The Thorny Thistle

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Beyhadh is not just about Maya, Arjun & Sanjh but Beyhadh also boasts of another strong character, a towering presence that is almost present in almost all sequences, especially in the turning points - It is Metaphor! beyhadh is rife with them, though I would love to talk about them until you plead for your life, I am going to restrict myself to 01/02/2017 episode.

Beyhadh strongly reminds me of Chess. The King is all important in the play yet it is the queen's who are the most powerful. Somewhat similar is the fate of Arjun, the silent king who was barricaded and safeguarded by one queen but today he walks in the wake of another queen who has freed him from the fortress.

Arjun, the open-hearted and very importantly open minded man is caught in the middle of a war that he is not even aware of in the metaphorical world while in his world, he is literally caught in the middle of a sinking islet. Both the queens immediately become aware of the peril of the king yet it is only one queen who saves him from danger.

Fire burns, ohh!! it burns, while some fire burns with an intensity that wipes out everything leaving you with a clean slate to begin with, other fires leave traces leaving you with a permanent scar. It was interesting to see that the sensible Sanjh has the pics of herself and her bestie Arjun's photos in her album, an album she flips again and again but what was odd was that photos never allowed a third person in it..All the photos were neatly cut out leaving her and Arjun - No Ayan, No Papa, Mamma, No Vandana aunty...Just her and Arjun!! But the fire has other ideas, it burns out Sanjh from Arjun's side while leaving a permanent marker in Sanjh's life in the form of that album.

Let's revert back to Arjun, who is still in the midst of life or death situation. He rushes here and there, looking for a way out, a man caught in a lonely islet, an island cut off from everything when there is no escape, he prays to the lord to deliver him from danger & within few seconds, Maya comes in her boat rushing to rescue him. ( The loud uttering of prayer and the subsequent arrival may not mean a thing had not Arjun kneeled down and made signs of thankfulness to god).
The pair of them walk back but from hereon, Arjun will walk on the path shown by Maya. Gone is the reign of Sanjh, Poof! just like that But will the status quo remain for long - don't think so because Dusk(y) is coming...Soon.

The next scene that comes is and will remain one of my most favorite scene of Beyhadh. The beauty, the emotions and the subtlety of the scene just leaves you awestruck!! What happens is this... Maya has not calmed down yet, one single trigger & the Icy queen turns volcanic and erupts!! Arjun is unfazed by her outburst, he quietly stands up and points at the horizon, at the distance , at the void and at the fact that they are away from people, from hatred, from evilness.. they are in a place where peace reigns, among nature where gods dwell ..just the two of them..just the two..

AND Then begins my favorite scene... Arjun and Maya together wth Maya leaning on him as Arjun speaks about life, tells her to forget the future, forget the past but to LIVE THE MOMENT. He then slowly lifts Maya's hand, a trusting Maya who does not resist him.. He takes her hand and dips it in the crystal clear water, cleaning her of her pain, of sorrow.. This action is not done by Maya alone, it is Arjun who holds her hand and together they dip in the ocean's water to wash away the pain's of yesterday and to begin a new tomorrow while they savor the present calm. - MY MOST FAVORITE SCENE..

Maya who has been running, hiding all her life, scared to death half he time, leans on his shoulder and sleeps off because finally she has found a sanctuary, a refuge that will accept her and a man who sees HER and not what is shown!! Isn't it the truth because when he picked up that thistle thorn, a thorn that is kicked out or disliked by people because of its spiky exterior, it was Arjun who sees the beauty in that thorn, likewise when the whole world will see the craziness of Maya, he will be the one who will see the beauty hidden deep within Maya - Hopefully, he will bring that Maya out!!

Oh before I forget, I loved the fact that Arjun removes the darkened glasses when he begins to follow Maya... cool metaphor that!!

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pomegranate thumbnail
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Beautifully written, and I love how you analyzed each symbolism and provided your own interpretation.
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Wow beautiful analysis & agree with everything you have written. Mostly all that thoughts you have written specially the part where Arjuns shouts for help from God & just then they show Maya coming for his rescue was indeed a great symbolism & had occurred to me too.
Only the thorny thistle symbolism did not occur to me & you have beautifully analyzed that part too. Too beautiful
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: TheUnique

Wow beautiful analysis & agree with everything you have written. Mostly all that thoughts you have written specially the part where Arjuns shouts for help from God & just then they show Maya coming for his rescue was indeed a great symbolism & had occurred to me too.

Only the thorny thistle symbolism did not occur to me & you have beautifully analyzed that part too. Too beautiful


Thank You So much!!! 😊 ...Would love to read your interpretations of the symbolism/metaphors too... I am a big sucker for them..😳
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Posted: 8 years ago
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OMG !!! girl this is your second post but i have fell in love from your first post already which is "saanjh in maya" 😃
I was from then waiting for u & looking if u r around and if u will make a post LOL 😆
Idk how much i love Beyhadh metaphors but i simply in love with your presentation of metaphors, exceptionally observed by u. ❤️
i'm also sucker for them, 🤪
And yes beyhadh from start it is showing many kinda metaphors. '

You write like a PRO & has a great observation...i loved it 👍🏼
Beautiful post with a beautiful analysis.👏

If u dont mind can u please make one post daily from the day's episode...

