'SATYA HARISCHCHANDRA'
"Salutations, You are the summary of the world."
"You are capable of all things."
"You are the supreme one, You are the centre of life."
"You are the holy one, You are our guide."
"You are the enlightened one, You are the face of knowledge."
"You are the source of knowledge, You are tranquil."
"Lord, please fulfil our prayers."
"I pray to thee, grant us peace."
Parvathi and Lord Shiva are the primal couple.
You are the guardians of the world.
I dedicate the outcome of my ritual to both of you.
Harischandra.
The effect of this divine gem is extraordinary.
The one who has the possession of the gem, would be prosperous.
The people who come to look at it would become pure.
Master, in that case..
let us keep this divine gem for public view.
Queen, I too am of the same opinion.
Harischandra, call for a meeting so that the public
is able to view the gem.
Master, as you wish.
The one who is ever ready to protect Ayodhya..
the saviour among the saviours..
the well-wisher to all..
the eternal do-gooder..
the heir of the Hari clan..
the one who follows the rituals..
the man of great character..
the peaceful warrior..
the one who serves the poor..
the one who protects all religions..
the kind and saintly ruler.
To the great Emperor Harischandra.. - Salutations.
To the great Queen Chandramathi.. - Salutations.
To the immortal Prince Lohitashwa.. - Salutations.
Respected courtiers..
Our kingdom of Ayodhya is blessed today.
Our Emperor Harishchandra who belongs to the 'Soorya' clan..
and is the chief of the clique of kings..
has successfully completed the 100th 'Rajasuya Yagna'.
He has not conducted this ritual for himself.
He did it for the welfare of his subjects.
This feat of his has brought immense joy to all of us.
Master, I could do it only because of your blessings.
I am obliged forever.
Harischandra, walk on the path of truth.
Do good to people.
Fulfil the wishes of your people..
and rule your kingdom with pomp.
Very well.
Harischandra, I am now a man with worldly desires.
Master, who are you? What is your appeal?
I am a saint.
But your fame made me come here with a wish.
What is your wish? Please command me.
You are not supposed to use any of the blessings that came..
your way with the conduction of the ritual. Am I right?
Yes, Master.
I wish to ask you something great.
Can you grant me my wish? - Sure, ask without hesitation.
I am ready to give you anything that is within my ability.
Then, why do you need this divine gem?
Give it to me. - Sure, with pleasure.
Emperor, why do you have to give away
something that would bring you the heaven?
Sathyakeerthi..
No person with ill intent would wish for the divine gem.
Even if granted, he would lack the power to accept it.
Master, I don't know who you are.
But your acquaintance made me feel blessed.
Please accept it.
Harishchandra, do not worry that this gem is in my possession.
When you need it..
May victory be yours..
Dear Husband..
I felt a divine power upon looking at that hermit.
Yes.
We are privileged to have seen such a great saint.
Salutations to Lord Shiva.
Indra..
You welcomed us with music and dance.
We are content with your hospitality. What do you wish for?
Saint Vishwamitra, what more can I wish for?
This council was organised for the welfare of the universe.
I ask you for the same reason.
Is there any ritual that does not differentiate between..
meditative powers and wealth, the rich and the poor..
the learned and the illiterate, men and women?
Learned Master, please explain.
Vishwamitra..
You have mastered all the rituals.
You would definitely be knowing the answer. Please tell us.
Indra, there are separate rituals for the destitute and the rich.
Everyone must follow the rituals as per their capacity.
But there exists no ritual that can be followed..
by one and all.
Sage Vashishtha, please tell your opinion in this matter.
Indra..
Great people have said that we must say out the known truth.
The ritual that can be followed and pursued by everyone..
and the one which is the best..
and the easiest is the ritual of truth.
What? The ritual of truth? - Yes, Indra.
Truth is the only ritual that can grant us all our wishes.
Truth only prevails. There is no religion beyond truth.
All the living and non-living things depend on truth.
Vashishtha, it is true. Your words are genuine.
Great. You explained very well the ritual
that can be followed by commoners.
Gauthama, it's easier said than done.
It is impossible for anyone
to follow truth religiously.
Vishwamitra, do not take hasty decisions.
Indra, there's one person who follows all the rules
of truth and who is the most able among all.
Saint Vashishtha, I am eager to know about such a great man.
Indra, listen carefully.
He is a person worthy to be served by the heavenly deities.
He is a mighty warrior but is extremely peaceful in nature.
He has immense wealth and is the saviour of all.
He is the do-gooder to everyone and is a man of virtue.
He is none other than Emperor Harishchandra.
Who is it?
Harishchandra..
Vishwamitra, you are mocking without being in your senses.
The truthful Emperor Harishchandra belongs to your 'Soorya' clan.
So what? I have no intention of being partial to my brethren.
Vashishtha is his courtier. He is proud of that fact
and is trying to portray a commoner
as a great man to prove his point.
Indra, I do not support his views
even if you do.
Don't we know human politics?
A typical human has all evil traits
and is a slave to worldly pleasures and desires.
Humans can stoop to any low to grab power.
And you say that an emperor can be truthful?
It is impossible!
Vishwamitra
it is not possible to argue and conceal the truth.
Did you think that Harishchandra is just a king?
Truth is in his blood.
His name can be synonymous with truth.
There is no one like him.
Yes..
Everyone are truthful when they have everything in life.
They can face the challenges of life without fear.
But when all his wealth is lost
when his might is lost
when he loses everything
when he loses hope
and he suffers in life, will his true character be seen.
Vishwamitra. Not just in difficulties
Harischandra would deter from truth neither in his dreams
nor in humour. - Is that so?
I shall then trouble him
to such an extent that he forsakes truth.
Vishwamitra, you are a saint
who is entrusted with the welfare of the world.
You must not let your obstinacy
become a hindrance to Harishchandra's truth.
Indra, you need not worry about that.
Even if Brahma backs out from his promise
or if the sun and the moon fail to perform their duties
and the stars burn out as balls of fire
or if such resentful saints
put him to test in any possible way
Harishchandra will never falter from truth.
Is that so? I would make him falter from truth. Do you want to bet?
If Harishchandra wavers from truth
I shall give up my knowledge
quit meditation and my mastery of the 'Vedas'
and become a vagabond.
I will sit on a donkey, drink liquor and bear the abuses
of great sages and head south.
Vashishtha, you held up the honour of the sages with your words.
Why do the saints and great sages
fall prey to false honours?
Who am I? I am Vishwamitra.
I can strew the universe and bring the eight directions
under my control. I can command over the five senses.
I have the power to prevent doomsday.
I can create a world for all the living and non-living things.
I have that power.
There's nothing that is impossible for me.
I will mar Harishchandra's mind and make him lie.
If I fail, I shall give him half my meditative powers
which I acquired from the three Gods.
I would also make him the emperor
for a hundred years with pomp and honour
and will install him at the throne of Indra
for 14 generations.
This is my promise.
Dear Husband!
Tell me what happened?
I saw a dream where a scary hermit
rushed towards you in rage
and dethroned you.
Do not get worried..
God is with us.
How is the universe related to human anatomy?
What does the sound of the caldron mean?
That is difficult. - Nakshathrika..
What are you doing?
Do not disturb my meditation.
How is the universe related to human anatomy? That's difficult.
Keep your difficulty aside.
Our teacher, Vishwamitra, is coming this way. - Is he coming here?
Let him come. I want to get my doubts cleared.
How is the universe related to human anatomy?
Nakshathrika! - Master.
Master, salutations to you.
You are the greatest teacher in the world
and I am your best student.
Get up. - I do want to get up.
Master, I need your help.
What is it?
How is the universe related to human anatomy?
Your anatomy!
Master gave me the answer even though he was in a bad mood.
Did you hear the answer? It's my anatomy.
Nakshathrika.. - Yes, Master.
My vow must materialise.
Vashishtha must get subdued.
We must make Harishchandra lie somehow.
Master, did you go to heaven to take up this task?
Nakshathrika!
It is difficult to make Harishchandra lie.
Nothing is impossible for Vishwamitra.
I will use all the possible deceiving tactics.
I am ready for that. - Deceiving tactics?
I have many tactics in mind.
I am your best student for the same reason.
Master, if you could tell me Harishchandra's whereabouts
using your third eye, I can suggest you some ideas.
Harishchandra is indulged in charity
as part of the 'Rajasuya' ritual
and as the torchbearer of the 'Soorya' clan.
Nakshathrika, it's his duty to grant us anything
that we wish for at this point of time.
Otherwise, the consequences would be bad for him.
You must wish for the right thing and not any random stuff.
A tall and well-built man
must stand on a huge elephant
and throw a dice to the sky.
Harishchandra must give us gold
equivalent to the height of the dice.
Enough of your chatter. Get ready for the journey.
I think you have got an idea from my chatter.
