Why are you so attached to an old bow?
We broke many such bows as children while playing.
Nobody showed such love for bows back then or such fury.
Insolent!
'O, Lord! Please stop!'
[mantra chanting]
The Dasharatha sons are under my tutelage.
Their father entrusted me with the responsibility of their well-being.
Lord, in case they are harmed,
what will I say to King Dasharatha?
[suspenseful music playing]
[tense music plays]
Vishvamitra, look at this arrogant and disobedient boy!
He is smirking.
He is making fun of me.
He doesn't know Parashurama
whose roar shudders even the earth!
I know!
I have heard your numerous chilling stories.
Though I was never scared,
every story had the same undercurrent
and that is your uncontrolled anger!
Such unjust arrogance
can only be shown by a rakshasa.
[adventurous music playing]
Surprisingly, you are a sage.
Maharishi, please go!
I'm sparing you because
I don't want Raghuvansha to bear the sin of killing a Brahmin!
Enough!
[thunder rumbling]
[mantra chanting]
Vishvamitra,
how dare he disrespect me?
- [mantra chanting] - [conch-shell playing]
Respect depends on a place and the situation, sage!
You came here as bad luck during the auspicious ceremony
of my elder brother's marriage!
[dramatic music playing]
I don't care whether you are Brahma,
Mahadeva or the avatar
of Lord Vishnu!
[dramatic music playing]
Lakshmana is standing tall before you!
You could be a Lord
to the world!
But my God...
[dramatic music playing]
My brother Shri Rama is my Lord!
[theme music playing]
If anyone attacks my God with a weapon,
Lakshmana will surely shield him!
If anyone dares to harm Shri Rama,
either my arrows will stop them
or I'll be the target of their arrows!
[theme music playing]
- Hail Dasharatha's son Lakshmana! - All hail!
- Hail Shri Ramchandra! - All hail!
- Hail Rama and Lakshmana! - All hail!
Quiet!
Brahmarshi, please apologise
to his father on my behalf.
I'm going to give him the biggest sorrow in this world
which is losing a son!
[volcano erupting]
[Parashurama screaming]
[adventurous music playing]
[thunder rumbling]
[sweeping music playing]
[thunder rumbling]
[dramatic music playing]
Rama!
[theme song playing]
[bell clanging]
[theme song playing]
[mellow music playing]
Lord, I respectfully gave you the reason
for the bow's breakage.
Also, I apologise
for my brother's childishness.
[mellow music playing]
Lord, please have mercy.
In the face of death,
you are being apologetic!
Rama, you surely don't know
that I never forgive people!
[tense music plays]
Sage, I respect you.
I'm nothing compared to you.
But in case
my brother's security is compromised,
Vishvamitra and Vashishtha's disciple
Raghuvanshi Rama would be compelled to go against you.
[dramatic music playing]
Lord, I'll do what's right.
I'll fight with you until my last breath!
"Fight?"
You'd fight against me!
I, Parashurama!
[Parashurama chortling]
I severed Kartavirya Arjuna's 998 arms
and beheaded him!
You are challenging the same Parashurama!
You can't fasten
a bowstring without breaking the bow
and you intend to wield a weapon against me!
[dramatic music playing]
[dramatic music continues playing]
[conch-shell playing]
[mantra chanting]
[thunder cracking]
[dramatic music playing]
[lightning crackling]
- [conch-shell playing] - [mantra chanting]
[dramatic music playing]
Son, you arrogantly broke Pinaka.
This is Shri Hari Narayana's bow,
Sharanga.
You mistakenly broke Mahadeva's bow.
Now, please hold it
and fasten its bowstring.
[dramatic music playing]
Arrogant young man, show me your power!
I want to check your prowess.
Let alone tying the bowstring,
you won't even be able to bear its weight!
[dramatic music playing]
Come on, fasten the bowstring!
Everyone must watch
Ayodhya's power
getting smashed under its weight!
