Jaichand looks at both of them from the doorway and asks what is it you are getting ready to go out?
Chand says I was just coming to you as Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan has sent a message to return back to Dhilli.
Why, suddenly what has happened?
Yes he suddenly sent a message, replies Chand, some work is there.
Jaichand walks through the door and enters the room, what work does your mahan Prithviraj Chauhan have with the poet? Looks like in place of your sword, we will need your words instead.
You must have listened before Maharaj that sometimes the words can give a deeper wound than the sword itself, Chand says to Jaichand.
Jaichand is still not satisfied and asks Chand and the assistant Kanhaiya to wait still further with him today. Jaichand walks into the room closer to Kanhaiya, he eyes his outfit from top to bottom.
But Maharaj...Chand tries to tell him.
Kanhaiya responds guruji when Maharaj Jaichand is requesting us so sweetly to stay back then we should stay here.
Chand says to Maharaj Jaichand then its okay we will stay with you.
Jaichand says in his mind, now will start the real game.
(I know what kind of game you plan to play, do as you like, but Prithvi will not come in your trap) Prithvi thinks in his mind.
Jaichand and Chand sit for a game of chess. Prithvi is also by their side. Chand moves his token so does Jaichand. Again its Chand's turn, Prithvi looks at Chand and gestures with his eyes to move the king. Chand moves his King.
Jaichand is undecided, he has to move his token, but looks at both of them and comments you play very well Kaviraj.
I have learnt this from Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Looks like Maharaj Prithviraj has given you good training and knowledge, Jaichand takes his camel and knocks down Chand's token, it flies off the board, Kanhaiya bends down to catch it swiftly.
Jaichand looks at Kanhaiya and puts his token on the board and comments you are very quick Kanhaiya, you must also be good at aiming weapons?
I have learnt much from Maharaj Prithviraj, Kanhaiya nods his head.
Really? So Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan also teaches his friend's assistant. It's good, then I want to know the specialty of your Maharaj, Jaichand he is anxious.
Sankar adivasi and his 3 men head to Kannauj by horse. Sankar adivasi tells them to move quickly before Prithviraj Chauhan takes his plans and applies it. We must get to Kannauj and inform Maharaj Jaichand about Prithvi's plans. They all rush ahead in the forest.
Sanyo is in her room sitting on her bed upset, she murmurs to herself, my death is in my own hands. I will wait only one more night, Prithvi. If nothing happens by the time, then I will swallow those diamonds and kill myself, she holds the diamond ring in her hands
Rajkumari Sanyo, Roopali calls her while entering the room.
Sanyo hides the ring, she gets up and asks her, did you find anything about why Chand has come to Kannauj?
Roopali tells her, I didn't have time to go to him to ask because the whole time he was with Maharaj, but...
But.. What happened? Tell me Roopali.
Your Prithvi has sent Chand to give congratulations to you for the swayamwar, she looks at Sanyo and leaves her room.
Sanyo gets so upset and looks at the ring, now nobody can stop me from committing suicide.
Jaichand takes them to another place in the training grounds outside. You will play this game with me, he tells them. There are many large iron balls attached to chains with sharp pointed prongs on it, they dangle from the ceiling.
Whatever you say I will have to play Maharaj, says Kanhaiya (Prithvi).
Jaichand tells that, he only wants to see all the things you learned from your Maharaj Prithvi.
Okay as you wish tells Kanhaiya. Prithvi starts to go.
Jaichand raises his hand and says first me.
Yes Maharaj, Kanhaiya bows his head down.
Jaichand calls his troops, who are there, to make all the iron balls sway back and forth. Jaichand walks forward into them. Jaichand passes through, avoiding his head to impact the balls, he watches carefully and makes his move. He gets to the center of the room, one nearly misses him he bends backward and makes it to the other side. Jaichand easily makes it back quickly passing easily not allowing the balls to injure him.
The balls are once again swung back and forth. Jaichand tells Kanhaiya now its your turn. This time bells are tied to the balls
Kanhaiya says Maharaj, he is about to go but then falls on the feet of Jaichand and asks for "ashirwad".
Jaichand is hesitant but gives his blessings superficially.
Prithvi makes his way across dodging the balls that swing to and fro. One nearly misses his face, he bends backward and walks ahead to the other side. Without getting hit he goes back, one iron ball passes his face but he easily makes to the other side.
Jaichand watched Kanhaiya do it with ease. Very good Kanhaiya, very good, you seem like less an assistant and more of a warrior.
Kanhaiya smiles and says in our Dhilli an assistant isn't inferior, Maharaj, all are brave warriors.
So in this last game it will be your turn, you will pass this room blindfolded. So at last I can see what Maharaj teaches the assistants, tells Jaichand.
(I understand what you are trying to do but getting Prithviraj is not that easy) Prithvi thinks in his mind.
Jaichand also thinks, if you don't use your art of "shabda behdi ban" then you will die. And if you do use it I will kill you.
Prithvi is blindfolded, the balls sway to and fro, the bells jingle as they move. Prithvi stands still and listens carefully to the bells.
Jaichand is pleased and can't wait for the outcome.
Upon entering the area one ball smashes Prithvi’s cheek, instantly he bends down and puts his hand on his face. Again he moves forward and another hits his face, he bends down, but gets up again.
Chand is shocked but says nothing, Jaichand is pleased.
One more hits his face, he grabs his face with pain. Kanhaiya kneels down and crawls across the room to the other side, he is unsuccessful. Prithvi takes off the blindfold and says, I cannot do this game Maharaj, take this he shows the blindfold to him.
There was no outcome Jaichand is disappointed so he says no, I do not want to play this game. You both can go back to your Maharaj in Dhilli, Jaichand leaves the grounds.
Chand smiles at Prithvi.
Outside Sankar adivasi and his men have come to the palace gates. He and his men get off the horse and climb the stairs to enter the palace.
In the court Chand takes his leave and tells Maharaj we will go, permit us to. With my quill I will paint a grand picture of your hospitality and make it permanent, without death, immortal.
I had wished that both of you stayed till Rajkumari Sanyogita's swayamwar was over so that for your Maharaj you can also paint a picture of it.
Kanhaiya tells Jaichand don't worry just think that Maharaj has already seen it.
Just one thing I want to know for sure, the truth, is Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan really in Dhilli? Right now where is Prithvi, Chand?
Chand tells Jaichand he is here, Maharaj
Prithviraj is in Dhilli now. He has also come with his army. At this moment Maharaj Prithvi is preparing for war. You also get ready for war Maharaj.
Sankar adivasi is heading inside the palace he is with his men in the hallway.
Chand tells Kanhaiya, lets go we are getting late. They both leave the "darbar".
Sankar is on his way in while Chand and Prithvi leave. They both meet at the same place and cross each other. Sankar bumps into Prithvi and looks at him. Prithvi adjusts his bag and looks back. Sankar moves out and passes ahead to the "darbar" while Chand and Prithvi walk out ahead.
Sankar adivasi and his men are in the “darbar” they approach and say Maharaj Jaichand?
Jaichand is surprised to see him and exclaims you have come surprisingly! Is everything alright?
I have come to tell you some special news Maharaj.
Chand and Prithvi are outside the palace. Prithvi says now we will go to Sanyogita.
Sanyo is crying in her room after hearing the news of his coming. I thought I will be freed from here, but No! Sanyo is so upset and frustrated that she starts to throw the plates and trays. They smash to the ground. How could you do this Prithvi she shouts, how! I thought you would release me and stop the swayamwar but instead you send congratulations! Sanyo pushes a glass bowl of flowers and water onto the ground, the glass pieces shatter. She wipes her tears and looks at the ring lying on her bed, enough I cannot wait any longer to find another remedy to this. She walks on top of the glass and reaches the bed to take the ring in her hands. Sanyo remembers how Prithvi promised to take her on “puranvasi ki rath".
Outside in the compound Prithvi and Chand leave the palace grounds, good that nobody recognized us, tells Chand.
Prithvi tells Chand to hurry, I will get Sanyogita and leave Kannauj. At that instance arrows are aimed at their path. Many arrows are fired and block them. Prithvi and Chand see the arrows around them. From a distance they can see Jaichand and his four guards coming.
Jaichand walks closer to Prithvi. They have come face to face now, Jaichand stares at him in the eye. Jaichand demands that Prithvi remove his disguise now, because now your drama is over. Enough Prithvi, enough, you have done too much, your drama has come to an end.
Prithvi carefully removes his moustache and takes off his turban.
Jaichand glares at Prithvi as the truth unveils. Prithvi gives him a faint smile back.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Episode on Friday, September 26, 2008
Chand and Prithvi enter the court of the palace. Jaichand is seated in his seat, he watches Chand Bardai enter, announcement is made, Dhilli’s Rajkavi Sri Chand Bardai is here!
Chand and Prithvi on the red carpet Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! Chand says to Jaichand.
