Along with Sulochana's help
and Meghanada's courage
was Ravana able to capture Vidyutjihva?
Happiness.
It is the world's greatest wealth.
The one who has no happiness,
cannot accomplish any of his goals
no matter how much wealth he has.
Ravana's reason
to go to the lower world was not just to take his enemy
Vidyutjihva's life.
Rather,
he wanted something else too.
And then there was Lord Rama
who was happy with the fact
that he had maintained his Father Dasharatha's
and his family's honour.
On one hand Ravana
was on the path of unrighteousness
so that he could acquire everything.
On the other hand, Lord Rama
had sacrificed everything
was moving ahead on the path of righteousness.
[mellow music playing]
Kevat.
He is our Lord Rama, son of King Dasharatha.
And she is Mother Sita.
[flute playing]
He is Lakshmana.
[flute playing]
It is your duty
to help them cross the River Ganga.
I know him very well.
Lord Rama, the one who lifted and broke Lord Mahadeva's bow.
[sombre music playing]
Why are you making this mistake, Kevat?
I'm giving meaning to my life, my Lord.
You accepted exile so that you could
fulfil your father's promise.
It is virtuous to touch the feet
of a son like you, my Lord.
No, Kevat.
I cannot permit you to touch my feet.
Why is that, my Lord?
Why can I not touch your feet?
Is it because
I belong to a lower clan?
No, Kevat.
It is because you are older than me.
A clan is identified by humans.
A man is not identified by his clan.
Just like how God
helps living beings cross the journey of life,
you will help us cross this river today.
Please help us cross River Ganga, Kevat.
You are venerable to us.
Even then...
I will not let you sit in my boat
unless you let me touch your feet.
Kevat.
Rama is saying that he cannot let you touch his feet.
- Then why are you... - No, brother.
I will not allow you to sit in my boat
until I touch Lord Rama's feet.
What is the reason for your persistence, Kevat?
It is a very big reason, Nishadraj.
There is magic in the dust beneath his feet.
When the dust touched a stone idol
it turned into a woman.
What if my boat also turns into a woman?
[mellow music playing]
Kevat.
I am also a simple human, just like you.
Please take us across the River Ganga.
I promise you that nothing will happen to your boat.
That is why I'm requesting you
to let me wash your feet.
I will lose everything, my Lord.
I have only one boat,
what if it turns into a woman?
I will lose my livelihood.
And my wife will not spare my life.
She will ask me why I got married again when I am already married.
No, my Lord.
I cannot afford to take this peril.
You will not concede, will you?
I have taken passengers from one end to the other, all my life.
Today, I have received a chance to give meaning to my life.
How can I lose this opportunity, my Lord?
Okay, Kevat.
I accept defeat.
[mellow music playing]
Please come, my Lord.
Please come.
[theme music playing]
[mellow music playing]
[theme music playing]
Lord Rama,
you have crossed River Ganga.
And by serving you
the purpose of my life is also fulfilled.
We are very grateful to you for your help, Kevat.
Please accept this.
No, my Lord.
I cannot accept this.
You have to take it, Kevat.
You do this work for your family.
You must accept your fees.
My Lord.
Some jobs are not done for the family
but for the well-being of the soul.
You helped us like an elder brother would.
This younger brother of yours
wants to give you this gift with all his heart.
Please do not refuse it, Kevat.
If you insist on giving me something
then give me the assurance that I will see you again.
Promise me
that when you return after completing the exile of 14 years
you will allow me
to take you back to the other side.
Please promise me.
[mellow music playing]
If Lord Mahadeva wishes, then so be it.
[mellow music playing]
[theme music playing]
[flute playing]
Dear Mother Ganga.
You purify everyone's sins.
Give us strength and blessings
never to sin on our journey of righteousness.
May our path and goal
always stay pure.
[flute playing]
Come, Sita.
[flute playing]
[theme music playing]
[wincing in pain]
Sita.
[theme music playing]
[chanting sanskrit mantra]
Greetings.
Who are you all?
I'm King Dasharatha's son
Rama.
Prince Rama.
No.
Hermit Rama.
I have come with the hope of meeting Sage Bharadwaja.
Pardon me, Gurudeva.
Prince Rama is here.
[theme music playing]
Greetings, Sage Bharadwaja.
