[mantra chanting]
[conch-shell playing]
Hmm.
Mahadeva, I don't understand.
Dashanan couldn't be killed by a living being.
How is Shri Rama's birth related to him?
Goddess, how could you be so certain?
Please ponder.
Maybe a living being was excluded.
I don't need to think.
Neither Gods, demons,
Yakshas, monsters,
snakes, birds, insects,
kinnaras, Gandharvas,
sprites nor devil.
Nobody could kill him.
Really?
[suspenseful music playing]
Dashanan forgot to include human beings.
Yes, Goddess.
Those who consider themselves knowledgeable and powerful
often ignore such important people
or things as they don't value them.
They forget about them
during the critical moment.
Dashanan committed the same mistake.
He considered human beings weak and ignored them.
This was the reason
that Lord Vishnu took birth as a human being on the earth.
Now, I'm all the more curious
to witness Shri Rama's birth.
I'm eager to see the antidote to Dashanan's boon enter this world.
Sage Vashishtha advised to perform Putrakameshti Yajna.
Please elaborate.
Yes, Goddess.
[water splashing]
[melancholic music playing]
[suspenseful music playing]
[flames flaring]
What have I done?
How could I do it?
I was just eight months old
when I lost my parents.
Acharya, you looked after me
since childhood and raised me to be an adult.
You taught me the difference between righteousness and unrighteousness.
But still,
I came to know only today
that a single sin
could outdo innumerable virtues.
[Dasharatha crying]
Gurudeva!
Lord, everybody makes mistakes.
You apologised for your sin.
You didn't hide your mistake
and went to take care of Shravan's aged parents.
Lord, it proves
that you had noble intentions.
Having noble intentions isn't enough.
Our intentions as well as our aim should be right.
[melancholic music playing]
Gurudeva,
I have
shamed Raghukula and Ayodhya's throne.
Lord, please don't lose hope.
Gurudeva, there is nothing left except hopelessness.
I couldn't give an heir to Raghuvansha
and now...
Now, I have been cursed
that I'll die grieving for my son!
"Grieving for a son?"
How could I grieve for him when I don't have a son?
"Grieving for a son!"
Does it mean...
Gurudeva, what does this statement mean?
It means that the curse could come true
only if I have a son.
Right, Gurudeva?
Lord, that's the reason I told you not to lose hope.
You made a mistake
but you didn't forget your duty.
Your intention was good.
That's the reason, a boon was hidden in the curse.
But...
But, Acharya, how?
[conch-shell playing]
Putrakameshti Yajna!
[devotional song playing]
[devotional music playing]
[theme song playing]
- Hail King Dasharatha! - All hail!
'At Guru Vashishtha's orders, '
'King Dasharatha'
'requested Rishyasringa to perform the Yajna.'
- All hail! - All hail!
'The entire Ayodhya was brimming with enthusiasm.'
- Hail King Dasharatha! - All hail!
'King Dasharatha brought the chief priest Rishyasringa'
'to the Yajna ground respectfully.'
[dramatic music playing]
[dramatic music intensifies]
King Dasharatha,
- please take a pledge to start the Putrakameshti Yajna. - Yes, sage.
[conch-shell playing]
[devotional song playing]
[devotional song continues playing]
Lord, please don't make us wait any longer.
Please come soon.
- [conch-shell playing] - [bells clanging]
[devotional song playing]
[devotional song continues playing]
[flute playing]
[conch-shell playing]
Lord, wake up! Please wake up!
[joyful music playing]
Lord, the earth is suffering due to Ravana's sins and his torment.
Sages and innocent people are suffering.
I'm helpless because of the boon I gave him.
You must bring about equanimity.
You are our only hope.
[mantra chanting]
Ravana has sinned enough.
The sages and innocent people must now live fearlessly.
I'll soon incarnate as a human being
in the holy town of Ayodhya.
[conch-shell playing]
Hail Narayana! Hail Narayana!
[theme song playing]
Goddess, what's the matter?
Are You sad that I'm leaving?
Goddess, it's my duty to maintain balance in the universe.
So I must leave.