Come, come kaviraj your Prithvi’s spirit is there but too bad he was not invited here. Jaichand laughs and so does all the guests in the court.
Chand and Prithvi watch and tolerate them, as they all laugh.
Jaichand asks first of all how did Prithvi let you come here in the first place?
That is the speciality of Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Means? What do you mean by that, Jaichand is serious now?
Means that Prithvi is like the sun, to see him you need the energy and capacity.
But it seems like your sun is covered by the clouds, otherwise the sunrays would have fallen on me kaviraj.
That will happen Maharaj but I am afraid when the sun comes out of the clouds will you be able to tolerate it?
Sounds like your sun is afraid of facing me?
Who is afraid of whom Maharaj you will know better than anybody else Chand replies.
Good then kaviraj, I will definitely face your Maharaj, but right now you will have to recite a beautiful poem, Jaichand requests him.
As you say Maharaj, tells Chand.
Chand is seated and the music starts, two dancers throw flowers in the air.
In another room of the palace a dancer gets ready and puts on her accessories.
A servant runs to a dancer’s room and tells Karnatiki somebody has come to the court, from the former kingdom you were in before.
From Dhilli, who is it?
It’s Rajkavi Chand Bardai!
Really? Karnataki is thrilled and gets up from her dressing table.
He is reciting poetry in the court, tells the servant.
Chand Bardai has come to the court?
Yes, nods the servant.
He is from my old kingdom and special friend of Prithviraj Chauhan. I will meet him now.
Wait Karnataki, tells the servant, he is reciting the poetry in the court you can’t go in the middle of it. You will have to wait till it is over.
I can wait my entire life for it says Karnatiki.
Everybody is sitting in the court Maharaj Jaichand sits in the front, on his throne. Chand Bardai sings about Prithviraj Chauhan and his great deeds. 4 dancers are also present, they dance along with the music. Prithvi also is playing the instrument ‘dholak’ he sits next to Chand.
2 dancers continue and Chand continues his poem about Prithvi.
Prithvi gets up from the seat and moves around towards the dancers. He walks right next to Jaichand and plays the ‘dholak’ in front of him.
Chand continues his song of "shure veertha".
Prithvi meanwhile rushes behind Jaichand, he looks at him. Prithvi secretly looks for a place to hide and runs back to the seat where Chand is sitting, near a pillar. Prithvi is hidden behind the pillar, he places his dholak down and removes his turban. He places it in such a fashion like he is seated there behind the pillar sitting next to Chand.
Chand sings, “wo hai Prithviraj Chauhan, wo hai Prithviraj Chauhan”.
Jaichand gets doubtful as he is not able to see Kanhaiya properly.
Prithvi moves out of the court and starts his duty to search for Sanyogita. Prithvi runs into the hallway to search. Prithvi ducks to hide from some approaching guards. Prithvi tries to walk away but knocks down a vase of flowers. The two guards are alerted they run down the hallway. Prithvi quickly hides behind a column. The guards realize there is nobody there, they decide the vase must have fallen on its own. They arrange it back and say, lets go, they go elsewhere. Prithvi watches them leave and is free to look for Sanyogita again.
Jaichand is listening to the poetry of Chand, and watching the dancers all this time. His attention is diverted to the turban again how can Kanhaiya sit quietly there for so long without moving at all? I cannot even see him properly, I cannot see him clearly at all, Jaichand is suspicious.
Prithvi wanders around the palace checking room to room, he peeks through the door of the “Puja” room, where the Shiva idol is kept. Prithvi checks nobody there outside and closes the door from inside the room. He walks inside and sees Sanyogita’s Mother, she prays, “hai Bagwan” protect of my baby, she cannot live with out Prithviraj. Just please send him here, God. Save my baby, mother continues to pray.
Prithvi is behind her and says to her, God has listened to you. He walks over to Sanyogita’s mother and faces her. Prithvi starts to remove his moustache.
She recognizes, Prithvi? Mother is overwhelmed by his presence, he came so quick!
Prithvi bows down and falls on her legs.
Mother blesses him, let God give you all the happiness.
She orders Prithvi to go quickly otherwise if you don't meet Sanyo today she may take any drastic decision.
Prithvi puts his hand on her shoulder and assures her not to worry. I have come and will never allow anything to happen to Sanyogita. Where is she?
Mother reminiscences the previous time when she had a discussion about her destiny. Mother remembers how Sanyo said she could not let her life be left alone to destiny just like that! I am Prithvi’s and destined to become only his! Mother is shocked as she remembers her words.
Chand continues to recite poetry in the court the dancers dance. Jaichand’s attention is still on Kanhaiya. On the other hand Mother explains to Prithvi all the details.
Jaichand cannot take it anymore he is suspicious about Kanhaiya and gets up from his throne. He doesn’t believe he’s there anymore. Jaichand walks forward to where Chand is sitting. He says Wa! Wa!
By the time Prithvi has returned he comes fast to Chand’s side where he kept the turban. Kanhaiya comments look Guruji, he is so happy with the poetry that Maharaj has come himself to award you! Prithvi tells Chand, see that. Maharaj has come himself.
Jaichand smiles and removes his chain from his neck and gives it to Chand.
Thank-you Maharaj, Chand bows his head to Jaichand in respect.
Jaichand walks away irritated because he could not catch Kanhaiya and sits in his throne.
Prithvi whispers in Chand’s ears I found out where Sanyo is.
Chand and Prithvi walk back to their room.
By the time Karnataki walks over to Chand, Prannam Kaviraj.
Karnatiki how are you?
I am well, but how is Maharaj Prithviraj? I haven’t seen him for a long time.
Chand replies he is fine.
Karnatiki eyes Kannaiya and sees his garments and royal necklace, she realizes it is Maharaj, and pulls her veil down in respect.
Chand quickly says sh......... And shakes his head (he wants her to keep quiet). Chand tells we must go now.
Karnatiki removes her veil.
Jaichand is eyeing the 3, he gets up from the seat and tells them to stop, he walks over to Chand, Kanhaiya and Karnataki.
Jaichand is angry he asks Karnatiki why did you pull your veil down in front of the assistant like that? A dancer is only supposed to do that to the Maharaj?
Karnatiki asks for Jaichand's forgiveness, before you, I use to be in Prithviraj's court. So for me his best friend kaviraj Chand Bardai is just like Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan. So in all due respect it was appropriate for me to do so.
Jaichand eyes all 3 and tells them to rest now.
"Shukriya Maharaj" Chand is greatful to Jaichand.
Jaichand leaves the court and goes to his quarters, he is angry.
His 3 spies come to his side. They ask what is it Maharaj you look upset?
My intuition tells me there is a problem. I am sure Chand Bardai and his assistant Kanhaiya are on some special mission. Prithvi has sent them here on a pretext to do something.
One spy replies, Maharaj we have been watching them continuously. In the court they both were in front of your eyes, they did not even move for a second out of the room. I don’t see any problem about him. So why do you…
Jaichand interrupts, because the assistant Kanhaiya is Prithviraj Chauhan!
One spy asks Jaichand why do you not get him and lock him up immediately. That will explain whether he is Kanhaiya or Prithvi.
No! Jaichand says we have to first prove our suspicions. I can’t order that because we need to verify it for sure. If otherwise he turns out to be really an assistant? The result will not be good for Rajkumari Sanyogita’s swayamwar.
What are you saying Maharaj?
Enough we must spend sometime with him. We have to keep him occupied in a discussion so if he is Prithviraj he will react angrily and himself reveal his disguise! Then only his corpse will leave here. Prithviraj Chauhan!
Shankar adivasi performs the last rites of his son Angara. He sits with the brahmin by the HOM, Om Reem Kleem Chamundaya Viche Swaha.
Om Reem Kleem Chamundaya Viche Swaha Om Reem Kleem Chamundaya Viche Swaha. The Brahmin puts ghee into the fire.
Shankar advasi remembers his son's last words, about revenge upon Prithvi and the message he has to give to Jaichand.
The Brahman completes the rites, he tells him you can go anywhere you want to sardar.
First I will go the Kannauj, to meet Maharaj Jaichand he says.
Chand and Prithvi go back to their room and close the door. Chand is worried, looks like Jaichand is suspicious on us.
Yes, I think so too, says Prithvi.
Before he locks us up in the dungeon, we better leave here immediately.
Yes we must leave, but not because of fear of Jaichand, but because I have found out about Sanyo and where she is being held. I cannot be separated anymore from her.
Yes, then we must hurry "bhabi" will be in the same condition.
They both start to pack their things, but if we leave suddenly, Jaichand will get more suspicious. Then it will be even more difficult to get Rajkumari Sanyogita and leave here, tells Chand.
Don't worry Chand even if the storm comes I will get Sanyogita out of Kannauj. You go and tell Jaichand in the “darbar” that you got Prithvi’s message and you have to leave immediately for Dhilli.
Chand goes to leave the room, he opens the door, to his surprise Jaichand is waiting at the door.
How are you Kaviraj? Jaichand eyes them both.
