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Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 7:28 PM
Dear Diary,
Today, we covered episodes 15, 16, and 17 in Shri Krishna. Episode 15 began with the Naamkaran of Shri Krishna, and it was truly one of the most beautiful episodes ever.😍 I loved the meaning of the name 'Krishna' that Maharishi Garg gave, and the following song which came was so melodious and beautiful. The chanting of the Devtas at the end of the song, "Krishna Krishna Krishna, Krishna Krishna Krishna" was running through my head ever since we saw that episode, and still is. Also, the expressions on Gargacharya's face after naming Krishna were just so natural and sincere. The actor truly did a spectacular job portraying his character, you could really see the pride and happiness that Garg felt for being the one to name Bhagwan Krishna.
The following scene, where Kans finds out from his soldiers that Nand and Yashoda's son was named secretly and becomes suspicious, was well done. I felt it was one of Vilas Raj's best scenes, he really portrayed Kans's fear and insecurity well.👏 And when he decides to interrogate Vasudev about the eighth baby's true gender, because he knows the latter would never lie, it had my mom, dad, and me nearly sitting at the edge of our seats with anticipation, because we knew something would happen and Devaki and Vasudev would not be let off so easily. It also had us suspecting that the time had probably come for Vasudev and Devaki to be jailed again.
Episode 16 began with Garg Muni revealing to Vasudev that Nand and Yashoda's son is really his and Devaki's eighth baby. Another truly beautiful episode.😍 The happiness on Vasudev's face when he learns of Balram's and Krishna's names is priceless, and when Garg Muni lifts the illusion that Yogmaya had placed in his head, the tears of happiness on Vasudev's face nearly had us crying as well. Sunil Pandey did a fantastic job in this scene, esp when he returns to the Palace later on and finds the soldiers in his and Devaki's chamber. The way he takes control of the situation and does not show one ounce of fear is truly noteworthy.👏 As for the dialogue between Kans and Vasudev, it had us riveted to the screen. Vasudev's intelligent answers were just so perfect and witty, and you could tell that they were infuriating Kans as much as awing us.😆 That scene had me thinking, 'Kans supposedly said he would let Vasudev go if he told the truth, but even when the latter did he went back on his words and threw him in jail, loser!' Kans could take a lesson or two from Vasudev in my opinion.😉😆
Next came the scene where Kans confronts Devaki and forces her to tell the truth, but even when she does he is not satisfied because her answer is not the one he is looking for.😡 So he orders his soldiers to throw her in the Bandi Grah with Vasudev as well. The Jab Se Hue Re song with Vasudev thinking of Krishna is just sooooooooooo sweet, and the expressions on Sunil Pandey's face are just perfect.👏 It makes it seem as if he really is the baby's dad, the way his face lights up with pride and joy every time he thinks of Krishna.😍 The following conversation between Vasudev and Devaki is another favorite.👏 Really love the way Vasudev comforts Devaki and tells her to count her fortunes instead of misfortunes, and then the way he reveals the truth about Krishna, and how Devaki faints in his arms out of shock....everything about that scene just bespoke perfection and emotion.😍😍 And the cute way in which Vasudev and Devaki interact in that scene is just so realistic and adorable, esp the way Devaki Maiyya hyperventilates about their fate and starts chattering away without stop, and poor Vasudev tries to think of a way to tell her that their eighth baby is alive and kickin'.😆 As Lola and I discussed through PMs, they seemed so like the typical desi couple in that scene, where the wife does all the talking and the husband tries to get a word in edgewise.😆 It's def one of those scenes we'd never tire of seeing over and over and over again, and as Lola would agree, a very siggyable scene.😉
Episode 16 ended with Maharishi Garg being summoned to Kans's palace by his Mahamantri (what was his name again? I know it was not Chanoor, but forgot the other one), and then insulted by Kans. That whole scene was also very well done, especially by the man who play Garg.👏 The way he gave Kans both an amused and ashamed glance by his lack of manners and ethics was just priceless, and the dialogue afterwards where Garg Muni teaches Kans the Dharma of a Brahmin and Kshatriya was very interesting. The entire time, I was like, "Go Gargji! Take that, stinky Kansipoo! Hahahaha!"😆 Lols, I'm crazy, I know.🤣 And when Kans's Mahamantri tells him towards the end of the scene that it would be stupid to try to detain Garg Muni forcibly, because Rishis possess power beyond that of the understanding of Kshatriyas, I was thinking, 'this guy has more brains than Kans, perhaps it was a good thing that he was not the King'.😆