I know.
But whenever You leave,
Vaikuntha becomes desolate.
Narayana, the fulfilment of Your duty
leaves me
pining for You every time.
Shree, not this time.
The purpose of my avatar
isn't just to negate Ravana's boon.
In fact, I need to establish decorum and idealism too.
I can't do it
without You and the other inhabitants of Vaikuntha.
So, Goddess,
the entire Vaikuntha will accompany me during my avatar.
[devotional song playing]
You will stay by my side.
Without my Shree,
Vishnu doesn't exist, Goddess.
Similarly, Rama will be incomplete
without Sita, Goddess.
[devotional song playing]
Lord Agni.
[conch-shell playing]
[mantra chanting]
King Dasharatha, the Putrakameshti Yajna was successful.
[conch-shell playing]
This pious 'payasam' is its offering.
Please distribute it amongst your wives.
It will help you have sons very soon.
[conch-shell playing]
Kausalya.
[tense music]
Lord,
can I give half of my offering to Sumitra?
Oh!
How could I make this mistake?
[mellow music playing]
Sumitra,
all of them adore you.
On the one hand,
Kausalya reminded me of my mistake
and on the other hand, Kaikeyi didn't even ask permission
for your rights.
Why should I seek permission?
Sumitra deserves this offering the most
because she is the youngest.
Right, Kausalya?
[joyful music playing]
You two
have always showered me with affection.
I promise
that my child
will always
stay by your sons' side.
The offering as well as the sons have been divided.
Please eat the offering now.
[joyful music playing]
[song playing]
King Dasharatha, the offering was divided into four parts
so you'll be blessed with four sons.
[exhilarating music playing]
They will be divine, exceptional
and valiant.
[theme song playing]
It was wonderful.
Kausalya is pregnant with Shri Rama.
But, Mahadeva, in reality,
Narayana's decision to incarnate on this earth
wasn't just the boon given to Ravana.
You were also one of the reasons.
If You hadn't gifted him Chandrahasa,
he wouldn't have become powerful enough
to cause problems to the world.
You named him Ravana.
Yes, Goddess.
Everything I gave to Ravana
was the result of his karma.
Just like Lord Brahma
gave Ravana a boon because of his austerity.
Chandrahasa was also the result of Ravana's karma.
I hope You remember
'when arrogant Dashanan'
'came to Mount Kailash.'
[adventurous music playing]
Why did the Pushpaka Vimana stop suddenly?
Pushpaka!
[adventurous music playing]
Hey!
An imposter in the garb of a bull.
My Pushpaka Vimana stopped.
Why?
Because nobody can overcome
this place or the Occupant of this place!
It's Mount Kailash,
the abode of the Supreme Lord Shiva!
Oh! So this is Mount Kailash.
Shiva,
where are You?
After defeating the deities,
I aimed for You.
You have misled this world for a long time.
Now, I'm the most powerful being
in this world!
I have the right to every exquisite thing in this world!
So, please
accept my supremacy.
[thunder rumbling]
I'll
uproot Mount Kailash
and take it to Lanka!
Will you stop me?
Who are you?
I'm Nandi!
I'm Shiva's mount and Mount Kailash's guard!
[thunder rumbling]
Are you
so weak?
I have turned a bull into a monkey.
Arrogant demon,
the beginning of your ruination
will be done by a monkey!
[adventurous music playing]
[Ravana grunting]
[song playing]
The Supreme Lord will now live in Lanka
under my rule.
Mahadeva, what's going on?
How come Mount Kailash is shuddering?
[adventurous music playing]
[Ravana shrieking]
- [deer bleating] - [Ravana shrieking]
Lord, who is calling out?
It isn't a call
but a shriek.
It's the noise of shattered arrogance.
Mahadeva, who is he?
His shriek is hurting my ears.
Please stop him.
Mahadeva!
I have understood my mistake!
My arrogance
is shattered.
Please appear before me.
Hail Lord Mahadeva!
'I invoke You!' [echoing]
[devotional song playing]
[sombre music playing]
"Salutations to Lord Shiva..."
