1 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:12,880 [mantra chanting] 2 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:14,960 [conch-shell playing] 3 00:00:18,160 --> 00:00:19,160 Hmm. 4 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:21,680 Mahadeva, I don't understand. 5 00:00:22,240 --> 00:00:24,800 Dashanan couldn't be killed by a living being. 6 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:28,200 How is Shri Rama's birth related to him? 7 00:00:28,880 --> 00:00:32,200 Goddess, how could you be so certain? 8 00:00:33,160 --> 00:00:35,200 Please ponder. 9 00:00:35,640 --> 00:00:38,680 Maybe a living being was excluded. 10 00:00:40,160 --> 00:00:41,680 I don't need to think. 11 00:00:41,920 --> 00:00:43,480 Neither Gods, demons, 12 00:00:43,560 --> 00:00:45,040 Yakshas, monsters, 13 00:00:45,160 --> 00:00:47,160 snakes, birds, insects, 14 00:00:47,400 --> 00:00:49,560 kinnaras, Gandharvas, 15 00:00:49,760 --> 00:00:51,480 sprites nor devil. 16 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:53,480 Nobody could kill him. 17 00:00:53,960 --> 00:00:54,960 Really? 18 00:00:55,320 --> 00:00:57,120 [suspenseful music playing] 19 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:03,160 Dashanan forgot to include human beings. 20 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:04,960 Yes, Goddess. 21 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:11,040 Those who consider themselves knowledgeable and powerful 22 00:01:11,680 --> 00:01:13,800 often ignore such important people 23 00:01:14,360 --> 00:01:18,400 or things as they don't value them. 24 00:01:19,680 --> 00:01:21,240 They forget about them 25 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:23,320 during the critical moment. 26 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:25,720 Dashanan committed the same mistake. 27 00:01:27,200 --> 00:01:29,760 He considered human beings weak and ignored them. 28 00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:31,880 This was the reason 29 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:36,040 that Lord Vishnu took birth as a human being on the earth. 30 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:38,840 Now, I'm all the more curious 31 00:01:39,080 --> 00:01:41,080 to witness Shri Rama's birth. 32 00:01:41,920 --> 00:01:46,200 I'm eager to see the antidote to Dashanan's boon enter this world. 33 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:50,440 Sage Vashishtha advised to perform Putrakameshti Yajna. 34 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:52,160 Please elaborate. 35 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:53,680 Yes, Goddess. 36 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:55,760 [water splashing] 37 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:01,760 [melancholic music playing] 38 00:02:06,040 --> 00:02:08,120 [suspenseful music playing] 39 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:15,400 [flames flaring] 40 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:26,200 What have I done? 41 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:28,800 How could I do it? 42 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:31,720 I was just eight months old 43 00:02:33,640 --> 00:02:36,760 when I lost my parents. 44 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:39,040 Acharya, you looked after me 45 00:02:40,760 --> 00:02:43,840 since childhood and raised me to be an adult. 46 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:48,680 You taught me the difference between righteousness and unrighteousness. 47 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:52,480 But still, 48 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:57,120 I came to know only today 49 00:02:59,760 --> 00:03:01,280 that a single sin 50 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:05,800 could outdo innumerable virtues. 51 00:03:06,480 --> 00:03:07,880 [Dasharatha crying] 52 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:13,520 Gurudeva! 53 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:18,440 Lord, everybody makes mistakes. 54 00:03:19,080 --> 00:03:22,760 You apologised for your sin. 55 00:03:23,760 --> 00:03:26,120 You didn't hide your mistake 56 00:03:28,240 --> 00:03:32,520 and went to take care of Shravan's aged parents. 57 00:03:33,480 --> 00:03:35,520 Lord, it proves 58 00:03:36,040 --> 00:03:39,280 that you had noble intentions. 59 00:03:39,680 --> 00:03:42,680 Having noble intentions isn't enough. 60 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:47,840 Our intentions as well as our aim should be right. 61 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:50,280 [melancholic music playing] 62 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:53,120 Gurudeva, 63 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:55,840 I have 64 00:03:57,680 --> 00:04:02,480 shamed Raghukula and Ayodhya's throne. 65 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:05,440 Lord, please don't lose hope. 66 00:04:07,880 --> 00:04:11,120 Gurudeva, there is nothing left except hopelessness. 