For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
J. Garland
Avdesh and Arpita have taken refuge from the long arms of the law. It also seems to be a time for reflection for Avdesh. We have seen time after time, Arpita's love and devotion to Avdesh, which in many sense was truly, madly and deeply even in the face of so much negativity. She never once wavered in love or faith, even going to jail and being tortured but she has no regret at all. No other purpose is so dear or highly held than the love and safety of her husband.
Avdesh has some painful times in the last few days. He knows beyond a doubt why his wife was tortured and he finally done the only thing he could. He has hesitantly put his foot on the path of redemption and reformation.
He has been racked with guilt, doubts and soul searing pain that his wife had endured pain on his behalf. He took care of her in the jungle, his whole being focused on her, almost willing her within his own formidable strength to get better. His demeanour was one of seriousness and full of love. While he fed her Prasad and medicine, he had one leg outstretched so she was enclosed within the wall and his leg. The symbolism was powerful, that he would feed her, hold her and protect her with his own body always and constant. Even their sleeping together was another statement, awake or asleep they were one, they would hold and support each other as attested by their linked hands. In fact, there were so many symbols peppered throughout the last two screenplays, that it is almost breathtaking.
The most powerful one was when Avdesh picked Arpita up and carried her around the murti. Once again, off course, he was fulfilling his husbandly duties and ensured his wife was able to partake in the prayers (after all they have so much to be thankful for!) but another image was raised as they did that circle. It was an image of a journey, one of a lifetime that they will be in together through sickness and in health. That from now on, it was only the two of them – no longer Avdesh or Arpita single individuals. Just Avita; one soul in two bodies, who love each other so truly, deeply and madly that nothing could stand in their way to get to each other if separated, for their need to be together is essential to their very survival.
But the most remarkable symbolism was when Avdesh once more took another pratigya. This was one of his volition. I see it as the final push in a long line of pushes as yet again Arpita (still weak and in pain from her torture) protected her husband – when Pujari asked what happened, Avdesh as at loss as to how to explain. Avdesh almost looked helpless and awed at the face of her love and determination. Not that his love is any less, no definitely not. His love is one of still waters; deep, dark and strong with hidden currents.
So he takes his second pratigya, to never lift a weapon again. Now while watching this, I could not help thinking 'he did not think this through at all! Is this another emotional act?' reason being last time he said he could not be in her arms without enemies coming to tear them apart, even his bhauji has mentioned innumerable times how he could not put his weapon down for enemies would look for a chance to attack him at his weakest! Then why make this pratigya?
One reason, the major one, was that Arpita suffered because of him and he longer wants to fight if it meant she will pay the price. His love is too intense and he cannot see beyond the last few days. I think he had come to a decision from the moment she was led away...his face turned towards her, eyes sparkling with unshed tears as his mouth trembled with the force of his anguish....his words in the dark bedroom hint towards this.
The second reason is life is too short. The look of shock and pain when he was told RV was going to kill her, I bet his life flashed before his eyes and what he had denied them (he always thought he might die because of his life but never Arpita). Now he wants to concentrate on being a true husband and give his wife all she had dreamt of when she became his wife. Happiness and enjoying themselves is normal, enjoying their marital life is even more so...to produce and multiply!😃😃
Third reason is that faced with Arpita's condition, Avdesh made this instant decision and went ahead without really thinking it through. Yes he did say he is giving up that life, but what would happen when faced with a situationback at the haveli when a member of his family is in danger? Or Arpita? He is so reliant on his weapon he does not waste time on words. But now he will have to if he is to fulfil this vow (the precap hints raises a question). He would have to use words and his intelligence to fight his way out now. But I cannot help think that won't take him so far. RV and the whole police force are after him, I doubt they would lower their gun down for a moment while they exchange words...no, it will be shoot to kill!😡😡
This whole thing, therefore, makes be believe that there is a major twist coming, which may mean this pratigya gets ended. One of the twist will be Shikha and her lovestory. And maybe the gang will need rescuing out of the prison or something?...Either way, I think Avdesh will be picking up some sort of weapon, either a gun or his own body, as they come out of their seclusion. The story may shape in such way that he will have no choice but to fight back.
Because he is now the only person standing to stop the corrupt and evil RV. This time around, Avdesh will truly be a Gunahon ka Devta, using his force and might for good. I think that maybe this will be the path which leads to his true redemption.
I would love to hear what you think about it?😊
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