- [thunder rumbling] - "Salutations to Lord Shiva..."
[chanting continues]
[conch blowing]
[devotional song playing]
Pardon me, Lord Mahadeva.
I have realised
that if there is anyone in this world
on whom I have no control whatsoever,
it is You.
I, Dashanan,
bow down to You from now on.
You are the only One venerable to me
for all eternity.
You alone shall be my cherished God.
I have infuriated You
with my pride.
I have hurt You.
Until You are not propitiated,
I will continue to appease You.
[conch blowing]
[Aum chant playing]
[loud explosion]
[sings Shiva Tandav Stotram]
'Encased In His Locks...'
[continues singing]
[conch blowing]
[continues singing]
[chants Aum]
[chanting]
[conch blowing]
Your devotion, knowledge,
the chanting and rendition of this mantra
has appeased me, Dashanan.
Your vociferation
resonated in all the three realms.
However, this vehement cry
did not stem from physical pain
but from your wounded pride.
That is why, the world will know you by a new name.
Ravana!
"Ravana..."
The one whose vociferation shook all the three realms.
The world will know this paean you just recited
as the Ravana Stotra.
"Ravana..."
Salutations to Lord Mahadeva.
[devotional music playing]
[chant playing]
Mahadeva, I shall always be an ardent devotee,
- but... - What is it, Ravana?
Appeased by my vehement cries, you named me Ravana.
Will You grant me nothing in return for my devotion
that appeased you?
You are my only God.
I will not revere or worship anybody else.
Give me Your blessing.
May the world not just know Ravana by name,
but revere him too.
[music playing]
[conch blowing]
This divine weapon is the Chandrahasa.
It is indestructible, Ravana.
As a reward for your devotion,
I give this to you.
[conch blowing]
Keep one thing in mind.
The consequences of using it will be yours to bear.
It depends on you, Ravana,
whether you use it
to perform righteous acts
or sins.
Hail Mahakal!
'So, you see, Goddess.'
'I gave Ravana nothing but the reward for his actions.'
Using it,
he committed sins instead of performing righteous acts
and that was solely his choice.
At the time,
he received the Chandrahasa in return for his devotion.
Now,
in order to punish him for his misdeeds,
Lord Rama will be taking birth.
[pleasant music playing]
[conch blowing]
Lord.
I wonder why I feel
that the baby in my womb
will resemble Lord Vishnu.
[pious music playing]
There is no doubt that God Himself would be proud
to call a pure-hearted woman like you his mother.
[joyous music playing]
A wind of change is blowing, Kaikeyi.
No.
Rather, it is quite the opposite.
Open your eyes, Kaikeyi.
Queen Kausalya has not even birthed a son yet
and His Majesty has stopped coming to you
and spends most of his time with Her Highness.
How do you manage to find guile even in the most overt of matters?
Kausalya is the eldest daughter-in-law
but also the Queen.
She prays for us all day.
What is the harm
if His Majesty spends more time with her in the prayer room
at such a time?
This moment has arrived after years.
His Majesty is worried
about his sons
and his queens.
He knows perfectly well
that I can look after myself.
Sometimes, I wonder
whether it is your back that is flawed
or your outlook.
[intense music playing]
People are right.
Pretty women are foolish!
For instance, you!
- A naive and foolish woman. - Manthara!
[music playing]
Did I ask for your advice?
Kaikeyi,
I gave you unsolicited advice because it is my duty to do so.
Kaikeyi, I am with you because I want to look after you.
I have your best interest at heart but you just do not understand.
I think I must talk to your father Ashvapati.
- The promise Dasharatha made to him... - Manthara!
Leave my chamber at once.
- Kaikeyi, I was merely... - Now!
- Hear me... - Dismissed!
[music playing]
Greetings, Your Majesty.
[poignant music playing]
Getting angry at the servants given your condition is not wise.
What should I have done? That old woman...
Come here, sit.
If you have a problem with her, I am at your service.
[light-hearted music playing]
How is my son?
You are the father,
you should be able to tell from his heartbeat.
My son's heart
beats for his elder brother.
Is that so?