May God bless you with a long life.
Your arrival was awaited, Lord Rama.
Please come. I welcome you.
Destiny is very cruel.
I am unable to believe it
that my dear friend, the follow of righteousness
King Dasharatha
did injustice unto you.
Father has not done any injustice, Sage Bharadwaja.
It was my wish
that justice be done unto my family's honour.
It was my desire
to be blessed with the chance of meeting great sages like you.
You are very wise, Rama.
It is this quality of yours that makes you unique.
You look for the auspicious even when the situation is unfortunate.
Your courage and patience
is beyond any words.
Tell me, Rama.
How can I contribute
in your journey of righteousness?
Please give us your guidance, sage.
You are an expert in forests, vegetation and forest life.
Please guide us to a place
where we can spend our exile of 14 years.
Why do you wish to go anywhere else, Rama?
You can spend your 14 years of exile here.
We are grateful for the offer.
But I do not have the fortune
of serving you.
Why do you say that, Rama?
This pure place of Prayag
will unlock your destiny.
There is no doubt that this place is divine.
It is pure.
But it is close to Ayodhya.
If the citizens of Ayodhya get an inkling that we are here
then they will not be able to stop themselves from meeting us.
That would lead to disturbance in your hermitage
and my objective also will not be fulfilled.
I request you to direct us to a place
where we can get the satisfaction of solitude
and the joy of serving the sages.
In that case, you must go towards Dandakvan.
You will get the opportunity to serve hermits and sages
and the goodness of slaying
the monsters who disturb them
and obstruct their meditation.
Just like how you saved the forests from Tataka,
go and liberate Dandak forest.
I will draw out a map for you.
[dramatic music playing]
This is Prayag,
the place where we are right now.
Once you cross River Yamuna, travel along the river
towards the south-west direction
until you reach
the Nagrota tree.
Once you circumambulate the tree
go towards the left side.
After walking for six hours
you will see this blue lake.
From here after walking for a few kilometres
in the south-west direction,
you will reach Chitrakoot.
This is the entry point to Dandak forest.
It is around 92 kilometres from here.
There you will find only apes and other forest animals.
No humans inhabit this forest.
Rama, you must begin your 14 years of exile from this place.
Because there is another glorious objective
waiting for your arrival, Rama.
[theme music playing]
The boat is ready, Lord Rama.
A father should not be separated from his child
and a king should not go far away from his subjects.
Please go, Nishadraj.
Your children, your subjects
are awaiting your return.
We were meant to be together only up to this point.
Please do not say this.
As beautiful as this forest looks,
it is also complex and lethal.
I have lived here all my life.
Please allow me to guide you along your path.
Do not take this luxury away from me, Lord Rama.
It is necessary that our hope breaks sometimes, Nishadraj.
When the seed of hope sprouts
and breaks,
only then the banyan tree flourishes in the sands of time.
Upon your return
you have to fulfil one of my objectives.
My brother Bharata
will soon be crowned as the King of Ayodhya.
Until he steadies his kingdom
the borders of Ayodhya
need the governance of my friend Nishadraj.
Why are you choosing such a difficult path, Lord Rama?
- Why? - It is the path of righteousness, Nishadraj.
How can it be so simple?
Just like how iron becomes stronger upon heating
and gold, pure,
similarly, the difficulties
make a man perfect.
Please go.
Fulfil your duties.
Serve your subjects.
And yes,
please do not tell anyone about our route.
Do not allow anyone to follow us.
As you wish, Lord Rama.
I will not
allow anyone to come close to you or your Ayodhya.
I will sacrifice my life
if I have to, but I will
not break my promise.
[mellow music playing]
We are very grateful to you, Nishadraj.
Come, Sita.
[mellow music playing]
[theme music playing]
Lord Mahadeva.
Which objective was Sage Bharadwaja talking about?
What is going to happen in Chitrakoot
with Lord Rama?
Goddess.
I will tell you the objective of Lord Rama's journey
to Chitrakoot, when the time is right.
Listen to what I am saying, with all your courage.
What was the main reason for Ravana to go to the lower world?
[tense music playing]
We will attack from the southern side.
In complete ambush.
[loud blast]
[sinister music playing]
The time to see the golden dream
of Lanka is now over.
Kill all of them.
[loud war cry]
[dramatic music playing]