Sage, I'll do as you say.
[conch-shell playing]
[joyful music playing]
[conch-shell playing]
[theme song playing]
- [theme song playing] - [conch-shell playing]
[theme song playing]
[earth shuddering]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
- [bells clanging] - [conch-shell playing]
[theme song playing]
[conch-shell playing]
Even after wiping off
arrogant people 21 times from this earth,
I failed to vanquish my arrogance.
Rama, I failed to recognise you.
Now I understand
how you picked up Shiva's bow successfully.
[mellow music playing]
- Hail Shri Ramchandra. - All hail!
This accolade
is the beginning of a new era.
A new sun has risen
in Treta Yuga.
Though I was unaware, I told the truth.
Henceforth, two Ramas can't exist on earth.
The world needs the Rama
who is complete in every sense.
It doesn't need Parashurama
who is incomplete because of his rage and anger.
Lord Parashurama,
the arrival of spring
doesn't lessen the importance of summer.
In the same way,
Rama's arrival
won't decrease Parashurama's importance.
This world still needs you.
You must stay here
as the great immortal guru
for many eras.
You must impart
the knowledge of war tactics
and yoga to future warriors.
You must teach the common people
about the knowledge
you gained from Mahadeva.
- [mantra chanting] - [conch-shell playing]
Sage, what about this arrow
which I stretched on this bow?
Rama, I know
that the arrow stretched on the bow
can't be withdrawn.
It must be targetted towards something.
Sage, please tell me.
Where should I aim?
You are immortal.
My arrow will either destroy your power of penance
or your power to move around at your will.
I need to travel the entire Aryavarta and Dakshinatya
to teach warriors.
I need to reach the south through the Himalayas
to build ashrams
and I'd need my will to travel.
So...
Please have mercy on my mind.
I request you to aim at the 'Tapovan, '
that was the cause for my ignorance.
[theme song playing]
Rama.
Please release this arrow
in the direction of the East.
So that I can go to Mahendraparvat,
and begin my penance once again.
So that I can acquire the land that has submerged underwater
that united with water when Vamana
sent King Mahabali
to the lower world.
As I take leave,
I give you the responsibility
of establishing the right way of living
and remove all sinful elements.
I bid farewell.
As you wish, My Lord.
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[conch-shell playing]
King of Mithila, Janak.
Mahadeva's bow has been strung.
And Lord Parashurama's blessings have been received.
There should be no delay now.
Let us begin the arrangements for the wedding.
All Hail Lord Rama.
All Hail Janakputri Sita!
[vocalisation]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
I, Sita, daughter of King Janak,
accept you as my husband
and myself as your wife.
I vow to be your companion
in the happy and sad times,
and bright and dark days.
Now only death
will take me away from you.
Hail Janakputri Sita!
[joyful music playing]
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
You have chosen me as your companion.
That means,
we will complete each other.
Beginning today, I am you
and you
are me.
Neither of us is small or big.
Neither master nor servant.
We are equal in
all places and all respects.
[theme song playing]
[theme song continues playing]
[om chant playing]
The expression on your face
says that a doubt is troubling you.
Not a doubt, but I'm curious, Lord Mahadeva.
Lord Parashurama was Lord Narayana's avatar.
How is it that he was unable to identify Lord Rama.
What was the reason for his anger?
Can Lord Vishnu present himself in two forms at one time?
This is not fair, Goddess.
You are expecting me to answer all your questions at once.
I will answer them one at a time.
The truth is
Lord Parashurama identified Lord Rama, at once
that he is Lord Narayana's complete avatar.
But, it was necessary
for the world to know
that Lord Rama is not an ordinary prince.
He is Lord Narayana himself.
This is the reason
that Lord Parashurama challenged Lord Rama
to tie the string of Lord Vishnu's bow, Sarang.
He did so because
he wanted the world to identify
Lord Rama's might and accept him as the supreme power.