Prithvi is startled and looks at him too.
Jaichand looks at their bag.
Chand and Prithvi on the red carpet Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! Chand says to Jaichand.
Come, come kaviraj your Prithvi’s spirit is there but too bad he was not invited here. Jaichand laughs and so does all the guests in the court.
Chand and Prithvi watch and tolerate them, as they all laugh.
Jaichand asks first of all how did Prithvi let you come here in the first place?
That is the speciality of Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Means? What do you mean by that, Jaichand is serious now?
Means that Prithvi is like the sun, to see him you need the energy and capacity.
But it seems like your sun is covered by the clouds, otherwise the sunrays would have fallen on me kaviraj.
That will happen Maharaj but I am afraid when the sun comes out of the clouds will you be able to tolerate it?
Sounds like your sun is afraid of facing me?
Who is afraid of whom Maharaj you will know better than anybody else Chand replies.
Good then kaviraj, I will definitely face your Maharaj, but right now you will have to recite a beautiful poem, Jaichand requests him.
As you say Maharaj, tells Chand.
Chand is seated and the music starts, two dancers throw flowers in the air.
In another room of the palace a dancer gets ready and puts on her accessories.
A servant runs to a dancer’s room and tells Karnatiki somebody has come to the court, from the former kingdom you were in before.
From Dhilli, who is it?
It’s Rajkavi Chand Bardai!
Really? Karnataki is thrilled and gets up from her dressing table.
He is reciting poetry in the court, tells the servant.
Chand Bardai has come to the court?
Yes, nods the servant.
He is from my old kingdom and special friend of Prithviraj Chauhan. I will meet him now.
Wait Karnataki, tells the servant, he is reciting the poetry in the court you can’t go in the middle of it. You will have to wait till it is over.
I can wait my entire life for it says Karnatiki.
Everybody is sitting in the court Maharaj Jaichand sits in the front, on his throne. Chand Bardai sings about Prithviraj Chauhan and his great deeds. 4 dancers are also present, they dance along with the music. Prithvi also is playing the instrument ‘dholak’ he sits next to Chand.
2 dancers continue and Chand continues his poem about Prithvi.
Prithvi gets up from the seat and moves around towards the dancers. He walks right next to Jaichand and plays the ‘dholak’ in front of him.
Chand continues his song of "shure veertha".
Prithvi meanwhile rushes behind Jaichand, he looks at him. Prithvi secretly looks for a place to hide and runs back to the seat where Chand is sitting, near a pillar. Prithvi is hidden behind the pillar, he places his dholak down and removes his turban. He places it in such a fashion like he is seated there behind the pillar sitting next to Chand.
Chand sings, “wo hai Prithviraj Chauhan, wo hai Prithviraj Chauhan”.
Jaichand gets doubtful as he is not able to see Kanhaiya properly.
Prithvi moves out of the court and starts his duty to search for Sanyogita. Prithvi runs into the hallway to search. Prithvi ducks to hide from some approaching guards. Prithvi tries to walk away but knocks down a vase of flowers. The two guards are alerted they run down the hallway. Prithvi quickly hides behind a column. The guards realize there is nobody there, they decide the vase must have fallen on its own. They arrange it back and say, lets go, they go elsewhere. Prithvi watches them leave and is free to look for Sanyogita again.
Jaichand is listening to the poetry of Chand, and watching the dancers all this time. His attention is diverted to the turban again how can Kanhaiya sit quietly there for so long without moving at all? I cannot even see him properly, I cannot see him clearly at all, Jaichand is suspicious.
Prithvi wanders around the palace checking room to room, he peeks through the door of the “Puja” room, where the Shiva idol is kept. Prithvi checks nobody there outside and closes the door from inside the room. He walks inside and sees Sanyogita’s Mother, she prays, “hai Bagwan” protect of my baby, she cannot live with out Prithviraj. Just please send him here, God. Save my baby, mother continues to pray.
Prithvi is behind her and says to her, God has listened to you. He walks over to Sanyogita’s mother and faces her. Prithvi starts to remove his moustache.
She recognizes, Prithvi? Mother is overwhelmed by his presence, he came so quick!
Prithvi bows down and falls on her legs.
Mother blesses him, let God give you all the happiness.
She orders Prithvi to go quickly otherwise if you don't meet Sanyo today she may take any drastic decision.
Prithvi puts his hand on her shoulder and assures her not to worry. I have come and will never allow anything to happen to Sanyogita. Where is she?
Mother reminiscences the previous time when she had a discussion about her destiny. Mother remembers how Sanyo said she could not let her life be left alone to destiny just like that! I am Prithvi’s and destined to become only his! Mother is shocked as she remembers her words.
Chand continues to recite poetry in the court the dancers dance. Jaichand’s attention is still on Kanhaiya. On the other hand Mother explains to Prithvi all the details.
Jaichand cannot take it anymore he is suspicious about Kanhaiya and gets up from his throne. He doesn’t believe he’s there anymore. Jaichand walks forward to where Chand is sitting. He says Wa! Wa!
By the time Prithvi has returned he comes fast to Chand’s side where he kept the turban. Kanhaiya comments look Guruji, he is so happy with the poetry that Maharaj has come himself to award you! Prithvi tells Chand, see that. Maharaj has come himself.
Jaichand smiles and removes his chain from his neck and gives it to Chand.
Thank-you Maharaj, Chand bows his head to Jaichand in respect.
Jaichand walks away irritated because he could not catch Kanhaiya and sits in his throne.
Prithvi whispers in Chand’s ears I found out where Sanyo is.
Chand and Prithvi walk back to their room.
By the time Karnataki walks over to Chand, Prannam Kaviraj.
Karnatiki how are you?
I am well, but how is Maharaj Prithviraj? I haven’t seen him for a long time.
Chand replies he is fine.
Karnatiki eyes Kannaiya and sees his garments and royal necklace, she realizes it is Maharaj, and pulls her veil down in respect.
Chand quickly says sh......... And shakes his head (he wants her to keep quiet). Chand tells we must go now.
Karnatiki removes her veil.
Jaichand is eyeing the 3, he gets up from the seat and tells them to stop, he walks over to Chand, Kanhaiya and Karnataki.
Jaichand is angry he asks Karnatiki why did you pull your veil down in front of the assistant like that? A dancer is only supposed to do that to the Maharaj?
Karnatiki asks for Jaichand's forgiveness, before you, I use to be in Prithviraj's court. So for me his best friend kaviraj Chand Bardai is just like Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan. So in all due respect it was appropriate for me to do so.
Jaichand eyes all 3 and tells them to rest now.
"Shukriya Maharaj" Chand is greatful to Jaichand.
Jaichand leaves the court and goes to his quarters, he is angry.
His 3 spies come to his side. They ask what is it Maharaj you look upset?
My intuition tells me there is a problem. I am sure Chand Bardai and his assistant Kanhaiya are on some special mission. Prithvi has sent them here on a pretext to do something.
One spy replies, Maharaj we have been watching them continuously. In the court they both were in front of your eyes, they did not even move for a second out of the room. I don’t see any problem about him. So why do you…
Jaichand interrupts, because the assistant Kanhaiya is Prithviraj Chauhan!
One spy asks Jaichand why do you not get him and lock him up immediately. That will explain whether he is Kanhaiya or Prithvi.
No! Jaichand says we have to first prove our suspicions. I can’t order that because we need to verify it for sure. If otherwise he turns out to be really an assistant? The result will not be good for Rajkumari Sanyogita’s swayamwar.
What are you saying Maharaj?
Enough we must spend sometime with him. We have to keep him occupied in a discussion so if he is Prithviraj he will react angrily and himself reveal his disguise! Then only his corpse will leave here. Prithviraj Chauhan!
Shankar adivasi performs the last rites of his son Angara. He sits with the brahmin by the HOM, Om Reem Kleem Chamundaya Viche Swaha.
Om Reem Kleem Chamundaya Viche Swaha Om Reem Kleem Chamundaya Viche Swaha. The Brahmin puts ghee into the fire.
Shankar advasi remembers his son's last words, about revenge upon Prithvi and the message he has to give to Jaichand.
The Brahman completes the rites, he tells him you can go anywhere you want to sardar.
First I will go the Kannauj, to meet Maharaj Jaichand he says.
Chand and Prithvi go back to their room and close the door. Chand is worried, looks like Jaichand is suspicious on us.
Yes, I think so too, says Prithvi.
Before he locks us up in the dungeon, we better leave here immediately.
Yes we must leave, but not because of fear of Jaichand, but because I have found out about Sanyo and where she is being held. I cannot be separated anymore from her.
Yes, then we must hurry "bhabi" will be in the same condition.
They both start to pack their things, but if we leave suddenly, Jaichand will get more suspicious. Then it will be even more difficult to get Rajkumari Sanyogita and leave here, tells Chand.
