King Janaka of Mithila,
you must now protect duty.
[suspenseful music playing]
Your decision
will be the final one.
Rama, please reply.
Would you accept King Janaka's decision?
Acharya, you aren't just our guru
but akin to a father.
You are a religious guru.
I'll readily accept
your decision.
Bharata,
I hope you don't have an objection.
No, Gurudev.
King Janaka
isn't just a religious guru,
he is our father-in-law too.
However, I request him
to take note of my affection
towards Rama
in addition to his duty.
King Janaka, please tell us.
What is your decision?
[suspenseful music playing]
Before making a decision,
let me thank my stars
for getting a chance to be present in this meeting of justice.
On the one hand, is Rama
who is the epitome of duty and decorum.
On the other hand is Bharata
who is the very definition
of love and loyalty.
[suspenseful music playing]
O, Mahadeva,
it's a tough decision.
Please give me enough sense
and inspiration
to make the right decision.
Hail Lord Mahadeva!
[conch-shell playing]
You want to fulfil the promises
of your father as a son and also as a subject of your king.
You are following your duty.
It's mentioned in the shastras,
"Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah."
It means,
"Duty protects the one who protects duty."
You are treading the path of duty.
Bharata, you...
Your love
for your brother
is pure and reverential
and such love overwhelmed
even Lord Vishnu.
He didn't even wait to be born
from his mother's womb
to save his devotee
Prahlada
from his father Hiranyakashipu.
He ignored the rules of the universe
and came out
of a pillar as Narasimha
and saved his devotee Prahlada.
Such karma
shows
that pure love is superior to duty.
Today, Rama's duty
and Bharata's love
are being weighed
against each other.
I think even today,
love outweighs duty.
[exhilarating music playing]
So
love wins
which means Bharata wins.
[exhilarating music playing]
[theme song playing]
It means
I can take my brother to Ayodhya with me?
Can I fulfil my wish?
But, prince, love has some rules.
Love means
prioritising the ones we love.
Love isn't selfish
but giving.
One shouldn't focus on fulfilling one's desires.
So I advise you
to be selfless
and loving
and ask
Shri Rama about his decision.
What does he want to do?
And then you must accept
his decision
like a gift of love.
That's my advice
and also my decision.
King Janaka,
I thank you a thousand times.
Today, I understand the meaning
of pure love and selflessness.
For this reason,
I, Bharata, will always be indebted to you.
[mellow music playing]
I was only aware of my duty and accomplishments till now
but now I understand the difference
between right and wrong.
My brother chose to fulfil my father's promises
but he must grant one wish of mine.
My decision is,
either Rama ascends the throne
or I will
choose to die!
[adventurous music playing]
Bharata, I'm overwhelmed by the intensity of your love.
You want to see me ascend Ayodhya's throne, right?
Fine.
I'll do that to make you happy.
Really, Rama?
Yes, Bharata.
However, I still don't have the courage to refute Father's promises.
Bharata, let me complete my exile of 14 years.
After that, I'll take over from you as Ayodhya's ruler.
[theme music playing]
Until then you must look after Ayodhya, my dear brother.
Rama, you are great.
You are really great.
You fulfilled your duty
and also valued
my love for you.
[mellow music playing]
I think
this is the punishment
for my sins.
I'll have to endure the suffering
of staying away from you for 14 years, Rama!
[melancholic music playing]
Rama!
Bharata.
Bharata, one's heart can't be separated from the body.
Rama,
I accept your decision
but
will you grant
a wish of mine?
I can give away my life for my darling Bharata.
What do you want, Bharata?
Please give me your 'paduka'!
[dramatic music playing]
Rama, Ayodhya's responsibility is a huge one.
I can't dare
to occupy the throne
which belongs to my brother Rama.
Ayodhya and Ayodhya's throne
will wait for you.
I'll fulfil my duty
by placing your 'paduka' on the throne
while waiting for your return!
[conch-shell playing]
You are treading
the path of duty.
If I place your 'paduka'
on the throne,
our Ayodhya will continue to follow duty, Rama.
[mellow music playing]
Bharata,
your brotherly love
will be remembered for eternity.
People will get rid of their sins
just by taking your name.
[dramatic music playing]
People will get rid
of hatred, jealousy
and greed forever.
[joyful music playing]
[theme song playing]
Rama, please place your feet
and sanctify these.
[theme song playing]
[mellow music playing]
[melancholic song playing]
Rama, I'm obeying your order.
Pining for you for 14 years
is going to be my punishment.
But please remember
that you'll be away for just 14 years.
No more than 14 years.
If you delay your return to Ayodhya
for even a second,
you'll get to see your darling Bharata's dead body.
[melancholic song playing]
[melancholic song continues playing]
Bharata's brotherly devotion
is as pure as Bharata's soul.
"Devotion!"
What is devotion?
Goddess, devotion is one person's trust in another person.
A trust which remains unchanged with time and situation.