67 00:04:12,480 --> 00:04:16,000 I couldn't give an heir to Raghuvansha 68 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:20,200 and now... 69 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:22,640 Now, I have been cursed 70 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:26,720 that I'll die grieving for my son! 71 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:28,680 "Grieving for a son?" 72 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:31,920 How could I grieve for him when I don't have a son? 73 00:04:36,160 --> 00:04:37,640 "Grieving for a son!" 74 00:04:40,320 --> 00:04:41,680 Does it mean... 75 00:04:43,240 --> 00:04:48,120 Gurudeva, what does this statement mean? 76 00:04:49,280 --> 00:04:53,040 It means that the curse could come true 77 00:04:54,040 --> 00:04:57,080 only if I have a son. 78 00:04:57,560 --> 00:04:58,600 Right, Gurudeva? 79 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:01,680 Lord, that's the reason I told you not to lose hope. 80 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:04,560 You made a mistake 81 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:08,040 but you didn't forget your duty. 82 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:10,080 Your intention was good. 83 00:05:10,400 --> 00:05:13,320 That's the reason, a boon was hidden in the curse. 84 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:15,200 But... 85 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:17,000 But, Acharya, how? 86 00:05:17,080 --> 00:05:18,440 [conch-shell playing] 87 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:20,360 Putrakameshti Yajna! 88 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:26,080 [devotional song playing] 89 00:05:57,360 --> 00:06:00,440 [devotional music playing] 90 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:12,160 [theme song playing] 91 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:59,440 - Hail King Dasharatha! - All hail! 92 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:02,120 'At Guru Vashishtha's orders, ' 93 00:07:03,680 --> 00:07:05,600 'King Dasharatha' 94 00:07:06,240 --> 00:07:10,360 'requested Rishyasringa to perform the Yajna.' 95 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:12,920 - All hail! - All hail! 96 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:17,680 'The entire Ayodhya was brimming with enthusiasm.' 97 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:20,160 - Hail King Dasharatha! - All hail! 98 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:21,680 - Hail King Dasharatha! - All hail! 99 00:07:21,960 --> 00:07:26,280 'King Dasharatha brought the chief priest Rishyasringa' 100 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:31,400 'to the Yajna ground respectfully.' 101 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:34,280 [dramatic music playing] 102 00:07:45,400 --> 00:07:47,400 [dramatic music intensifies] 103 00:07:49,320 --> 00:07:50,880 King Dasharatha, 104 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:55,080 - please take a pledge to start the Putrakameshti Yajna. - Yes, sage. 105 00:07:55,280 --> 00:07:57,560 [conch-shell playing] 106 00:08:02,120 --> 00:08:04,640 [devotional song playing] 107 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:37,920 [devotional song continues playing] 108 00:08:57,520 --> 00:09:00,040 Lord, please don't make us wait any longer. 109 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:02,040 Please come soon. 110 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:05,000 - [conch-shell playing] - [bells clanging] 111 00:09:09,280 --> 00:09:12,080 [devotional song playing] 112 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:32,640 [devotional song continues playing] 113 00:09:44,560 --> 00:09:46,400 [flute playing] 114 00:10:04,080 --> 00:10:06,280 [conch-shell playing] 115 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:10,520 Lord, wake up! Please wake up! 116 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,920 [joyful music playing] 117 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:27,800 Lord, the earth is suffering due to Ravana's sins and his torment. 118 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:31,320 Sages and innocent people are suffering. 119 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:34,760 I'm helpless because of the boon I gave him. 120 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:37,440 You must bring about equanimity. 121 00:10:37,560 --> 00:10:39,080 You are our only hope. 122 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:44,360 [mantra chanting] 123 00:10:56,960 --> 00:10:59,120 Ravana has sinned enough. 124 00:10:59,920 --> 00:11:02,720 The sages and innocent people must now live fearlessly. 125 00:11:04,360 --> 00:11:07,440 I'll soon incarnate as a human being 126 00:11:08,920 --> 00:11:10,600 in the holy town of Ayodhya. 127 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:12,720 [conch-shell playing] 128 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:15,560 Hail Narayana! Hail Narayana! 129 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:30,560 [theme song playing] 130 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:41,880 Goddess, what's the matter? 