What does it mean?

Originally posted by: why3

Well, the sholak was played as it indicated that Dev is entering the chakravyuh where all the well wishers are sort of left helpless and he is sorrounded by evil forces everywhere. I think Shantanu tempered with his car so that Dev could be manipulated into coming to his home. Also, I think the delay was to let Vishaka play her cards very well.

At this time, only Dadi, Vaishali, Vivek and Birju are the good people. But, they rely a lot on Dev's strength. Look how helpless Dadi felt when Dev opposed her. So, right now Dev will be upset and won't know what to do until he gets to the bottom of this. All the above four people will be helpless as they don't anything. So, Dev will fight alone with all the evil forces and Radhika would be his only helper. Like Abhimanyu, he is also attacked from all sides at once. Since Abhimanyu had nobody on his side, he died after being attacked simulataneouly. But, here Dev has Radhika's support who knows the truth about the two wicked witches.

As long as Dev's and Radhika's characters are kept consistent and not dumbed down, I am ok with this track. In fact, this soap did need a strong villian who could challenge Dev. Vishaka, Amma and Mrin are not worthy opponents. They are better as side kicks. Also, I don't want to see Amma's character and hopefully they will remove her for good by sending her to jail after the end of this track.

Originally posted by: gardes

Yes you are right, Why. The shlok was more or less played to spook the audience by reminding them of Abhimanyu's fate due to treachery in the war. How Abhimanyu suffered because his father Arjun, who knew the exit strategy, was sent elsewhere to fight and could not be with his son. The rest of the Pandavs fought alongside with Abhimanyu but were helpless in the end in saving him. In the same manner, Dev and Radhika will be surrounded and the people who can help may not have all the answers.

But Kaanha will be on their side to help them be victorious!

Radhika has not been dumbed down yet as we saw her tackle Vishakha and Amma today. I won't believe the precap that was shown today until something substantial happens. Dev is wising up to Shaantanu so he will be cautious. My fear is jealousy or lack of trust that will get to him, if it does!

In the mythology, Shaantanu was a good man and father of Bhishma, I believe. I wonder if there is any connection!

Lets wait and see!

Originally posted by: gardes

Avi, I have the shlok. I will try and get it translated verbatim and get back to you. I don't know Sanskrit that well.

Basically the shlok recites the story of how Abhimanyu, son of Arjun, learned of the entry into the Chakravyuh by listening to Shri Krishna tell Abhimanyu's mother Saubhadhra (his 1/2 sister) while she was carrying him in her womb. When Shri Krishna came to know of Abhimanyu listening in from the womb he stopped, but stopped at the point of explaining the entry into the Chakravyuh. Hence Abhimanyu never heard of the way to exit from the Chakravyuh and dies in the war. There was treachery involved in Abhimanyu' s death and if you go on-line, you can read the whole story at any one of the many websites.

Originally posted by: bholabear

After understanding the meaning of the shlok and the connection to Abhimanyu's story I am getting really scared now. 😕 I do hope nothing happens to Dev and he emerges safe. I hope the creatives dont do anything stupid like killing him off , etc. All sorts of frightening ideas going through my mind now 😲 someone please help and give good thoughts also. Getting panicky for our fav couple.