SRI RAMA RAJYAM [Reign of Lord Rama]
NAGESWARARAO
BALAKRISHNA
SRIKANTH
NAYANATHARA
Music ILAYARAJA
Direction BAPU
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the glorious ruler!
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the glorious ruler!
Your arrival brings fortune, protector of Dharma.
Our lives become enriched.
Your rule will bring prosperity and provide wealth and happiness.
Your kingdom will flourish with affection.
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the supreme ruler!
Doors of our kingdom welcome you as our ultimate King.
Goddess of Dharma guides you to rule the country.
Four Vedas trumpet sounds with jubilation.
Goddess of law blows conch then showers of flowers rain down.
The King's crown adorns him and pay its respects.
The throne of Sun dynasty greets him with exaltation.
When your touch the earth, there is a feeling of flying on air.
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the glorious ruler!
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the glorious ruler!
Land proves that Rama's reign is like the celestial cow.
Sea extols Rama's commands can't be opposed.
Stone says that meeting Rama gives virtuousness.
Rama's kingdom, shows his subjects the righteous path.
Rama mantra is Tharakam, it gives eternal strength.
Rama's name is ambrosia. Rama's chanting spells good fortune.
The supreme power says he's the protector of world.
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the glorious ruler!
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the glorious ruler!
Your arrival brings fortune be the protector of Dharma.
Our lives get enhanced.
Your reign will blossom and shower wealth and happiness.
Your kingdom will flourish with affection.
Sri Rama who gives pleasure to the world and beloved consort of Janaki.
Welcome to you, the supreme ruler!
Ramachandra! Here is the creator of your family dynasty, Sun God,
Progenitor of Raghukula dynasty. Pay your greetings to him.
The one who rides the chariot with seven horses.
Son of Kasyapa, the one who gives lighting to the world.
The one who has white lotus.
I salute you, Sun God!
Gurudeva, Sage Vasishta!
We greet you! You taught us not to be unjust!
Long live.
Today's coronation was decided by King Dasaratha 14 years ago.
That auspicious time is today.
Both, that day's decision and today's auspicious event are decided by God.
But this is significant.
Generally, Kings who rule the country will ride the King's chariot...
...after their coronation.
But today, Rama will be coronated as King...
...after having destroyed Ravana & his demons thus saving the honor of our kingdom.
He is the only King to be officially coronated...
...after discharging his duty as a King!
Hail King Rama. Victory to him.
Rama, the heir of Inavamsam, Ikshvaku dynasty protector,
great grandson of King Raghu, grandson of King Ajamahudu...
...and son of King Dasaratha.
He becomes the ruler of Ayodhya, being blessed by all the Gods.
I, Rama greets you all in front of Sita, Lakshmana, Bharatha, Shathrugna and Hanuma.
Water and wind, hot and shadow, day and night.
Those are equal to everyone.
The equality as promise, and justice as God.
I swear that I'll rule this country with my full strength.
Victory to King Ramachandra.
Having faith in me, you have made me King.
It's not right to think that a King enjoys his life and rules by sitting on the throne.
Ranjaithe ithi rajaha.
It means whoever pleases his people and makes them happy, is their King.
So it has been said by our ancestors.
I believe that people are more important than my family and myself.
I am accepting this post to be a judge to this kingdom's heritage.
Ramarajyam means, this country will be cared for by Rama.
Then only, it will be ruled by Rama.
I greet you all.
Hail Rama. Victory to you.
Let good fortune shower on our benevolent King Rama.
Let happiness rain on the husband of Janaki, the ruler.
Let the fortune of victory prevail with him always.
Be prosperous Kosavendraya, who has great virtue.
Be prosperous the son of the Emperor, the mighty.
Lord Ramachandra!
By the instructions of Lord Brahma, by the inspiration of saint Naradha,
I, Valmiki, started to write the epic, Sri Ramayana.
And it has been completed today.
Let all humans enjoy listening to this Rama Katha Sudha...
...which blesses us with virtues and forgives our sins.
Ending? Is the story completed?
It was very inspiring.
If it continues, it will be even more interesting.
Do you want more?
We cannot be satisfied. Let us listen to Rama's story many times.
But, stories are made with mixture of happiness and sorrow.
Sita and Rama have faced many troubles for 14 years.
At the last, they are united.
So the story is complete.
Henceforth there are no troubles, only joy.
If there are no troubles, can't you tell stories?
If it is so, leave it.
Let there not be troubles for Sita and Rama even as a mere tale.
Nothing is in our hands. It's all God's play.
Only he knows how many twists and turns happen in this story.
You belong to Sun dynasty but adorn Moon's dot.
Is it your kindness or else...? - Else...!
Finding faults? - Got a doubt?
Seems like you are hiding something. Look at the waistband.
It seems like a new jewel.
The affection of love is reddened by betel nut and leaves.
It is time to make it come true.
To make love when Moon appears...
Every night, Sita's heart becomes a bed.
Silence also is sweet. Time is utilized well.
This is the love-world of Rama. Let this bond forever bloom.
It is a pure form of freedom with Sun and Moon as witnesses.
This Divine bond can never be parted.
Sri Rama Raghu Rama. A mesmerizing chant.
Has Sita's love tied the hands of Rama?
Sri Rama's affection, Sita's sudation.
Does my Mother know about this?
Love of Sri Rama's will be quenched by Sita.
This is a bond that can never be parted.
We have to perform a bangle ceremony for the girls.
Our priests have fixed an auspicious time for the event.
If you permit them, with your blessings,
we'll take Sita, Urmila, Mandavi, and Sudha Keerthi with us to our home.
Why do you ask like that, brother?
It is our custom to perform the bangle ceremony at the girl's residence.
We can't oppose that.
Even if we agree, your sons-in-law should also permit.
What do you say Ramaiah?
Son-in-law, you are still standing.
You may be our son-in-law, but you are the King of Ayodhya.
Please be seated.
Though I am the King of Ayodhya, I am a son to my Mother.
This is the correct place for me when Mother is here.
May you be prosperous!
May you be happy! Only Rama can guarantee this!
Come girls!
Father! Are you fine?
Your parents have come to take you home.
It is our duty to bless you. - It is your duty to bear babies.
Are you fine, dear?
Get ready to travel. Okay?
Their faces brightened after hearing that they are leaving with their parents.
Maharaja. - Son-in-law.
It is common to address me formally in the court.
But call me 'Father-in-law' at home. My daughter will feel happy.
Father-in-law! I've got a message from the Royal court.
Shall I visit them once? - King's duty!? Certainly.
First subjects, then we look into our personal issues.
Fine, since King is not here, let's get the consent of Queen Sita Devi.
Will any girl refuse to go to her parents' home?
It is not right. People may mistake us.
Just listen to me, Father! I can't stay there leaving him alone here.
My older daughter Sita is not agreeing to the bangle ceremony at her parents' home.
She says that she can't come leaving her husband alone here.
That is true, brother. She is right.
Though she was not needed, she didn't abandon her husband.
She went with him to the forest and faced many troubles for 14 years.
Yes...yes.
It is not correct to make them part with bangle ceremony as an excuse.
No one has the power to reject her wish.
I accept it whole heartedly.
Though your parents felt sad you made your in-laws happy.
I'm more happy than everyone else.
Unexpected gift. I liked it.
Ask whatever boon you want.
Boon!? l don't want any boon.
Why are you shocked?
I am afraid of boons.
Boons didn't suit my Father-in-law.
Because of those boons, I had to go to the forest and kill Ravana...
...and achieve victory, world peace, prosperity to the kingdom.
Fine, forget it.
Ask me your wish in this happy moment.
King! My wish may not come true.
Don't have doubts.
When did I ever reject any wish you asked from me?
Tell me.
This wish is not for me. It is for us.
The fruit of my prayer, is to give birth to a healthy baby.