Don't worry Chand even if the storm comes I will get Sanyogita out of Kannauj. You go and tell Jaichand in the “darbar” that you got Prithvi’s message and you have to leave immediately for Dhilli.
Chand goes to leave the room, he opens the door, to his surprise Jaichand is waiting at the door.
How are you Kaviraj? Jaichand eyes them both.
Prithvi is startled and looks at him too.
Jaichand looks at their bag.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Episode on Sunday, September 21, 2008
I am the Rajkavi Chand Bardai and come here to witness and write about the grand swayamwar he tells the guard at the gate of the palace in Kannauj. I will write with my quill the entire story and tell the world.
Jaichand is inspecting the palace and checking the tall marble statues. The sculptor is by his side and tells him that the statues will be placed near every pillar in the palace, so that all the guests can see and wonder.
Jaichand is still not impressed, he says I don't need it. What I need is only one statue, a statue of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Sorry Maharaj, I don't understand why you would want to keep a statue of your own enemy around?
I want Prithvi’s likeness sculptured with hands drawn forward in a begging position to place at the gate of entry of the palace so all can see, so that his character will be disgraced.
The sculptor is impressed, what an idea! He compliments Jaichand.
Maharaj Ki Jai ho! The guard calls Jaichand to inform, Rajkavi Chand Bardai has come to attend the swayamwar!
Jaichand is surprised, he knows that he will not come without a reason. This must be one of Prithviraj's tricks! Don't let him come! Tell him not to come at all, he orders the guard.
The guard does not think it’s the appropriate thing to do. He warns his King, but he is Rajkavi and such people have to be welcomed. It’s a tradition, we have to let him come, otherwise all the guests, Rajas and Maharajas will find out and not be pleased by our conduct.
Jaichand has no choice he has to say okay, let him enter. It must be another trick of Prithvi's otherwise why would he come here in the first place?
It is night, Sanyo sits down in a corner of the room. She says time is nearing for me. I get closer and closer to the day of the swayamwar. I wonder how I can retain this night to avoid the next? Sanyo remembers the past with Prithvi.
Jaichand enters the room, Rajkumari Sanyogita? He calls and sits by her side on the bed. He tries to make an understanding between them, daughter I know you see me negatively but parents always try to see what’s best for their children. Now just see what I have brought you for the swayamwar. Just forget about the other arrangements I have made, but instead see your bracelets and designer jewelry specially made for this ceremony.
Sanyo gives her answer she is not interested in seeing the ornaments, she says I have no value for these items.
Jaichand is annoyed and cannot take it anymore, enough! It’s just too much! Think what you want makes no difference to me, you just get ready for the swayamwar! Take all the goods away. Jaichand orders the guards to keep a strict eye on Sanyogita at all times. He shrugs his shoulders and leaves the room.
Roopali returns to Sanyo’s side, and sits next to her. Roopali notices something in Sanyo's hand, it is a ring with many diamonds in it. She asks her where did you get that.
Sanyo says she will remove the diamonds and end her life with it.
How did you get this in the first place, Roopali grabs it from her grasp and takes it away before Sanyo can react?
Sanyo tries to get it back but no use, stop Roopali, she shouts.
Roopali leaves the room quickly before she can do anything.
Sanyo is left alone helpless, it doesn't matter. I will commit suicide under any condition.
Prithvi and Chand enter the palace and walk in the hallway, they both smile. Announcement made to Jaichand, Maharaj, Rajkavi Chand Bardai has come. Both of them walk on the red carpet. Chand comes closer to Jaichand. Jaichand looks straight at him as they both approach. Chand is polite and says, on behalf of Prithviraj Chauhan "prannam sweekar hai".
Come, come Jaichand welcomes Chand. How is it that you come here he asks?
I came to give "badai" on Prithviraj's behalf.
Yes, that’s good since you have come you must attend the swayamwar too. Then you can describe the whole ceremony to him, he will enjoy it!
Chand acts as if he agrees, why not? I will describe to him in such a fashion, that it would be like he was present himself right in front. Don't you feel that my presence here is equal to his presence also? Chand questions Jaichand. Chand puts on a good drama before him.
Jaichand orders that Rajkavi Chand Bardai be taken with respect to the guest house. Jaichand quickly looks at the man accompanying Chand and says, but wait who is this with you?
Prithvi doesn't have any answer ready, he quickly tries to respond uh....uh.. I am Kannaiya, Rajkavi's personal helper/assistant.
Jaichand tells Rajkavi you must rest now but after you have to recite poems here to all the guests and “dil baila-o”.
Yes, of course, why not.
Your Maharaj must be making you do the same all day? Prithvi must like poetry a lot?
No, he is more interested in martial arts Maharaj, Chand responds. Chand takes his leave and goes to the pavilion to join the other guests.
Jaichand gets up from his seat.
At the Yamuna Kinara palace, Sanyo is still after Roopali. You need to give me back the ring, Sanyogita makes her demand to her.
No!
Then will I have to find another alternative?
No!
Then what do you want me to do? Go ahead and perform the swayamwar and marry whomever Maharaj tells me to?
God will find a way out, Roopali assures her.
No! How? There are only 5 days left, what will I do in 5 days?
5 days are plenty and anything can happen in that time period. Just pray to God. Trust God and leave it to him, Roopali gives her good advice.
Chand and Prithvi wander around the palace in efforts to find Sanyo. Prithvi is carrying all the writing material, the load is very heavy. Chand apologizes to Prithvi, I have to make you lift all the goods everywhere.
Its okay I don't mind, I will do anything for Sanyo.
Then how we will find her, Chand questions Prithvi, they don't have clue where she might be.
Prithvi advises Chand to recite his poetry and keep everybody occupied with it, "dil baila-o". I will find out where Sanyogita is soon.
Jaichand has his suspicions, I cannot trust them both, he orders his guards to keep a constant check on them. I need to know each and every move they make, and every word that they utter. Especially that Kannaiya he looks suspicious. Just keep a special eye and spy on Kannaiya! Go!
Jaichand's guards tell Jaichand, you seem to be extra worried for no reason about that Kannaiya, he looks so innocent. He is just an ordinary servant that’s all.
No! He looks intimidating, he looks like he is on a special mission, he looks more like the master then the assistant.
They obey Jaichand, yes Maharaj!
Prithviraj! I know that you will go to any extreme and search from earth to sky just to find Sanyo! I will not allow you to get her at all!
Chand is worried about their presence at the palace. He asks Prithvi, what if Jaichand sees us and has doubt on you while we search for her? Just don’t worry keep everybody involved in your poetry and art so he doesn't pay attention to anything else "uska dil baila-o", and leave the rest to me.
Okay Prithvi. Chand notices that Prithvi is smiling, he tells him that he is happy to see him happy after a long time.
Sanyo is restless in her room, she walks back and forth. She is impatient as the days of her swayamwar draw closer. The servants bring in her food, they request her to eat it. We have been ordered to look after you till the swayamwar.
Sanyo is furious, she takes the tray of food and throws it on the floor. Look I don't want it! Tell Maharaj! The servants clean the mess and leave.
Roopali enters the room and reminds her that there are only 4 days left.
I want to commit suicide.
Roopali wants to give hope to Sanyo and changes the subject, she informs her that Chand Bardai has come for the swayamwar.
Yes? Is Prithvi there too? Sanyo is hopeful he has come too.
No, only Chand Bardai has come but he is accompanied by an assistant. She sees she has become upset again. Don't be so upset, don't worry, he must have a plan set. Prithvi won't just keep quiet like that he will definitely take action.
It better be so, I just cannot do this swayamwar at all. Sanyo gives Roopali a hug, she slips her hand into Roopali's gagra/dress-skirt where her draw string pouch/bag has been tucked in. Sanyo carefully removes the pouch without her noticing it. The pouch contains the diamond ring, Sanyo conceals it in her fist.
I cannot wait anymore if the swayamwar isn't stopped, I will stop the swayamwar with my death. Sanyo murmurs to herself.
Jaichand is inspecting the palace and checking the tall marble statues. The sculptor is by his side and tells him that the statues will be placed near every pillar in the palace, so that all the guests can see and wonder.
Jaichand is still not impressed, he says I don't need it. What I need is only one statue, a statue of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Sorry Maharaj, I don't understand why you would want to keep a statue of your own enemy around?
I want Prithvi’s likeness sculptured with hands drawn forward in a begging position to place at the gate of entry of the palace so all can see, so that his character will be disgraced.
The sculptor is impressed, what an idea! He compliments Jaichand.
Maharaj Ki Jai ho! The guard calls Jaichand to inform, Rajkavi Chand Bardai has come to attend the swayamwar!
Jaichand is surprised, he knows that he will not come without a reason. This must be one of Prithviraj's tricks! Don't let him come! Tell him not to come at all, he orders the guard.
The guard does not think it’s the appropriate thing to do. He warns his King, but he is Rajkavi and such people have to be welcomed. It’s a tradition, we have to let him come, otherwise all the guests, Rajas and Maharajas will find out and not be pleased by our conduct.