131 00:11:43,520 --> 00:11:44,960 Are You sad that I'm leaving? 132 00:11:47,840 --> 00:11:50,600 Goddess, it's my duty to maintain balance in the universe. 133 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:54,800 So I must leave. 134 00:11:58,600 --> 00:11:59,720 I know. 135 00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:03,280 But whenever You leave, 136 00:12:04,040 --> 00:12:05,920 Vaikuntha becomes desolate. 137 00:12:07,880 --> 00:12:10,880 Narayana, the fulfilment of Your duty 138 00:12:12,280 --> 00:12:13,880 leaves me 139 00:12:14,720 --> 00:12:17,280 pining for You every time. 140 00:12:20,920 --> 00:12:22,400 Shree, not this time. 141 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:26,240 The purpose of my avatar 142 00:12:27,360 --> 00:12:29,880 isn't just to negate Ravana's boon. 143 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:35,960 In fact, I need to establish decorum and idealism too. 144 00:12:39,360 --> 00:12:40,520 I can't do it 145 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:44,640 without You and the other inhabitants of Vaikuntha. 146 00:12:46,480 --> 00:12:47,680 So, Goddess, 147 00:12:49,440 --> 00:12:51,760 the entire Vaikuntha will accompany me during my avatar. 148 00:12:51,880 --> 00:12:54,600 [devotional song playing] 149 00:12:57,600 --> 00:12:59,240 You will stay by my side. 150 00:13:02,480 --> 00:13:03,760 Without my Shree, 151 00:13:05,800 --> 00:13:08,320 Vishnu doesn't exist, Goddess. 152 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:11,600 Similarly, Rama will be incomplete 153 00:13:13,640 --> 00:13:15,600 without Sita, Goddess. 154 00:13:15,960 --> 00:13:18,640 [devotional song playing] 155 00:13:22,600 --> 00:13:23,640 Lord Agni. 156 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:25,600 [conch-shell playing] 157 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:40,600 [mantra chanting] 158 00:14:01,640 --> 00:14:04,520 King Dasharatha, the Putrakameshti Yajna was successful. 159 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:07,920 [conch-shell playing] 160 00:14:12,280 --> 00:14:15,000 This pious 'payasam' is its offering. 161 00:14:15,520 --> 00:14:17,080 Please distribute it amongst your wives. 162 00:14:18,200 --> 00:14:22,840 It will help you have sons very soon. 163 00:14:22,920 --> 00:14:25,000 [conch-shell playing] 164 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:41,320 Kausalya. 165 00:14:42,520 --> 00:14:44,000 [tense music] 166 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:45,320 Lord, 167 00:15:46,200 --> 00:15:49,520 can I give half of my offering to Sumitra? 168 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:51,480 Oh! 169 00:15:52,760 --> 00:15:54,480 How could I make this mistake? 170 00:16:03,360 --> 00:16:05,120 [mellow music playing] 171 00:16:10,120 --> 00:16:11,160 Sumitra, 172 00:16:12,640 --> 00:16:14,680 all of them adore you. 173 00:16:16,080 --> 00:16:17,200 On the one hand, 174 00:16:17,680 --> 00:16:20,080 Kausalya reminded me of my mistake 175 00:16:21,760 --> 00:16:24,960 and on the other hand, Kaikeyi didn't even ask permission 176 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:26,600 for your rights. 177 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:28,120 Why should I seek permission? 178 00:16:28,480 --> 00:16:31,000 Sumitra deserves this offering the most 179 00:16:32,360 --> 00:16:34,040 because she is the youngest. 180 00:16:34,640 --> 00:16:35,920 Right, Kausalya? 181 00:16:40,720 --> 00:16:42,600 [joyful music playing] 182 00:16:53,240 --> 00:16:54,360 You two 183 00:16:55,120 --> 00:16:58,240 have always showered me with affection. 184 00:16:58,560 --> 00:17:00,240 I promise 185 00:17:00,640 --> 00:17:02,120 that my child 186 00:17:02,800 --> 00:17:04,040 will always 187 00:17:05,120 --> 00:17:07,280 stay by your sons' side. 188 00:17:11,240 --> 00:17:14,480 The offering as well as the sons have been divided. 189 00:17:16,320 --> 00:17:18,440 Please eat the offering now. 190 00:17:18,760 --> 00:17:20,560 [joyful music playing] 191 00:17:23,800 --> 00:17:26,520 [song playing] 192 00:17:55,360 --> 00:17:59,000 King Dasharatha, the offering was divided into four parts 193 00:17:59,880 --> 00:18:04,200 so you'll be blessed with four sons. 194 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:06,720 [exhilarating music playing] 195 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:12,240 They will be divine, exceptional 196 00:18:12,680 --> 00:18:14,800 and valiant. 197 00:18:15,080 --> 00:18:17,160 [theme song playing] 198 00:18:34,240 --> 00:18:35,400 It was wonderful. 199 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:40,120 Kausalya is pregnant with Shri Rama. 200 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:44,240 But, Mahadeva, in reality, 201 00:18:44,800 --> 00:18:47,800 Narayana's decision to incarnate on this earth 202 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:50,600 wasn't just the boon given to Ravana. 203 00:18:51,720 --> 00:18:53,680 You were also one of the reasons. 