And for his happiness.
I want to get the blessings of hermits' wives.
You wish to go to the forest.
In your 3rd trimester if you wish to travel into the forest.
King's Mothers, elders of our clan won't accept.
I know that.
My wish is not an easy one. - Let's make it happen.
It is your wish that it should happen before you deliver the baby.
So, let's tell them we must do some offering and go there.
Then let's go tomorrow. - Tomorrow!?
It is said when a deer wakes up it starts to run.
What? Are you scared listening to the word deer?
I didn't mean that magic deer. This is an innocent deer.
Have betel-nut. - Justice bell is ringing.
Is this the time for that bell to ring?
Dangers don't come according to time. - It is ringing continuously.
But it is King's duty to attend to the matter immediately.
Married life also is a duty.
Not married life, service is the greatest Dharma of all Dharmas.
Oh my dear! This Rama is faithful, diligent and slave to that Dharma.
My Lord! I am Bhadrudu, the chief spy in this Ayodhya.
They are spies roaming all over this kingdom...
...to get information about kingdom's security and people's welfare.
My Lord! I am from East. - From West
From North - From South.
People are facing many troubles in your kingdom.
Troubles like, there are no beggars even if the rich want to give alms.
Only pleasures, no diseases.
All the hospitals are shutdown and are being destroyed.
No work for Yama (Death-Lord)'s men. They are chiding him.
Heaps of gold, diamonds, rubies and gems are being sold like vegetables!
Stop flattering me. - No, my Lord.
People are living happily in our kingdom.
Good, I am very happy.
Though everything is safe, you have to be alert always.
You know that troubles don't give a warning.
Bhadra! What news have you brought now?
Is everyone fine?
I must convey what was told verbatim!
Everyone is happy and rich.
Under your rule, there is no place for any word other than happiness.
And it's impossible.
Guards! You go and do your duty. - We obey you.
Bhadra! Tell me. - There is nothing to tell, my Lord.
Everything is safe and everyone is happy.
Bhadra! Look at me.
Seeing your appearance and facial expression.
I believe that there is no link between your inner thought and speech.
I sense fear in you. - Nothing like that, my Lord.
I am very tired and no sleep. That's all.
Hiding the truth is worse than telling a lie.
It's dangerous.
Whatever the blame is...tell me.
My Lord!
Uncle! Sister is here.
Come. - Enough, brother-in-law!
My wife is pregnant.
It took 4 days for your wife to come here after completing her prayers.
Don't mistake her.
Stop right there.
I'll kill you if you step inside.
You went to your parents' home on Full moon day...
...and returned home on New moon day.
What is the matter? - Nothing, dear.
My sister is pregnant. Don't you know that?
Because of my old Mother's request, I stayed behind a few days.
Was that a mistake? - Mistake?
Your sister conceived and you enjoyed with your brother-in-law.
You think l didn't know that.
Don't shout. I'll kill you.
Listen aunt! What he is saying?
Oh God! I swear on you. I swear on my Mother.
I am not like that woman. Not at all.
I swear on my Mother. I swear on our family deity.
What is this Thippa? Your wife is like a flame?
You'll go blind if you blame her.
How could you accuse her, you damn idiot?
Damn your mouth. - You are committing a blunder.
Leave me.
This immoral Sivangi! I don't know if she was faithful...
...or she was hand in glove with her lover.
She went to her parents' home promising to be back the next day.
Not 1 or 2 days, but 10 days.
She stayed behind without returning home.
I won't accept this immoral woman.
Don't get angry.
Don't spoil your life with your own hands.
Let's go to King Rama's court. He'll give the judgment fairly.
Leave my hand.
King Rama!? His judgment!?
Can an accused give me judgment?
If you blame him, you'll be blinded.
You'll be reduced to ashes. - Why should I turn into ashes?
Has he come from the sky? He is also a human like us.
His wife was captured by a stranger for a year...
...but now he is living with her without any shame.
What did you say, you fool? - Oh Mother!
Why are you hitting me, you old man?
Did I say anything wrong?
Now tell me.
Shamelessly he brought his wife from a stranger's home...
...where she was for a year and now he's living with her, isn't it?
Answer me.
Tell me, isn't he living with her or not?
Why don't you speak up? Come on, tell me.
Isn't he living with her or not?
Shamelessly he brought his wife, from a stranger's home...
...where she was for a year and now he's living with her, isn't it?
My Lord! It was a drunkard's words.
Like stones from a beggar.
Don't believe that. Don't mind what he blabbered.
I had to tell you about that incident because of your repeated questions.
That's all.
Get up.
Bhadra! You heard it and saw with your own eyes, right?
Who is there? - Your order, my Lord.
Call Lakshmana, Bharatha and Shatrugna. - l obey you, my Lord.
Bhadra! You can go.
My Lord! - It's King's orders. Don't tell anything.
Go. Go away.
I don't want this kingdom or this crown.
I don't want this kingdom. Sita...Sita.
I don't want this crown.
Sita...Sita.
I don't want this kingdom. Sita...Sita.
I don't want this crown. Sita...Sita.
My Lord! - Sita.
I don't want.
I don't want either this throne or this kingdom.
I want my Sita.
Sita...Sita. - Brother!
Sita is here. She is with you safely.
She can't be like that henceforth. It is my fate.
Sita...Sita! - Brother! lt is some nightmare.
It is your illusion, it's confusing you.
No...no, it's not an illusion.
It is a game, played by fate.
I won't surrender to it. I won't lose my Sita.
Sita...Sita. - Brother...brother.
Dear brothers! Any one of you can take this throne.
Release me from this jail. I want my Sita.
I can't abandon my Sita. I can't bear that loneliness.
Abandon...loneliness! Brother! What are you saying?
We don't understand you. Stop playing the fool.
I am not kidding. It is pure truth.
I'll perform your coronation tomorrow morning.
I'll also go along with my Sita to the forests.
Let the inauspicious words vanish.
Brother! Don't be hasty. Please relax.
No relaxation.
I must abandon either Sita or the throne.
Abandon Sita!? Why this disastrous decision?
Yes, it's a disastrous decision. I got blamed terribly.
Eclipse has afflicted our Sun dynasty.
Our dynasty's prestige is at stake!
Brother! - Bharatha! What can I say?
In our kingdom a man blamed his wife's conduct and sent her away.
When people around him demanded an explanation.
He said that to live with this dishonest lady,
he was not like Rama who brought Sita from Ravana's custody...
...after a year and started living with her.
Who is that idiot, who said that?
I'll cut him into many pieces.
Can you kill all the people who blame me?
Brother! - Yes.
It could be false or true. People are believing this.
When he asked them how they'd behave in such a situation,
no one uttered a word, or opposed it.
They were all silent.
She proved her chastity in the fire test.
Fire test happened in the kingdom of Lanka.
How would they know about it?
It is their belief and their judgment.
A true King is a slave to his subjects.
He has to respect their beliefs and judgment.
No one opposed this judgment.
If I want my kingdom, I have to sacrifice my wife.
Or if I want my wife, I have to give up my kingdom.
That's correct.
Brothers! I don't want this kingdom, I want my Sita.
Sita is my life. There is no Rama without Sita.
And he can't exist.
Though you are younger than me, I plead to you.
Any one of you can accept this crown.
Share this burden.
Show your kindness on your brother and sister-in-law.
Don't inherit this sin of parting Sita and Rama.
Release us. Allow us to go to the forest.
Brother!
Not one of us has the strength to adorn your crown...
...and no eligibility or capacity.
If you order us, we'll be ready to jump into fire.
But... - Brother.
We are your slaves and servants That's all.
Slaves and Servants!?
No, you are not my servants.
You are servants to the God of death.
By calling me your brother, you are trying to destroy my life.
Okay, my slaves, my servants, I order you.