Regarding your question about two avatars,
if the goals are different,
then Lord Narayana can certainly come in two avatars.
While Lord Parashurama was one avatar in 'Satyug'
for establishing 'dharma' and justice.
Lord Rama is the other avatar
in 'Tretayug, '
for the purpose of establishing dignity.
[flute playing]
Hail Lord Rama.
Please proceed with the story, Lord Mahadeva.
I want to witness Rama and Sita's wedding.
Goddess, haste is not good.
Please hold on to the reins of your curiosity.
We are talking about Rama and Sita's wedding.
Several arrangements need to be taken care of.
It will take some time.
[laughing]
But, until such time, I will tell you
the story of another character
to keep your mind occupied.
Who is that?
My dear devotee.
King of Lanka, Ravana.
He had not
forgotten the insult he endured in Sita's 'svayamvara.'
[veena playing]
[metal clanking]
Nor had he forgotten
the timeless beauty of Goddess Sita.
[veena playing]
[pensive music playing]
Brother Ravana.
[pensive music playing]
Ravana, Vidyutjihva...
[pensive music continues playing]
What has your defiant husband done now?
He returned last night.
[sinister music playing]
'You?'
'What are you doing here, Vidyutjihva?'
'Does a husband have no right to be with wife, '
'and a father has no right to be with his son?'
'Please return'
'in the same way that you have come, Vidyutjihva.'
'Or else Ravana will kill you.'
'Because he never forgets any insults.'
'Your brother is the one who has insulted me.'
'What had I asked for?'
'All I wanted was a small kingdom.'
'Kingdoms are not asked in alms, Vidyutjihva.'
'They are won over'
'by using your strength and courage.'
'You do not have either of the two.'
'Talk about the present day, Shurpanakha.'
[dramatic music playing]
[tense music playing]
[evil laughter]
'I am no longer the weak Vidyutjihva.'
'I have acquired magic powers used in warfare.'
'And I possess the demonic kalakeya.'
[evil laughter]
'This... Kalakeya.'
'Yes. This is the kalakeya weapon.'
'I did not run from fear of Ravana, Shurpanakha.'
'I was merely preparing myself to face him.'
'Right below the Earth, '
'in between hell and the abyss, '
'resides the city of Asmangarh.'
'It is a magical city, '
'protected by armoured demons.'
'They are experts in magic warfare.'
'I am not alone.'
'Several of my relatives who were hiding in Asmangarh'
'from the fear of Ravana, are with me.'
'Along with the demonic kalakeya.'
'Your kalakeya will not be able accomplish anything.'
'Because time itself'
'is a salve to my ever powerful brother.'
'Ever powerful?'
[evil laughter]
'Where is Sita?'
'Where is Mahadeva's bow?'
'The entire world'
'saw the display of his strength in Mithila.'
'Now the time is mine.'
'Lanka will be mine.'
'Ravana will be finished.'
'You are a fool.'
'The Gods, demons or be it warriors, '
'no one can destroy my brother.'
'If I cannot kill him, '
'then I will imprison him.'
'But what is the point of bloodshed?'
'Go...'
'Go and tell your brother.'
'Ask him to give up his throne and hand it over to me.'
'Or else...'
'I have other methods, too.'
Ravana.
I cannot bear to see you being harmed.
I cannot see your downfall.
That is why I have come to alert you.
Please forgive Vidyutjihva.
He is a fool.
But he is my husband.
Ravana.
Your silence...
Your silence is scary.
He was just blabbering.
Blabbering?
He has spoken rightly for the first time.
[pensive music playing]
It is true.
I am not worthy of Lanka's throne.
Send word for him.
Tell him,
that Ravana is giving up his throne,
and wants to go into exile.
[tense music playing]
[tense music fades]
[joyful music playing]
[singing a song]
[joyful music playing]
[singing a song]
[mellow music playing]
Hail the king of Ayodhya!
Your Majesty, I have a message for you from Mithila.