Jaichand has no choice he has to say okay, let him enter. It must be another trick of Prithvi's otherwise why would he come here in the first place?
It is night, Sanyo sits down in a corner of the room. She says time is nearing for me. I get closer and closer to the day of the swayamwar. I wonder how I can retain this night to avoid the next? Sanyo remembers the past with Prithvi.
Jaichand enters the room, Rajkumari Sanyogita? He calls and sits by her side on the bed. He tries to make an understanding between them, daughter I know you see me negatively but parents always try to see what’s best for their children. Now just see what I have brought you for the swayamwar. Just forget about the other arrangements I have made, but instead see your bracelets and designer jewelry specially made for this ceremony.
Sanyo gives her answer she is not interested in seeing the ornaments, she says I have no value for these items.
Jaichand is annoyed and cannot take it anymore, enough! It’s just too much! Think what you want makes no difference to me, you just get ready for the swayamwar! Take all the goods away. Jaichand orders the guards to keep a strict eye on Sanyogita at all times. He shrugs his shoulders and leaves the room.
Roopali returns to Sanyo’s side, and sits next to her. Roopali notices something in Sanyo's hand, it is a ring with many diamonds in it. She asks her where did you get that.
Sanyo says she will remove the diamonds and end her life with it.
How did you get this in the first place, Roopali grabs it from her grasp and takes it away before Sanyo can react?
Sanyo tries to get it back but no use, stop Roopali, she shouts.
Roopali leaves the room quickly before she can do anything.
Sanyo is left alone helpless, it doesn't matter. I will commit suicide under any condition.
Prithvi and Chand enter the palace and walk in the hallway, they both smile. Announcement made to Jaichand, Maharaj, Rajkavi Chand Bardai has come. Both of them walk on the red carpet. Chand comes closer to Jaichand. Jaichand looks straight at him as they both approach. Chand is polite and says, on behalf of Prithviraj Chauhan "prannam sweekar hai".
Come, come Jaichand welcomes Chand. How is it that you come here he asks?
I came to give "badai" on Prithviraj's behalf.
Yes, that’s good since you have come you must attend the swayamwar too. Then you can describe the whole ceremony to him, he will enjoy it!
Chand acts as if he agrees, why not? I will describe to him in such a fashion, that it would be like he was present himself right in front. Don't you feel that my presence here is equal to his presence also? Chand questions Jaichand. Chand puts on a good drama before him.
Jaichand orders that Rajkavi Chand Bardai be taken with respect to the guest house. Jaichand quickly looks at the man accompanying Chand and says, but wait who is this with you?
Prithvi doesn't have any answer ready, he quickly tries to respond uh....uh.. I am Kannaiya, Rajkavi's personal helper/assistant.
Jaichand tells Rajkavi you must rest now but after you have to recite poems here to all the guests and “dil baila-o”.
Yes, of course, why not.
Your Maharaj must be making you do the same all day? Prithvi must like poetry a lot?
No, he is more interested in martial arts Maharaj, Chand responds. Chand takes his leave and goes to the pavilion to join the other guests.
Jaichand gets up from his seat.
At the Yamuna Kinara palace, Sanyo is still after Roopali. You need to give me back the ring, Sanyogita makes her demand to her.
No!
Then will I have to find another alternative?
No!
Then what do you want me to do? Go ahead and perform the swayamwar and marry whomever Maharaj tells me to?
God will find a way out, Roopali assures her.
No! How? There are only 5 days left, what will I do in 5 days?
5 days are plenty and anything can happen in that time period. Just pray to God. Trust God and leave it to him, Roopali gives her good advice.
Chand and Prithvi wander around the palace in efforts to find Sanyo. Prithvi is carrying all the writing material, the load is very heavy. Chand apologizes to Prithvi, I have to make you lift all the goods everywhere.
Its okay I don't mind, I will do anything for Sanyo.
Then how we will find her, Chand questions Prithvi, they don't have clue where she might be.
Prithvi advises Chand to recite his poetry and keep everybody occupied with it, "dil baila-o". I will find out where Sanyogita is soon.
Jaichand has his suspicions, I cannot trust them both, he orders his guards to keep a constant check on them. I need to know each and every move they make, and every word that they utter. Especially that Kannaiya he looks suspicious. Just keep a special eye and spy on Kannaiya! Go!
Jaichand's guards tell Jaichand, you seem to be extra worried for no reason about that Kannaiya, he looks so innocent. He is just an ordinary servant that’s all.
No! He looks intimidating, he looks like he is on a special mission, he looks more like the master then the assistant.
They obey Jaichand, yes Maharaj!
Prithviraj! I know that you will go to any extreme and search from earth to sky just to find Sanyo! I will not allow you to get her at all!
Chand is worried about their presence at the palace. He asks Prithvi, what if Jaichand sees us and has doubt on you while we search for her? Just don’t worry keep everybody involved in your poetry and art so he doesn't pay attention to anything else "uska dil baila-o", and leave the rest to me.
Okay Prithvi. Chand notices that Prithvi is smiling, he tells him that he is happy to see him happy after a long time.
Sanyo is restless in her room, she walks back and forth. She is impatient as the days of her swayamwar draw closer. The servants bring in her food, they request her to eat it. We have been ordered to look after you till the swayamwar.
Sanyo is furious, she takes the tray of food and throws it on the floor. Look I don't want it! Tell Maharaj! The servants clean the mess and leave.
Roopali enters the room and reminds her that there are only 4 days left.
I want to commit suicide.
Roopali wants to give hope to Sanyo and changes the subject, she informs her that Chand Bardai has come for the swayamwar.
Yes? Is Prithvi there too? Sanyo is hopeful he has come too.
No, only Chand Bardai has come but he is accompanied by an assistant. She sees she has become upset again. Don't be so upset, don't worry, he must have a plan set. Prithvi won't just keep quiet like that he will definitely take action.
It better be so, I just cannot do this swayamwar at all. Sanyo gives Roopali a hug, she slips her hand into Roopali's gagra/dress-skirt where her draw string pouch/bag has been tucked in. Sanyo carefully removes the pouch without her noticing it. The pouch contains the diamond ring, Sanyo conceals it in her fist.
I cannot wait anymore if the swayamwar isn't stopped, I will stop the swayamwar with my death. Sanyo murmurs to herself.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Episode on Saturday, September 20, 2008
The world should not forget the love story, Chand you write the story, tells Arjun, exactly the way it is.
Yes! Let’s go.
Pundir tells to write the truth of the story and take it to the climax.
The swayamwar nears, Sanyogita has lost hope, nothing can happen now it's too late.
You must believe in God, Roopali reminds her.
Yes, that was the only alternative, it hasn't worked so far and I have abandoned that option already. What should I leave this world?
Take care of yourself.
Take care of what? I should commit suicide that’s the best alternative.
Roopali sees the conversation is getting nowhere, don't say that.
Then what should I do? Sanyogita has lost it totally, participate in the swayamwar and put the "varmala” on the selected king according to Maharaj Jaichand?
No!
Then commit suicide? Go, Roopali go and get the poison for me.
Roopali is trapped in a bad situation, what is this? How can you possibly tell me to get poison for you to die?
You don't understand me!
Then listen, I will not do this work for you. I will not allow you to die like this tells Roopali.
Sanyogita sees the Shiva idol in the room. She comments, you have also abandoned me, you don't help your self, nor do you allow anybody else to help me. Before swayamwar I will commit suicide. She keeps on repeating the same words.
Prithvi is ready, he is dressed in the servant garments and makeup is done appropriately, nobody will recognize him.
Raj Purohit performs "arthi" on Prithvi. He has the tray in his hands, he blesses "Vijay Bhava", at that instance the tray slips from his hand and falls on Pundir’s feet.
Raj Purohit is annoyed he says, what has happened this looks like a bad omen. He remembers the prophecy and the bad dream Prithvi had earlier, is this not a warning of the Prophecy?
Prithvi is concerned and says maybe Pundir, I think it’s better if you stayed back.
No! Prithvi, Pundir is disappointed you stopped me once, not this time, I will come.
Listen to me! Prithvi is adamant.
No! I refuse to listen to your orders this time, Pundir tells his master.
Okay then lets go! Prithvi replies.
Maharaj we have invited all the guests to the “sangeet” program, tells the Minister to Jaichand.
Jaichand is pleased, and looks like M Ghori has finished Prithvi off also, he has not returned from the war.
One of Jaichand’s undercover agents enters the palace to give the latest updates.
The agent informs Jaichand that Prithvi has reached Dhilli after defeating M Ghori. Jaichand’s thoughts are shattered he is annoyed, how did he even survive?
He must have got the message about the swayamwar and also that he was not even invited, warns the spy. Prithvi will be bloody angry about it! He will attack Kannauj, we must be prepared for his attack!
Jaichand listens to his spy, yes then get ready and make all the arrangements for it. Go!
Yes Maharaj, he follows the order.