Lakshmana! Take your sister-in-law and leave her in the forest tomorrow morning.
This soil became virtuous after she was born.
This dynasty got prosperous after she came here.
And all the sins vanished when people chanted Sita's name.
That honorable woman...that virtuous woman...
Stop your eulogy.
Bharatha! You go... - Brother!
You are very kind. But now you are angry.
You are not compassionate now.
It is not my wish. It is my duty.
From Ikshavaku's to my Father King Dasaratha, our elders got name and fame...
...bearing many troubles and sacrificing many things.
I have no right to tarnish that record.
There is only 1 option.
To preserve our dynasty's prestige, Sita and l...
...should live with the pain and pangs of separation.
It's fate that has decided this life for us.
Brother!
Lakshmana! On that day, when Sita requested you to arrange the fire in Lanka
...you did it.
Today Rama orders you to leave Sita in the forest.
Leave her near Sage Valmiki's hermitage.
Keep this a secret.
Chariot is ready.
I am also ready.
Why didn't you adorn the jewels?
I am going to seek the blessings of hermits' wives.
No need of jewels and cosmetics.
They won't recognize me if I go like that.
They'll greet me.
They'll get scared if they know that I am a Queen...
...and they won't see and speak to me.
Even if the King comes with me we'll go dressed in this manner.
Where is he? - He won't come.
I mean he can't come now.
I see, then l'll go and get his blessings.
That's not possible. He is taking rest.
If we delay, the auspicious time for travel will go.
Okay.
Wind, Sky, Water, Earth and Fire...
None of you could oppose Rama's decision.
Who committed the crime? Who got punished?
Who could stop this atrocity? Who is it?
Sages and hermits are not present.
Where have the philosophers gone?
Is it fair to the journey which moves silently?
Hills, mounds, forest, waterfalls and Sarayu river.
Ask, if it is fair to him?
Wind, Sky, Water, Earth and Fire...
None of you could oppose Rama's decision.
Will you forsake the promise you gave?
Will you oppose the promise made by you in the middle of court hall?
Will you oppose the Truth?
Will you support the lie for sake of your happiness and your wife?
It's not good Rama, it's not good for you.
Will you insult your ancestors, inhabitants...
...and your Father who abandoned you for his promise?
It is not justice.
Will you betray the truth for your pleasures and married life?
It is not good for you, Rama.
It's not good.
Wind, Sky, Water, Earth and Fire...
None of you could oppose Rama's decision.
Lakshmana! Where is the hermitage?
It is situated nearby.
Come, let's go there. - I got orders to leave you here.
Orders?
What orders? Who gave? For whom? And why?
To leave you in the forest. - Lakshmana! Are you joking?
Did Rama order you to leave me in this dense forest?
Not Rama's orders, lt is the King's orders...
...to leave you near the hermitage.
Did he order you to leave me here? So, he is...
He is not coming.
Why Lakshmana? I don't understand.
Don't forgive me. Curse me.
Turn me into ashes. - Lakshmana! What is this?
Don't hurt me and kill me with your words, tell me clearly.
Ayodhya's King Rama abandoned you, Queen Sita.
You are exiled from the kingdom. It's the King's orders.
Similarly Rama's orders.
Did my Lord abandon me?
Hey Lord Siva and Parvathy! Oh, five elements...
Oh! Goddess of earth! Protect my sister-in-law!
Take care of her from all dangers.
My Lord! You are very kind to forgive your enemies.
Why this fate?
Why did you give such a horrible punishment to your wife?
What is this unkindness? Why this punishment?
Tell me what crime and sin did l commit.
Are you justified to punish me without telling me the reason?
Lakshmana! At least you tell me.
Your crime was you were prisoner in Ravana's custody for a year.
It was the complaint of the people.
That's why, this punishment.
You know I went through the chastity test, by fire.
He said it was done in the kingdom of Lanka.
People of Ayodhya refuse to accept that news.
They said that a demon kidnapped you and this man accepted you as his Queen.
You are not eligible to be a Queen.
Is the King believing this gossip? - No.
Being a King, he had to do this without tarnishing the name of his dynasty.
Lakshmana! I am his wife and a pregnant woman.
Will your dynasty's fame increase if you leave me alone in this forest?
If he is the King, can't I be a Queen?
Don't I have any responsibility?
Will I get a bad name for his dynasty?
Though I'm a sinner, if he had called me and ordered me...
...after confiding this in me, I'd have gladly jumped again into the fire.
I can't bear these flames of insult which is hotter than the flames of fire!
I'd be better off dying by jumping into the water.
Swear on me. Swear on your future baby.
Raghuvamsam flame which grows in your womb should flash.
It should light hundreds of lamps.
Won't this blame fostered on me affect my fetus?
How can I show my face to the people?
How can I answer them if they ask me why my husband abandoned me?
How can I live now?
You are the daughter of Earth which carries all the burden.
You should prove the world that truth and justice will win someday.
Like losing his heart,
Rama is in deep sorrow after parting from his wife.
Can he live for a second without you?
You are right, l couldn't control my sorrow.
I was harsh.
It is the sin of my previous birth to be away and not serve him.
I am born to suffer.
I'm not destined to be happy.
I can't bear this sight...
...and I can't oppose my King's orders.
Good bye.
Sita! My dear child! Why are you suffering?
Your husband, was scared of being blamed and wished for fame.
So he lost you. He is an unlucky man.
People of Ayodhya who blamed you are wretched.
This earth can't bear such sinners.
They'll suffer. They'll suffer twice.
Though Rama's brothers are praising Sita a pregnant lady, ready for fire test again...
...to fulfill his duty as a King, Rama who abandoned Sita...
...and believed the wicked words of his people, so I'll curse them.
Mother!
Mother! Be calm.
Mother! Don't curse my Lord and my people.
I can't endure it.
Who is your Lord? Is that cruel person your Lord?
Is it Rama who ordered you to jump into the fire, taking the chastity test?
Is that wicked person who sent his pregnant wife to the forest your Lord?
I can't keep quiet if you blame my husband, my Lord.
I don't care you if you deride him.
Go away.
You can't endure it if I blame your husband.
I can't endure it if you feel sad.
I give you my word, I won't deride your husband.
You come with me to my abode.
If I come to my Mother's home blamed by my in-laws,
it won't be good for you.
After l beget the Raghuvamsa heir, I have to unite him with my Lord.
And l have to handover my child to him.
Then only I can come to your abode.
Then I'll hide in your lap as your little child.
A Mother who begets a girl child should learn to endure.
No one can change your fate. Suffer it...endure it.
Jai Sri Ram!
Oh Sage!
Did you hear about this wonder? Have you seen this frightful scene?
Rama is in Ayodhya, Sita is in the forest.
Their personal problem is now known to all.
Hanuman!
I felt very happy when my Lord got coronated.
I felt joyous that Sita reached the shore.
I heard the news that Sita was blamed.
What can I do to make Sita happy?
Then I crossed the sea and made them unite.
What should I do for this act?
I can't oppose Sri Rama's orders.
I can't find a way for this. Advise me.
Mother Sita's troubles have started again.
So Sita and Rama's story is still going on.
It'll be a happy ending. Let good things happen.
Have you come to serve your Mother?
I don't have such luck.
To console the Mother, this is not kingdom of Lanka.
To fight with him, he is not a demon.
One side is Ramaiah. And other side is Sitamma.
With whom l can fight? And whom do I console?
I don't know what to do. I need your advice.
Rama's feet protect everyone.
Be brave.
With this tribal disguise, stay with Mother in these hard times.
Make her laugh and be happy with your songs and dance.
That is your mission.
If she feels happy, the child will be healthy.
Good luck! May you succeed.
Greetings, Mother!
Oh Goddess of the world! Tolerant Sita.
I am Valmiki.
By singing Sita-Rama's virtuous history, I wrote Sri Madga Ramayana epic.