Here, take it. Please go ahead.
The star among the saints..
The gem among the sages..
The great story teller..
The impactful hermit, the best among the saints..
The creator of brethren.. Saint Vishwamitra.
Hail!
Saint Vishwamitra.
Your arrival has purified my kingdom. I am obliged.
I welcome you. - I bless you with a long life.
Harishchandra, you have ever been the follower of truth.
You have also been a do-gooder
and have brought great honour to the 'Soorya' clan.
I am proud of you.
You have been kind to me. - Harishchandra
we have come here with a wish.
Please order me. I will grant it definitely.
Harishchandra, we have planned
to perform a great ritual for the sake of love.
I wish to ask you for the money required for the same.
Harishchandra..
Kubera would shower wealth on my master at his behest.
But my master likes you and trusts you.
So, he has asked for your help.
I am obliged.
Order me, Master. What amount of wealth do you need?
A tall and well-built man must stand on a large elephant
and throw a dice to the sky.
I need an amount
corresponding to the height of the dice.
I grant your wish the moment you asked for it.
Master, are you worried as to how
the enormous wealth could be carried along?
Sathyakeerthi, arrange for the amount
that the sage asked for
and send them loaded on elephants to his hermitage.
All right, Master.
Harishchandra, I liked your generosity.
But, I do not need that amount right now.
There are many other tasks to be done.
I will let you know when the ritual would be conducted.
You can then send it to me then.
Until then, let my wealth be with you.
Saint, don't you know?
Time would never remain the same. Am I right?
I think it is better for you
to take your wealth along now.
So..
Do you mean to say that you cannot keep my wealth safe?
Are you declining to obey my order?
Forgive me, Master. We'll respect your wish.
Very good.
Nakshathrika.. - Here I come, Master.
I am powerful. Nothing is impossible for me.
Watch me.
Respected Saint..
Why create more wild animals? It will cause trouble.
Not just trouble, the entire forest must get imbalanced.
Master, no one has the strength to bear this ferocity.
It is a waste of your power.
It is not a waste. Harishchandra must come
to the forest to hunt down these animals and rescue people.
Then, he must get trapped in my magical illusion.
Emperor..
Please save us..
Dear people, do not worry.
Tell me your problem.
All of a sudden, wild animals have attacked
and destroyed our houses and crops.
They are killing people.
We have never faced such a situation before.
Emperor, if you do not help us
our houses and families would get shattered.
Emperor, please save us..
Dear people, I will come right now.
Please go back without fear.
All hail.. - Emperor Harishchandra..
Hail.. - Emperor Harishchandra!
Sathyakeerthi, please arrange for the hunt immediately.
Okay, Emperor.
Emperor..
there comes the tiger.
I am confused.
Nakshathrika, what is your problem?
I am analysing whether you defeated Harishchandra
or was it the other way round.
I had that doubt because he agreed to give
such a large amount of money which we did not expect.
You didn't bring that amount. You kept it with him.
Your plan went haywire.
Then, you created the wild animals.
He hunted all of them down.
What happened to your plan?
I have thought of a plan.
I shall bring Harishchandra, away from his family, to a lonely place
and make him waver from the path of truth.
Just look at my plan.
Father, we are born.
Father, we are grown up too.
Where is my man? - Where is my dear lover?
Nakshathrika, did you see these girls?
Who else is capable of creating such beauties?
None other than you. It's a difficult task for others.
They are twins. - Hey, he is my man.
He is my lover.
He is the one. - Save me..
Wait, my children. - It is difficult.
Your husband is Harishchandra. - I am not the one.
Emperor Harishchandra. - Emperor Harishchandra.
Come. - Come, let's go.
Hey, where are you both going? Come back.
Do you know Harishchandra or his whereabouts?
What? Do you know? - No, do you know? - No.
Father, please tell us. - Tell us fast.
Daughters, I've created a garden nearby.
Harishchandra would visit the garden to take rest.
You must seduce him
and make him marry both of you.
Okay. - Sister, come let's go. - Wait, ladies.
Where are you running off like a whirlwind?
Come here. I have much more to tell you.
What would you say if Harishchandra asks you about your identity?
What?
As you both rose from our master's feet, call yourself Mathangi girls.
Okay. - Come, let's go.
I told them so to prevent them from blurting out the truth.
Nakshathrika, even you are intelligent.
Master, I am not able to follow your plan.
What would we gain if these girls marry Harishchandra?
Nakshathrika, if Harishchandra marries these girls
he would be deceiving his wife Chandramathi. - Yes.
Wouldn't that mean he deterred from the path of truth?
I got it. I think you will win.
Who would let go of such beautiful women?
Can you.. - What?
Please let me see the happenings at the garden.
Truthful and honest.. Harishchandra?
This is amazing.
A beautiful garden in this dense forest.
Greetings to the emperor. Oh, Emperor..
You are as blissful as the sun. - Emperor Harishchandra.
Greetings.
Who are you both? - We are Mathangi girls.
What do you mean? - We mean
we are like the wild flowers.
We have eyes akin to the flowers.
We are the beauties whose eyes dance.
Okay. Are you the girls who dwell in the forest?
Yes, we are an offering to you.
We are the mementos of your forest.
You must enjoy our song. - You must like our dance.
Dance? All right.
"Dear king, we found you."
"Dear king, we have fallen in love with you."
"Dear king, we found you."
"Dear king, we have fallen in love with you."
"Dear king, you are the golden ruler."
"Dear king, you are handsome too."
"Dear king, you are the golden ruler."
"Dear king, you are handsome too."
"Our accessory slid in the cool breeze."
"Our heart lost the rhythm in the cool wind.."
"Dear king, we could not stay away from you."
"Dear king, we pray to you."
"Dear king, we could not stay away from you."
"Dear king, we pray to you."
"Dear king, you are the golden ruler."
"Dear king, you are handsome too."
"Your sharp eyes"
"shot an arrow at us."
"Yes, they shot an arrow at us."
"We could not stay away from you."
"Dear king, we lost our hearts to you and are waiting in vain."
"We could not stay away from you."
"Dear king, we lost our hearts to you and are waiting in vain."
"Dear king, you are the golden ruler."
"Dear king, you are handsome too."
"Our hearts bloomed at adolescence."
"Our mind yearned for some delight.."
"We came towards you to be yours."
"We danced and appealed to you."
"We came towards you to be yours."
"We danced and appealed to you."
"Dear king, you are the golden ruler."
"Dear king, you are handsome too."
Emperor, please stop.
What do we do if you leave us?
We cannot bear if you get annoyed at us.
What do we do with our youth? - What do we do with our beauty?
Why are you standing still? - Tell us something.
Marry us. - Yes.
I thought you were childish. Have you both lost your senses?
Stop your chatter.
Emperor, are you here?
Who are these girls?
I don't know. Please send them back with respect.
We do not need respect.
We need your love. - Emperor, please marry us..
We were born for your sake.
We will not leave you if you do not accept us.
That's enough! Guards, push them out!
Father.. - Father..
Emperor, what did you do?
Do you realise who they are?
They are my master Saint Vishwamitra creation.
No.. They are his daughters.
Is that so? - Yes.
Sathyakeerthi. - Master..
Please come. - Come.
What? Is that true?
Respected Saint. - Darn! Sinner.
Are you touching my feet after insulting me?
Has your arrogance reached this level?
Respected Saint, I do not know my mistake
for which you have got so annoyed.
Father, he does not know his mistake.
He did not agree to marry us. - He did not hold our hands either.
He commanded the guards to push us out as well.
Harishchandra, your arrogance has no place here.
You insulted my girls without mercy.
I will curse you in return to your offense.
Respected Saint
these girls behaved vulgarly with me.
We found a solution for that.
If that is the reason for your wrath
I apologise wholeheartedly.
Please bless me peacefully.
Are these greetings and tricks the characteristic of a king?
If you are genuinely sorry and want me to forgive you
you must obey my order at any cost.
Respected Saint, I am ready to obey your order.
What kind of duty and rules?
Harishchandra, listen to me.
My girls love you.
You must marry them.
Respected saint, you are the protector of justice.
Are you asking me to do otherwise?
Who are you to tell me what is right or wrong?
My order is your duty.
Respected Saint, you are a scholar.
Is it right for you to order me this way?
"I married to carry forward my legacy."
"My marriage was solemnised with the sacred fire as witness."
"I shall do no wrong"
"that would break my vows."
Harishchandra! Enough of your attitude.
If you refuse to marry my girls
I shall cause trouble in your life.
I will put you in great difficulty. What is your answer to this?
Saint, I shall not do anything unjust.
Duty? What is your duty?
A king's duty is to follow the orders of saints like us.
If being unjust
is the duty of a king
then I would let go of my throne.
What did you say?
Will you let go of your throne?
Okay. So be it.
