Every episode speaks of something new - just like the chapters of the Gita. You get to learn something new every day. And these chapters are a part of Maya's Mahabharat. So here it goes!
Rudra and Rishi - So from what I gather, Rishi's perception of love is very shallow compared to that of his brother. He does not understand the depth of what Rudra meant when he says "Jis pyaar ko kharidna pade waisa pyaar kyun karna" Judging from flashbacks, it appears Rudra did love someone at a point in time, and the girl in question may have betrayed him, and probably Mrityunjay was responsible for the same. It could be that he might have had a pen-friend kind of relationship with Maya. Hence he probably knows her already but has never seen her. You see email friends. And Mrityunjay probably got into the scheme of things and ruined Maya and Rudra's beliefs. Hence, he avoids love and his father altogether. Maybe my brain is on overdrive. But just a thought. It might also imply that Rudra is probably unaware of Maya and his father's equation. Another point to note is another similarity between Rudra and Maya - backstabbed by their lovers. But what is adorable is the bro-chara of the boys. Simply heart-warming.
Rudra and Maya - Maya and her games. Her first test is testing Rudra's business skills. Whether he is capable to sell her name or not. And Rudra manages that well. Arre DNA me hi business hai boss. But Maya's aim is more than that. She wants to put the Roys' reputation in jeopardy. That name is of no use to Rudra but for Mrityunjay it is his brand. A name that one looks up to and aspires to be. Maya is severing Rudra from his bondage as a Roy. Ek taraf Roy ka naam keechad me ja raha hai, aur waha se kamal ki tarah Rudra khil ke bahar aayega. Maya successfully put down the title of Roy and gave Rudra his self-confidence in return. That was Rudra's karma and phal as well as Mrityunjay's.
Rishi and Mrityunjay - Rishi's lies and Mrityunjay's worry - well another success to Maya. Rishi is now getting desperate, with Maya supposedly ghosting him - which has put him on the edge. And that is what will happen in the next 3 days. Maya's maya, only she knows, but what I felt is Maya's 3 days is not a challenge for just Rudra, but also Rishi's. Maya will test Rudra and Rishi's junoon for Maya. Just like she said, "Maya ko paana hai to Maya ko paane ka junoon dikhao." And what is this hone-wali bahu that he sings all the time? Dude, college se tu pass nahi hua ab tak, life me kuch kiya nahi, bracelet bhi baap ke paise par kharid raha hai and he wants to bring a bahu in the house. How childish can someone be? Mrityunjay can sense that his son is lying to him for someone. And he does not like that at all. His need to control lives resurfaces, as he wants to know who this person is. Now Rishi's karma will decide the phal Mrityunjay will get.
Ananya, the loyal friend - This girl always gives me a reason to celebrate her. She is so different from all the girl besties I have seen. Today she drew the line between her friendship for Rudra and affection for Mrityunjay. Mrityunjay to remain the good daddy did not cross that line. But Ananya did assure him that "Main Rudra ko kabhi bhi galat raaste par jaane nahi dungi".
Death Symbolism - This is one symbolism that has been extensively used in the show. But mostly I guess viewers will think that death is really dying or killing or murder kind of death. But I feel just because, someone speaks so much of tragedy and death, does not necessarily mean that they will die. Death also means liberation. It can also mean that everyone will be liberated from something that they hold onto which is not good for them. Maya may be liberated of pain, Rudra from his cage, Rishi from the lies, Antara from her weakness, so on, so forth. And it is worth noting that Rudra and Mrityunjay - both bear the names of aspects of Shiva - who are the destroyer of time or death. So, I will just say as long as no one is dying in the show, I will take the death symbols as signs that it won't be the death of characters, but death of all things evil and unjust. Because Maya is here to vanquish all those who were responsible for the injustice with her - she is as Antara said in 1st episode - "Rishi ki jaan jisne bachayi woh to hamare liye Durga ma ka dusra roop hai"
Location Symbolism - Another symbolism I always find is the location symbolism. It can be every location has some link to Maya's past. Hence, she is writing the story going back to these locations - whether its Maya's mud bath, the beach, the fish market and so on so forth. I may be wrong.
Good Episode. The plot is crisp and firm till now. They have fiercely kept all secrets under the wrap. Great going. Now, all we do is wait for next week.
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