I felt very happy that I wrote the entire Ramayana.
But I've understood now, that it's an incomplete epic...
...and God's decision is different.
Sita! Mother of world! Come to our hermitage and make us happy.
Oh Sage! I am a married woman and now I've been blamed.
Though I'm married, I am an orphan.
If I step into your virtuous soil...
This earth will flourish, touched by the soles of your feet.
Will my name and family background be kept a secret without other's knowledge?
You have many names. No need worry about your name.
You are the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
We'll call you Lakshmi Devi.
Balaraju!
He is your servant.
Consider him as your older son.
His name is Balaraju.
Balaraju...
Oh hunter child! Go to our hermitage in a second...
Then. - There...
There! - He is a little fast.
Son of the wind, makes things move fast.
Listen dear! Go tell them that we must make a hut for Lakshmi Devi.
Gurudeva is coming! Disciples! Come with me.
Sages! Gurudeva is coming. Come fast.
Come ladies!
Come here for a minute!
You both come and clean the hut.
You too join them.
My Lord! Mother is coming.
Because of the good we have done, she has come here as our companion.
She is Lakshmi Devi.
Her husband has gone far away on a divine mission.
She'll stay in our hermitage until he returns.
We must worship her as a Goddess, treat her as a friend.
Auspicious events like bangle ceremony should happen happily.
Welcome dear!
By this time, Mithila kingdom will be rejoicing with trumpets.
Bangle ceremony of 3 daughters-in-laws will be conducted in pomp and splendor.
But my eldest daughter-in-law was not fortunate.
She wanted to stay in her husband's house. But alas she was sent to the forest.
Ayodhya has become dark with gloom.
The bangle ceremony of Sita is happening in grandeur.
Affection and happiness blossom. Earth and sky feel joyous.
The kingdom of Kosala rejoices and plays melodious tunes.
Full moon and spring together bring delight to everyone.
Our Rama's beloved Queen Sita is going to be a Mother.
The bangle ceremony of Sita is happening with pomp and splendor.
Affection and happiness bloom. Earth and sky feel joyous.
Women flock together and twirl the Morris-dance...
...offering saris and gifts.
He smiles, combs her hair tenderly, ornates her fore-head with kumkum.
He, her husband moves close to her.
Women flock together and twirl the Morris-dance...
...offering saris and gifts.
He smiles, combs her hair tenderly, ornates her fore-head with kumkum.
He, her husband moves close to her.
Kashmir sends baskets of saffron.
And musk is sent from Karnataka.
Despite Sita's refusal, three sister-in-law do not allow her to do any work.
The bangle ceremony of Sita is happening in grandeur.
Showering affection and happiness. Earth and sky feel joyous.
Mother! Please come.
With affection, your delivery will happen in your parent's home.
Accept the turmeric and kumkum given by your husband's house.
Chanting Rama's name echoes here. Hearing it labour pain will vanish.
With prayers of Mother and Mother-in-law, Mother and children will be safe.
With blessings of married women, all is well with you.
Though you have kith and kin. Now we are your relatives.
Wherever you are, Rama protects you, oh pretty lady!
Bangle ceremony of Devi brings high spirited joy.
Shower of affection and happiness fills the whole heart.
Noble women offer camphor to this beautiful lady.
While singing the Vedas, people in the hermitage bless her.
Beget a son, as he getting all pleasures.
Bangle ceremony of Devi brings immense cheer and bliss.
Shower of affection and happiness fills the whole heart.
Greetings...greetings! I greet myself.
Why are you greeting yourself?
What should I do, Mother?
When l greet anyone they will bless me.
They don't greet me.
Are you laughing, Mother?
Nice, If you laugh, you are like my Mother.
Shall I tell you a Gadha(mace) to make you laugh more?
It's Katha(Story), not Gadha(mace).
That's why I get angry.
Before I tell a story, you'll find faults.
Okay, tell your story.
After the coronation of King Rama, he got tired and went home...
...and everyone went home...
...except Hanuman, he stayed behind.
Although Rama went to the bed room, he went there and sat down.
Everyone felt sleepy and yawned.
But Hanuman didn't move away from there.
Go to bed, Hanuman.
Who will take care of the Lord if I go from here?
I'll take care of him.
The services what you and I do are different.
He'll get up suddenly and complain of a headache...
...and ask me to get some herbs from Sanjeevini hill.
Can you bring them?
I'll fly and bring them soon.
You can't do that. - I see.
My Lord!
I can snap my fingers myself, Hanuman.
Elders say it is a sin to snap for yourself when you yawn!
I should snap if you yawn.
Then do one thing, Hanuman.
Not in this room, go sit on that fort tower.
You snap when your Lord yawns, everyone will listen.
You'll be blessed accordingly. - Is it, Mother?
Jai Sri Ram!
After sitting in the tower, Hanuman had a doubt.
How will I know when Rama yawns?
He started to snap non-stop.
There, Rama also got a doubt.
Do you know what he did?
He too started to yawn without stopping.
How do you know that he yawned there continuously?
I heard this story from Gurudeva.
Move aside.
Let us prepare ourselves by purifying from impure...
...by removing all the stresses...
...and hindrance for learning through submitting one self to the divine.
Mother! These twins are born in the most auspicious time, luck favors them.
As they have been born in the hermitage, I'll name them with equivalent names.
I am separating this blade of grass into two.
This part will be called Kusa(former), the other will be called Lava(latter).
They'll grow together as Kusa and Lava.
My Lord!
Hey, come on.
You twins are like conch and wheel. He protects you always.
You are like flowers from Queen Sita's garden, she protects you always.
If I tell Rama's story, you'll love to listen.
You'll sleep well, listening to his deeds.
They'll start crying if we stop telling his deeds.
This is the King's elephant. It's always trustworthy.
This is the Queen Sita's elephant It'll obey you.
Hail Rama...hail Lava Kusa.
Hail Sita...hail Lava Kusa.
Teacher is the form of Gods Brahma, Vishnu, Siva...
...and supreme God.
We pay respects to that teacher.
Victory to you.
Dear children! Have you memorized Sri Madga Ramayana story...
...that you heard from me?
Have you understood it? - Yes Gurudeva.
Is it a fictitious story? Or did it happen in real life?
Is there a great man like him in this world?
One day I asked the same question to Sage Narada.
Who is in this world with great qualities?
Who in these days has good conduct?
One who speaks the truth always. One who protects Dharmas.
One who is always grateful. One who is brightest, like the Sun.
One who looks after everyone with love. One who is very kind.
Who is it? Who is it?
Then Naradha answered me in this way.
There is a person in this world as equal to the sound 'Omkaram'.
There is a person praised by one and by all.
Like a hunter, having great qualities.
Like a friend, having good conduct.
Like the Moon having a cheerful face.
The truthful man on this earth...
...is Dasaratha's son, the kind person Janaki's husband.
Sri Rama.
He is the hero in our Ramayana story.
Ramayanam means Rama+Ayanam,
the path taken by Rama.
It means...the virtuous laws on how to conduct ourselves,
what should we do and what we shouldn't.
If we do not surrender to the wishes which take us to the wrong path.
If we do not behave like animals and demons.
If the people in this world want to be happy.
This virtuous story tells us the laws and the civilized rules, we must follow.
Tell me what you have learnt from the characters in the Ramayanam.
King Dasaratha stands for his promise.
Because of the boon he gave to his wife Kaikeyi,
he sent his beloved son to the forest.
He lost his life, unable to bear that pain.
It means even if we lose our life we should keep up our promise.
His son Rama. - He always spoke the truth.
One arrow, one word, one wife.
To save his Father's dignity, he sacrificed his kingdom,
went to the forest and suffered many troubles.
It means...we should respect our parents always.
Next Sita Devi.
She was a virtuous woman.
When her husband was sent in exile, she abandoned her royal comforts...