Pundir, Chand, Arjun and Prithvi have set off on their next mission they travel on horses. They have covered a long distance, soon it becomes night. Prithvi keeps on riding ahead further away from his friends that his buddies are in doubt.
You are so interested in Sanyogita that you go ahead of your friends?
Wrong! I am looking for a suitable place to rest, see that place, we will rest over there. We will continue the rest of the journey in the morning. You see, you all must rest as much as possible and get ready for the morning. After that I will not allow anybody to sleep.
They all arrange to sleep near a tree, the four rest. Prithvi discusses, just Jaichand should not find out about our plans.
Don't worry our army have left to the respective places and will reach in the morning, Arjun assures Prithvi.
By the time two unknown tribal men watch the four rest near the tree, in the forest, they too are behind some bushes. One says, so this is Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan! We must inform Maharaj Jaichand that Prithviraj Chauhan is coming to get Sanyogita. On the second thought why don't we bring his corpse instead to Maharaj Jaichand. Then he would be pleased. They continue to spy on Prithvi and gang as they sleep in the grass nearby and get ready to attack.
Meanwhile Prithvi is in deep sleep, he dreams and sees Pundir all wounded and walking alone trying to escape his assailants. Pundir falls and rolls down a hill protecting his wound by his hands. Two masked men with swords approach and stab Pundir. Prithvi shouts Pundir! In his sleep, he wakes up.
All wake up too. What is it Prithvi? Pundir is concerned.
Nothing, You.... He is interrupted by people blowing conches there are many of them and approach the four. The 4 are startled, Prithvi looks at each of them, and so do his buddies. The tribals start to surround them all around slowly walking closer and closer.
Who are you people! Prithvi asks them.
One strong built man says I am Angara, I am Sankar adivasi's son, and you are in our capture!
What capture Prithvi responds to him!
It’s because you are the enemy of Maharaj, and we have much debt to make up for Maharaj. We will cut your head and hand it over to him. Beware Prithviraj! Angara warns him.
Stop! First you will have to get us Pundir shouts at them. Har Har Mahadeo! The 4 cheer.
Jai Maha Kali!The tribals shout!
Prithvi starts to attack and kills many "advasis", Arjun, Chand and Pundir eliminate many too. Prithvi manages to eliminate the majority of them. Now Prithvi is left to fight Angara, Prithvi pushes him down. Angara gets up and thrashes Prithvi but misses him with his sword. Prithvi also attacks him back. Angara aims at his legs, but Prithvi jumps up and he misses him again. Prithvi is quick and forces his sword into his stomach. Angara reacts back and holds his hands forward to gesture stop, he is in pain and falls to the ground. Chand stabs the last man on the ground to make sure they are all dead.
We have less time we must go, Chand reminds Prithvi.
Also Jaichand must not find out that I am coming tells Prithvi. Lets go, he says. The 4 leave the site where they camped, dead bodies are all around.
Angara is still alive and wasn't killed. He also lies there, he is breathing and gets up to leave for his home.
The sun has risen its morning the four are near the lake. They ride on their horses ahead till Prithvi tells his buddies, enough. Now I and Chand will go directly to the palace. Pundir will join his division of the army, and Arjun will go to Kannauj to find the exits there with his army division respectively, as per plan. By the time you accomplish your tasks, we both would have found Sanyo and brought her out of the palace.
Arjun agrees and tells him to go and get their sister-in-law!
Angara with his wounds, has managed his way back to his tribal camp, he calls Baba! Baba! He falls and lies on the ground.
Sankar adivasi is alerted of the situation, he comes to his son, he is calling him. What is this! Who did this to you? Go and get the vaid, tells his father!
No! Its no use, I will not survive, Angara replies.
I will not allow you to die like this!
If you want to do something get Prithviraj Chauhan! Take revenge on Prithviraj Chauhan! He is on his way to Kannauj and has a plan, Angara's voice is fading away. He is going to get Rajkumari......... Angara dies he cannot complete the sentence.
Sankar adivasi is angry of the death of his son. I will kill you Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan! Lets go to Kannauj, he tells his people.
A tribal priest is watching, he interrupts Sankar adivasi, no we must first perform Angara's last rights and give his spirit peace, after 2 days you can go.
No! I am only after the death of Prithviraj Chauhan!
No! The priest warns if you don’t perform the last rites now, Angara’s spirit will roam endlessly.
Sankar adivasi is helpless and cannot do anything he takes oath that Prithviraj Chauhan will pay by giving his life!
Chand and Prithvi approach the entrance of the palace in Kannauj, guards protect the gate. You know what to do? I will meet Jaichand, tells Prithvi.
They come to the gate. Who are you asks the guard!
Go and tell Jaichand that the royal poet Chand Bardai has come!
Why have you come here?
Tell, I have learned about the swayamwar and have come to see how the grand preparations have been made. Also I want to attend the swayamwar. I will write about the wedding in a poem so that I can recite it to the whole world! Please inform Maharaj Jaichand, he tells the guards. Chand and Prithviraj wait outside the gates, they look at each other. They are patient and cool, but don’t know what to anticipate.
Yes! Let’s go.
Pundir tells to write the truth of the story and take it to the climax.
The swayamwar nears, Sanyogita has lost hope, nothing can happen now it's too late.
You must believe in God, Roopali reminds her.
Yes, that was the only alternative, it hasn't worked so far and I have abandoned that option already. What should I leave this world?
Take care of yourself.
Take care of what? I should commit suicide that’s the best alternative.
Roopali sees the conversation is getting nowhere, don't say that.
Then what should I do? Sanyogita has lost it totally, participate in the swayamwar and put the "varmala” on the selected king according to Maharaj Jaichand?
No!
Then commit suicide? Go, Roopali go and get the poison for me.
Roopali is trapped in a bad situation, what is this? How can you possibly tell me to get poison for you to die?
You don't understand me!
Then listen, I will not do this work for you. I will not allow you to die like this tells Roopali.
Sanyogita sees the Shiva idol in the room. She comments, you have also abandoned me, you don't help your self, nor do you allow anybody else to help me. Before swayamwar I will commit suicide. She keeps on repeating the same words.
Prithvi is ready, he is dressed in the servant garments and makeup is done appropriately, nobody will recognize him.
Raj Purohit performs "arthi" on Prithvi. He has the tray in his hands, he blesses "Vijay Bhava", at that instance the tray slips from his hand and falls on Pundir’s feet.
Raj Purohit is annoyed he says, what has happened this looks like a bad omen. He remembers the prophecy and the bad dream Prithvi had earlier, is this not a warning of the Prophecy?
Prithvi is concerned and says maybe Pundir, I think it’s better if you stayed back.
No! Prithvi, Pundir is disappointed you stopped me once, not this time, I will come.
Listen to me! Prithvi is adamant.
No! I refuse to listen to your orders this time, Pundir tells his master.
Okay then lets go! Prithvi replies.
Maharaj we have invited all the guests to the “sangeet” program, tells the Minister to Jaichand.
Jaichand is pleased, and looks like M Ghori has finished Prithvi off also, he has not returned from the war.
One of Jaichand’s undercover agents enters the palace to give the latest updates.
The agent informs Jaichand that Prithvi has reached Dhilli after defeating M Ghori. Jaichand’s thoughts are shattered he is annoyed, how did he even survive?
He must have got the message about the swayamwar and also that he was not even invited, warns the spy. Prithvi will be bloody angry about it! He will attack Kannauj, we must be prepared for his attack!
Jaichand listens to his spy, yes then get ready and make all the arrangements for it. Go!
Yes Maharaj, he follows the order.
Pundir, Chand, Arjun and Prithvi have set off on their next mission they travel on horses. They have covered a long distance, soon it becomes night. Prithvi keeps on riding ahead further away from his friends that his buddies are in doubt.
You are so interested in Sanyogita that you go ahead of your friends?
Wrong! I am looking for a suitable place to rest, see that place, we will rest over there. We will continue the rest of the journey in the morning. You see, you all must rest as much as possible and get ready for the morning. After that I will not allow anybody to sleep.
They all arrange to sleep near a tree, the four rest. Prithvi discusses, just Jaichand should not find out about our plans.
Don't worry our army have left to the respective places and will reach in the morning, Arjun assures Prithvi.
By the time two unknown tribal men watch the four rest near the tree, in the forest, they too are behind some bushes. One says, so this is Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan! We must inform Maharaj Jaichand that Prithviraj Chauhan is coming to get Sanyogita. On the second thought why don't we bring his corpse instead to Maharaj Jaichand. Then he would be pleased. They continue to spy on Prithvi and gang as they sleep in the grass nearby and get ready to attack.
Meanwhile Prithvi is in deep sleep, he dreams and sees Pundir all wounded and walking alone trying to escape his assailants. Pundir falls and rolls down a hill protecting his wound by his hands. Two masked men with swords approach and stab Pundir. Prithvi shouts Pundir! In his sleep, he wakes up.