[joyful music playing]
'I, Mithila's King Janaka, pay my respects'
'to Ayodhya's King Dasharatha.'
'You were informed about my daughter's 'svayamvara' earlier.'
'You declined my invitation'
'as your sons had gone with Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.'
'With Mahadeva and Goddess Gauri's blessings, '
'Brahmarshi Vishvamitra brought your sons Rama and Lakshmana'
'to the 'svayamvara'.'
'When the entire world's warriors failed'
'to fasten the bowstring of Shiva's bow, '
'your son Shri Rama fastened it with Brahmarshi's permission.'
[theme music playing]
'Consequently, Sita became Ayodhya's daughter-in-law.'
[theme song playing]
'I'm writing this letter to my relative'
'and not Ayodhya's king.'
'Please give your permission'
'and blessings to your eldest son's marriage.'
'Brahmarshi Vishvamitra and all of us request you'
'to attend the wedding'
'along with all your princes.'
'Rajarshi family, Janaka, Mithila.'
'From Aryavarta.'
- Hail the son of Dasharatha. - All hail!
- Hail the holy Ayodhya. - All hail!
My Rama
made me the proudest father in the world!
Kaikeyi, Sumitra and Kausalya, did you hear him?
[joyful music playing]
My Rama fastened the bowstring
of Mahadeva's bow!
[theme song playing]
Our Rama did it.
Only our Rama could complete
this task.
I wish I could
see Rama's valour.
If only I could hug him in the royal court and congratulate him.
Kausalya, our Rama... Sumitra...
[jubilant music]
So, Sage Jabali, what does Ayodhya's policy state?
Can a King leave his kingdom
for the sake of his son's wedding?
Or not?
Right away, Your Majesty.
But before that,
we must send out
a delegation bearing gifts for our newly formed relatives.
Please arrange for the delegation to leave immediately.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Please arrange a group of Brahmins and priests
to leave for Mithila.
And inform King Janak,
that all of Ayodhya
is coming to Mithila,
to witness the wedding of its Rama.
Let us not waste any more time, Sage Jabali.
My Rama is getting married. There must not be any delay.
As you wish, Your Majesty.
[mellow music]
Minister Sumant.
Have all the chariots of Ayodhya decorated.
Ensure that each one of them is filled with gifts.
As you wish, Your Majesty.
Queen Kausalya.
Let us adorn Ayodhya like a bride,
to welcome the newlyweds
Queen Sumitra.
Send word to Bharata and Shatrughna
to reach Mithila as soon as they can.
Queen Kaikeyi, it is time to celebrate.
Kindly oversee all the arrangements.
There must be no shortcomings.
I shall go and meet Gurudev Vashishtha.
This wedding
shall take place with his blessings.
Yes, Your Majesty.
My Rama is getting married.
My Rama.
[shedding tears of joy]
My Rama will soon be married.
It's the happiest news of my entire life.
Manthara, where is my 'Chudamani?'
I kept it safe for my daughter-in-law for years.
[sinister music plays]
It's Rama's marriage, Kaikeyi!
You look so happy
as if Bharata's wife is going to come home.
You look so joyful
as if Rama is your heir.
If I hadn't considered you mother,
I would have cut off your tongue right away.
You use your tongue to spew venom during auspicious moments!
Manthara, let this be clear to you.
It's my son Rama's marriage.
My Rama.
Do you understand?
[melancholic music playing]
You may go ahead and behead me!
But the truth can't change!
You'll understand
only when you get a setback.
Rama's biological mother Kausalya
isn't attending the wedding.
Then why are you trying to go against the custom
and forcing King Dasharatha to take you with him?
Raghuvansha's custom doesn't allow women to go on wars either.
[ethereal music playing]
But still, he took me along.
Because he loves me.
Huh!
I'm his favourite wife
and Rama's favourite mother.
If I go there
I will be able to meet Bharata.