...and followed him as a shadow to the forest and shared his suffering.
Though the demon Ravana abducted and imprisoned her in Lanka.
Though he offered her the Queen's status and even threatened to kill her,
she didn't change her mind.
She looked down at that demon as grass to be trampled.
She believed in Rama.
She fasted, meditating only his name, trusting that he'd come and save her.
She overcame all trials and troubles and united with her husband.
What about Ravana?
He got destroyed for deSiring another's wife.
Not only him, but also his kith and kin and kingdom got destroyed.
Rama's story, we should learn the affection...
...between Father and son, husband and wife,
the love and respect amongst brothers.
Lakshmana went to the forest to serve his brother.
Though he was offered the kingdom, he rejected it and was Rama's servant.
Those brothers are great! We all must follow their path.
You should spread this virtuous story worldwide.
Elders, youngsters and everyone should listen to this story.
You should sing and make them sing.
Everyone should follow the path shown by Lord Rama.
People must build a temple in their heart.
Rama and Sita should be worshiped there.
They should live in their hearts.
Sing one more time.
Listen to the story of Sita Ram, the epic...
...blessed by Gods, that happened in front of you.
See his divine antics.
Listen to the story of Sita Ram, the eternal classic...
...which was written for you, to grant you happiness.
See his divine antics.
It brings bliss to every home.
It fills the lights in every heart.
It shows the right path to the people.
Listen to the story of Sita Ram, the divine epic...
...blessed by Gods, that happened in front of you.
See his divine antics.
Dasratha was a King of Ayodhya. His virtuous wives were three.
The King performed sacrifices to get children...
...along with Queens Kousalya, Sumitra, and Kaikeyi.
They blessed him with sons.
They were Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Shatrugna.
Raghu dynasty had started to flourish happily.
Listen to the story of Sita Ram, the epic...
...blessed by Gods, that happened in front of you.
See his divine antics.
King Dasaratha forgot time pass by his dear child, Rama was the apple of his eye.
Sage Kausika came to his palace.
And asked him to send Rama with him to protect his sacrifice.
He taught Rama to use weapons. He killed demoness Thaataki.
The sacrifice was successful and the Sage felt happy.
After that, the victorious Rama visited Mithila kingdom.
The bow of Siva was displayed and the new bride stood aside.
The guardian and protector, Rama was there.
Feast to the eyes, Rama's handsome face.
Good luck favored him to make him taste victory.
The handsome man took the bow, broke it without difficulty.
The bride, with garland, moved towards him.
Proclaiming that Janaki would move like his shadow,
King Janaka gave her hand to Rama.
Sweet melody filled the air.
She filled Rama into her heart.
Blessed were the couple never to be parted.
She wedded that brave man...
...and felt very happy.
Listen to the story of Sita Ram, the epic...
...blessed by Gods, that happened in front of you.
See his divine antics.
Little warriors! You've learnt to use weapons which is a part of archery.
I've taught you how to protect the country and punish your enemy.
Now I'll teach you the remaining part, all about using elements.
Is it more powerful than learning about weapons? - Is it different?
People who have strength, and eye power, will fight with help of weapons.
Like arrow, sword, mace and spear.
But elements have magical powers.
In the education of elements, wind, fire, water, air...
...are used as weapons with magical powers.
I'll teach you how to use all the magical weapons.
Learn it.
The is the Fire weapon, it emits flames and makes into ashes.
The is the Water weapon, it rises like billows and submerges.
This is the Wind weapon, it swirls, moves fast and blows vigorously.
This is the Brahma's weapon which will arrest whoever hides in any direction.
These are the divine weapons.
INTERMISSION.
Son! You are not taking care of the people...
...for whom you abandoned your beloved wife Sita.
There is no peace and happiness either at home or in the kingdom.
Your sacrifice will have meaning, only if you can rule with a free mind.
Mother! Sage Vasishta has come.
He wants to meet the King.
Get up, Rama! Go and do your duty.
Get up!
May you be happy in your married life.
May you live long!
You are Rama, the protector of Dharmas.
Even your enemy, Maaricha, praised you.
Sage Viswamitra praised you, that you are a Sage beyond penance.
Oh my Lord! No one needs to advise you.
You look like the Sun, swallowed by planet Rahu.
Let your ill-fate perish.
My brother should shine like the mid-day Sun.
It is not affecting you alone but your whole kingdom.
She is right.
It is said that people follow the King's path.
Your people are as much in gloom as you!
There's no peace, no pleasures and no happiness in the kingdom.
People are suffering because of poverty.
You are making the people, for whom you abandoned Sita, suffer.
This path is not right for you.
I've lost my beloved and virtuous wife.
What else can I do?
If you get Lord Siva's blessings, you'll overcome the troubles.
Performing a sacrifice is the only way to regain peace and prosperity.
Yes Rama, in the past, when your Father and I did not have children,
our Sage convinced us to perform a sacrifice to get children.
Because of that sacrifice, we got Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Shatrugna.
And again today,
they are wishing to perform 'Ashvamedha' for the happiness of our kingdom.
Sage Vasishta consented.
Sister! Because l've lost my wife, I'm not eligible to perform the sacrifice.
Don't you know that? - It's not a problem.
If you consent,
we can perform your 2nd marriage.
Sister! I request you never say that word again.
Don't even say it in jest.
This Rama will always be 'one woman one man'.
Relax.
Your sister had the welfare of the kingdom in mind.
There is an option, it doesn't trouble to your prayers.
We can perform the sacrifice with an idol of Sita made in silver...
...and placing it in your wife's place.
Yes Rama, it is approved by the laws.
Listen to us! Go back.
King is taking rest. Stop here.
Listen to us.
My Lord! King Rama!
My Lord! Listen to our woes.
Forgive our sins and faults.
Forgive us, my Lord.
My dear people! There is nothing to forgive.
Let it be good or bad, its my responsibility.
If there is any fault, it belongs to me.
No, my Lord! Not at all.
We are to blame.
All mistakes and blunders belong to us alone.
Knowingly or unknowingly in ignorance,
we have sinned blaming our innocent Queen!
We are cursed. - And suffering for our sins.
We've lost happiness.
Our lives have been destroyed after our Mother Sita, left Ayodhya.
We got punished for what we did.
Forgive us and accept our repentance.
Yes, my Lord! Don't refuse, accept our apology.
We heard that our Mother, Queen Sita's image, is being made as an idol.
She'll visit our homes in this form.
We heard that Sita's silver idol is getting ready for the sacrifice.
Don't take gold from your King's treasury.
Take all our gold and craft her idol.
Make it beautiful.
Fulfill our wish.
We'll even lose our life for her sake.
She will protect us and take care of all of us by blessing us.
We'll obey you always.
May you have a happy married life!
My Lord! Forgive us.
Lava Kusa! You yourselves asked what l wanted you to do.
I wished that you should sing Valmiki's Ramayan in front of Lord Rama.
Meanwhile you asked me.
May you be victorious and prosperous.
I bless you to regain your glory that you rightfully deserve.
Sage Bharadvaj will accompany you and show you the way to Ayodhya.
Gurudeva! Won't you come with us?
You go.
You are very brave. You don't need my protection.
Go bravely and reach your destination.
You will meet with success and happiness.
Mother of our world! Mahalakshmi!
You agree, right?
It is ill-fate that the King's sons are meeting their Father as singers.
Stop being playful. Unite the family which is separated.
Meet King Rama and get his blessings.
Look at him on my behalf too!
Don't be mischievous. - We won't.
Don't quarrel with anyone. - We won't.
Don't accept any gifts. - We won't.
Don't stop being mischievous. - We won't.
Hear Ramayana, story of Lord Rama.
Hear this divine classic story of Lord Rama.
Filled with sacrifices, justice so fair.
Love and affection beyond compare.
Every character with virtues so rare.