By the way, Nithu here. 😳



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Posted: 8 years ago
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Wow!
Very very Beautiful and Lovely Post.
Thanks for explaining that metaphor for that thorny thing lol in Arjun's language that "beautiful thing"
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: Meeti-Mirchi


Thank You So much!!! 😊 ...Would love to read your interpretations of the symbolism/metaphors too... I am a big sucker for them..😳



No yaar you wouldn't want to know my interpretations of the symbolisms cuz I don't have that kind of command in my writing that you have . 😆 I just loved reading your interpretations ..please do share your thoughts more in this forum . 😳
However my imaginations are running wild & specially after yesterday's episode I have so many mixed feelings about the characters in the show & I can share some of those. Like we all know Ashwin is the evil one in this show & Maya the obsessed one & they had grey shades already ...that's how we have been led to believe all this time. But as time went we found Saanjh character has also gone through certain changes . Like earlier she seemed the friend who is always thinking of her bestie's well being . But these days specially after Maya has come in the picture she seems insecure & yesterday I was so sure she is obsessed as well who might turn negative if she loses Arjun. Her character can turn grey too.

Next is Saanjh's dad the sensible guy who is quietly watching his daughter crumble in front of his eyes due to Arjun. If you notice yesterday he was staring at Saanjh while she was going hysterical thinking about Arjun's trouble. This guy loves her daughter too much so he got her a ticket so that she goes & faces reality cuz he already knew Arjun was never hers from the beginning. That's the reason he never looked happy seeing Saanjh go crazy about him. He curled his fists in anger the day he spotted Arjun & Maya hugging in the terrace . It was just a friendly hug .. a hug of comfort but Prem obviously didn't feel like that. He does know that ArYa are not romantically linked at least not from Arjun's side but still he told her he is Maya's Arjun. Prem is a quiet guy who loves her daughter way too much. Do you think he can keep quiet when he will see his daughter heartbroken? Saanjh might emerge as a strong person but she will be scarred for life. The type of obsessive love she has for Arjun cannot make her forget him so easily. I have this feel if not Saanjh even her dad might try to harm ArYa IF they become one. Quiet guys become dangerous when they see their loved ones suffer.

Vandana & Suman are just typical moms who are irritating & will shout chudail & do all sorts of nonsense but these people will never turn out & out negative ...their job is just to sit home & utter nonsense 😆 & Ayaan is way too dumb . Saanjh's adolescent brother is way more intelligent & sensible than Arjun & Ayaan taken together.

ok this is just a thought I shared sp the saanjh dad wala that i had imagined 😆 nothing like this might happen & that's what I am loving about Beyhadh ... so many interpretations from symbolisms & analysis can happen .. its just making you go crazy with so many imaginations & all / none of it might or might not be right It's one hell of a crazy show & I am just loving it . 😃


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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: pomegranate

Beautifully written, and I love how you analyzed each symbolism and provided your own interpretation.


Thank You, Pomegranate... That's the beauty of symbolisms - it is open to your perceived interpretations. I am happy you liked my interpretations😛
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Posted: 8 years ago
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I hope that the beautiful comment was for the post & not for the gasp-for-breath-astoundingly gorgeous jodi Arjun& Maya... In that case, please accept my happy Thank you 😛



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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: Nithunavi

OMG !!! girl this is your second post but i have fell in love from your first post already which is "saanjh in maya" 😃

I was from then waiting for u & looking if u r around and if u will make a post LOL 😆
Idk how much i love Beyhadh metaphors but i simply in love with your presentation of metaphors, exceptionally observed by u. ❤️
i'm also sucker for them, 🤪
And yes beyhadh from start it is showing many kinda metaphors. '

You write like a PRO & has a great observation...i loved it 👍🏼
Beautiful post with a beautiful analysis.👏

If u dont mind can u please make one post daily from the day's episode...

By the way, Nithu here. 😳




Oh!! Wow!! U remember me and my ek lauta post & its title too!!! 😲😳 😳😳 - That, My love, is the most beautiful, biggest compliment ever *does the happy dance*

I remember you too, You asked for kundli meaning, right?? 😛

True, Beyhadh is open to interpretations, I also love the dialogues which are apt, to the point but layered!!! And I swoon over the camera works and then there is the acting which is ultra damn good for a daily soap - Dayummm, what's there not to like about Beyhadh !!

Thanks again for the warm appreciation and for your generosity!!

No, I don't mind you asking and I'll definitely try to write more often..

I am Mahe!!! Glad to have a friend here😃

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