204 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:57,200 If You hadn't gifted him Chandrahasa, 205 00:18:57,400 --> 00:18:59,560 he wouldn't have become powerful enough 206 00:18:59,760 --> 00:19:01,920 to cause problems to the world. 207 00:19:02,480 --> 00:19:05,640 You named him Ravana. 208 00:19:06,040 --> 00:19:07,120 Yes, Goddess. 209 00:19:08,160 --> 00:19:10,720 Everything I gave to Ravana 210 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:13,800 was the result of his karma. 211 00:19:14,280 --> 00:19:16,120 Just like Lord Brahma 212 00:19:16,320 --> 00:19:20,600 gave Ravana a boon because of his austerity. 213 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:25,840 Chandrahasa was also the result of Ravana's karma. 214 00:19:26,680 --> 00:19:29,000 I hope You remember 215 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:33,480 'when arrogant Dashanan' 216 00:19:33,600 --> 00:19:35,560 'came to Mount Kailash.' 217 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:38,080 [adventurous music playing] 218 00:19:57,120 --> 00:19:59,440 Why did the Pushpaka Vimana stop suddenly? 219 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,200 Pushpaka! 220 00:20:05,360 --> 00:20:07,720 [adventurous music playing] 221 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:17,480 Hey! 222 00:20:19,120 --> 00:20:21,200 An imposter in the garb of a bull. 223 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:23,560 My Pushpaka Vimana stopped. 224 00:20:25,320 --> 00:20:26,120 Why? 225 00:20:26,200 --> 00:20:27,920 Because nobody can overcome 226 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:31,800 this place or the Occupant of this place! 227 00:20:32,800 --> 00:20:34,600 It's Mount Kailash, 228 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:38,400 the abode of the Supreme Lord Shiva! 229 00:20:40,200 --> 00:20:43,160 Oh! So this is Mount Kailash. 230 00:20:43,840 --> 00:20:44,720 Shiva, 231 00:20:46,120 --> 00:20:47,240 where are You? 232 00:20:47,320 --> 00:20:49,720 After defeating the deities, 233 00:20:49,960 --> 00:20:51,720 I aimed for You. 234 00:20:51,960 --> 00:20:54,240 You have misled this world for a long time. 235 00:20:54,720 --> 00:20:56,240 Now, I'm the most powerful being 236 00:20:56,840 --> 00:20:59,000 in this world! 237 00:20:59,880 --> 00:21:05,480 I have the right to every exquisite thing in this world! 238 00:21:06,920 --> 00:21:08,040 So, please 239 00:21:10,280 --> 00:21:12,280 accept my supremacy. 240 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:14,440 [thunder rumbling] 241 00:21:15,680 --> 00:21:17,120 I'll 242 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:19,720 uproot Mount Kailash 243 00:21:20,560 --> 00:21:21,880 and take it to Lanka! 244 00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:25,680 Will you stop me? 245 00:21:26,760 --> 00:21:27,760 Who are you? 246 00:21:27,880 --> 00:21:29,120 I'm Nandi! 247 00:21:29,720 --> 00:21:33,440 I'm Shiva's mount and Mount Kailash's guard! 248 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:36,080 [thunder rumbling] 249 00:21:45,160 --> 00:21:46,760 Are you 250 00:21:47,520 --> 00:21:49,320 so weak? 251 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:51,400 I have turned a bull into a monkey. 252 00:21:51,480 --> 00:21:53,920 Arrogant demon, 253 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:56,600 the beginning of your ruination 254 00:21:57,160 --> 00:22:00,480 will be done by a monkey! 255 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:03,720 [adventurous music playing] 256 00:22:20,160 --> 00:22:22,400 [Ravana grunting] 257 00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:31,440 [song playing] 258 00:22:46,680 --> 00:22:50,040 The Supreme Lord will now live in Lanka 259 00:22:50,440 --> 00:22:51,480 under my rule. 260 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:59,120 Mahadeva, what's going on? 261 00:22:59,640 --> 00:23:01,280 How come Mount Kailash is shuddering? 262 00:23:02,560 --> 00:23:05,200 [adventurous music playing] 263 00:23:18,040 --> 00:23:20,000 [Ravana shrieking] 264 00:23:37,800 --> 00:23:40,560 - [deer bleating] - [Ravana shrieking] 265 00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:45,400 Lord, who is calling out? 266 00:23:45,520 --> 00:23:46,680 It isn't a call 267 00:23:47,640 --> 00:23:48,680 but a shriek. 268 00:23:48,920 --> 00:23:50,960 It's the noise of shattered arrogance. 269 00:23:55,840 --> 00:23:57,120 Mahadeva, who is he? 270 00:23:57,520 --> 00:23:59,720 His shriek is hurting my ears. 271 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:01,160 Please stop him. 272 00:24:02,320 --> 00:24:03,840 Mahadeva! 273 00:24:05,280 --> 00:24:07,600 I have understood my mistake! 274 00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:09,800 My arrogance 275 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:11,640 is shattered. 276 00:24:12,760 --> 00:24:14,400 Please appear before me. 277 00:24:15,240 --> 00:24:19,040 Hail Lord Mahadeva! 