Listen to Ramayana, story of Lord Rama.
Listen to this epic story of Lord Rama.
Coronation of Lord Rama.
Coronation of God Rama.
Dasaratha prepared for the coronation of his son.
The entire kingdom rejoiced with frolic and fun.
Boons given to Kaikeyi brought troubles and tears.
She cruelly sent Rama to the forest for 14 years.
And he was sent on exile.
And he willingly went with a smile.
He set foot into the forest, leaving his palatial house.
His Queen left the comforts, accompanied her spouse.
Respecting the King's words, he left, son, for the sake of his Father.
Wife for the sake of her husband. Lakshmana, followed his brother.
People protested and wept.
Rama wanted the promise to be kept. Sita his shadow, faithful wife.
Lakshman went to share their strife.
And Ayodhya was engulfed in gloom and despair.
And Ayodhya was filled with darkness everywhere.
Hear Ramayana, story of Lord Rama.
Listen to Ramayana, story of God Rama.
Madam! Greetings to you.
What is the matter?
Some artistes are singing our Rama's story near Sri Parameswari temple.
Rama's story?
What is that? - Yes Mother, it is our Rama's story.
Two children, not even 10 years old.
Wearing anklets, dancing nicely, playing Tambura.
And singing his story.
I cried when I listened to it. It was so nice.
Is it? Then bring them here. - Okay madam!
Saga of Sita Rama.
Legend of Sita Rama.
If we recite the sacred chants, our lives become pure.
If we listen to the holy chants, our sins vanish for sure.
Every word is set to rhyme and rhythm.
Four Vedas that emerge from it. Our world happiness-anthem.
Written by Sage Valmiki the great. Sacred fable of God Incarnate.
Rama stayed in the forest with his wife.
With his brother to protect, day and night.
Forest rejoiced the endearing sight.
Ravana's sister, Soorpanaka, fell in love with the noble Lord.
He advised her to leave. She crossed her limits and her guard.
Lakshmana stepped in and cut her nose and ears.
That demoness left angrily to complain to her brother with tears.
Ravana appeared disguised as a beggar.
Maaricha became a magic deer.
Rama went after the deer to satisfy the wish of his wife, dear.
Ravana waited for the right moment, abducted Sita as a punishment.
He imprisoned Sita in Lanka, in the middle of the sea...
...with she-demons to guard her permanently.
Tears from Sita's eyes overflowed.
Here, Rama's anguish multiplied.
Calling out to Sita...Sita.
Calling Sita...Sita...a mere echo.
As his voice reached the sky, Sita's husband in sorrow.
Hanuman, made Rama befriend the Monkey-King Sugreeva.
Sugreeva crossed the sea, reached Lanka and met Sita.
Showed Rama's ring as identity, assured her of liberty.
He burnt Lanka, brought Sita's jewel to Rama as proof of his travel.
From start to end, he narrated all that he saw and how he retaliated!
Army of monkeys built tirelessly, a stone bridge to Lanka over the sea.
Then war took place, Rama killed Ravana and his race.
He reached Ashoka garden and set eyes on his wife.
Rama, who faced many troubles to save Sita from all this strife,
as soon as Sita reached his side, to walk on fire he did decide.
Why did he behave in this way? For whom was this fire-play?
What was the reason for his action? To satisfy whose question?
Chastity test for Rama's wife, the flawless?
Fire test for this Ayodhya Princess?
Virtuous test for daughter-in-law of Dasaratha?
Fidelity test for daughter of King Janaka?
To the soul of Rama or to the body of Sita?
To Sun lineage or the world at large?
For whom is this test my Lord? Why this test, Oh God?
Lord Rama.
It's enough. Stop it.
Mother.
Go ahead, sing.
Sita jumped into the fire in quiet dignity though disgraced,
after knowing the truth, the world felt ashamed,
While the directions vibrated, the fire God proclaimed.
Sita is a Virtuous woman. The world praised and acclaimed.
Rama proved to the world Sita's purity.
And returned to Ayodhya with his chaste lady.
Returned, Rama along with Sita.
Sri Rama...Rama Chanting his name makes us pure.
His name conveys kindness, affection, courage for sure.
Rama, accept please, greetings of your devotees.
Sumitra's beloved off-spring.
Heir of Sun dynasty. Husband of Janaki.
We salute thee for everything!
Dear children! Where do you live?
Where did you learn this Ramayana story?
Who is your master?
King! Valmiki is our master.
He taught us.
He enlightened us and wrote this epic.
We are staying in the hermitage near Tamasa river.
I see!
You are very young!
You've been in the hermitage long enough.
You children! Stay with us in Ayodhya...
...and make us happy by singing story of Rama everyday.
What about our Mother? - Our Mother cannot live alone without us.
We have just come to meet you and get your blessing, King Rama.
Now we won't stay here for a moment longer.
It is true, Rama.
How can children live here leaving their Mother alone?
Yes brother!
All pleasures are fruitless if the children are not with their Mother.
Your Mother who begot sons like you, is virtuous.
Seeing you and listening to your sweet voice.
A new feeling plays in my heart.
My heart is not willing to bid farewell to you.
But you have to go.
It's okay.
At least accept our gifts and jewels.
We live in the hermitage. We don't need jewels.
My master won't accept it.
Our Mother warned us not to accept gifts from anyone.
All we should do is meet Rama. - Our lives will be blessed.
Only one thing remains.
Ask me without hesitation.
We need our Mother.
We want to see Mother Sita.
Like Siva Parvathy, Sita and Rama are one.
We got to see only one half.
It is our wish to see Sita Rama together and get their blessings.
Our lives will be fulfilled. - Our Mother will be happy and rejoice.
My Lord!
Mother! He is walking away with a grim face.
Is he angry with us?
Shouldn't we see Mother Sita? Is it because, we are from the forest?
Forests are not unfamiliar to him.
He was also exiled in the forest.
Have we sinned?
When a sinner's brother sought his help, he protected him.
He is very kind, even if Ravana seeks his help, he will forgive him.
Why Mother? Why did he get angry?
What sin did we commit?
It is not your sin, it is our ill-fate.
It is not possible for you to see Sita.
She is not here. - Why?
Where would she go without living with him?
Somewhere, may be in the forest. - Forest?
Yes, in the forest.
We sent our Sita out because someone blamed her.
We abandoned a pregnant lady, considering it as a King's duty.
It is our fate. We are unlucky.
Hari...Hari.
Terrible... - Atrocious.
Is Rama such a cruel man?
Did he send his wife, who believed in him, to the forest?
Our master wrote the Ramayana. Is it for this cruel person?
He must have been aware of this too.
Come, let's banish this King and his kingdom.
Come, let's go.
Mother! The brothers are returning.
Why do you look like that?
Are you tired?
May be you roamed a lot?
Drink this water.
Have you seen Rama?
Is he fine?
Of course, he is very happy.
He is alone happy, but rest of the family is sad.
Why do you say that?
Don't ask me anything.
He is a King for name sake.
But his mind is like a demon.
We went there with great joy, prayed to him with devotion.
We sang the story with love.
At the last, we learned that he abandoned his wife for the sake of his kingdom.
We learned that he was very cruel and sent his pregnant wife to the forest.
How could he do that?
We got angry when we knew that.
How could he do such an atrocity to his wife?
So pitiful! How much Sita was traumatized by his deed?
Would she become a prey to any animal?
Don't say like that. Don't blame him.
His path is virtuous path.
His heart is very kind.
Mother! Without knowing the truth, don't glorify him.
We can't bear to hear you praise him.
Hereafter, we won't chant his name.
We won't sing Ramayana story.
By not chanting his name, we won't bring dishonesty to this hermitage.
Children! Stop it.
Stop blabbering.
Punish yourself.
Whom, all Gods and Sages praise as the supreme God,
chanting his name makes sins disappear.