I would love to be a king.
I have been longing for it.
Give me your empire without any argument.
Splendid!
I am obliged..
Our 'Soorya' clan became well known because of your meditation.
You have created this empire.
You have asked for the empire you created
and I am donating the same to you.
What else do I ask for? Please come to Ayodhya.
I will be obliged if I crown you as the king.
Master..
Great, Harishchandra.. I agree.
Let the arrangements begin for the coronation.
We shall come. - It is a blessing..
Father, the emperor is gone. Who would be my man now?
Who would be our partner?
Darn! I don't need the two of you anymore.
Good riddance! Master..
You got rid of these girls because you created them.
But.. Harishchandra is created by Lord Brahma.
Nakshathrika!
Queen.. His Majesty is here.
My son.. - Dear Husband.
Did you return from victory? - Queen, there's no more victory.
Minister, what are you saying?
Wife, I am unable to explain it to Sathyakeerthi.
His love for us is such.
But what could I do? I had no other go.
Dear Husband, what happened? - Wife..
I have donated our empire to Saint Vishwamitra.
I have invited him tomorrow to take over the responsibilities.
I had to do this task without even taking your permission.
Dear Husband, what is the necessity for you to tell me?
You must have donated the kingdom for the sake of justice. Isn't it?
Father, isn't donation of kingdom the greatest of all?
It's true, my child..
Sathyakeerthi, did you hear that?
I have such good hearted son and wife.
I don't need a kingdom or wealth.
Now, you can arrange for the coronation of the saint.
Okay, Master.
Harishchandra, I liked your truth and courage.
But.. Hear my decision.
Your family
and a few clothes are your only assets.
Your wealth and the empire
must be handed over to me with honour.
Master, as you wish.
"In the presence of all the Gods and deities"
"I shall give all my wealth"
"along with my entire kingdom."
"The eight directions and the sun and the moon are the witness."
"Holy Saint, here I give you everything.."
"with due respect and love."
Indra..
There are many people who are famous for their charity.
But Harishchandra is the only one who held on to truth.
Saint Vashishtha won, while Vishwamitra failed.
Brihaspati..
are you taunting me in my absence?
Do you think I lost?
There are many more tests in store.
Harishchandra, listen to me at least now.
You will get your kingdom back.
Your wife and child have never gone through difficulties.
Why do you trouble them because of your foolishness?
I shall show mercy on them and give you another chance.
Respected saint, we have no trouble.
Please bless us and let us go.
Why do you need my blessings or orders?
Your foolishness says it all! Go away.
Emperor..
I too will accompany you.
My obligation towards this empire ended along with yours.
Minister, not just yours
but all of our obligations have ended.
Emperor, we won't stay in this kingdom if you go away.
Harishchandra!
Why are the courtiers turning hostile?
Is this your charity?
Have you donated me just the palace and its accessories?
You provoked your courtiers against me
so that you can control the administration from outside.
I demand you to donate the empire to me
and all the rights associated with it.
Saint, do not worry. There shall be no hindrance.
Sathyakeerthi, you are an integral part of this kingdom.
Dear courtiers, you are the ones
entrusted for the welfare and safety of our subjects.
How will the kingdom prosper without all of you?
Your loyalty towards me must not come in the way of your duties.
Saint Vishwamitra
is revered by everyone on earth.
It is a blessing
that he has taken up the responsibility of this kingdom.
Your duty from today is to follow his orders
with dedication and devotion.
That would give me peace of mind.
Harishchandra, please get going.
Master.. - No..
Master..
Master.
It is a difficult situation. What did we think?
His sacrifice and courage is praiseworthy.
My God!
"In order to keep up the truth"
"he donated his empire."
"There he goes with his wife and son."
"The truthful ruler, Harishchandra."
Emperor, we are your subjects. Why are you leaving us?
Your Majesty, we were safe under your rule.
We are not sure of our future now.
Dear people, please be at peace.
Your loyalty towards me is stopping you from knowing the truth.
Did you think that this kingdom belonged to me forever?
Through the generations
many people have ruled this kingdom.
It is a blessing
that Saint Vishwamitra is your ruler now.
It's your duty to obey him with loyalty.
It is not duty, it is fate.
Emperor, how would we live here without you?
You took great care of us till date and now
are you handing us over to this tyrant hermit?
Hey, how dare you insult me?
I will punish you severely for your wrongdoing.
We are ready to endure that.
It is better to die than stay away from such a noble soul.
You curse and burn us to death. - Hey, please listen.
Do not get impulsive and talk illogically.
He is a great hermit.
He is a peace lover and synonym of kindness.
There would be no inadequacies in his reign.
Harishchandra, enough of your talk!
Sathyakeerthi, make sure that no one follows Harishchandra.
It is an order.
Harishchandra, please go from here.
Nakshathrika, there goes Harishchandra.
Master, why should we trouble Harishchandra now?
He has already lied.
Lie? When did he lie?
I think you didn't pay heed to his words.
He lied that you were peace-loving
and kind-hearted in front of the people.
It is a difficult situation. Master, calm down.
If not one, let's make him tell ten lies.
Harishchandra, wait there!
Is this your honesty?
Is this your truthfulness?
Are you going away by deceiving us?
Deceive? Master, what did I do?
We had kept the wealth meant for the ritual with you.
Yes. - Then, where is it?
Your wealth is safe in the treasury.
Harishchandra, are you trying to act innocent?
You donated the kingdom along with the wealth.
That includes the treasury along with the riches.
You must give me back my wealth separately.
You know everything. You are the greatest saint.
How shall I give it
now that I have donated everything to you?
Master, you have got the answer. Come, let's go back.
I did not mean that.
Give me a month's time. I shall pay you back somehow.
How will you earn such a huge amount?
I shall earn it in Kashi, the kingdom of Lord Shiva.
Okay, you've asked for a month's time.
You must pay me back within that span of time.
You can go now. - We are blessed.
Harishchandra, just wait.
I have an idea to bring you back after the stipulated time.
I shall send my disciple Nakshathrika along with you.
You can return my wealth with him. That will be an assurance to me.
Okay, Master.
I am his best disciple.
That is why he has given me this responsibility.
Thank you. Let's go, lest the inauspicious time sets in.
Nakshathrika!
Master, did you summon me?
I do sense a bad omen.
I guess from his words
that he might pay off the debt.
Nakshathrika, we do not need the wealth.
He must not be able to pay back.
That's when he would fail to keep his word.
You must create hindrances for him every now and then..
so that he is unable to earn a single penny.
You must put him through hardship
and make him lie somehow.
Master, I shall do that. By hook or by crook.
Please give me your blessings.
I bless you. Go ahead.
"Why did hardship strike me?"
"Why did I end up in exile?"
"What wrong have I done"
"that you created this situation for me, Lord Shiva?"
"Why did the hardship strike me?"
Ouch! Thorns.
Tiger..
"I lived peacefully without any worries"
"in the hermitage."
"Today, I am in the forest bearing the scorching heat."
"Why did hardship strike me?"
"Why did I end up in exile?"
Oh, God! Snake..
"Why did the hardship strike me?"
"Why did I end up in exile?"
"What wrong have I done"
"that you created this situation for me, Lord Shiva?"
"Why did the hardship strike me?"
Nakshathrika.
- Oh, God!
I am thirsty..
I will die. I am dying.
Help!
Help..
Nakshathrika, what happened?
What's happening? - Ask what's not happening.
My throat is parched. Stomach is growling with hunger.
I cannot run behind you for the money anymore.
My misfortune has begun. Oh, no..
Master..
you gave me such a job that I do not have..
I do not have a single drop of water to drink.
I think my death is the only way to pay you back.
This place is a desert. - God, save me..
I cannot find a place with water.
Harishchandra..
I know very well why you are saying these words.
I know that you will not give me water even if you find it.
I am to be blamed because I came here trusting you.
Your idea is that no one would ask you about the money if I die.
Oh, no!
You are talking this way out of despair.
Have faith. I shall fetch water from somewhere.
Dear Wife, please take care of him for a while.
Mother..
What is it, my child? - Mother, I too am feeling thirsty.
Have patience, my child.
Your father has gone to fetch water.
Please bear. - Queen Chandramathi.
I will die. I am dying.
I want to do a good deed before I die.
Tell me, Hermit.
You are a great woman.
You should not bear someone else's burden.
Hermit, we will see to it that you are safe and content.
I am not talking about myself. I am going to die anyway.
Look at your son.
He was supposed to grow up in riches and wealth.
I cannot see him struggle in this forest..
You must find a solution
to your son's problem.
We humans are supposed to bear whatever comes our way.
Who are we to think otherwise?
God is there for everything.
Yes, he is there for everything.
You cannot see anything that God is doing to us.
Your husband is supposed to pay back my master's debt.
Neither you nor your son is responsible for it in anyway.