278 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:22,480 'I invoke You!' [echoing] 279 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:24,480 [devotional song playing] 280 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:34,000 [sombre music playing] 281 00:24:37,120 --> 00:24:39,040 "Salutations to Lord Shiva..." 282 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:42,960 - [thunder rumbling] - "Salutations to Lord Shiva..." 283 00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:46,640 [chanting continues] 284 00:24:49,360 --> 00:24:51,920 [conch blowing] 285 00:24:52,720 --> 00:24:54,200 [devotional song playing] 286 00:25:07,920 --> 00:25:09,280 Pardon me, Lord Mahadeva. 287 00:25:10,640 --> 00:25:11,960 I have realised 288 00:25:14,160 --> 00:25:16,240 that if there is anyone in this world 289 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:18,800 on whom I have no control whatsoever, 290 00:25:21,160 --> 00:25:22,520 it is You. 291 00:25:24,320 --> 00:25:26,200 I, Dashanan, 292 00:25:26,880 --> 00:25:29,560 bow down to You from now on. 293 00:25:32,360 --> 00:25:34,360 You are the only One venerable to me 294 00:25:36,240 --> 00:25:37,440 for all eternity. 295 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:43,320 You alone shall be my cherished God. 296 00:25:44,800 --> 00:25:46,520 I have infuriated You 297 00:25:49,120 --> 00:25:50,440 with my pride. 298 00:25:52,320 --> 00:25:53,920 I have hurt You. 299 00:25:55,560 --> 00:25:58,000 Until You are not propitiated, 300 00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:01,360 I will continue to appease You. 301 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:04,240 [conch blowing] 302 00:26:08,120 --> 00:26:10,840 [Aum chant playing] 303 00:26:19,760 --> 00:26:21,240 [loud explosion] 304 00:26:25,960 --> 00:26:29,040 [sings Shiva Tandav Stotram] 305 00:26:32,440 --> 00:26:34,840 'Encased In His Locks...' 306 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:47,040 [continues singing] 307 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:20,520 [conch blowing] 308 00:27:22,840 --> 00:27:24,560 [continues singing] 309 00:27:35,120 --> 00:27:37,400 [chants Aum] 310 00:27:49,640 --> 00:27:51,960 [chanting] 311 00:28:05,720 --> 00:28:07,520 [conch blowing] 312 00:28:12,040 --> 00:28:14,960 Your devotion, knowledge, 313 00:28:15,440 --> 00:28:18,560 the chanting and rendition of this mantra 314 00:28:20,360 --> 00:28:22,240 has appeased me, Dashanan. 315 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,480 Your vociferation 316 00:28:26,400 --> 00:28:28,680 resonated in all the three realms. 317 00:28:31,720 --> 00:28:34,480 However, this vehement cry 318 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:37,640 did not stem from physical pain 319 00:28:37,960 --> 00:28:41,120 but from your wounded pride. 320 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:47,160 That is why, the world will know you by a new name. 321 00:28:47,600 --> 00:28:48,480 Ravana! 322 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:50,960 "Ravana..." 323 00:28:54,640 --> 00:28:59,960 The one whose vociferation shook all the three realms. 324 00:29:00,360 --> 00:29:03,120 The world will know this paean you just recited 325 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:07,400 as the Ravana Stotra. 326 00:29:08,280 --> 00:29:10,520 "Ravana..." 327 00:29:11,800 --> 00:29:13,800 Salutations to Lord Mahadeva. 328 00:29:15,120 --> 00:29:16,440 [devotional music playing] 329 00:29:20,720 --> 00:29:22,080 [chant playing] 330 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:28,840 Mahadeva, I shall always be an ardent devotee, 331 00:29:29,640 --> 00:29:32,160 - but... - What is it, Ravana? 332 00:29:32,600 --> 00:29:36,760 Appeased by my vehement cries, you named me Ravana. 333 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:40,520 Will You grant me nothing in return for my devotion 334 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:42,680 that appeased you? 335 00:29:46,960 --> 00:29:48,880 You are my only God. 336 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:51,480 I will not revere or worship anybody else. 337 00:29:52,320 --> 00:29:53,880 Give me Your blessing. 338 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:57,240 May the world not just know Ravana by name, 339 00:29:57,560 --> 00:29:58,760 but revere him too. 340 00:29:58,960 --> 00:30:00,200 [music playing] 341 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,440 [conch blowing] 342 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:12,160 This divine weapon is the Chandrahasa. 343 00:30:12,720 --> 00:30:14,360 It is indestructible, Ravana. 344 00:30:17,280 --> 00:30:19,640 As a reward for your devotion, 345 00:30:21,240 --> 00:30:23,000 I give this to you. 346 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:24,560 [conch blowing] 347 00:30:29,680 --> 00:30:31,320 Keep one thing in mind. 348 00:30:32,760 --> 00:30:38,720 The consequences of using it will be yours to bear. 349 00:30:42,320 --> 00:30:44,840 It depends on you, Ravana, 350 00:30:46,120 --> 00:30:47,480 whether you use it 351 00:30:48,600 --> 00:30:50,440 to perform righteous acts 352 00:30:51,960 --> 00:30:53,320 or sins. 353 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:54,920 Hail Mahakal! 