Don't blame that supreme God and reap more sins.
You don't have any right to blame him or chant his name.
Whatever you have learnt will turn to ashes.
Go away.
Don't show me your faces.
Rama...Rama.
Calling Rama...Rama.
Everyone in the assembly is seeking him.
Child Rama walks silently.
Calling Rama...Rama. Everyone in the assembly is seeking Him.
Child Rama walks silently.
King's Assembly. Handsome child Rama.
Delivers sweet talk, captivating all with his charm.
Can't control his mischievous streak, he makes everyone happy.
And Sage Vasishta likes the naughty streak of child Rama.
Calling Rama...Rama. Everyone in the assembly adore him.
Child Rama walks silently.
With his arrow, he draws monkey images in the hall.
Diamond ring he throws at the crow.
He eats the fruit bitten by Sabari.
And he feeds the dates to the squirrel.
Behind the tree he hides and makes the bridge with stones.
Their parents like his mischievousness.
And cuddle him with affectionate kisses.
Rama...Rama.
Calling Rama...Rama.
Everyone in the King's hall seek him.
Child Rama walks by quietly.
He skips food and climbs up the stairs.
And spills rosewater in the gold vessel on the earth.
An adamant child he is, he asks for the Moon.
He hides the moon in his pocket that is reflected in the mirror.
Such a naughty kid was Rama in his childhood.
He was very impish.
You are our Mother and Father.
We'll never cross our limits. Forgive our mistakes.
Rama...Rama.
Calling Rama...Rama.
Calling Rama...Rama Everyone in the King's hall adore him.
Child Rama walks silently.
Our greetings to Sage Valmiki. - May God bless you.
Who are you?
We are ambassadors of Ayodhya King Rama.
King has decided to perform the Ashwamedha sacrifice...
...for welfare of his people and his kingdom.
Sacrifice?
Has the King Rama decided to perform the sacrifice?
Yes, Sage.
Including Sage Vasishta, all the elders of the kingdom have consented.
Have they? Let his wish get fulfilled.
Convey my best wishes to him for the sacrifice.
Not only your wishes, he needs your blessings too.
It means he invited you and your disciples to the sacrificial venue...
...and asked you to bless it.
Certainly.
Everyone will obey the words of Sri Rama.
Tell him that we'll come there after checking the auspicious time.
We take leave, Sage.
Sage - What Mother?
Can any King perform the sacrifice without his wife's company?
It is a sin, Mother. It is prohibited.
No sacrifice should be done without the wife's presence.
Oh Sun God, well versed in all vedas.
Greetings Mother! - What dear?
What do you want? Do you want flowers?
The saviour of world...
I have a divine doubt. - Ask me, dear!
Has anyone done a sacrifice without his wife's presence?
No, it is impossible. No law will accept it.
If the 1st wife is dead, he can re-marry...
...and perform the sacrifice with his 2nd wife.
There is no other option.
Sita...my beloved wife.
As a King, I've saved my kingdom's honour, but l've abandoned you.
No punishment is enough for this sin.
There is no repentance for this great sin.
Though I've abandoned you, you are still with me.
You are living in my heart.
I remember you always.
Your glowing smile... Your ethereal beauty...
And the scent from you...
This scent is only from of my Sita.
Moon dot!
Someone has put the dot on this golden idol.
Who could it be other than Sita?
Others can't adorn it.
Has Sita come here? Is she here?
Is it my dream or reality? Or illusion?
Sita, where are you?
Why do you play with me?
Sita...Sita.
What a pleasant touch!
What a great aroma!
This is my Sita. It is her hand that's touching me.
Sita, don't leave me. Don't go away.
You came just now and disappeared so soon.
Why do you play with me? Why this hide and seek?
Sita, I am stone-hearted. But you are very kind.
Daughter of Goddess Mother earth.
Forgiving others is your natural conduct.
Bless me. Forgive me.
Mother! Have you seen the real character of one who speaks the truth...
...and the saviour of Dharma, Sri Rama?
One word...one arrow...one wife.
This is the Veda of Sri Rama. - I've understood, Sage.
I've seen the glorious image of my Lord and I feel happy.
I'll tell you a wonderful incident of Rama's natural character.
After killing demon Ravana, Rama was resting on a stone.
He noticed a shadow approaching him.
He realised it was a shadow of a woman.
To avoid touching that shadow, he lifted up his legs.
Oh King Rama! I am Mandodhari, the wife of demon King Ravana.
My husband, known for his penance, is blessed by Lord Siva and born to win.
I have come to see the brave man who could kill my husband.
Not only I've seen you, but also l've understood your character.
I know now, the one who didn't touch even the shadow of another's wife,
only he can kill my husband who deSired another's wife.
Oh chivalrous Rama! I salute you.
I too, foolishly and in anger, suspected that he re-married someone.
I distrusted him.
I sinned. I thought ill of him.
I have sinned knowingly and completely.
There is no forgiveness for me, Sage.
Advise me. I can't bear this pain.
Mother! Anger, error and suspicions, are common for human beings.
Should learn from our mistakes...
...and confess to God.
That is real repentance.
That is not enough.
I want to be purified by fire.
Don't be hasty.
Fine, because you are obsessing,
I'll give you a solution.
Fast to Sri Lalithambika, Goddess of the world!
Thank you, Sage.
Mother! I caution you.
This fasting should be performed with utmost devotion.
You should worship the Goddess with 100 sacred lotuses for 11 nights.
It is an important rule and be on your guard.
From the day you start the fasting, untill you complete it...
...you shouldn't stop mid way.
Whatever trouble may befall, you shouldn't stop fasting.
Certainly.
I'll fast with total devotion, with my husband's grace and your blessings.
But you asked me to fast with 100 sacred lotuses.
How can I get those flowers in this forest?
I know where to find them, Mother! I can get them for you.
How can you!?
Mother! I know all the mountains, rivers, canals, and ponds around here.
I know all flowers and trees, Mother.
I'll bring the fresh flowers. I'll fly and bring them.
Yes Mother! Our Balaraj is strong.
However far it may be, he can fly and bring them.
Mother! We'll also go with him. - Children, Kusa Lava.
You have other responsibilities.
It is the time for me to meditate.
Until I return, you guard your Mother, her pooja and the hermitage.
We'll do as you say.
The King of Ayodhya with golden idol of Sita.
Sri Rama who performs Ashwamedha sacrifice, is now starting with this horse.
The horse that has a flag of Ishvaku dynasty with symbol of a tree,
will roam around the sky and in all directions freely.
Wherever the horse runs, the place becomes gifted land to Ayodhya.
The gifted land's protection and welfare is Ayodhya King's responsibility.
If anyone stops or ties this horse.
Army of Ayodhya will wage a war and capture their city.
Sri Rama's brother, Prince Lakshmana will command this journey.
Hail Sri Rama. Hail Sita.
Victory to Rama.
Victory to Lakshmana.
Mother! What about us?
Keep that basket aside. Those flowers also.
Hey, look there!
Oh, it is a horse decorated with jewels and a crown.
It seems like a horse of a royal nature.
It should be called a divine horse. - No, it's some ordinary horse.
It is neither divine nor ordinary horse. It seems like a donkey.
It is trampling on our fruits and flowers.
Stop.
Hey, stop.
Brother! Try to tie it.
It is an arrogant horse. Let's tie it to a tree.
It has spoilt our fruits and flowers.
Let the owner come. We'll reprimand him.
Even if the owner is someone great, how did he allow this?
Brother! Look at this.
Something is written on its face.
It seems like King's orders. - Oh God! This is some King's horse.
It reads 'King of Ayodhya'. - That means it is Rama's horse.
Wherever this horse steps, the land will belong to Rama's kingdom.
Will we become slaves to him? - No, we won't.
We know archery. We are brave and courageous.
Nothing to be afraid of.
