questions to him, he is speechless. Finally he says son, he…..
What he? When will you find out if Pundir is okay or not? Till the medicine takes effect how much more time do we have to wait for that? Prithvi looks at the vaid he is very annoyed. His attention goes back on Pundir, it seems his nervous system is making him shake and vibrate, the vaid sees it too.
Pundir’s head shakes rapidly too much in fact, Prithvi watches in shock and falls down to his side, Pundir! Pundir! He looks at vaid, what’s happening to him vaidji! Pundir’s whole body shakes rapidly. Tell me vaidji! What’s this happening to him! Prithvi is panicking.
The vaid says nothing he just watches Pundir.
Hopefully the medicine doesn’t give the negative effects! For God’s sake do something vaidji!
Vaidji is sympathetic, what I can tell you son, he is also helpless as Prithvi is. Even I cannot understand what is really happening to him.
Pundir’s body shakes rapidly the whole cot shakes, Prithvi is irritated, what do you mean by that, you are supposed to save him! He is getting a paralysis attack why don’t you try to do something and treat him! Prithvi comes closer to his friend, Pundir! See…. Pundir you cannot leave me Pundir!
Pundir stops moving suddenly, Prithvi panics even more he shouts Ehhhhhhhhhh! Prithvi cannot accept the inevitable.
Vaid takes his hand to check his pulse and smiles he taps his forehead, you take care of yourself son.
Prithvi cries on his friend’s chest. Prithvi didn’t seem to understand what vaid said.
Vaid consoles Prithvi, his health is improving, the danger is over, yes.
Prithvi’s anguish disappears, he calms down after hearing those words, he pats his friend, and looks at the vaid.
Vaid nods positively with a smile.
Prithvi sees with relief, Pundir.
Krishna has come to the rescue.

Jaichand, Sanyo and Roopali have reached Hastinagaon. They enter the workshop where they dye the threads. The senior person or owner recognizes Jaichand and bows in respect, Maharaj you are here? Why did you go to the trouble to come all the way here? If you had ordered me I would have come to you instead.
Jaichand is amused, but Rajkumari Sanyogita wanted to come and see the preparations of her marriage herself.
Why not, but first I will arrange to make some place for you to all rest.
Jaichand is happy and nods.
The man leaves.
Sanyo is concerned by father’s presence, she whispers to Roopali, with him around how we can possibly do anything here.
Jaichand still can easily hear Sanyo’s voice from far. What is it that you want to do daughter?
Sanyo is caught by surprise, no…actually…the…(she has to make an answer up) We were thinking, there are so many things left to do for the preparations how can we possibly rest in such circumstances father.
Jaichand finds the answer funny and laughs, he walks over to them, even if you both rest or not, I will definitely be resting.
The owner returns.
Sanyo asks him, where is the actual place where you dye the threads.
It’s over there, he points, but you all will have to rest first, then later I will show you everything.
Sanyo quickly answers no, no, we will not be resting at all. We have come so far to see the coloured threads, come we will see them now. Father you just go and rest, both of us will go and see.
Father agrees, okay you both can go.
Sanyo and Roopali are lead by the man to the dyeing area.

At the vaid’s home, Prithvi and Pundir discuss about the enemy, so Narsimha is actually Roshan Ali, a surprise, he had been fooling us for so long, and we could never figure it out all this time. He must have reached to our treasure by now. This all has happened because of me, Pundir blames himself.
Prithvi listens silently leaning against the wall.
If we had not been caught up in this problem, you would have caught Roshan Ali by now.
Prithvi finally answers, my first and only priority is my friend's life, Pundir, he goes and sits by his side. And about Roshan Ali, he won't be able to stay away from my reach for a long time.

Roshan Ali and Ghori's men have made it to the location of the treasure, situated in the forest, in the cave. Dhilli's guards stand at the entrance to guard it all in a row. R Ali takes his bow to kill the guards, but first dips the arrows in poison. R Ali kills all the unsuspecting guards posted at the cave each fall dead one by one. He and the troops come out of hiding and quickly run inside the cave.

