'I am a poet.'
'I can view reality from all sides.'
'I am a mirror.'
'But people have forgotten to look into this mirror.'
'That is the only reason that they find practicality unimportant..'
'..and lonely.'
'And that is why people like to read it as it is.'
'They like to pass comments on it so that they can understand reality.'
'However, this is not essential for me.'
'I am just narrating the struggle of Mahabharat..'
'..I am not making you understand it.'
'Because each individual would..'
'..have to decipher it his own special way.'
'Yes, if luck had a role to play in it..'
'..I would have tried to make you understand.'
'But I am the path of action.'
'Which is why there is no need to explain.'
'Shakuni conspired with purochan..'
'..to embark on a successful scheme.'
'Even Duryodhan and Karna were included.'
'No other comment..'
'..is necessary on this conspiracy.'
'I am not only Shakuni's path of action plan..'
'..there are others on this path too.'
'So, listen to the tale but do not add comments.'
'It was decided that Yudhishthir will go to Varnavat.'
'But that was not enough for Shakuni.'
'He has called them Pandavas a five pronged weapon.'
'The point is..'
'..what of the other four brothers and Kunti?'
Uncle?
Come son of Gandhari, come.
I have never seen you scratching your beard.
What's the matter?
There was no need to do that till today.
So, the matter is serious.
Very serious indeed.
If Yuddhishthir goes to Varnavat alone you will get nothing.
But how to send..
..the other four with Yuddhishthir?
If Kunti, too, goes with them that will be the best.
You are worrying unnecessarily.
Let Yuddhishthir burn first..
..then we will find ways..
..to eliminate the other four Pandavas.
No! No!
You do not know Vidur.
He will guess immediately.
And if he guesses right..
..he will start telling Bheeshma about our plans.
And your uncle Bheeshma will run to your father..
..saying what is going on Dhritrashtra?
What is going on?
The entire well planned game will be spoilt.
Nephews..
..if you want to attack in the dark, then do it with great caution.
Should I talk to mother?
When will you grow up, Duryodhan?
When?
No!
Your mother should know nothing about this.
Let her eyes remain closed.
Because I derive inspiration out of her closed eyes. Eight!
'Eight.'
Duryodhan has always worried me, Kunti.
He is large-hearted.
He will even give his life if need be.
But he cannot mix well..
..but Yuddhishthir seems to have taught him this.
No sister. Water cannot be divided by a stick.
My sons are no different from your sons.
They are streams of the same river. They has to meet some day.
Sister, I am very happy.
Duryodhan has made such grand plans..
..for Yuddhishthir
May God grant them a long life.
And may their love increase.
Who's to tell mother..
..that Duryodhan can never be so loving.
Do not doubt your brother's love Bheem.
Yes brother, I know that. But the one who poisoned me.
Was that very same Duryodhan!
Bheem is right.
I will not let you go to Varnavat alone.
Arjun?
You have still not understood Duryodhan.
What is there to understand?
What is his advantage in building a house for me?
There is certainly some benefit.
He knows you will be the king soon.
The treasury will no longer be in his hands.
He is using the treasury for his benefit.
What will he do after you become king?
He knows he will have to be dependent on you.
So he is trying just to impress you.
And it is quite possible that he has some hidden motives too.
With uncle Shakuni and Karna God knows..
..what scheme he has cooked up.
If they could prevent you from becoming the king..
..they would do so.
But he's not the king yet.
That's why you should not go there alone.
I, too, wish to take all of you along so that we can enjoy.
Ask mother. If she permits, we could all go together.
Sahadev, you go and talk to mother she never refuses you.
What I am saying is we can even take mother with us.
Then we will have real fun.
Besides, if she is not there who will feed Bheem half of our rations!
You, too, have started teasing me about my food?
No brother! When you eat, I feel satisfied.
Don't be suspicious about Duryodhan.
He is arrogant but not a coward.
He will fight but will never scheme.
Arrogance is a coward's shield.
Mother? Please come.
Sit my sons.
What is this discussion about?
Who's a coward?
What shield?
Was feeling hungry so, just passing time.
Sahadev has suggested that we all go to Varnavat.
That's a good idea.
I did not like your going alone anyway.
But will it be right for me to accompany you?
What are you saying?
If you don't go, I will not go. If I don't go, no one will go.
- Mother you must come. - Okay, I'll come.
"The Pandavas could not understand.."
"..the trap laid with cunningness.
"They accepted unquestioningly and with love."
"Duryodhan's treacherous love."
"Accepted Duryodhan's treacherous word."
My respects, Prime Minister.
- When did you return? - I did not go home.
- Anything special? - Yes, there is.
But you'll have to decide that.
Okay, tell me.
Purochan has built a superb house.
But I do not understand why..
..has he had butter, oil, fats, wax, wood shavings!
Butter, oil, fats, wax, wood shavings!
Understood!
- Don't talk about this. - Yes.
- Go now. - Yes sir.
Butter, Oil's. Fats!
Tell me, dear Duryodhan.
When are the Pandavas going to Varnavat?
The travel plans are being decided.
After that we will final an auspicious time.