Bharata's devotion to Shri Rama
and the trust in duty and honesty
is such an example.
A trust
for which a person
fights with the world, their close ones,
and even themselves.
Bharata's devotion to Shri Rama
and his trust in him
make Bharata worthy of respect.
You are right.
How could anyone
go against such pure love?
There can't be a bigger devotee
than Bharata in this world.
Goddess, You are right.
There isn't a bigger devotee of Rama in this world than Bharata,
except
for one.
What do you mean?
I mean,
on the one hand, Bharata
sacrificed his life to serve Shri Rama,
but on the other hand,
somebody took birth just to serve Shri Rama.
He was no less
than Bharata in his devotion.
Also, his strength and valour were unmatched in the entire universe.
Who is he?
Please don't talk in riddles.
Goddess, I'm not talking in riddles.
It's the truth.
Rama's devotee, bigger than Bharata,
is none other than Shiva.
This is the reason
my only partial avatar
took birth on the earth during Rama's era.
He desired to be a part of Shri Rama and Ravana's epic story.
A partial avatar?
Yes, Goddess.
My partial avatar,
who would be known
throughout this world
with different names,
taken with love, fear,
and devotion.
Born at Anjanadri,
as Mother Anjana's son,
Anjaneya,
the son of the wind,
Hanuman!
[voice echoing]
However,
my partial avatar
is still patiently waiting
to meet his Lord Shri Rama.
- [conch-shell playing] - [devotional song playing]
Rama!
[dramatic music playing]
Rama!
[devotional song playing]
Rama!
[explosion]
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
It seems there was an earthquake.
King Sugriva's commander Hanuman is no less than an earthquake.
Rama!
[devotional song playing]
It seems Hanuman has lost his senses.
He considers a human being named Rama
to be his deity.
- Rama! Rama! - [conch-shell playing]
What is he doing there in seclusion?
[dramatic music playing]
He could do the unthinkable while chanting Rama's name.
- Rama! - [conch-shell playing]
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
- [conch-shell playing] - [song playing]
Rama!
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
Rama!
[vocalising]
[Hanuman Ashtak playing]
Here he is, the devotee of a human being.
I think his renewed enthusiasm is the result of chanting Rama's name.
[drums beating]
[handbell ringing]
[theme song playing]
[conch-shell playing]
'Bharata, I'm overwhelmed by the intensity of your love.'
'You want to see me ascend Ayodhya's throne, right?'
'Fine.'
'Bharata, let me complete my exile of 14 years.'
'After that, I'll take over from you as Ayodhya's ruler.'
'Until then you must look after Ayodhya, my dear brother.'
[dramatic music playing]
Bharata, what's the matter? Why did you stop?
Look. We reached Ayodhya's border.
Shatrughna, that's the reason I stopped.
Please enter Ayodhya
and bring the throne here.
[sweeping music playing]
What is Prince Bharata up to?
Why does he want to bring the throne here?
- Do you have a question? - No, Bharata.
I'll follow your order.
- Please leave. - All right, Bharata.
Bharata, why are we standing here?
Why aren't we entering Ayodhya?
I'm trying to atone
for my mother's sins.
[dramatic music playing]
Son,
please put the 'paduka' down.
You have been in the same position for a long time.
Please rest for a while.
Please share your problem with me.
No, Mother.
I can't keep the 'paduka' down.
My Rama's 'paduka'
won't be placed on the ground as long as I'm alive.
I must keep them in the right place.
I'll talk to you
at length after that.
But not right now.
[wind whooshing]
The whole day passed and now it's nightfall,
but Prince Bharata is standing in the same posture.
You are right.
He refuses to keep Shri Rama's 'paduka' down
or enter Ayodhya.
Nobody knows Prince Bharata's plan.
[dramatic music playing]
Bharata, the throne is here.
Shatrughna, please keep
the throne here.
My Rama collected the soil from here.
[intriguing music plays]
A king's responsibility
is to serve his subjects
until his last breath.
And before breathing his last,
he must choose the best successor
for his subjects and the throne.
My father, King Dasharatha,
chose the best successor to this throne,
my brother Rama.
He'll always be
Ayodhya's king.
Until Raghunandan Shri Rama
returns to Ayodhya,
his pious 'paduka'
will adorn this throne.
[theme music playing]
Son Bharata,
you could have done it inside the palace too.
No, Mother.
As the king is in exile,
the throne can't be inside the palace.
[gloomy music playing]
Our subjects could mistake me to be the king
in Rama's absence.
However, Mother,
I'm an ordinary human being.
While staying in Ayodhya,
and looking after the administrative activities,
if I mistakenly think even for a moment
that I'm a king,
I'll be condemned to hell, Mother.
That's the reason
I have made the decision
to not enter Ayodhya
until
my Brother Rama
comes back!
[dramatic music playing]
I'll stay in Nandigram
and follow his orders.
I'll fulfil my brother's responsibility.
I'll serve all of you.