Pundir rests on the bed in the vaid’s home, he calls, no Prithvi, he is very tricky, we must leave immediately. And if doesn't come in our hands this time, then we may never be able to save our treasure again. Pundir tries to get up.
Prithvi stops him and makes him lay back on the bed. Prithvi answers, this is not for you to worry about, even if he is able to get our treasure, he will not be able to cross the border of Dhilli with it.

Meanwhile at the cave R Ali kills the guards inside, at the door with arrows. They open the door and go inside where all the gold and statues are kept. R Ali is thrilled to see it all. There are trays of emeralds and rubys, many golden figures and pots fill the room. Also a tray of diamonds is seen. All the troops enter to take the loot. R Ali runs his hands into a tray and orders everyone to take all the goods and treasures away.
They all start to take what they can.

Pundir requests Prithvi to leave himself here and go after
R Ali.
No Pundir, you don't worry Chand and Arjun are coming. Once they get here, after that, I will go to search for R Ali.
What if he steals and takes our treasure away in that time, then what?
I told you Pundir you just don't worry about it. I have already told you that even if he does take our treasure, he won't be able to leave Dhilli territory. Plus you already know the place where we have kept the riches, it's the same place where there is only one tiny road to cross the border of Dhilli and for them to reach it will take one full day, 24 hours. This time he will never be able save himself from me.

Back in the cave, a troop asks R Ali how we will take these treasures with us.
Another troop questions, when we take all these goods with us we will definitely be noticed, it’s possible for anyone to attack us back.
R Ali agrees, you are correct he tells them both, just don't worry, I have a remedy for it.

Arjun and Chand have finally come to the house of the vaid. They run inside the room to meet Pundir. Chand calls Pundir.
Prithvi gets up and tells Arjun you will stay here and look after Pundir. I and Chand will leave to search for R Ali, it will take the poor man one entire day for him to reach the Dhilli border.
Chand and Arjun are listening.
In his entire life this one day will become his most difficult, the most difficult, day for him.

Sanyo and Roopali watch the workmen do the tasks. One dyer arranges the threads for dying on a rack. Sanyo watches people do different duties in the room and sees the spool of thread boiling in the pot. Many colours of thread hang for drying. Sanyo walks over to the man who is tying the threads on a rack. Sanyo asks the owner, how much more will these artisans be working.
Dying work has to be done continuously, that's why these people work in two shifts. As soon as night comes, other workers come and take over the work from the earlier shift.
Sanyo and Roopali listen. Sanyo questions the owner, this must be hard work right?
Yes, the work is difficult, but for Rajkumariji we have to make those threads, there is no question of relaxation. The owner orders his worker to pay attention to his work, there must not be even a tiny mistake. The owner leaves to supervise the other work.
Roopali whispers to Sanyo, what should we do know?
Sanyo looks around and says we won't be able to do anything right now, we will have to wait till night. Sanyo's attention falls on a big pot on the floor full of reddish-pink dye, she gestures to Roopali with her eyes to look at it, Sanyo has an idea.
Roopali looks at the pot and smiles, she understood the idea. They both smile at each other and leave the room.

Prithvi and Chand have reached the cave they see the dead guards and the entrance is wide open. They both look with shock and rush inside the room. Everything has been robbed. Prithvi looks at the empty room while Chand walks around to see the loss. Prithvi sees that everything has been stolen by R Ali.
Chand is annoyed, oh my God, what is all this? Looks like we have reached here very late.
Prithvi tells him not to worry, everything is still in our favour, they must have gone far with the goods.
Chands says but we don't even know where they have gone.
I already told you there is only one path and road to follow to come out of this area, the neighboring village is surrounded only by jungle, and the local people here use only this road to go and come. Prithvi tells Chand to come, we must catch him under any circumstance. Prithvi and Chand leave the cave and ride away on their horses, they follow the same road Prithvi was talking about.