354 00:30:56,760 --> 00:30:57,760 'So, you see, Goddess.' 355 00:30:58,480 --> 00:31:02,840 'I gave Ravana nothing but the reward for his actions.' 356 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:04,280 Using it, 357 00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:08,600 he committed sins instead of performing righteous acts 358 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,080 and that was solely his choice. 359 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:14,480 At the time, 360 00:31:15,400 --> 00:31:18,280 he received the Chandrahasa in return for his devotion. 361 00:31:19,520 --> 00:31:20,400 Now, 362 00:31:21,760 --> 00:31:24,760 in order to punish him for his misdeeds, 363 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:28,160 Lord Rama will be taking birth. 364 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:29,800 [pleasant music playing] 365 00:31:35,280 --> 00:31:37,040 [conch blowing] 366 00:31:38,880 --> 00:31:39,720 Lord. 367 00:31:40,560 --> 00:31:42,520 I wonder why I feel 368 00:31:43,000 --> 00:31:45,520 that the baby in my womb 369 00:31:46,080 --> 00:31:47,720 will resemble Lord Vishnu. 370 00:31:47,880 --> 00:31:49,080 [pious music playing] 371 00:31:52,200 --> 00:31:56,480 There is no doubt that God Himself would be proud 372 00:31:57,760 --> 00:32:02,520 to call a pure-hearted woman like you his mother. 373 00:32:02,640 --> 00:32:04,000 [joyous music playing] 374 00:32:11,800 --> 00:32:14,080 A wind of change is blowing, Kaikeyi. 375 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:17,040 No. 376 00:32:18,280 --> 00:32:20,160 Rather, it is quite the opposite. 377 00:32:21,760 --> 00:32:23,240 Open your eyes, Kaikeyi. 378 00:32:25,000 --> 00:32:27,920 Queen Kausalya has not even birthed a son yet 379 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:32,040 and His Majesty has stopped coming to you 380 00:32:32,600 --> 00:32:37,000 and spends most of his time with Her Highness. 381 00:32:37,120 --> 00:32:41,160 How do you manage to find guile even in the most overt of matters? 382 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:44,200 Kausalya is the eldest daughter-in-law 383 00:32:45,280 --> 00:32:46,200 but also the Queen. 384 00:32:47,480 --> 00:32:49,880 She prays for us all day. 385 00:32:50,520 --> 00:32:51,600 What is the harm 386 00:32:51,680 --> 00:32:54,200 if His Majesty spends more time with her in the prayer room 387 00:32:54,600 --> 00:32:55,840 at such a time? 388 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:59,080 This moment has arrived after years. 389 00:33:00,760 --> 00:33:02,200 His Majesty is worried 390 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:05,720 about his sons 391 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:08,800 and his queens. 392 00:33:10,160 --> 00:33:11,840 He knows perfectly well 393 00:33:13,120 --> 00:33:15,240 that I can look after myself. 394 00:33:16,360 --> 00:33:18,120 Sometimes, I wonder 395 00:33:19,760 --> 00:33:21,680 whether it is your back that is flawed 396 00:33:22,880 --> 00:33:24,200 or your outlook. 397 00:33:24,320 --> 00:33:25,480 [intense music playing] 398 00:33:28,320 --> 00:33:29,800 People are right. 399 00:33:30,200 --> 00:33:32,160 Pretty women are foolish! 400 00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:33,600 For instance, you! 401 00:33:34,360 --> 00:33:36,320 - A naive and foolish woman. - Manthara! 402 00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:37,640 [music playing] 403 00:33:41,720 --> 00:33:43,440 Did I ask for your advice? 404 00:33:46,320 --> 00:33:47,160 Kaikeyi, 405 00:33:48,040 --> 00:33:51,440 I gave you unsolicited advice because it is my duty to do so. 406 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:56,320 Kaikeyi, I am with you because I want to look after you. 407 00:33:56,480 --> 00:34:00,920 I have your best interest at heart but you just do not understand. 408 00:34:02,680 --> 00:34:06,120 I think I must talk to your father Ashvapati. 409 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:09,600 - The promise Dasharatha made to him... - Manthara! 410 00:34:11,680 --> 00:34:15,040 Leave my chamber at once. 411 00:34:15,120 --> 00:34:16,600 - Kaikeyi, I was merely... - Now! 412 00:34:17,120 --> 00:34:18,640 - Hear me... - Dismissed! 413 00:34:20,560 --> 00:34:21,960 [music playing] 414 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:25,040 Greetings, Your Majesty. 415 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:27,360 [poignant music playing] 416 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:39,960 Getting angry at the servants given your condition is not wise. 417 00:34:40,080 --> 00:34:42,760 What should I have done? That old woman... 418 00:34:43,240 --> 00:34:44,480 Come here, sit. 419 00:34:47,480 --> 00:34:51,160 If you have a problem with her, I am at your service. 420 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,400 [light-hearted music playing] 421 00:34:58,560 --> 00:34:59,840 How is my son? 422 00:35:02,320 --> 00:35:03,400 You are the father, 423 00:35:04,280 --> 00:35:06,320 you should be able to tell from his heartbeat. 