Why do you have to suffer? - Nakshathrika!
The dutiful wife is angry.
Look..
A dutiful wife is not the one who blindly follows her husband.
Instead, she must save her husband
from underdoing hardship for no reason. Got it?
Nakshathrika, you are not talking sense.
Why exert yourself when you are already tired?
Oh, God! I am hungry! My stomach is aching.
Bring me some medicine.
Save me somehow.
Lohita, please take care of him.
Lohitashwa. - What?
What are you doing? - I am dozing off.
The little fool!
You are telling me the truth.
You are honest. You are his son after all.
Poor kid. Come here..
Come, sit with me.
My darling, my sweet boy
you have become very weak.
Lohitashwa, will you do as I say?
You come with me to Ayodhya.
My master would give you the kingdom.
Your parents will come in search of you there.
All your troubles would then disappear.
I have studied all the scriptures.
That is why I am advising you.
Understood? How is my idea?
Your idea is dangerous.
Hermit, who was your teacher?
Hey! Are you insulting a teacher?
Press my legs.
What are you waiting for?
It's your mother's order.
Come on. Press my legs.
Would you break my legs? Press it slow.
Here, I have brought fruits for you.
Master, command me.
You must disguise as Vashishtha and meet Harishchandra.
Yes, Master.
Get going. Another Vishwamitra might get in our way.
Master, another Vishwamitra?
Didn't you understand?
Who do you think created the scorching heat
without food and water?
Our enemy.
Come, let's go. Vishwamitra might come.
Harishchandra!
My dear disciple..
Master, is that you?
Bless you with a long life.
Well.. - Harishchandra..
Why do you look at me that way?
I saw Vishwamitra's treachery with my third eye.
I shall defeat him with my meditative powers
and get you back your kingdom.
Come to Ayodhya. - Master!
Are you saying these words?
I have donated the kingdom to Vishwamitra religiously.
How do I take that back?
Is that right? - If that is the case
then stop wandering with your wife and son.
Come and stay at my hermitage.
Forgive me, Master.
I am indebted to your love and respect.
But I have to pay back Vishwamitra's debt first.
Debt? Oh, yes!
I got to know about that with my third eye.
But it's a huge amount.
Do not worry. I will teach you a prayer.
Recite that prayer one lakh times
and you would get enormous wealth.
Dump it in front of Vishwamitra.
Dear Husband..
He seems to be a wizard in disguise.
He is not Saint Vashishtha.
Get hold of him and punish him. Get him!
Dear disciple.. - Tell me, who are you?
It's a difficult situation. Didn't I warn you?
Did you see that demon? We'll not stay here a second more.
Come.. Let's get out of this place.
Come, kid.. Let's go..
Ouch! Agony!
I am not able to walk. - What happened?
Did anything get into my feet?
Why did this problem crop up? I cannot bear this.
At this rate, I will die in this forest for sure.
My God! - Please forgive us.
Please sit onto my shoulders. I shall carry you.
Your shoulders? - Yes.
You are a great man.
Okay. It is impossible for me to walk.
Take along my accessories. - Here, take it.
Let's go..
Oh! Harishchandra..
I think we are nearing death.
Nakshathrika, what is it?
I think the forest is on fire..
Go this way...
Oh, my God!
The fire is spreading in this direction too.
There's fire all around. Please bring me down.
This fire does not seem to be normal.
It seems to be Lord Rudra's fury.
It's a difficult situation. Emperor, I am getting worried.
Please think of an idea.
Idea? Yes, there is one.
Did you hear that?
Lord Agni is speaking to Vishwamitra's disciple.
Lord Agni, what is the idea?
If you enter me
by lying about your name and identity
you can save yourself without fear.
Is that all? I shall say so right at this moment.
I am not the disciple of Vishwamitra.
I am not Nakshathrika. Actually, I am not a human.
Did you see the magic of Lord Agni?
I did not get burnt.
Don't delay. You too lie about your name.
You can easily get out of the fire.
It is not as easy as you think, Nakshathrika.
Why can't we lie about our name if our life is at stake?
Did we have a name when we were born?
Why do you have to confuse yourself for such a trivial issue?
Say everything fast. Let us go from here.
Nakshathrika, do not bother my husband with such words.
It is better to die in this fire than tell a lie.
Dear Wife, what are you saying?
How can we die without clearing our debt?
Will Lord Agni stop a person like you
who has taken the oath of truth?
Lord Agni.
"You are a great and radiant God."
"You are kind and the saviour of the earth."
"You are the protector with the eyes of a meditator"
"and you are sympathetic."
"You are the supporter of the world who holds the radiant flame."
"You are the soul of life on the earth."
"You are the ocean of compassion. Please protect us, warrior."
"You are the synonym of power."
"What is the reason behind"
"your fury and wrath?"
"Lord, please take my life and calm down."
"Please protect us."
"Give us justice."
"My salutations to you, Lord Agni."
Dear Husband.
Dear Wife.
Nakshathrika, let's go.
"Glory to Lord Shiva.."
"Glory!"
"You are the God who has adorned the moon."
"You defeated the God of love. You hold the trident."
"You names are Girisha, Girijesha, Mahesha and Shambhu."
"Parvathi is your better half, who has adorned the moon."
"You rule over our senses, Girisha."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva.."
"Salutations, the lord of lords."
"Salutations to you, the caretaker of your devotees."
"Salutations to you, radiant God."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva.."
"Salutations, the lord of lords."
"Salutations to you, the caretaker of your devotees."
"Salutations to you, radiant God."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva."
"You are the summary of the Vedas.."
"You are invariant."
"You are the summary of the Vedas.."
"You are invariant."
"You are the protector of the world.."
"You are the lover of music."
"Parvathi is your better half, You are called Neelakanta."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva.."
"Salutations, the lord of lords."
"Salutations to you, the caretaker of your devotees."
"Salutations to you, radiant God."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva."
"You are the illuminated one.."
"You are the destroyer of sins."
"You are the illuminated one.."
"You are the destroyer of sins."
"You are Kashi Vishwanath."
"You are ocean of sympathy."
"Parvathi is your better half, You are called Neelakanta."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva.."
"Salutations, the lord of lords."
"Salutations to you, the caretaker of your devotees."
"Salutations to you, radiant God."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva."
Hear! Dear people of Kashi..
Dear sons and daughters of Lord Kubera.
Why do you have to mention about us always?
We are here.
First, show us how the lady looks like.
Come on.
See for yourself.
Bid for her. First bid is 1,000 coins.
Thousand coins. - Thousand coins.
Thousand coins. - Raise the bid fast.
Raise the amount. Going once.
- Going twice.
Going twice. - Don't miss this chance.
Who wants this lady? - She is for you.
You wanted a servant anyway.
Don't you need her? - No.
Then, let her be mine.
The old man has bid 1,000 coins. - Thousand coins.
Going once. - Going once.
Going twice. - Going twice.
Going thrice. - Going thrice.
Cheers!
Why are you sitting here idle?
You had promised to pay back within a month.
What happened?
Today is the last day.
How would you pay back by tomorrow morning?
I too am thinking of the same.
I thought I was the greatest fool. You have outdone me.
Have you forgotten about your debt
and the amount you owe? - The first bid is for 1,000 coins.
How would you clear your debt, you insane king?
Heed my advice.
Our problems would be solved once and for all.
It is not an amount that my master lent you
it is just the amount that you promised to donate to him.
Do you agree? Say in the affirmative.
Then, there is no document or witness related to the deal.
Nothing. Just say that you owe nothing to my master.
That's all.
Nakshathrika..
Is this the advice that a saint like you must give?
Darn! You can do as you wish.
Pay up the debt somehow.
Otherwise, I will take you to the king of Kashi
and complain that you have failed to give my money.
This is Nakshathrika's promise. It's our money.
Our money and our debt..
Dear Husband, I wish to suggest something.
Tell me. - In such difficult times
we are the support and wealth to each other.
There's only one way left to pay back the debt.
Let go of my love.
Find a rich man
and sell me to him as a servant. - What!
Wife, what kind of advice is that?
I have considered you as my soul all through my life.
You are my better half and my life. I..
You must sell me. - Sell you!
Yes.
Nothing is wrong if done for safeguarding the truth.
It is not menial. - Dear Wife!
Dear Husband
there is no other way out in this time of difficulty.
Yes, you are right. There's no other way out.
I accept your decision.
But.. But before selling you
I shall sell myself.
Nakshathrika, come with me. - Emperor..
You do not know about the servant business here.
You are the head of the family.
If you sell yourself, your wife and son
would be left to fend for themselves.
If we do not get the whole amount from your sale
there is no use.
If you do not pay back the whole amount
you would anyway deter from your promise.
Nakshathrika.. - Dear Husband!
The saint has cautioned us with his words.