Who does the heart of Kausalya's son beat for?
Me.
Marvellous!
One's heart beats for his brother and the other one's, for his father.
What about us poor mothers?
Whose heart beats for us?
Mine!
[laughs]
[joyous music playing]
[conch blowing]
[Sanskrit chants playing]
The 'Simantha Sanskara'
is the third of the 16 'sanskaras', Your Highnesses.
It is performed
when the foetus in the womb
begins to hear, understand
and feel varied emotions.
The significance of the ritual is
to hope that the baby comes into the world
with good values,
a healthy mind and a body.
'The King of Kekeya, King Ashvapati, '
'has arrived!'
Father.
[music fades]
Greetings, King Ashvapati.
Welcome.
Congratulations, King of Ayodhya.
To you as well.
You are going to become a father.
Thank you.
I hope
you remember what you said
when you asked for Kaikeyi's hand in marriage.
I do, Your Majesty.
Let me reiterate it.
You promised me
that my daughter Kaikeyi's son
would be the crown prince of Ayodhya.
[tense music playing]
All three of your wives are with child.
It cannot be said
who out of your three consorts
would give birth to your firstborn son,
who according to Ayodhya's rules,
will be the crown prince.
Given the situation,
if my daughter does not give birth to your firstborn son,
do not forget your promise.
My grandson must be anointed the Prince of Ayodhya.
[tense music playing]
The Raghu clan do not break their promise, Father.
The King of Ayodhya will surely
fulfil the promise made to you.
My son and your grandson shall become the Prince of Ayodhya.
[dramatic music playing]
Whether he is born from my womb
or someone else's.
[intriguing music playing]
How is that possible?
I will be the mother to all the sons in this family.
Going by that,
all the young princes will be your grandsons.
So, the promise made to you will be fulfilled either way.
[pleasant music playing]
You are concerned about the future of your daughter
whereas I am concerned about the future of my son.
My 'Simantha Sanskara' was performed today.
The baby in my womb has become conscious of things.
It can listen to everything
and feel every emotion.
Will I be teaching him
that his mother comes from a clan
where we force others to honour their word?
Or that one flaunts their principles for personal gain?
No, Father.
A father gives life to his child,
whereas a mother...
A mother imbibes values in her child.
When people look at my son,
I want them to see not only the pride of the Raghu clan
but also Kekeya's righteousness and values.
Father,
I am no longer the daughter of Kekeya,
but the bride of Ayodhya.
The very Ayodhya
that is the birthplace of my unborn son.
I will never do anything to bring it any disgrace, Father.
Never.
[pleasant music playing]
My daughter has grown up.
I am proud that I am the father of a girl
who read her husband's mind.
And took a selfless decision in order to uphold the honour
of her marital home.
- Whose daughter am I? - Mine!
[both laugh]
Your son will be selfless just like you
and will follow the path of righteousness, Kaikeyi.
Goodbye, Your Majesty.
[light-hearted music playing]
[ominous music playing]
Kaikeyi...
Despite being the youngest,
you have proved you are the greatest.
I have the urge to give you a boon every moment.
No!
I am not that clever.
You gave me two boons years ago.
I still do not know what to ask for.
Continue to shower me with your love.
That requires no thinking!
[both chuckle]
'Such selflessness...'
An epitome of magnanimity...
The story of Rama exudes such love and righteousness.
A great man like him was bound to be born into such a family.
Lord Mahadeva, I cannot wait any longer.
I want to see Lord Rama down there in Ayodhya.
Let us end the wait, Goddess,
and head to Ayodhya.
[conch blowing]
Where all the residents of Ayodhya
eagerly await
the birth of their Prince.
[flute playing]
[devotional music playing]
[devotional song playing]
[mouthing]
[baby wailing]
Your Majesty!
Congratulations!
You have a son!
[conch blowing]
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
[music fades]
[baby wailing]
[joyous music playing]
My son!
My dear son.
[joyous music playing]
[pensive music playing]
[conch blowing]
[devotional song playing]
[song continues]
- Long live the Prince of Ayodhya! - Long live the Prince!
[music fades]