424 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:11,760 My son's heart 425 00:35:13,200 --> 00:35:15,000 beats for his elder brother. 426 00:35:16,160 --> 00:35:17,040 Is that so? 427 00:35:17,920 --> 00:35:21,760 Who does the heart of Kausalya's son beat for? 428 00:35:23,720 --> 00:35:24,600 Me. 429 00:35:26,160 --> 00:35:27,000 Marvellous! 430 00:35:27,800 --> 00:35:31,720 One's heart beats for his brother and the other one's, for his father. 431 00:35:32,920 --> 00:35:34,600 What about us poor mothers? 432 00:35:35,240 --> 00:35:36,760 Whose heart beats for us? 433 00:35:36,880 --> 00:35:37,840 Mine! 434 00:35:38,320 --> 00:35:39,480 [laughs] 435 00:35:39,840 --> 00:35:41,480 [joyous music playing] 436 00:36:27,600 --> 00:36:29,840 [conch blowing] 437 00:36:32,080 --> 00:36:33,600 [Sanskrit chants playing] 438 00:37:02,040 --> 00:37:03,880 The 'Simantha Sanskara' 439 00:37:05,040 --> 00:37:07,960 is the third of the 16 'sanskaras', Your Highnesses. 440 00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:11,400 It is performed 441 00:37:11,680 --> 00:37:15,000 when the foetus in the womb 442 00:37:15,440 --> 00:37:18,320 begins to hear, understand 443 00:37:18,480 --> 00:37:22,320 and feel varied emotions. 444 00:37:23,800 --> 00:37:26,000 The significance of the ritual is 445 00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:30,960 to hope that the baby comes into the world 446 00:37:31,520 --> 00:37:33,880 with good values, 447 00:37:35,160 --> 00:37:37,280 a healthy mind and a body. 448 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:43,960 'The King of Kekeya, King Ashvapati, ' 449 00:37:44,040 --> 00:37:46,560 'has arrived!' 450 00:37:59,800 --> 00:38:00,720 Father. 451 00:38:04,600 --> 00:38:06,120 [music fades] 452 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:10,720 Greetings, King Ashvapati. 453 00:38:11,600 --> 00:38:12,600 Welcome. 454 00:38:12,680 --> 00:38:14,360 Congratulations, King of Ayodhya. 455 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:16,040 To you as well. 456 00:38:16,160 --> 00:38:17,640 You are going to become a father. 457 00:38:18,200 --> 00:38:19,120 Thank you. 458 00:38:21,080 --> 00:38:22,080 I hope 459 00:38:23,360 --> 00:38:25,160 you remember what you said 460 00:38:25,240 --> 00:38:29,480 when you asked for Kaikeyi's hand in marriage. 461 00:38:29,960 --> 00:38:31,440 I do, Your Majesty. 462 00:38:32,160 --> 00:38:33,520 Let me reiterate it. 463 00:38:34,800 --> 00:38:36,480 You promised me 464 00:38:37,040 --> 00:38:39,200 that my daughter Kaikeyi's son 465 00:38:39,280 --> 00:38:41,120 would be the crown prince of Ayodhya. 466 00:38:41,280 --> 00:38:42,640 [tense music playing] 467 00:38:46,960 --> 00:38:50,240 All three of your wives are with child. 468 00:38:51,480 --> 00:38:53,680 It cannot be said 469 00:38:54,320 --> 00:38:57,600 who out of your three consorts 470 00:38:57,840 --> 00:39:00,360 would give birth to your firstborn son, 471 00:39:02,320 --> 00:39:04,760 who according to Ayodhya's rules, 472 00:39:05,480 --> 00:39:06,720 will be the crown prince. 473 00:39:08,720 --> 00:39:10,800 Given the situation, 474 00:39:12,320 --> 00:39:14,960 if my daughter does not give birth to your firstborn son, 475 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:20,160 do not forget your promise. 476 00:39:22,640 --> 00:39:26,560 My grandson must be anointed the Prince of Ayodhya. 477 00:39:27,400 --> 00:39:29,040 [tense music playing] 478 00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:37,120 The Raghu clan do not break their promise, Father. 479 00:39:40,600 --> 00:39:42,120 The King of Ayodhya will surely 480 00:39:43,840 --> 00:39:45,880 fulfil the promise made to you. 481 00:39:49,280 --> 00:39:54,600 My son and your grandson shall become the Prince of Ayodhya. 482 00:39:54,720 --> 00:39:56,040 [dramatic music playing] 483 00:39:59,600 --> 00:40:01,360 Whether he is born from my womb 484 00:40:02,320 --> 00:40:03,440 or someone else's. 485 00:40:03,600 --> 00:40:04,840 [intriguing music playing] 486 00:40:10,480 --> 00:40:11,720 How is that possible? 487 00:40:11,960 --> 00:40:14,320 I will be the mother to all the sons in this family. 488 00:40:14,800 --> 00:40:15,920 Going by that, 489 00:40:16,320 --> 00:40:18,320 all the young princes will be your grandsons. 490 00:40:18,480 --> 00:40:20,440 So, the promise made to you will be fulfilled either way. 491 00:40:21,120 --> 00:40:22,400 [pleasant music playing] 492 00:40:27,760 --> 00:40:30,840 You are concerned about the future of your daughter 493 00:40:32,480 --> 00:40:36,240 whereas I am concerned about the future of my son. 494 00:40:39,680 --> 00:40:41,840 My 'Simantha Sanskara' was performed today. 495 00:40:44,360 --> 00:40:47,400 The baby in my womb has become conscious of things. 496 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:50,800 It can listen to everything 497 00:40:52,200 --> 00:40:53,920 and feel every emotion. 498 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:57,240 Will I be teaching him 499 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:01,000 that his mother comes from a clan 500 00:41:02,160 --> 00:41:06,000 where we force others to honour their word? 501 00:41:07,920 --> 00:41:12,360 Or that one flaunts their principles for personal gain? 502 00:41:16,800 --> 00:41:17,840 No, Father. 