All wake up too. What is it Prithvi? Pundir is concerned.
Nothing, You.... He is interrupted by people blowing conches there are many of them and approach the four. The 4 are startled, Prithvi looks at each of them, and so do his buddies. The tribals start to surround them all around slowly walking closer and closer.
Who are you people! Prithvi asks them.
One strong built man says I am Angara, I am Sankar adivasi's son, and you are in our capture!
What capture Prithvi responds to him!
It’s because you are the enemy of Maharaj, and we have much debt to make up for Maharaj. We will cut your head and hand it over to him. Beware Prithviraj! Angara warns him.
Stop! First you will have to get us Pundir shouts at them. Har Har Mahadeo! The 4 cheer.
Jai Maha Kali!The tribals shout!
Prithvi starts to attack and kills many "advasis", Arjun, Chand and Pundir eliminate many too. Prithvi manages to eliminate the majority of them. Now Prithvi is left to fight Angara, Prithvi pushes him down. Angara gets up and thrashes Prithvi but misses him with his sword. Prithvi also attacks him back. Angara aims at his legs, but Prithvi jumps up and he misses him again. Prithvi is quick and forces his sword into his stomach. Angara reacts back and holds his hands forward to gesture stop, he is in pain and falls to the ground. Chand stabs the last man on the ground to make sure they are all dead.
We have less time we must go, Chand reminds Prithvi.
Also Jaichand must not find out that I am coming tells Prithvi. Lets go, he says. The 4 leave the site where they camped, dead bodies are all around.
Angara is still alive and wasn't killed. He also lies there, he is breathing and gets up to leave for his home.
The sun has risen its morning the four are near the lake. They ride on their horses ahead till Prithvi tells his buddies, enough. Now I and Chand will go directly to the palace. Pundir will join his division of the army, and Arjun will go to Kannauj to find the exits there with his army division respectively, as per plan. By the time you accomplish your tasks, we both would have found Sanyo and brought her out of the palace.
Arjun agrees and tells him to go and get their sister-in-law!
Angara with his wounds, has managed his way back to his tribal camp, he calls Baba! Baba! He falls and lies on the ground.
Sankar adivasi is alerted of the situation, he comes to his son, he is calling him. What is this! Who did this to you? Go and get the vaid, tells his father!
No! Its no use, I will not survive, Angara replies.
I will not allow you to die like this!
If you want to do something get Prithviraj Chauhan! Take revenge on Prithviraj Chauhan! He is on his way to Kannauj and has a plan, Angara's voice is fading away. He is going to get Rajkumari......... Angara dies he cannot complete the sentence.
Sankar adivasi is angry of the death of his son. I will kill you Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan! Lets go to Kannauj, he tells his people.
A tribal priest is watching, he interrupts Sankar adivasi, no we must first perform Angara's last rights and give his spirit peace, after 2 days you can go.
No! I am only after the death of Prithviraj Chauhan!
No! The priest warns if you don’t perform the last rites now, Angara’s spirit will roam endlessly.
Sankar adivasi is helpless and cannot do anything he takes oath that Prithviraj Chauhan will pay by giving his life!
Chand and Prithvi approach the entrance of the palace in Kannauj, guards protect the gate. You know what to do? I will meet Jaichand, tells Prithvi.
They come to the gate. Who are you asks the guard!
Go and tell Jaichand that the royal poet Chand Bardai has come!
Why have you come here?
Tell, I have learned about the swayamwar and have come to see how the grand preparations have been made. Also I want to attend the swayamwar. I will write about the wedding in a poem so that I can recite it to the whole world! Please inform Maharaj Jaichand, he tells the guards. Chand and Prithviraj wait outside the gates, they look at each other. They are patient and cool, but don’t know what to anticipate.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Episode on Friday, September 19, 2008
The swayamwar is in 15 days tells Raj Purohit, the only thing that’s sad about it is that Maharaj Jaichand has invited all the Maharajas and Rajas of all the kingdoms except you.
Prithvi stands silent in front of the Raj Purohit undisturbed. He doesn't waste time and immediately makes his way to the hallway. His friends watch him leave, Chand says listen..... But he's too late Prithvi has already left and ignores him. Prithvi leaves the palace.
Prithvi stop! His friends Pundir and Arjun call him, they get no response so they follow behind him.
Sanyo is locked up at the Yamuna Kinara Palace. She wonders if Prithvi got her message or not. Somebody outside is approaching on horse, he rides ahead. Sanyo thinks it’s the vaid and he has returned from Chittorgarh and delivered the message, she runs to see the person.
Sanyo! Roopali calls.
It was somebody else. She tells Roopali, I thought it was.....
Why are you so worried? Maharaj will get the message and surely take you away.
No, he has given oath to his mother and will less likely ever come or never come, Sanyo reminds her servant Roopali.
But he is a Rajput, and they live up to their words he had promised you, he will fulfill it.
Sanyo decides to wait outside, lets see for the last time if I get news from him. If separation is in my destiny then so be it.
Prithvi has taken his horse and making his journey to the forest, he has travelled through the night and now it is daylight. Prithvi remembers Raj Purohit's words during his ride and also has flashbacks of the past with Sanyo. Pundir and Arjun are steady behind on horse too, they yell out for him to stop, as there is a valley ahead. Pundir and Arjun ride fast behind and try to over take him.
Prithvi rides his horse non-stop till he reaches a dead end, a cliff and a deep valley is below. His mother is in front of it she blocks his passage. Prithvi is surprised to see her and has to pull the reigns of his horse to stop. Prithvi looks at his mother. Pundir and Arjun have also arrived behind.
Mother asks what are you doing, where do you think you’re going? What you thought she will put the garland on any one.
Prithvi responds to his mother, I will forget her let her do what ever she wants.
Look she has given this message. She is not doing the swayamwar according to her wishes, she is being forced to do it. See this letter, mother shows the scroll to him.
Prithvi gets down from is horse and takes the scroll in his hands he unrolls it and reads it. Mother prompts and says,
she has written, Sanyo is yours and always be yours, its written that you should not feel that she is less in your life , mother continues, its written that if not in this life then at least in next life nobody can separate us.
On swayamwar night it will not be her “dholi” it will be her “asti” that will leave.
Mother finishes and says, I am taking back the oath I gave you before. I have freed you from it tells mother to Prithvi, now let anything happen Sanyo will be only Prithvi's. Go! Prithvi go, go and get your Sanyogita mother tells him. Go!
In Kannauj, in the "darbar" Jaichand laughs to himself, how it’s going to be fun when all the Rajas and Maharajas come to the swayamwar here and Prithviraj Chauhan will be all alone in Dhilli. It will be an insult for him, it will be remembered forever by everyone.
A minister advises Jaichand, but Maharaj, Prithvi is angry and can attack anyhow.
No! Says Jaichand, even if he wanted to attack he won't. He has the oath, his mother gave to him. Meanwhile the guards announce the arrival of Maharaj Krishnakant of Dakshin Bharath. Jaichand gives orders for him to be taken to the neighboring room where the other king’s are staying. Also make sure that proper care and attention is given to him. I just wish to see Prithvi's face, it would be real fun says Jaichand. Prithvi! Ha ha ha, he gives a big laugh.
Night has fallen, Prithvi is at home at ease, he is distracted by some jingle sound in his room. Prithvi looks around to find out where the sound is coming from. It is nothing but "payal ka gungroo" Prithvi sees Sanyogita (imagination). He walks up to her closely, I caught you he says to her.
Sanyo smiles at him.
Prithvi then touches Sanyo’s chin, I am coming to get you!
I have been waiting so long for it, then she suddenly disappears.
Prithvi! Arjun calls him the gang is looking for him.
Prithvi greets them, come on we will go to Kannauj he says.
Now? His buddies ask.
Yes now, with the full army says Prithvi, I will take Sanyo away right in front of Jaichand and bring her to Dhilli to stay permanently.
But first, Pundir advises, we have to find out where Sanyo is.
Yes Prithvi, Arjun also replies, she is locked up in some place, she will only be let out moments before her swayamwar. She will not be allowed into the palace till then.
Pundir says we are in need of a plan.
Prithvi agrees to all of the suggestions, okay instead we will go tomorrow morning, ready with a full plan.
Arjun diverts the attention, but Prithvi take that off the arm band, he laughs at the King.
Prithvi looks out of the window, Sanyo now nobody can separate you from me, he looks at the moon in the sky from his room.
Sanyo is concerned and wondering about her message. God only knows what will happen, maybe Prithvi got my message after all? But what will he be able to do anyways, he has his mother’s promise.
Prithvi looks out the window and remembers Sanyo. Prithvi finally gets a smile on his face.
Simultaneously, Sanyo also remembers Prithvi.
Prithvi wraps his shawl around him as the cool breeze enters his quarters from the window.
Jaichand enters her room and calls her name Sanyo! I thought I would tell this in person, all about how the Rajas and Maharajas have come to attend the grand wedding that I have arranged. There are many “Veer Yodhas” present also.