Greetings King! Prince wants to meet you, King.
- Is it so? - I'll bring him in myself.
How Duryodhan has changed!
At one time he would not even talk about them.
Now he has gone to receive him.
Yes.
I appreciate the change in him.
Come brother.
My respects.
Live long my son.
- Come, sit here. - Sit Prince.
My son? When do you leave for Varnavat?
I have a request on that matter.
Do you wish to cancel the visit?
- In that case? - No no.
How can I hesitate to obey an order from my elder father.
What's the problem, my son?
There's no problem as such.
I wanted to ask if I could take..
..my mother and four brothers with me.
There's no need to take permission for this. Do take them.
The youngsters will enjoy.
And mother must be going because if she does not go..
..who will arrange for Bheem's food.
Quiet!
Control your quick silver tongue, son.
You should not talk like this about your brother.
So what should I do?
Do take them along with you.
Surely.
"Every scheme of Duryodhan.."
"..was being implemented."
"The entire Pandu clan allowed.."
"..themselves to be fooled by his treachery."
"Entire Pandu clan!"
Come, Vidur
I had come to meet the crown price.
Nakul told me he has gone to meet the king.
Don't call him Prince. He is like your son.
I like to call him Prince.
I would be happier to call him king.
Allow me to leave now.
I'll ask him to see you when he returns.
No, I'll come and see him again.
My respects.
Wasn't your uncle looking worried?
Its his nature to be worried.
And worry is an admirable trait of able statesman.
Hail king of Gandhar!
What's the news?
Vidur was in his office in the morning for a long time.
Then he went to meet the prince.
I have heard that he wanted to meet the prince..
..but he went to meet the king.
Do you know what Vidur wanted?
No, my lord.
Victory to you, Uncle! Victory to you, uncle!
You are great, uncle! Today..
You may go.
The first rule of politics is..
..you must check out if you can..
..talk without being heard by anyone!
But that was only our spy, . Uncle!
A spy is truthful only to himself, nephew!
Tell me what makes you so happy?
You, too, will be happy.
Yudhishthir is taking his brothers to Varnavat.
You are hiding something.
- Even mother Kunti is going with them. - Really?
How did you perform this miracle?
I did nothing, uncle. Brother himself wanted it.
I only agreed with him.
Agreeing is an important part of politics.
If 'yes' is in our favor then why should we say 'no'.
Now you tell me, nephew. When are they leaving for Varnavat?
When the moment is right.
But I feel that fate is on our side.
Fate! On our side!
Only cowards depend on fate.
You just watch me play the game.
I can control even my dice.
Now I'll see what Grandsire..
..and Vidur can do.
My respects, aunt.
Prince! It's you, Prince!
I am like your son, aunt.
Does it mean that a Crown Prince is any less than a son?
Princes are not sacrificed for sons`..
..but sons have been..
..sacrificed for princes and will continue to do so.
Who can beat you or uncle at debate? Where is uncle?
The king called him about your travel.
When he came to me, I was with the king.
Now when I am here, he has gone to the king. I will come again.
My respects.
Wait for sometime, my son.
We have to leave at sunrise.
I cannot wait now but I'll come tomorrow to pay my respects.
May you live long.
- My respects, Uncle. - May you live long.
May you lead the path of dharma!
I was returning from the King, so I came here.
I had gone to see you.
Aunt told me you had to see the king.
Yes.
Arrangements for your travel eve to be made.
Prince Duryodhan and the King of Gandhar are here.
Why?
At this time?
Come my child.
- My respects, Vidur. - Greetings.
- Our respects. - Our respects.
May you live long. May you live long.
I am indeed very lucky.
I was just telling Duryodhan that I had not seen Vidur in months.
How are you?
Very well!
Please sit, Uncle.
Of course, we have come here to sit.
Come.
- Please come. - Come.
I heard that you are leaving at sunrise?
Yes, Uncle.
May your travel be safe and comfortable.
This is the season of blossoming flowers.
When the flowers blossom it seems as if the forest is on fire.
Yes. It is a very pretty sight.
Tell me which animal need not fear a forest fire?
Tell me Duryodhan?
Who could it be? That doesn't fear forest fire?
You tell me Bheem?
Yes, elder Brother.
Fire is his favorite because food is cooked on it.
Do not tease Bheem, Duryodhan.
But no one has yet answered me. Who is secured in a forest fire?
Only the rats remain secure because he is in the rat hole.
Great! That's an intelligent answer.
I must leave now.
- You are leaving now, Vidur? - Yes.
They will have to leave early. Okay.
- Okay, uncle. Goodbye. - May you live long.
We too must leave now.
No uncle. Please sit.
If you insist we'll have to sit.
Besides, you are going tomorrow.
- Let's sit for some time. - Please sit.
How about a game of dice?
Yes, yes let's play.
Okay.
May you be happy. May you have grandchildren. Come. Let's go.
Before entering a new house look our for the exit first.
Look after your younger brothers.
See that they do not stray.
- Keep a watch on the roads. Come. - As you wish.
What are you doing?
Thinking.
What's the problem?