Do not keep me engrossed in talk now.
Help me find my 'Chudamani.'
I want to catch the King's attention
once again today.
You were right, Gurudev.
Fearing the curse, I was coming in the way of my son's future.
As you can see
my son Rama has been chosen as the groom of the best girl in the world.
That day, if I had
stopped him from going with Brahmarishi Vishvamitra,
then how would Rama,
lift Mahadeva's bow and increase the pride of his father and Ayodhya?
Please accept my gratitude, Gurudev.
We must be grateful to Mahadeva
for giving all of us this moment of pride
along with Rama and Ayodhya.
There is no point
in regretting over a mistake that you avoided.
Come.
Let us begin this journey
of Rama's grand wedding.
[sweeping music playing]
[horses neighing]
[pensive music playing]
Your Majesty. Why is there a delay?
Let us hasten. King Janak must be awaiting our arrival.
We will witness Rama's magnificent wedding together.
You will see how
Asvapati's daughter will drive King Dasharatha's chariot swiftly.
- Please hasten. - Kaikeyi.
This is not the time for joking.
I am getting delayed. Please come down.
[tense music playing]
Okay.
So, in the pretext of traditions,
will you try to stop me now, King?
No tradition can stop me from attending my Rama's wedding.
Kausalya and Sumitra are Rama's mothers too.
But they aren't attending either.
[dramatic music playing]
And
the situations aren't apt.
As Rama
broke the arrow,
it shattered many kings' dreams.
Out of envy,
he has become Mithila
and Ayodhya's enemy.
For some reason,
what if something goes wrong on the way?
Then I must go for sure, King.
To protect you.
Kaikeyi.
I'm not talking about myself
but Ayodhya.
I don't have a son or a minister.
I only have you.
Sumitra and Kausalya
can take care of the family.
But for vigilance,
there can't be anybody better than you, Kaikeyi.
But it's my Rama's wedding.
Please don't steal this opportunity from me.
I want to see my Rama circumambulate around the fire.
Kaikeyi.
You're my wife.
Don't put me in a dilemma.
[music playing]
But I
can't bear to see you get so emotional.
If you desire so strongly,
then go to Mithila.
I will stay here
and guard Ayodhya.
O, King.
Kaikeyi is not so selfish.
I know
that your life resides in Rama.
Watching him get married
is your biggest dream.
This dream,
how can I snatch it from you?
Anyway, my heart is
tougher than yours.
My heart will be able to bear this pain.
Please proceed, Your Majesty.
Indulge in your son's wedding.
Your Kaikeyi is here
to take care of Ayodhya.
[mellow music playing]
Your Majesty,
I must stay here
and overlook the arrangements for Rama and bride Sita's welcome.
I will embellish Ayodhya in such a way that Indralok's glow
and the glory of Vaikuntha will seem dull.
Dear Kaikeyi,
I promise you
that next time, there will be no obstacle.
When our son Bharata gets married,
his mother will be present at the wedding.
And she will be
included in all the rituals.
Kindly give my love
to Rama and Sita.
Please proceed, Your Majesty.
Farewell.
[flute playing]
[jubilant music playing]
You are hurt, aren't you?
I hope you understand now.
You are the one
who keeps singing praises of Rama.
In an attempt to get your husband's attention,
you always have one finger stuck on the chariot.
But you fail to realise
that King Dasharatha's heart
has room only for his eldest son.
And that is Rama.
He is not concerned about Kaikeyi or Bharata.
Kaikeyi.
Mark my words.
That time is not far off
when you will believe
that I am the only one who worries about your well-being in Ayodhya.
Neither is it, Rama
nor is it King Dasharatha.
[sweeping music playing]
I had ordered you to stay quiet, had I not?
Stay quiet.
I order all the workers to be present in the royal court.
The arrangements for the welcome have to be finalised.
The future of Ayodhya,
my Rama is returning.
[theme song playing]
[conch-shell playing]