Even you all
shouldn't forget your duty.
Please don't forget
that Ayodhya belongs
only to our Shri Rama!
I'll return to Ayodhya along with my king
after 14 years!
[dramatic music playing]
Hail Shri Rama!
- Hail Shri Rama! - Hail Shri Rama!
Hail Shri Rama!
- Hail Shri Rama! - Hail Shri Rama!
Hail Shri Rama!
- Hail Shri Rama! - Hail Shri Rama!
[melancholic song playing]
[melancholic music playing]
I'll stay outside Ayodhya in Nandigram
and carry out my royal duties.
Shatrughna, you will stay inside Ayodhya
and fulfil the responsibility of protecting our subjects.
Because my brother
is even more valorous than me.
As you wish, Bharata.
Bharata,
I have atoned for my sins by giving birth to you.
I, Kaikeyi, couldn't escape humiliation
but your karma
saved my face, Bharata.
[suspenseful music playing]
Bharata, I'm proud
to have you as my son.
Bharata, I'm proud
to be your mother.
Queen, you must surely be proud
because Shri Rama considers you his mother.
He forgave you.
But, Queen,
please think over it deeply someday.
Those who backstab
their loved ones for selfish reasons
suffer in the same life.
You sent my Shri Rama to the forest
for your son's ascension
but now, what are you left with?
Neither the son
whom you gave birth
nor the son whom you sent into exile.
Nor the husband
whom you betrayed in love.
My Rama
has Mother Sita
and Lakshmana with him.
I have
my Rama's love
and blessings.
However, you have
nothing.
You are empty-handed.
Queen, you'll face exile in the true sense.
You'll be imprisoned
inside the palace for 14 years.
[dramatic music playing]
[joyful music playing]
Did you see Lakshmana?
Lord, please talk to him.
Earlier, he missed his family
and now after meeting them,
maybe
he is missing them more.
I observed a strange guilt in Lakshmana's eyes.
Sita, sometimes our emotions
rage out of control and become apparent.
[melancholic music playing]
Lakshmana, please sit. Sit down.
[pensive music playing]
Lakshmana, if you keep adding fuel to the fire,
it'll intensify.
[melancholic music playing]
The same rule applies to the rage inside us.
If you keep thinking non-stop,
it'll never die down.
Rama, I sinned.
I feel belittled.
You tried to convince me repeatedly
but I had lost my mind.
- Lakshmana. - [Lakshmana sobbing]
I failed to recognise the true character
of my darling Bharata who has a pure heart!
Rama, I doubted him!
Rama, I have brought shame upon myself.
I can't escape this guilt.
[dramatic music playing]
Rama, I don't understand
how to overcome my guilt!
Lakshmana, please don't be so harsh with yourself.
My brother didn't sin.
Lakshmana, you didn't harm Bharata.
You simply protected me.
The one who tries to protect
can never be considered guilty.
Such misunderstandings
and confusions make us realise that we are human beings, Lakshmana.
They make us realise that we are not always right.
They teach us to be sensible,
anticipate the consequences
and make a decision with a calm mind.
This is life.
Rama!
[Lakshmana sniffling]
Rama, please forgive me.
Please forgive me this time.
I assure you that henceforth,
I'll try my best to be righteous.
Rama, I'll try my best to be like you.
Please continue to guide me.
Rama, please give me orders.
I'll never flout your order. Rama, I'll never do that!
Lakshmana,
please calm down.
Lakshmana, you needn't apologise.
Lakshmana, our goal to stop over in Chitrakoot is fulfilled.
Now, neither you have doubts in your mind
nor Bharata is guilty.
We can fulfil our duties
peacefully now.
Lakshmana, we must head towards Dandaka forest.
I hope you remember
that the sages sought our help over there.
- Yes, Rama. - So we'll soon
leave for the Dandaka forest.
How does Shri Rama sail through
the tough times in life?
Goddess,
the one who stays calm in adversity
is the definition of Rama.
Rama is the one whose decisions
are selfless.
Rama is the one
who beautifies the world's future
by his present actions.
The honourable and righteous Rama is the one
who defines decorum
with his karma and character
and still
remains vulnerable.
When a cloud
isn't arrogant about the water inside it
and is ready to cause rain on the earth,
nature flourishes.
Similarly, whenever a human being
stops being selfish and thinks about the greater good
with the help of their karma and choices
for uplifting society,
that human being's character
will emulate Shri Rama's character.
Hail Shri Rama!
[Hanuman gasping]
Hail the son of Anjani!
Commander Hanuman, we are in trouble and we need you.
[dramatic music playing]
[song playing]
Greetings!
A ferocious tiger has terrorised everyone in the forest.
Children don't go out to play.
They are scared.
Commander, only you can save us.
[tiger roaring]
- [thudding] - "Hail valorous Hanuman."
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
[tiger roaring]
Hail Shri Rama!
- Hail Shri Rama! - Hail Shri Rama!
[conch-shell playing]