Episode 17 began with Banasur summoning the rakshas Trinivat to Kans's chamber, and then Kans sending him to Gokul to kill Krishna (when will the idiot learn?🤓). The entire episode was well done, esp by Damini. She portrayed the anxiety and fear of Yashoda very well in this scene, and when Trinivat carries Krishna far away from Gokul, her screams and cries were so natural.👏 Before beginning SK, I admit that I did not like Damini as Yashoda that much, because I felt she looked a bit old, but now after reading some of the Bal Krishna parts in the Bhagawatham, and then seeing this show, it is obvious that Yashoda was supposed to be very old by this time, because Krishna was born very late to Nand and Yashoda. I like Damini now, she did a good job with Yashoda's character. Anyhow, the way Krishna kills Trinivat and then lands gracefully on the mound of flowers was just too cute. Loved the baby's expressions.😆 And the Krishna/Yashoda 'reunion' afterwards was adorable, def another siggyable moment.👏
The scene afterwards, where Banasur tells Kans to wait for a long time before attacking Krishna again, so that everyone lets down their guard, was another great scene.👏 I esp loved it because it meant Kans would be out of the story for awhile.😆 Sorry, as much as I like Vilas Raj in the role, the character is too annoying to bear with for long.😆 Anyhow, the next scene was the one which I was waiting for for a loooooooooooooooong time, Soja Lalla Soja! It started off with Devaki Maiyya imagining the development of Shri Krishna, wondering whether he can talk now, sit, crawl, etc, and then Lord Krishna coming to her in the jail cell because he knows she wants to be given a chance to put him to sleep. The short but sweet conversation between Vasudev and Devaki beforehand was also adorable, esp the way Vasudev shushed her anxiously before the guards hear her chanting Krishna's name.😆 I was sitting there thinking, 'that's not very nice, Vasu, let the poor woman enjoy her happiness in peace, she sure does deserve it.'😆 Ah well, she avenged her 'insult' later.😉 The entire song, despite hearing it so many times already, made me feel emotional all over again.😭 It is truly one of SK's best songs, I could listen to it all the time. And one thing I really loved about that song was two of the guards' sympathetic glances at Devaki. It shows that not all the guards were completely loyal to Kans, some probably only supported him out of fear. Oh, and before I forget, I would like to mention that I loved the part where Devaki shushes Vasudev when he wakes up in-between the song, afraid that he will wake up the baby, and Vasudev gives her both an exasperated and amused look and reckons that either he or she must be dreaming. Poor guy.😆 I suppose Devaki considered this the best way to avenge her insult.😆😆
The following conversation between Golok Krishna and Radha, where Radharani asks Krishna why Vasudev could not see him, was another beautiful and important teaching.👏 I really loved how Krishna said that he is beyond the restraints of knowledge and logic. How only true bhakti melts his heart into appearing before his devotess, and how one must let go of the confusions of logic and common sense when trying to reach God.😍 This is a great lesson many people today can (and should) learn, esp those who argue that God is not real because he does not follow logic. If only the poor things knew....
Anyhow, the next part is also one of my very favs: Shivji going to Gokul!😍 The song that Lord Shiv sings, Ek Jogi Aayo Ri, is so beautiful both in terms of words and tune, that I immediately downloaded it into my mp3 player and kept hearing it over and over. That whole scene was so beautifully taken. I loved Yashoda Maiyya's protective nature, while at the same time felt soooo bad for Lord Shiv, whose kindhearted expression and soft pleading with Krishna's mother, made me want to tell Yashoda, "It's not a rakshas this time, God really came to your doorstep," but obviously that would have been silly.😆 Anyhow, all in all a very beautiful scene which is totally siggyable.👏 And I plan to take a large pic update of that soon too, so be prepared, folks.😉 Oh, and before I forget, I want to mention that I totally LOVED Devi Yogmaya's presence in the scene. Her heartfelt expressions and acting really added to the emotional depth of the scene, loved whoever played her!👏
And moving on to the next scene...Krishna learning how to walk! That too was very cute, and the song that played during it, "Hari Ko Maat Sikhaave Chalna" was also a great melody. The baby was adorable, and Yashoda Maiyya's simple yet sweet delight in seeing her baby walk was adorable. The following scene, where Krishna grows up even more and Yashoda Maiyya feeds him Maakhan, is another great favorite. I saw this scene before many times, as I've always loved Makhan Chor Krishna both in paintings and movies/serials, but it was such a delight seeing it all over again, esp in HQ quality. The child immediately won my mother's heart, and he was such a pro at acting that it is a pity his stage did not last that long. The Makhan Chor song following that scene was also very cute....really loved this entire scene so much.😍 Bal Krishna is my favorite part of Krishna Avatar.
This episode ended with Krishna eating dirt while Yashoda Maiyya is bathing, but I will talk about that in the next entry as the next episode shows the majority of that part.
Jai Shree Krishna!
Love,
Janu
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