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Captivating is the word that comes to my mind when I have to describe today's episode. It starts with Ram's brothers searching high and low for their Ram, without whom they are like a boat without an anchor. Ram is the thread that ties them all together and they feel bereft in his absence but when their eyes finally land upon their beloved brother, their heartbeats slow down,a sense of relief fills them and they are at peace.Ram who is meditating in the forest, doesn't hear their cries, their fear for him, for he has reached that level of supreme consciousness, where he his mind is filled with the Lord and nothing else. Only when Guru Vashishth comes closer to him and calls him out, then only does he come out of his trance.
A sudden problem then arises. The cows that were to be given to the most knowledgable Rishi as pledged by King Janak at the beginning of the Gyaan sabha, are missing. Janak has given his word and is perturbed by the turn of events. Seeing her father's worried state of mind, Sita offers to go in search for the cows in the forest and her sisters support her. Janak agrees to this much to Sunaina's dismay. Sita smiles, having her father's support.
Ram explains his fears to his Guru, his worry for the safety of his people, for his father and for the kingdom. Even at that age, we can see how much he cares for everyone, how they matter more to him than even himself. He is plagued by his nightmares where he comes across faces he's never seen in his life. 'Why is it so?' He asks. 'Would knowledge not bring our freedom?' The wise Guru replies how theoretical knowledge alone isn't enough. There will come a day he says, where you would be tested and your goal is to follow the path of truth, free from the clutches of the superficial entities the world offers. Ram understands and seeks his blessings.
In Mithila, King Janak follows Risha Sulbha's advice and invites all the learned ones, the Rishis to a Gyaan sabha so that the most learned one, decided by the gathering itself, can begin Sita's education. Maharishi Yagyavalkya arrives followed by Maharishi Gautam and Rishi Gargi. Queen Sunaina is a bit wary of her as she knows of Gargi's nature; of her independent thinking and also valuing her intelligence superior to anyone else. As we continue with the episode, we realize that this is not the case. Sita however doesn't immediately believe her mother's words and just seems intrigued by her. Maharishi Gautam also comes and immediately requests Janak to give him the opportunity to teach his daughter.
The Gyaan sabha begins. The rishis present are unanimous in voicing their support for Rishi Yagyavalkya as the most knowledgeable of them all. Gargi however interjects and requests the gathering to present a question to him to which he graciously agrees. She asks him how being married, he can continue his quest for truth. The seated gathering is aghast but Sita knowingly smiles. The Rishi, without getting even a little perturbed explains how love which is unselfish and all-giving,can only free and not capture. Love sets you free if it is true but when it expects something, it becomes a bond. How beautifully worded.He gives us the example of a real life instance itself. Mother Earth, Nature.
Nature is all giving. The bountiful trees shade us from the scorching sun. They bear fruits and flowers for our consumption. Nature expects nothing in return. It gives our life saving elixir, Oxygen needed for survival and it's reward is it's life. Mother Earth is warm, caring and giving. It nurtures each and everyone of us, loves us unconditionally. A mother's love is unconditional too. Love that is all giving and if at all a mother or Nature wants anything in return is to receive our unconditional love. Feel the fragrance of flowers around you, tend to the lush green grass, even the wilting ones, the blooming faces of your plants look up to you. Care for them, look after them. She gives us in abundance, let us give the one thing she expects, she deserves. Let us love her back. This is the lesson that was reiterated to us today.đ
Rishi Gargi is convinced with his answer and accepts her defeat so to speak. I will not term this as a defeat and neither does Sita. Somewhere in my post, I had written of how Sita was enamored by her. Is the reason not clear now ? Sita loves her questioning nature, her thirst for knowing, not accepting as it is said and probing, getting to the root of it. Sita goes and hugs Rishi Gargi at the end of the sabha. She understands Gargi and even requests her to be her teacher, to teach her to question as boldly as she did, without any hesitation.Answers stem from a question, it has rightly been said. Gargi is surprised. 'Haven't I lost ?' She asks. A wise Sita replies- It was not a defeat for how can one be defeated when in front of all, one can accept the same. Gargi for all her independence and questioning nature, accepts then and there that there was someone superior in knowledge to her. This impresses Sita to no end. đ
A sudden problem then arises. The cows that were to be given to the most knowledgable Rishi as pledged by King Janak at the beginning of the Gyaan sabha, are missing. Janak has given his word and is perturbed by the turn of events. Seeing her father's worried state of mind, Sita offers to go in search for the cows in the forest and her sisters support her. Janak agrees to this much to Sunaina's dismay. Sita smiles, having her father's support.
What a beautiful episode. I really have no words đSorry for the late post guysđł How did you all like it everyone ? Do like the post if you agree and share your viewsđ
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