There is only one “Veer Yodha” in my life and he is Prithviraj Chauhan!
I always think of what’s best for you and your benefit, tells her father.
You can think whatever you want, I will not put the "varmala" on anybody except Prithviraj Chauhan, even in my next life!
No! You will put the "varmala” on the King we select for you, I will even use force if it goes to that extent, Jaichand warns her. He is furious and leaves the room, his efforts go waste.
Sanyo cries.
Roopali enters her room, what happened Rajkumari Sanyogita?
It’s just too much, I will kill myself before the swayamwar, she tells her. She turns to the Shiva Idol in her room.
It is morning, Prithvi discusses with his buddies about the plans. I am sure while taking Sanyo away Jaichand will attack us. So for that reason I have made this plan. I and Chand will go into the palace to find out where Sanyo is being held. Why I am using Chand is because he is a poet, nobody will stop a royal poet from entering the palace. I will be Chand’s servant in disguise, tells Prithvi, nobody will stop his servant either. Next the army, there will be several divisions:
1. The first group will be in a swami disguise. They will follow the road by the river and keep an eye in that area. The Senapati will lead them.
Har Har Mahadeo!
2. The second group will be disguised as drama artists/actors, they will be lead by Pundir.
Har Har Mahdeo!
3. The third group will be disguised as business people of commerce, they will mix with the soldiers of Kannauj and entertain them. Also keep them busy and divert their attention, their job is to differentiate who is strong or weak.
4. The third group will be disguised as village folk.
5. The fifth group, the last will be disguised as labor force.
Arjun will look after 3rd, 4th and 5th divisions of the army. Har Har Mahadeo! They will mix with the Kannauj villagers and find all exits of Kannauj.
Har Har Mahdeo!
Arjun complements Prithvi, what a plan, very good Prithvi.
Chand also is satisfied and agrees with Arjun.
Arjun tells Chand to write all this in a poem and make it a historical event!
Prithvi stands silent in front of the Raj Purohit undisturbed. He doesn't waste time and immediately makes his way to the hallway. His friends watch him leave, Chand says listen..... But he's too late Prithvi has already left and ignores him. Prithvi leaves the palace.
Prithvi stop! His friends Pundir and Arjun call him, they get no response so they follow behind him.
Sanyo is locked up at the Yamuna Kinara Palace. She wonders if Prithvi got her message or not. Somebody outside is approaching on horse, he rides ahead. Sanyo thinks it’s the vaid and he has returned from Chittorgarh and delivered the message, she runs to see the person.
Sanyo! Roopali calls.
It was somebody else. She tells Roopali, I thought it was.....
Why are you so worried? Maharaj will get the message and surely take you away.
No, he has given oath to his mother and will less likely ever come or never come, Sanyo reminds her servant Roopali.
But he is a Rajput, and they live up to their words he had promised you, he will fulfill it.
Sanyo decides to wait outside, lets see for the last time if I get news from him. If separation is in my destiny then so be it.
Prithvi has taken his horse and making his journey to the forest, he has travelled through the night and now it is daylight. Prithvi remembers Raj Purohit's words during his ride and also has flashbacks of the past with Sanyo. Pundir and Arjun are steady behind on horse too, they yell out for him to stop, as there is a valley ahead. Pundir and Arjun ride fast behind and try to over take him.
Prithvi rides his horse non-stop till he reaches a dead end, a cliff and a deep valley is below. His mother is in front of it she blocks his passage. Prithvi is surprised to see her and has to pull the reigns of his horse to stop. Prithvi looks at his mother. Pundir and Arjun have also arrived behind.
Mother asks what are you doing, where do you think you’re going? What you thought she will put the garland on any one.
Prithvi responds to his mother, I will forget her let her do what ever she wants.
Look she has given this message. She is not doing the swayamwar according to her wishes, she is being forced to do it. See this letter, mother shows the scroll to him.
Prithvi gets down from is horse and takes the scroll in his hands he unrolls it and reads it. Mother prompts and says,
she has written, Sanyo is yours and always be yours, its written that you should not feel that she is less in your life , mother continues, its written that if not in this life then at least in next life nobody can separate us.
On swayamwar night it will not be her “dholi” it will be her “asti” that will leave.
Mother finishes and says, I am taking back the oath I gave you before. I have freed you from it tells mother to Prithvi, now let anything happen Sanyo will be only Prithvi's. Go! Prithvi go, go and get your Sanyogita mother tells him. Go!
In Kannauj, in the "darbar" Jaichand laughs to himself, how it’s going to be fun when all the Rajas and Maharajas come to the swayamwar here and Prithviraj Chauhan will be all alone in Dhilli. It will be an insult for him, it will be remembered forever by everyone.
A minister advises Jaichand, but Maharaj, Prithvi is angry and can attack anyhow.
No! Says Jaichand, even if he wanted to attack he won't. He has the oath, his mother gave to him. Meanwhile the guards announce the arrival of Maharaj Krishnakant of Dakshin Bharath. Jaichand gives orders for him to be taken to the neighboring room where the other king’s are staying. Also make sure that proper care and attention is given to him. I just wish to see Prithvi's face, it would be real fun says Jaichand. Prithvi! Ha ha ha, he gives a big laugh.
Night has fallen, Prithvi is at home at ease, he is distracted by some jingle sound in his room. Prithvi looks around to find out where the sound is coming from. It is nothing but "payal ka gungroo" Prithvi sees Sanyogita (imagination). He walks up to her closely, I caught you he says to her.
Sanyo smiles at him.
Prithvi then touches Sanyo’s chin, I am coming to get you!
I have been waiting so long for it, then she suddenly disappears.
Prithvi! Arjun calls him the gang is looking for him.
Prithvi greets them, come on we will go to Kannauj he says.
Now? His buddies ask.
Yes now, with the full army says Prithvi, I will take Sanyo away right in front of Jaichand and bring her to Dhilli to stay permanently.
But first, Pundir advises, we have to find out where Sanyo is.
Yes Prithvi, Arjun also replies, she is locked up in some place, she will only be let out moments before her swayamwar. She will not be allowed into the palace till then.
Pundir says we are in need of a plan.
Prithvi agrees to all of the suggestions, okay instead we will go tomorrow morning, ready with a full plan.
Arjun diverts the attention, but Prithvi take that off the arm band, he laughs at the King.
Prithvi looks out of the window, Sanyo now nobody can separate you from me, he looks at the moon in the sky from his room.
Sanyo is concerned and wondering about her message. God only knows what will happen, maybe Prithvi got my message after all? But what will he be able to do anyways, he has his mother’s promise.
Prithvi looks out the window and remembers Sanyo. Prithvi finally gets a smile on his face.
Simultaneously, Sanyo also remembers Prithvi.
Prithvi wraps his shawl around him as the cool breeze enters his quarters from the window.
Jaichand enters her room and calls her name Sanyo! I thought I would tell this in person, all about how the Rajas and Maharajas have come to attend the grand wedding that I have arranged. There are many “Veer Yodhas” present also.
There is only one “Veer Yodha” in my life and he is Prithviraj Chauhan!
I always think of what’s best for you and your benefit, tells her father.
You can think whatever you want, I will not put the "varmala" on anybody except Prithviraj Chauhan, even in my next life!
No! You will put the "varmala” on the King we select for you, I will even use force if it goes to that extent, Jaichand warns her. He is furious and leaves the room, his efforts go waste.
Sanyo cries.
Roopali enters her room, what happened Rajkumari Sanyogita?
It’s just too much, I will kill myself before the swayamwar, she tells her. She turns to the Shiva Idol in her room.
It is morning, Prithvi discusses with his buddies about the plans. I am sure while taking Sanyo away Jaichand will attack us. So for that reason I have made this plan. I and Chand will go into the palace to find out where Sanyo is being held. Why I am using Chand is because he is a poet, nobody will stop a royal poet from entering the palace. I will be Chand’s servant in disguise, tells Prithvi, nobody will stop his servant either. Next the army, there will be several divisions:
1. The first group will be in a swami disguise. They will follow the road by the river and keep an eye in that area. The Senapati will lead them.
Har Har Mahadeo!
2. The second group will be disguised as drama artists/actors, they will be lead by Pundir.
Har Har Mahdeo!
3. The third group will be disguised as business people of commerce, they will mix with the soldiers of Kannauj and entertain them. Also keep them busy and divert their attention, their job is to differentiate who is strong or weak.
4. The third group will be disguised as village folk.
5. The fifth group, the last will be disguised as labor force.
Arjun will look after 3rd, 4th and 5th divisions of the army. Har Har Mahadeo! They will mix with the Kannauj villagers and find all exits of Kannauj.
Har Har Mahdeo!
Arjun complements Prithvi, what a plan, very good Prithvi.
Chand also is satisfied and agrees with Arjun.
Arjun tells Chand to write all this in a poem and make it a historical event!
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