Ahead on the road are some men with a bullock cart full of goods, all packed. They are none other than R Ali and the troops. One troop warns his sardar, look Prithvi is coming in this direction.
They are all disguised in civilian attire, R Ali can see them come. They have come behind me and come till here? R Ali is surprised.
Prithvi and Chand have come to the bullock carts they are right in front of R Ali but do not know it. Chand says to Prithvi there is nobody here, they stop their horses.
Prithvi says, we will go and search ahead, they ride their horses away passing by their treasure and R Ali.
R Ali watches them leave, Maharaj you have been fooled, it’s not easy work to conquer R Ali.


It’s late at night at the dyeing factory, Sanyo walks back and forth in the guest room, impatiently.
Roopali comes in the room, see this Rajkumari Sanyo we now have these civilian garments, she shows the packet to her, come lets quickly put them on, she smiles.
Sanyo takes her set of clothes.
Roopali also says, look at this, she has something in her hand, this item is special she shows it to her.
What is that?
It’s sleeping medicine, once eaten all the artisans will sleep till morning and this will be enough time for us.
Sanyo is pleased and they both change their outfits. Both are ready with their disguises and Sanyo says let’s get to work. They both go into her father’s quarters where Jaichand is sleeping on the bed. Sanyo calls Roopali, they both walk behind the bed. Her father shifts in the bed and they both duck down in case he wakes up. He didn't wake up, Sanyo calls Roopali they leave the room to get to the workshop where all the workers/artisans are doing their night shift. Sanyo looks into the room and sees the workers working hard, Roopali brings the drinks on a tray.
Sanyo says lets starts now, she takes out the pouch of sleeping medicine and mixes it all in the drinks secretly. Sanyo and Roopali pull down the veils on their faces to avoid recognition and walk to each and every worker to serve drinks, they pose as the servants.
One worker is thrilled and says wow, cold, cold buttermilk! You both have done some good for us he tells Sanyo.
Another worker says, doing work till morning our mouths have dried up, he takes one cup.
Sanyo requests them, then drink it up fast we have other work to do.
The two workers drink up the buttermilk while Sanyo and Roopali serve the other workers.
Jaichand wakes up from his bed and calls the servant, is there anybody? One man comes, Jaichand asks him to bring water, my throat has dried from thirst.
The man goes and sees Sanyo and Roopali in the workshop, listen what are you two doing here? Maharaj is thirsty, go and give him some water.
Sanyo responds, but this is buttermilk, I will go and get the water now for Maharaj.
Why don't you give the same, it’s a question of thirst says the man.
Jaichand comes out of the room, while the man drinks some buttermilk too.
Sanyo and Roopali leave the workshop, one by one the workers collapse to the ground and fall asleep. Jaichand meets Sanyo and Roopali in the hallway, their veils cover their faces so he cannot recognize them. Jaichand takes the last cup of buttermilk from the tray and drinks it. He doesn't recognize his daughter. In no time he starts to get dizzy and falls to the ground asleep.
Forgive me father, Sanyo removes the veil from her face and tells Roopali to come on, before they all wake up we must finish our work. Sanyo goes into the workshop and pours a tray full of green powdered dye into the kettle and mixes it with the liquid solution in it. Sanyo smiles and says confidently, three days after they remove the threads they will find out that the threads are not red but have become green. Now our first plan to avoid the swayamwar is successful.

It is night, Prithvi and Chand come into the forest, they are very close to R Ali and his troops, they sit beside a camp fire near some trees.
Chand is annoyed, we have checked the entire road, can't understand, they have gone, but where did they go?
R Ali is watching, he is listening to them.
Prithvi answers, the same thing I cannot figure out either, since this is the only road, then where else can they go?
One troop is carrying some water in an earthen pot and trips, the pot falls down and shatters to the ground. All the water falls on R Ali's legs. He removes his shoes to expose his feet.
Prithvi and Chand are very close by, they see it happen.
R Ali is irritated and scolds him, you cannot see and drink properly!
Prithvi watches them carefully and notices the man has his feet exposed with the colour blue on it, something familiar, just like when R Ali stole the keys. Prithvi has recognized them all dressed in civilian folk attire. It’s R Ali, when Pundir got stabbed at the garden where the keys of the treasure were kept.