If you are independent, you can bring the money someday
and get me released.
Dear Wife, are you trying to persuade me
through your words of comfort?
Fine. Let it be so.
I shall abide by your words.
Nakshathrika, I will be strong
and forgo the caste difference
to sell my wife. Please come along.
It's difficult. You are like the mad man who vomited
the holy water considering it to be poison.
Why would you take my advice?
Go ahead and sell your wife.
Do it with care.. - Have patience.
Gundam Bhatta.. - Yes, Master.
How is it? - It is awesome.
Sharma.. - Yes, Master.
How is my clothing? - It is great like you.
Shikha.. - Yes, Master.
How is my shawl? - Stupendous.
Hey, Janam Bhatta.. - I am here.
How am I looking?
Master, your bracelet..
Your silk shawl.. - The shining head gear..
Your finger ring.. - The earring..
The staff in your hand.. Everything gives you an astrologer's look.
When I, Kalakaushika
walks around the village with his disciples
people must tremble out of fear.
Master, let aside the villagers.
When you see your wife Kaalakanta
you are at loss of words.
Hey, let doom come to you.
Do you think I am afraid of my wife?
You are not scared. You just tremble seeing her.
Shut up!
We must not show our superiority to our wives.
But listen to me. - Tell us.
"In the past, present and future"
"no one has the spine to oppose Kalakaushika."
"No one has the spine to oppose Kalakaushika."
"I will write the wrong horoscope."
"Then, I will tell the remedy to it."
"I shall weave my magic on all"
"and trick everyone to pay me money."
"No one has the spine to oppose Kalakaushika."
"No one would dare to."
"To argue with me and win.. - Win!"
"..is not any scholar's possibility."
"I shall prove right as wrong.. - Yes."
"..I shall prove wrong as right. - Yes."
"I have the cleverness to change the identities of people."
"No one has the spine to oppose Kalakaushika."
"No one would dare to.."
"Kala.. - Kaushika.."
"No one has the spine to oppose Kalakaushika. - No one!"
"No one would dare to.. - Yes.."
What is your problem? Is this a house or a playground?
Why are you acting mad? Why is that?
What has happened to you today? - I shall tell you.
Henceforth, I will not do the job of a priest.
I will not carry corpses and eat food at a funeral.
Apart from sitting idle and dressing up lavishly
what would you do for survival?
If I wear this attire and walk around in the street
people would garland and welcome me.
They would venerate me and give gems as memento.
After listening to your so called wise words
they will bash you up and chase you away.
Leave all this nonsense.
Your job is to conduct the last rites and lift the corpse.
Do that job and earn money.
If you return empty handed, you know very well what I'll do.
Janam Bhatta. - Yes, ma'am.
Go with him.
Why are you staring at me? Leave. - Come, let's go!
Let's go.
Bhatta, Sharma, Chitthu. - Yes, ma'am.
Ma'am indeed!
God! What sin did I commit in my previous birth
that I got this devil as my wife?
Please bless me that I serve
someone's dutiful wife in this birth.
Let me at least get a good wife in my next birth as a result.
I'm fed up of this.
Wife, I am doing a wrong deed.
This world seems to be in darkness.
How do I sell you?
Oh, God! I cannot see a way.
Dear Husband, do not lose courage.
Sell me just like any master would sell his servant.
How will he understand that?
I will tell you the business trick.
We must use the tactics
which businessmen employ to sell their goods.
Do you understand?
Nakshathrika, wouldn't it be a lie
if I brag about qualities that do not exist?
Okay, if you are that truthful
then do as you wish. It's a difficult situation!
Residents of Kashi
please listen to my plea.
This lady is my wife.
She has all the good qualities.
"Be it in dreams or reality"
"or in humour.."
"my wife never lies."
"She does not discriminate between her own people and others."
"She respects everyone like her brethren."
"She does not have the attitude of a queen."
"She serves everyone politely."
"She has a sympathetic heart"
"that feels others' pain."
"She is like a mother to all."
"She considered me as her God."
"She is a noble soul, she is my better half."
"As if half of my body is taken away from me"
"I am selling my wife."
"Yes, I am selling my wife."
Dear people, before I become insane
and lose my soul
be kind to buy this woman
and be a do-gooder.
Please.
We cannot bear to see this.
It is a sin to separate such a noble couple.
Sigh! Who are you?
Come along.
Oh, God! Everyone is going away.
Is there no one who will buy me?
Can't we pay off the saint's debt?
Lord Shiva! Oh, ruler of Kashi!
"Truth is getting defeated."
"You are the only saviour at such times."
"Oh, God! Show us a rich man"
"who can buy me as his servant."
"Please protect us."
Lord Shiva, everything is your blessing.
Master, you have already eaten a lot at one funeral
now how would you eat at next one?
Hey idiot, look here.
I have a powder with me
that if consumed, it helps digest food in a jiffy.
Bhatta, the funeral is at the other street.
Why did you come here?
Master, that street comes after this vegetable market.
I shall buy vegetables for mistress.
You meet me at the other street.
You seem to give more preference to mistress's words.
After all, your mistress is my wife.
Idiot.
Dear people, I have to pay my debt
to Vishwamitra before sunset.
Please buy this noble woman as your servant.
What is the use if you shout at the top of your voice?
Do you think Kashi residents are Kubera's relatives?
All the people here put together cannot pay you that amount.
Neither the king of Kashi nor his God
Lord Shiva can pay that amount.
Hey, may doom befall you!
You are of such short stature.
How dare you speak ill of Kashi, you idiot!
Quote me your price. - Master..
I think your time is not good.
Do you want to change mistress's mind by buying her a maid?
Yes, go ahead.. Do not bother about the money.
The whole of Kashi is yours. This would just cost a street.
Hey, quote your price to my master.
A tall and well-built man must stand on a large elephant
and throw a dice to the sky.
Can you give gold that corresponds to the height of the dice?
Hey, your tongue has no bones.
That is why you are ranting non-stop.
Let him say. - Okay, even if we give the money
how will they carry that wealth with them?
If they cannot carry it, we shall send it on an elephant.
Master, I think you are ready to do anything today.
Only a thorn can take out a thorn and a diamond can cut a diamond.
Hey, has Vishwamitra sent this man
along with you to collect money?
Yes, sir. - Harishchandra..
I'm extremely pleased by your truthfulness and honesty.
Give me a chance to help you.
Do not sell your wife.
I shall give you the amount you asked for, for free.
Take that and pay back the saint's debt.
Master, I belong to the 'Kshathriya' caste.
I have the right to donate but not accept it.
Okay, what can I do then?
I will give you the amount you asked for
and buy your wife as a servant.
Are you fine with that?
Let victory come to you.
Mister, everything said and done
I hope your business is genuine
and you would not dupe us.
Darn! To hell with your words.
The world would come to an end if I dupe somebody.
No.. Do not go that far.
How will you arrange for my money?
My finances are handled by the king of Kashi.
Show him this finger ring. You will get your money. - Oh!
If I show this to king of Kashi, would your secret be out? Okay..
Emperor Harishchandra, until I return
after confirming the payment
you will not leave this place. All right?
Mister, we have become related
to each other due to our business.
I have been roaming in the forests eating herbs and shrubs
for a month. I have lost taste.
Hence, before I leave this place
I wish to have a sumptuous meal at your house.
You must grant my wish. Please agree to it.
You must go and get the amount first.
Okay. I shall go.
Master, mistress will feel hesitant
to keep a queen as a maid.
I will take her with me. Maid, come with me.
Dear Husband. - Yes..
Our situation is such that
I cannot stay with you and serve you.
Please permit me to go.
Wife, you had got my permission
the moment I sold you
from riches to rags.
The whole world seems to be empty
worthless and in darkness.
Dear Husband, I cannot bear
to see you lose hope.
Hey, we have bought the maid.
You cannot cry and stand here.
Maid, you've a lot of work to do. Come with me.
Dear Wife..
You have no experience of serving others.
I advise you
not to think of your luxurious past.
Imagine that you were born this way.
Be good to all and work diligently.
You have no one there to call your own.
How would you take care of Lohita alone?
What can be done? - Oh, God!
It is okay.
Master, you have bought only the maid.
Why should the kid come with us? He is not necessary.
Sir, a child cannot live without his mother.
Please do not separate them.
Disciple, let the poor kid come along.
Good. He will be my disciple.
Maid, come with me.
Why are you looking that way? Come with me.
Hey, who are you? Get lost! How dare you order my mother?
You are a maid's son, but your arrogance is sky high.
Take that! - Mother!
My Son..
God knows what the future holds in store for you.
You were the heir to the throne of Ayodhya.
You must bear everything with tolerance.
That is all.
What else can I do for you?
I can do nothing.
Master, please take care of my son just like yours.
I ask nothing more of you.
Dear Husband..
Keep faith..