Have you ever heard uncle speak anything meaningless?
Meaningless?
No. He is particular about words.
He measures every word he speaks.
He speaks only what is essential and needed.
Remember last night when he blessed us for our travel?
Why did he talk of blossoms?
His exact words were this is the season of blossoming flowers.
When the flowers blossom it seems as if the forest is on fire.
But this is the season.
Don't we know that?
Had anyone else said this I would not think about it.
I think he was trying to tell us something.
He was warning us.
Remember his words.
After the talk of the forest fire..
..why did he have to add who is secure in a forest fire?
He asked Duryodhan this question.
Okay let's follow up on this.
A question is first asked to the youngest.
Then why did he ask Duryodhan?
But that fool could not answer.
Duryodhan's face fell when brother said..
..that only a rat could not secure in his hole.
Even Uncle Shakuni was all praise for the answer.
The rat stays in a hole.
Rat does stay in a hole, brother!
That's the point.
To state this simple truth why did he talk of forest fire?
Was he warning us against a forest fire?
What if we keep sleeping and fire surrounds us?
From tonight we will not sleep at once.
One of us will stay guard.
Brother?
But we are on a pleasure trip.
Yes.
But uncle was warning us against a fire.
He did not agree that we are on a pleasure trip.
Long live Queen Kunti! Long live Queen Kunti!
Come, come.
You are welcome. Welcome!
I have named this house 'Shivam.'
Very appropriate.
I hope the prince and others are cared with almost hospitality.
And I hope you enjoy this house.
I am confident Purochan..
..that you have made a very endearing house.
Next to Vishwakarma you are the best architect.
Come. Come.
Come sit.
My room is next to the main door.
Do call me if you need me.
You are a respected person, Purochan.
People will line up at the main door.
Your room should have been at the back.
So that you are not disturbed.
No trouble at all. It is an honor to serve you.
I'll take your leave now.
"Its wise to know your ways."
"When you enter the house."
"Think well and understand."
"Vidur's veiled message."
You are right.
The house does not have a back door.
There is no reason for Purochan to stay at the front door.
Which is why uncle spoke about the rat.
Who stays secure in a forest fire?
We too should dig a hole.
Because this house will surely be set on fire.
Brother, if we have to fight then lets do it!
- Why live under such circumstances? - No.
Why would uncle talk about a rat hole?
Until Uncle Shakuni believes we are dead.
We will not find out.
What he really wants.
Purochan should not realize that we know all this.
Let him be happy that we are trapped here.
We will stay alert at nights.
But during days we will behave in such a way..
..that we do not know anything.
I wish I could really thrash Purochan..
- ..and teach him a lesson. - No.
We should attack when there is no other alternatives.
It is also strategic to keep a low profile.
Let the enemy think that he is successful in his schemes.
But we will need an experienced miner to help us.
But son, where will we get reliable miner here?
Mother, if uncle fears that..
..all of us are to be burned alive in the house..
..then he will also send a miner.
Greetings Prince.
What is so special about this rat?
It is an expert at digging holes.
'Who stays secure in a forest fire?'
'Only a rat can stay secure.'
How's Uncle?
'The miner had not brought a rat..'
'..in the trap but he has bought Vidur's strategy in that rat trap.'
'The path of victory can also pass..'
'..from under the ground.'
'Treachery does not befit brave men..'
'..but it is essential to..'
'..confide in only trusted people.'
'Vidur sent a message through the miner!'
'This man who stands before you..'
'..is as efficient as this rat in digging..'
'..a tunnel for you to escape.'
'You should escape quietly and allow the conspirators to think..'
'..that they are successful.'
'Their success will make them understand..'
'..and you can get of their reach.'
'This is the only path to your success.'
'So, order the miner to start his work.'
'While you sit back comfortably.'
Stay awake for a few more days.
After that the prince will reward you.
Be cautious.
Anything can happen.
Tell the king of Gandhar that all is well.
- As you order. - Stay awake.
If you are unhappy about the administration..
..or if there is any other problem..
..then tell me. I'll tell the king about it.
Meeting you has solved our problems.
- Hail Prince! - What's it?
The chief bodyguard wishes to see you.
We don't have any enemies here.
Why has Duryodhan sent bodyguards?
Okay. Send him.
As you wish.
- My respects. - What's your problem?
I am here to protect you.
Within the limits of Hastinapur? Why do we need bodyguards?
I only obey orders.
I know! I know!
You obey orders but there is no need to present yourself..
..to point out that we cannot leave without you.
- You may go. - As you wish.
Anyone there?
Yes sir.
Have my brothers returned?
Not yet, sir.
My respects
Can I help?
Will you allow me to help you in a war?
I understand that I do not know about mining.
This disciple of sage Drona and Balram is good in his own field.
One false stroke and you will ruin everything.
Vidur had said the future of the nation is on this tunnel.
If I am successful, Hastinapur remains.
If not, all is lost.
You have seen how much time has been lost in conservation.
That is what, we are short of time.
My apologies.
Goodbye.
"Do you duty.."
"..while there is still time."
"Once time has passed.."
"..there is no use repenting."