503 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:23,160 A father gives life to his child, 504 00:41:24,800 --> 00:41:25,920 whereas a mother... 505 00:41:27,360 --> 00:41:31,520 A mother imbibes values in her child. 506 00:41:34,840 --> 00:41:38,720 When people look at my son, 507 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:41,760 I want them to see not only the pride of the Raghu clan 508 00:41:42,960 --> 00:41:46,640 but also Kekeya's righteousness and values. 509 00:41:50,360 --> 00:41:51,280 Father, 510 00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:55,000 I am no longer the daughter of Kekeya, 511 00:41:56,600 --> 00:41:58,560 but the bride of Ayodhya. 512 00:42:00,440 --> 00:42:01,680 The very Ayodhya 513 00:42:03,000 --> 00:42:06,920 that is the birthplace of my unborn son. 514 00:42:07,920 --> 00:42:12,320 I will never do anything to bring it any disgrace, Father. 515 00:42:13,360 --> 00:42:14,240 Never. 516 00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:15,960 [pleasant music playing] 517 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:22,520 My daughter has grown up. 518 00:42:23,360 --> 00:42:27,560 I am proud that I am the father of a girl 519 00:42:28,680 --> 00:42:30,840 who read her husband's mind. 520 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:38,080 And took a selfless decision in order to uphold the honour 521 00:42:38,520 --> 00:42:40,600 of her marital home. 522 00:42:40,760 --> 00:42:42,480 - Whose daughter am I? - Mine! 523 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,880 [both laugh] 524 00:42:45,640 --> 00:42:51,400 Your son will be selfless just like you 525 00:42:52,800 --> 00:42:56,560 and will follow the path of righteousness, Kaikeyi. 526 00:43:03,520 --> 00:43:04,760 Goodbye, Your Majesty. 527 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:06,240 [light-hearted music playing] 528 00:43:11,760 --> 00:43:13,040 [ominous music playing] 529 00:43:14,960 --> 00:43:15,800 Kaikeyi... 530 00:43:18,080 --> 00:43:19,680 Despite being the youngest, 531 00:43:20,360 --> 00:43:22,160 you have proved you are the greatest. 532 00:43:23,480 --> 00:43:27,400 I have the urge to give you a boon every moment. 533 00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:28,480 No! 534 00:43:29,240 --> 00:43:30,880 I am not that clever. 535 00:43:31,400 --> 00:43:33,400 You gave me two boons years ago. 536 00:43:33,520 --> 00:43:35,720 I still do not know what to ask for. 537 00:43:36,360 --> 00:43:38,120 Continue to shower me with your love. 538 00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:40,160 That requires no thinking! 539 00:43:40,360 --> 00:43:41,480 [both chuckle] 540 00:43:42,440 --> 00:43:44,360 'Such selflessness...' 541 00:43:44,880 --> 00:43:46,440 An epitome of magnanimity... 542 00:43:47,080 --> 00:43:52,400 The story of Rama exudes such love and righteousness. 543 00:43:53,800 --> 00:43:57,320 A great man like him was bound to be born into such a family. 544 00:43:58,840 --> 00:44:01,920 Lord Mahadeva, I cannot wait any longer. 545 00:44:02,160 --> 00:44:06,080 I want to see Lord Rama down there in Ayodhya. 546 00:44:06,280 --> 00:44:08,400 Let us end the wait, Goddess, 547 00:44:08,880 --> 00:44:11,360 and head to Ayodhya. 548 00:44:12,600 --> 00:44:13,920 [conch blowing] 549 00:44:15,480 --> 00:44:17,320 Where all the residents of Ayodhya 550 00:44:19,160 --> 00:44:20,520 eagerly await 551 00:44:21,680 --> 00:44:23,520 the birth of their Prince. 552 00:44:23,680 --> 00:44:25,120 [flute playing] 553 00:44:30,680 --> 00:44:32,080 [devotional music playing] 554 00:44:41,360 --> 00:44:43,400 [devotional song playing] 555 00:45:13,040 --> 00:45:14,320 [mouthing] 556 00:45:16,200 --> 00:45:17,520 [baby wailing] 557 00:45:24,160 --> 00:45:25,200 Your Majesty! 558 00:45:26,080 --> 00:45:27,040 Congratulations! 559 00:45:27,400 --> 00:45:28,840 You have a son! 560 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:30,400 [conch blowing] 561 00:45:36,080 --> 00:45:37,280 Congratulations, Your Majesty. 562 00:45:38,520 --> 00:45:39,640 [music fades] 563 00:45:45,640 --> 00:45:47,200 [baby wailing] 564 00:46:01,800 --> 00:46:03,240 [joyous music playing] 565 00:46:28,680 --> 00:46:30,160 My son! 566 00:46:32,440 --> 00:46:34,760 My dear son. 567 00:46:35,360 --> 00:46:36,720 [joyous music playing] 568 00:46:43,640 --> 00:46:45,080 [pensive music playing] 569 00:47:02,080 --> 00:47:03,280 [conch blowing] 570 00:47:06,600 --> 00:47:08,720 [devotional song playing] 571 00:48:01,400 --> 00:48:02,800 [song continues] 572 00:48:07,720 --> 00:48:10,680 - Long live the Prince of Ayodhya! - Long live the Prince! 573 00:48:10,760 --> 00:48:13,480 - Long live the Prince of Ayodhya! - Long live the Prince! 574 00:48:13,560 --> 00:48:16,600 - Long live the Prince of Ayodhya! - Long live the Prince! 575 00:48:17,360 --> 00:48:20,320 - Long live the Prince of Ayodhya! - Long live the Prince! 576 00:48:29,160 --> 00:48:30,400 [music fades]