Lord Shiva is our saviour. - Okay..
I cannot see this sight. - Disciple, bring her along.
Maid..
Let's go.
What? Did my husband do such a deed?
Tell the truth or I will pull your eyes out.
Ma'am, I told you because I thought
you would like it. But you are scolding me.
Wait for a while. Master is bringing her here.
Is that so?
I will teach them both a good lesson.
There comes my master.. - Hey, keep quiet.
So you are back! Please come..
How did you think of bringing her here?
You shall..
Why are you looking at me like that?
Listen to me calmly.
You have been working hard day and night all by yourself.
I brought this maid with me to be of some help to you.
Did you bring a maid for my sake? - Yes.
I do not know the reason why I feel a sense of devotion towards you.
Oh! I must not cast an evil eye on you.
Please stand here.
Let me ward off the evil before you enter the house.
Jagam Bhatta, bring a coconut. I shall bring the 'Aarti'.
Maid, why are you standing there?
Get inside. I shall tell your duties later.
Maid, come with me. I will show you the way.
The front door is open and no one is to be seen here.
I think no one is bothered. Kalaha..
Oh! You will never let go of your awry ways.
You got in before I could perform the 'Aarti' to ward off evil.
Why should you do that for me?
Am I that good looking? - Yes. That is why..
I had gone to bring the 'Aarti' for you.
How did you get such a good idea?
What idea?
You had brought me a maid as a help.
Where did you buy her from? How much did you pay?
Maid! I bought you a maid!
Are you in your senses
or are you blabbering something out of illness?
Did I bring you a maid? - Very good!
Are you asking me?
You were the one who brought her with you.
Did I buy her? - Yes.
Did I bring her here? - Yes.
I brought her inside the house, didn't I?
Is she present here? - Yes, absolutely..
Look there. There she is.
Maid, tell me who had brought you here?
Yes, ma'am. He allowed me to bring my son along.
Ma'am..
you look like a Goddess.
I want to believe your words.
But I don't know your name and where you came from.
I don't know anything about you.
Lord Shiva is the witness to it.
Master, don't pretend and blame Lord Shiva.
I know you well.
Did you forget?
She is Emperor Harishchandra's wife.
Queen Chandramathi.
Is that so? - Yes.
Ma'am. Oh, blessed lady!
My house got purified by your presence.
Ma'am, I shall fall at your feet.
Master. - Oh!
What are you doing? Have you gone mad?
How could you fall at a maid's feet?
Hey, Maid. Why are you standing here? Go inside.
Jagam Bhatta, go and bring the wizard.
Let us get him checked.
Hey, Gundam Bhatta. - Yes.
Go and bring that wizard here.
Let him decide as to who has gone mad.
You have gone mad.
The more you neglect it, the worse it gets.
Bhatta, Sharma, Guttu. Hold him.
Let us give him home medication first.
What is that? Home medication?
Hey, bring me down.. - Master..
Leave me! Let go..
I am coming. Hold him tight.
Leave me..
Oh God! - Pour it..
Emperor Harishchandra..
You paid up my master Vishwamitra's debt.
Where is my.. - Nakshathrika, what?
My fees. - Oh!
You came on your master's behalf.
Should I pay you the fees separately?
Need I tell you that?
You are known for your charity.
But never did I think that you would discard my effort.
You have seen that I have struggled
along with you in the forest dying of thirst.
You forgot everything and are denying to give me any fees.
Is it just..
Just say that you owe me nothing. I will go away.
Do not get angry..
I have no right to live after having sold my wife
as a maid.
Okay, sell me to someone as a slave
and settle your debt with that money.
Oh, God! That is difficult.
What are you saying? You are an emperor.
Let's see if someone would buy you.
Let's go.. It's difficult!
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"Which is an inferior clan, which is a superior religion?"
"In between birth and death which is the better religion?"
"Which is an inferior clan, which is a superior religion?"
"In between birth and death which is the better religion?"
"A red vermillion on the forehead does not assure us heaven."
"The ash applied on the brow does not promise a place in heaven.."
"Everything that is applied on the forehead.."
"Everything that is applied on the forehead"
"goes away along with the corpse."
"Which is an inferior clan, which is a superior religion?"
"In between birth and death which is the better religion?"
"Shiva is the deity of Shaivas.."
"Hari is the deity of Vaishnavas."
"Shiva is the deity of Shaivas, Hari is the deity of Vaishnavas."
"Best, better and the worse.."
"Best, better and the worse are equal after death."
"Which is an inferior clan, which is a superior religion?"
"In between birth and death which is the better religion?"
"The teacher taught about rules and religion.."
"The teacher taught about rules and religion."
"But in the graveyard, Veerabahu.."
"But in the graveyard, Veerabahu turned them into ashes."
"Which is an inferior clan, which is a superior religion?"
"In between birth and death which is the better religion.."
"Which is inferior and which is superior?"
Dear residents of Kashi.
He is Emperor Harishchandra.
He gave up his kingdom for the sake of a trivial promise.
He also sold his wife and son.
He is now ready to sell himself.
The amount is nominal.
It is one more than 99,999.
That is 1,00,0000.
Just 1,00,000 gold coins.
One lakh..
Hey, you.
Are you selling your servant?
No, I am searching for a bride for this man!
Get lost..
You are talking as though you are going to buy him.
Why are you screaming at the top of your voice?
Who do you think I am?
I am the king of the graveyard here.
Veerabahu. Did you get that?
Oh, God..
Do you belong to the inferior clan of the guards of the graveyard?
Is something like that written on my forehead?
Hey, don't come closer.
Stay away from me lest I become impure.
No matter how much I stay away from you
both of us stand on the same ground.
How would you escape that fact?
To hell with your argument.
Hey, do you know who I am?
I am Nakshathrika, Vishwamitra's disciple.
Oh! Are you Ishwamithra's disciple Nakathri?
You have a great name. - Okay, move aside.
Move far away. A little more..
Where do I move to?
I have come here to buy the servant.
What? Would you buy the emperor?
You are a sinner. You'll be punished and you'll your eyes.
No problem. At least I need not look at people like you.
Tell me the price. - It is so bothersome.
Why did I get into an argument with this man?
Emperor, forgive me. I shall not sell you
to this man who belongs to an inferior clan.
I cannot do that sin.
I do not care if you do not give my fees.
I will sulk for a few days
that I did not get my fees and then forget about it.
Okay. Calm down..
Superior and inferior clan is the creation of humans.
All are equal before God.
What can be more inferior than not keeping up one's promise?
It is time for sunset.
Please sell me fast without any doubt.
No.. It is impossible for me.
Sir, I have to give this saint
one lakh gold coins before sunset.
I am ready to serve you.
Please buy me soon and be obliged.
You look like a good man.
Then.. - What is the issue?
Are you worried that a person like me who was once an emperor
would serve diligently or not?
Do not worry.
I will do any job that is not against truth.
I don't care about truth. You said that you would listen to me.
That is enough for me. - Hey, Nakathri!
My man would give you one lakh gold coins. Take it and go away.
What is your name? - Harishchandra.
Hari.. - Harishchandra.
Oh! It is a difficult name.
My name is Veerabahu.
You are my servant. So, I shall..
call you Eerdasu. Are you okay with it?
Okay. - No, you must say 'Okay, Master'.
Okay, Master.
Did you understand? - Yes.
Okay, take the pot of liquor.
Eerdasu, follow me.
Emperor..
Nakshathrika, what is it?
You are a saint.
I am repenting for my sin. I'm a sinner.
Do not say so.
He is a great man.
Let his truth save him.
Master, I have got the plate with betel leaves and nuts.
I did not get the acacia leaf, so I got the Beal leaf.
Why did you bring that? Is it to tie to your hair?
To hell with your respect for teacher. Get lost.
They do something else when we ask them to do something.
Why are you sitting here looking up and down?
We have betel leaves after food in our village.
You are having it before food.
I feel that you do everything like an insane man.
What did you say? Insane man!
Who told you that I have not had my lunch?
Then, who told you that I'd think that you would
that you'd have already eaten after inviting me?
Did I invite you for lunch? - Didn't you?
Did I invite you? - Didn't you?
Did I invite you.. - Didn't you..
You.. - What's going on here?
I wanted to take a nap after lunch. What is this brawl?
Kalaha, look at him.
He is arguing that I invited him for lunch.
Is that the matter? Wait a minute.
Hey, what kind of man are you?
How will my husband call you for food without my permission?
Even if he had called you
how did you come ready at lunch time?
Did you think this is a relief camp?
Wait.. The wife has to uphold the dignity of the house.
But you look like a dominant wife who controls her husband.
Kalaha, I think this man has a bad time.
He is arguing with you.
I think he is extremely insane.
I was thinking the same.
All the villagers are scared of me.
Who is this fellow? Insane.
He has lost his mind and come to our house.
