I visited Ajmer---- Prithviraj Chauhan Nagari

I have taken the fort pictures, nothing left there except a wall some few feet long I will up load soon!!!!!

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Been quite a while now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode on Saturday, February 14, 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode on Sunday, February 8, 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prithvi is rushing with Arjun on his shoulder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prithvi still has some distance to go.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode on Sunrday, January 18, 2009

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode on Saturday, January 17, 2009

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

Jaichand is ready, release your arrows!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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