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Hi everyone, firstly I apologize for my late post😳. I had some outside work so I just caught the episode now and I can begin to say that this was another great episode. We have Ram who undergoes the various tasks, with a perennial smile on his face. He enjoys a challenge, the feeling of victory, the exhilaration... but at the same time he is the one who offers a hand to his opponents, emulated by his brothers who follow his every step, after the fight. Be it the archery or even being the sole student to lift the heavy bow, he does every task assigned with his brow furrowed in concentration and with a steady mind. He thinks twice before taking even a step.
He is the follower of Dharma to the letter. We get a glimpse of this when he holds his brother's hand to allow them to offer their salutations first. He encourages his brothers in whatever they do.. we can see the veil of disappointment on his face, when they fail to strike the target with the bow. Regarding this scene, I admit it was strange for them to miss the target when we know them to be experienced archers, but according to me, they are still in the learning stage hence maybe the case.
The symbolism was so vivid in the scene when he offers prayer to the Mother Earth before beginning the task and victory is his. Dashrath's happiness knows no bounds and he acknowledges all his 4 sons. Both the Guru and his disciple know that it is Ram's extraordinary thirst for knowledge and his willingness to learn along with his courage that made him achieve his goal.
When the scene shifts to Mithila where we see the happy go lucky daughters of King Janak who we see are brought up with a lot of love and care. Their exuberant steps and shining faces as they run around freely is an ode to Janak's upbringing. They run with the wind across their faces, as free as the butterflies and birds soaring in the sky above. They come to Sita who is building mud figurines, unaware of the very mud coating her skin. She who is born from the earth feels complete when feeling the soft mud across her palms. 'Yeh mele nahin hai, mitti hai' When she is closest to Mother Earth, she is home.
Janak, the Maharishi speaks wise words which are to be noted. 'Why does one wish to conquer nature, bring a balance ?' Who are we to do this ?' Nature changes forms, according to its will reminding us of its enormity in front of us. Surrender to nature, be a part of it, these are his learnings which is why he is against performing yagyas to change its course. From this, we can see how progressive Janak's thinking is and how he is much more than just a king.
We then come across Rishi Sulbha who wishes to meet with King Janak. She questions him about his satisfaction of having daughters alone and not worrying about the absence of a son to carry on his legacy. The wise king replies that nothing in this world is his, neither the throne nor his surroundings. Sita comes there running, with her harried mother behind her heels. He understands Sita's affinity for the Earth and enjoys the smell of the mud, immediately pleasing his daughter. Sulbha notices the divinity in the child and asks him to sow the seed of knowledge in her from a young age itself and he begins to do so.
Back to the ashram, Dashrath envelops his sons in a hug, finally at peace with himself and with the world. A lovely episode overall and an intriguing precap.
What do you think everyone ? Kindly like the post if you agree and share your views😳