I think we must give him the home remedy.
Bhatta, Sharma, Guttu..
Bring lemons, axe and pestle.
Why do you want all those? - For the treatment.
What kind of treatment?
That is lemon treatment.
My disciples would first tie you up
and shave your hair with the axe
to make your head shine like a copper pot.
Then, they would keep the lemon over your head
and crush it with the pestle.
No, I don't want food! Help.. - After him..
Sharma, get hold of him.
"If we both wait for each other"
"the moon says that our wish would not get fulfilled."
"If we both wait for each other"
"the moon says that our wish would not get fulfilled."
"I wore a blue silk sari with a red and yellow bodysuit."
"I have strewn the jasmine flowers at the garden awaiting you."
Yes, I shall come..
"If we both wait for each other"
"the moon says that our wish would not get fulfilled."
"I have scented oil and have tied a garland of flowers."
"I am waiting for you under the moonlight."
I shall come..
"If we both wait for each other"
"the moon says that our wish would not get fulfilled."
"I adorned my hair with flowers and chewed the betel leaves."
"I shall not come in the rainy season."
Then..
"If we both wait for each other.."
"The moon says that our wish would not get fulfilled."
Servant, how was the performance?
Master, I did not watch it.
I was engrossed in your service.
I could not pay attention to it.
Good.. You are a loyal servant.
I am extremely happy.
You are trustworthy.
I give you the responsibility to guard the graveyard from today.
Hey, give him the blanket and the staff.
Take it.
You must collect a cloth
a coin and a measure of rice for each cremation as fees.
If anyone fails to pay
you must not allow the final rites to be conducted.
Yes, Master.
The cloth and money is mine
and the rice is yours. - Yes, Master.
Be truthful. Go.
All said and done.
I have ruined Harishchandra and have sinned.
I cannot get rid of this sin no matter how much I repent.
Nakshathrika, what are you saying?
Master, I am telling the truth. You too are in the same situation.
You thought that Harishchandra would
accept defeat in front of your might.
But he proved himself every time you put him to test.
His resolve is getting stronger and you are getting defeated.
You are in a mess because of that.
I am in a mess too. It's a difficult situation.
Enough of your chatter. This is not the end.
There are many more tests awaiting Harishchandra.
Master, I have a request.
What is it?
I have troubled that noble man and sinned.
You have sinned by making me do that.
Let us stop everything here.
Our respect would be restored.
Enough! Just keep quiet. - Forgive me..
You will not let go of your adamancy. It's your wish.
By being your best disciple and following your instructions
I got the answer to my queries. - What is that?
In the anatomy of the world
everyone has to go through their struggles. Let me go.
Chandramathi.
You are a noble woman and a queen. I had a question to ask.
Tell me the truth.
Did I commit the sin of buying you as a maid?
No, Master. You have done a good deed.
You came as God and freed my husband of debt.
Did I do that?
God! My mind.. - You have gone insane.
That is why you are acting weird.
Hey, did he start saying again that you were not bought?
Shall I give the home treatment again? Bhatta, Sharma, Guttu..
Why are you blabbering? Keep quiet.
I came here to check if she was doing her work properly or not.
Idiot. May doom come to you.. - Get lost from here.
Hey, why do you work so slow?
What do we pay you for?
Do not get annoyed. I will finish the work soon.
Is that so? Don't pretend.
Oh! This kid is drawing water since morning.
But the barrel is not filled as yet.
Don't waste time. Draw water.
My God! Our mistress is a monster.
It's gone. The pot broke.
Idiot!
Did you throw the pot inside the well
so that you are saved of that job?
Ma'am, I have blisters on my hands. - Blisters indeed!
It will disappear if I beat you up.
Extend your hand. You move aside. - Mistress..
Oh! These wild cats are a menace.
They might drink the milk in the kitchen.
"The fate has turned unfavourable."
"Is this called the act of fate?"
"Harishchandra was the king"
"who ruled the seven islands."
"He is now the guardian of the graveyard."
"Now, the companions of this noble soul"
"are the ghosts, ghouls and vampires."
"The fate has turned unfavourable."
"Is this called the act of fate?"
"She was the queen who donated gems to her people."
"She was a Goddess who cared for all as her own children."
"Such a Queen Chandramathi"
"is now begging for a morsel of food."
"In the softest cradle, listening to sweet lullabies"
"he, the prince had slept."
"But now he lies on the ground."
"A mighty king who ruled"
"and gave verdicts"
"is now in the graveyard"
"mounting the pyre. It is so strange."
"Men indulge in material life"
"with their wives and children."
"They enjoy all the luxuries"
"but when they die"
"their bodies are nothing but ash."
"Life partner is left behind.."
"Children have left too.."
"Human, could these relationships come with you"
"or could they win over death?"
"The fate has turned unfavourable."
"Is this called the act of fate?"
Mother.. - What is it, my child?
Where is Father?
He is somewhere in this village.
When will we meet him?
If God permits, we will meet him very soon.
You sleep now.
Now, how is it?
The goat has lost his game.
Hey, you donkeys. What is this noise?
Do you know anything about the occasion tomorrow?
Of course. Tomorrow is your death anniversary.
To hell with your words.
How many times do I tell you
that it is my mother-in-law's death anniversary.
The food served is the same for everyone's death anniversary.
Oh! My fate.
You all must fetch leaves and other items from the forest.
Where is Lohitashwa? - He has fever.
He is sleeping. - Has he got fever?
I shall go see that kid.
Hey, all of you get ready to go to the forest.
Has he got fever?
Hey, have you got fever?
Idiot. Get up.
You have to go to the forest and get few things.
Please forgive us.
He has never gone to forest. - Oh! She has pampered her kid.
Enough of your pretence. Get up from here.
Get going.. - Mother.. - Ma'am..
Hey, take the kid to the forest as well.
Should we take this kid to the forest? He has fever as well.
Poor kid. - Get lost.
Chatterboxes!
What are you looking at? Your son will not go anywhere.
Go and wash the vessels. Everything is my fate.
"Tomorrow is the death anniversary."
"I thought about the food with delight."
"The whole village would taste the food."
"I thought about the food with delight."
"The whole village would taste the food."
"Coconut, asafoetida mixed in snacks and buttermilk.."
"Coconut, asafoetida mixed in snacks and buttermilk."
"They taste great."
"That would be fun."
"I thought about the food with delight."
"The whole village would taste the food."
You sit here. We will go and fetch everything.
No, mother has told me that I too must work.
Really? - Yes. - What work will you do?
Neither can you climb the tree nor can you cut the leaves.
The grass is over there. You can go and cut them.
Okay. The rest of you, come along...
Snake God. - Yes, Saint.
He is Harishchandra's son.
Bite him at the right time.
As you wish.
Mother.. Snake..
Lohita..
Mother.. Father..
Father..
Mother..
Lohita.. What happened..
Snake..
A snake bit him. Let us take him home.
Hey, do not touch him. The venom might get onto you.
Okay, I will stay here. Go and bring his mother here.
If you stay here, mistress would scold us.
Come, let's go..
Ma'am.. - Ma'am..
Where is my son?
Why are you all looking tense? My heart is beating fast.
Where is my son, Lohita?
Ma'am..
We went there to a temple porch.
There was an anthill nearby.
Lohita climbed it to cut grass.
Then.. - He called out for his mother.
We went and saw that a snake had bit him.
Lohita!
Mother..
Ma'am, it is my destiny.
I want to see my son before it is too late.
Please give me the permission, ma'am.
Permission? For what? I told him to get the grass
but why did he go near the snake?
If he provokes the snake, won't it bite him?
Wouldn't that kill him?
Then, what is the use of crying once he is dead?
I am his mother, ma'am.
You are our servant. We have bought you.
It is a loss to us if you die.
Do not think of profit and loss now. You can go.
How will she go? She has to complete all the chores.
Everything will be done. You carry on.
What will happen?
Who'll arrange for tomorrow's ritual? - You must do it.
Hey, go from here.
Stop. Where are you going?
Have you asked your son to act dead so that
you can escape the chores to attend him?
Are you supporting her in her plans?
You keep quiet. She does not know any such tricks. You carry on.
Who are you to send my servant? - I am your husband.
I have bought her. - You go from here.
You were saying that you did not buy her.
Now, I say that I bought her. Lord Shiva is the witness to it.
Go from here! - I'm your mistress. Listen to me.
I am her husband. You listen to me.
Just go. What are you wondering at?
Get inside. I will slap you. - Bhatta, Sharma, Guttu..
Bring the lemon fast. He has gone mad.
Lemon? God!
Lohita..
Are you here?
Son, look here.
Look here..
Talk to me. I am your mother.
Talk to me..
Talk to me just once..
Your body is stiff.
Son, why did you go away hurting your mother?
You were supposed to enjoy the luxury of the palace.