What if they ask us to release it? - We'll refuse to release it.
We'll refuse to untie the horse.
It is a great mistake to disobey Rama's words.
Not just a mistake, it is a sin also.
We have learnt in Ramayana, that he is the protector of Dharma.
What we learnt is different from reality.
When Ravana came as a beggar, even Sita thought he was a good man.
But he was not like that. - He abducted her.
Like you, we also thought that Rama was a great person.
After we went to Ayodhya, we realized that he was not noble.
He has cruelly abandoned his wife.
If we tie this horse, he'll come here himself.
You can see his real character then.
What if he gets angry? - We aren't scared of his anger.
We are brave and courageous.
There are no brave people like us in this world.
There are no brave people like us.
What if Mother knows about it? - No, don't tell her.
She'll get angry. - Okay.
Promise me. - We swear.
My Lord!
This is the way. Horse is over there.
Then, go and bring the horse.
I couldn't bring it. Someone has tied it.
You mean our sacred horse? Who are those idiots?
Who are those arrogant men?
They are not warriors. Some Sage's children.
Were you afraid of them?
Chief commander! - Yes, my Lord!
Go and warn the children and bring back the horse.
Okay, my Lord.
Look, sacred horse is over there.
Who dared to do this?
My Lord!
My Lord! Save us.
You arrogant boys!
You coward!
If you have guts, come face to face.
Oh! Was it you who tied up our sacred horse?
Yes, we did.
Do you know whose horse this is?
The victorious Rama's horse.
I am his brother Lakshmana. - Greetings to you.
Do you know who he is?
He is the brave man who cut a girl's ears and nose in the forest.
Not only that.
Though his sister-in-law was like a Mother to him,
this brave man abandoned that pregnant lady alone in the forest.
Younger brother and the elder brother.
They make a perfect pair.
In the past Rama left his throne and went to the forest...
...to obey his Father's words.
Now he abandoned his wife for the sake of kingdom.
Good! Excellent!
Hey young boys!
Without knowing anything, don't talk as you wish.
If you are angry, mock at me.
If you blame Rama, I won't keep quiet.
He married Sita, agreed solemnly, but he betrayed her.
We won't keep quiet for that.
Stop talking rubbish.
Brother, he is sending fire flames. - Let's pour water upon it.
Our arrows of water will answer his arrow of fire.
Brother, why should we fight with him?
Waste of time.
Let's make him faint. - Yes, Rama will come here himself.
Rama, are you going to punish those small boys?
Who else there other than me can punish those boys who made Lakshmana faint?
May be it's impossible, but you must believe it.
Mother, bless me.
Son, victory to you. Let goodness prevail.
Go carefully.
Brother, look at the chariot. He is coming.
Sri Rama!
What a bright halo!
He resembles Lord Vishnu.
First, let us greet him.
Later, let's ask his explanation for all that he did.
We don't care whether it is Rama or God.
That arrow conveys our greeting.
May God bless you a long life.
This arrow conveys our refusal.
What is that?
You have come to our place, we paid our respect for that.
But we won't leave the horse. That's why this refusal.
Dear children! Weren't you the ones who sung Rama's story in Ayodhya?
Affection surges within me when I see you.
No! We don't need that. We don't want your affection.
Save us from the burden of your affection.
Save us.
Why do you say that?
The emperor, you made Sita go through a fire-test,
we are afraid of your affection.
Though your wife was pregnant, you cruelly sent her to the forest.
We don't want your kindness. - We don't want it.
Knowingly or unknowingly, if you blame me,
I won't be angry with you.
You seem to be very brave, courageous and knowledgeable.
You are not the Sage's children.
We haven't said we are.
Dear children! Who are your parents?
Why do you need details when you've come to wage a war?
Why should you need our birth details?
Be calm.
Don't try to bond with us.
You are often calling us sons. Are you our Father?
When l rule the kingdom of Ayodhya, my subjects becomes my children.
This is not Ayodhya. - This is a forest.
You are neither our Father, nor our King.
You are not ordinary children.
Are you Brahma and Siva? Who have come to test my patience?
No need for Brahma and Siva to come for this horse.
Ordinary children like us are enough.
Let go of the sacred horse. - We won't untie it.
You can try to get it back, if you can.
Or if you have guts.
Don't ask or beg us. - Fight and win.
Take the bow. - Send the arrow.
I don't fight against children and women.
He fought against Thataki(she-demon). Did he forget that?
Sita Rama! - Janaki Rama!
Jagadhabi Rama!
It seems some magic power.
I have to win over it.
You brave children! I've understood that you've been taught to use weapons...
...including magical powers.
It is the 1st lesson in the war-fare to know about the enemy's strength.
The arrow which killed demons Ravana, Kumbakarna, etc.,
which has no opponent in 14 worlds,
which has more power than Brahmaastram,
the victorious arrow.
Don't you know that is the arrow of Rama?
Don't you know that victory and defeats are not in the hands of human?
Don't you know that?
Oh Mother Sita!
Mother!
Hanuman! What is this? Where did you come from?
What has happened?
Mother, the inevitable disaster is about to happen.
War between Father and sons.
Come fast.
Mother! You shouldn't move from the altar and shouldn't stop worshiping.
War between Rama and Lava Kusa.
You have to come fast and stop that.
Mother, stop! Don't go.
Fasting shouldb't be stopped.
It will be a sin to the Goddess.
It is humiliation...bad omen...misfortune.
What can be more of a bad omen and misfortune than this?
One side is husband and other side are sons.
This side, arrow of Rama and that side Rama's beloved sons.
Oh goddess Kanchayani! Goddess of the world!
Please forgive my sins and protect me.
Mother! Don't delay. Danger is nearing us.
Sri Rama! Saviour of world!
You should save your sons from this peril.
Protect me and my sons.
Not only for me and us...
Need peace for 3 celestial worlds and 14 worlds.
Show your kindness. Bless us.
Sri Rama! Saviour of world! Save us.
Do you realize what a big blunder you were about to commit now?
How can you shoot arrows at your own Father?
Mother, is he our Father?
Sita...
My beloved wife!
Mother, are you Mother Janaki and Mother Sita?
Are you our Mother, Mahalakshmi?
Father! Forgive us.
The pleasure of caressing my children,
warm embraces of my children.
You offered this to me only now.
I am very happy.
Father, bear what we did with stupidity and arrogance.
Forgive us our sins, what we did unknowingly.
They are not your sins and faults.
You are greater than your Father.
I feel very happy.
Mother! Greetings!
After a long time I got a chance to meet you.
Janaki Devi, your prayers got fulfilled now.
Oh my well-wisher! I came here full of sorrow.
You performed my bangle ceremony and took care my delivery,
and looked after me and my sons.
Oh Hermit! Father!
I am very thankful to you.
Because of your kindness, my fasting and my duty in this world...
...have both come to end.
Why are you saying so, Mother? There are many duties you must do.
As wife of Sri Rama. As Queen of Ayodhya.
Under your rule... - No dear!
I don't have any wish for myself.
This life that I lived is enough for me.
I am born to the Goddess of earth...
...and have entered in to your Raghu dynasty.
Because of me, without bringing any dishonesty to my parents and in-laws,
my life is now enriched after I handed your sons over to you.
I take leave now.
Oh Sri Rama!
No Mother! No.
Let Lava Kusa rule Rama's kingdom.
Let Hanuma get Rama's devotion.
Let the world be happy.
Oh Goddess of earth!
I refused to come to you when you called me that day.
Now I am coming happily.
I, by body, mind and heart.
If I am an innocent wife only to my beloved Sri Rama.
Oh Goddess! Take me to your lap.
Mother!
Mother Janaki!
Mother!
Rama, be calm.
You are the Saviour of our world!
You shouldn't worry.
Be calm.
Let the world be filled with prosperity and plenty!