But here you are
like an orphaned child who died an untimely death.
I did not bother about what I lost.
Neither did I fear to wander in the forest.
I did not complain when I got separated from my husband.
Neither did I complain to be a servant to others.
But, my child..
I cannot bear your separation.
Lohita, my child.
Why did you leave me? Oh, no!
"On the earth the saints and in the heaven the Gods"
"will protect you forever."
"Till the time you rule the world"
"your rule would be the house of wealth and art."
"I shall bless you thus.."
"A happy home with a child having lovely eyes."
"Your clan would be a prosperous one."
"You became the target of fury of the forest."
Father.. - What is happening here?
I feel that
m-my son has called out to me.
Is he in any difficulty? Where is he?
My mind is worrying helplessly.
My dear son.
I am so unlucky.
I fed you with these hands.
I used to swing you with these hands.
Now, I am lighting your pyre
with the same hands.
Son, my dear son..
You were supposed to conduct my last rites.
But I am doing it for you. Such is my destiny.
Alas!
What do I say when your father
asks about his son?
My heart is wailing..
My son..
Wait. Who are you?
Why did you light the pyre
without taking my permission?
Oh!
Sir, he is my son.
He died from snake bite.
I have to burn his pyre soon
and go back to my work by dawn.
Ma'am..
I feel sad listening to your story.
But I must do my duty.
First, answer me.
Who gave you the permission to light the corpse here?
Do I need someone else's permission
to cremate my son?
Yes, that is the rule here.
I did not know that.
I am the guard here.
People are supposed to give me a cloth, a coin
and a measure of rice as fees after they show me the corpse.
Only then are they allowed to burn the corpse.
Sir, I am an unlucky woman.
I am a servant at someone else's house.
I have nothing to give you as fees.
Please have mercy
and let me cremate my son.
Oh, noble lady!
I have sympathy towards you.
But what shall I do?
I am helpless.
I can just let go of my share of rice.
But you must give me the cloth
and coin that is meant for my master.
Otherwise
you will have to take the corpse somewhere else.
Oh, Prince..
You were supposed to be the emperor
and look after the empire.
But you do not even have a place in this graveyard.
Alas!
Ma'am, your words are strange.
You just said you were unlucky.
Later you said that your son was supposed to be the emperor.
I cannot understand anything.
I am wife of Emperor Harishchandra.
He is our only son.
Alas! Harishchandra..
Did you lose your only son as well?
Did the 'Soorya' clan come to an end?
Do you know my husband?
Yes. He gave up all his wealth
sold his wife and child and took shelter at a wretched man's..
Enough. I can't hear more.
I can't bear you insulting my husband.
You do not know my husband's great qualities.
Okay.. If you are Harishchandra's wife
you can definitely pay my fees.
Go and ask your master.
If he does not give..
"You are the wife of the emperor."
"You are having a precious gem with you."
"Then, why do you have to wail?"
"Why do you have to cry"
"when you have the nuptial chain?"
Did the God's lie
that my nuptial chain
can only be seen by my husband?"
Or is the guard of the graveyard..
Dear! Dear husband!
Dear Wife, keep calm..
I did not imagine
that we would meet here in this condition.
Wife
we must bear our destiny.
Please bear it.
Dear Husband
our son's last rites..
Wife, I cannot let you do the last rites
without collecting my master's fees.
Dear husband..
Your truthfulness is our guard
in such testing times.
Wife, go and ask the fees
from your master.
Please go..
My Son! Lohita..
Son..
You are my life.
You were supposed to be our support in old age.
But you went away too soon.
Lohita..
You were supposed to be the emperor.
Now you do not even have a place for burning your pyre.
Son. Lohita..
Disguise yourself as Chandramathi
and kidnap the child of the king of Kashi.
Okay.
My son.. - Thief. Guards, stop her!
Stop her, fast! - Hurry up! My son.. Oh, no!
Hey, stop. Stop, thief!
Don't let her get away. Stop her..
Mother..
- Lohita..
Where are you, my son? Lohita.. - Mother.
Mother.
Lohita..
Lo..
He is not Lohita. Who is this child?
Why did you take away his life..
God of death?
God! Why do you bless us with children?
Then, why do you take their life
and hurt the parents?
Who are you? - You killed the prince!
Why did you do it?
Sir, do not blame me without knowing the truth.
My son died due to snake bite.
I was going home to get the fees for the graveyard.
I felt as if my son called me on the way.
I came here and saw this child.
Why do you lie after you kidnapped the prince in front of our eyes?
We must punish you. Come with us!
Emperor, I am innocent. I know nothing.
Keep quiet! Demoness.
Guards, ask Veerabahu to chop her head off. Go!
Eerdasu..
This woman has killed the king's son.
The king has asked her head to be chopped off. You must do that.
Okay, Master.
God!
I have come to such a stage that I have to kill a woman.
Master's order.
Who is that?
Wife, is that you?
Am I in an illusion? Or..
Did.. Did you kill a child?
No, I don't believe it.
I-I will not believe it. Never.
Dear Husband, our beliefs have no value
in front of God's will.
You were ever peaceful and kind.
You are a well-wisher to all.
You are truthful and an ideal woman.
How can God will to put such a blame on you?
It might be true.
Wife, how did this happen?
I saw a child's corpse on my way back.
I felt he was Lohita.
My mind lost control.
By that time, the guards took me
to the king saying that I killed the child.
The king who was already upset
about the loss of his child, sentenced me to death.
Wife, I am already grieving the loss of our son.
Now, I have to take your life too.
Dear Husband. Do not worry.
Rather than dying a lowly death
I am lucky to be dying at your hands.
I am blessed. Please follow the order of your master.
Yes, I must follow my master's order.
Wife, pray to God for the last time
and get ready.
"You are the friend of the downtrodden."
"You are worshipped by all the worlds."
"Even if I take a hundred births"
"make me Harishchandra's"
"wife, dear God."
"Protect my husband"
"and let truth prevail."
"The hands that tied the nuptial knot"
"is now going to chop her head."
"What kind of destiny is this?"
"Shall I forget the norms of 'Soorya' clan"
"and kill a woman?"
"Shall I let go of compassion"
"and become a stone?"
"I shall accept everything"
"as the will of Lord Shiva."
"I shall chop the head"
"of my better half and offer it"
"at your feet, my Lord." - Stop!
What are you doing?
You are the heir of the 'Soorya' clan.
You sold your wife and became a servant to a wretched man.
Now, you are ready to kill your wife.
You are very stone-hearted.
Is it right to kill your innocent wife?
Justice and injustice does not have any role in this matter.
I am the servant of Veerabahu.
My duty is to follow my master's order.
Please move aside.
Enough, Harishchandra, you have lost everything.
Wouldn't you still let go of your adamancy?
Revered Saint..
Till the day truth is with me
I have lost nothing.
Listen to me before things get out of hand.
I shall bring back your son's life.
I shall free your wife of all accusations.
I shall give you back your kingdom and wealth.
Marry my daughters and lead a good life.
I am being kind to you
because you belong to my clan.
Great Saint. You are a scholar.
You are proud of me.
Then, why don't you bless me and safeguard my truth?
Good, Harishchandra..
I am humbled by your truthfulness.
Your teacher has won.
Victory, defeat, teacher all are a mystery.
This is not the time to understand them as well.
Wife, get ready.
Wife..
God! I'm following my master's orders.
Great Harishchandra. To test your truth
and bestow you with immortal fame
Vishwamitra had created this illusion.
Harishchandra
the son of the king of Kashi is not dead.
Mother! - Son.. Dear Husband!
Your son is also alive. Lohita, my child!
Come, my child.
Mother.. - Son.
Father. - Son.
Harishchandra, you guarded a garden and not a graveyard.
You served Lord Yamaraja and not Veerabahu.
Oh, Truthful King, your fame will be immortal.
I was the one who bought your wife and son as Kalakaushika.
Harishchandra!
What do you say, Vishwamitra? - Vashishtha, you have won.
Harishchandra, you are a good human being.
I shall give you half of my meditative powers
just as I promised in heaven.
Please accept it.
You will be a prosperous king
for 100 years
rule like an emperor and then for 14 generations
you must shine on half the throne of Indra.
You are great, Vishwamitra.
You kept up your word, purified Harishchandra
and became blessed as well. Harishchandra!
You are the only one who upheld truth.
Your character must be followed by all.
The people who listen to your story would be
truthful like you and would enjoy eternal luxury.
My blessings.
"You are the summary of the Vedas, You are invariant."
"You are the protector of the world, and the lover of music."
"Parvathi is your better half, You are called Neelakanta."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva, Salutations, the lord of lords."
"Salutations to you, the caretaker of your devotees."
"Salutations to you, radiant God."
"Salutations to you, Lord Shiva."
'Truth shall prevail.'