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And then  he found his Khushi <3

PROLOGUE

Lets look back for a moment to see that boy standing in mandap that night..A celebration ..A marriage ..A family and all in one second looked like a MIRAGE to  him..That night with his parents he lost one more important thing himself.

We  don't know how he was prior to that incident...was he mischievous little brother to his sister..Was he lovable son to his mother...and more importantly Did he believe in his prayers -his God..what if he did..what if he had belief that he will become an ideal man like his father..what if he had belief that his mother wont leave him ever alone..what if he had belief that night will be his sister's biggest night of her life...what if he believed in love which his parents had..what if he believed in value that marriage holds yes the word I used here  FAITH or BELIEF...He lost all  that in one night..

He gathered up his life with his new beliefs and created his own world for his loved ones.. he became MAN WHO CREATED HIS OWN FATE or DESTINY...but somewhere inside that man that little boy existed who was still standing there in mandap that night..Somewhere he always wanted someone to say to him that his newly made beliefs are wrong ...Someone whom he can TRUST ..and someone who can show him that prayers are answered too..and now lets go back to starting episode- That very man is standing in probably same place where he lost himself 14 years back and there comes an angel in his life and falls in his lap..isn't destiny strange ? Same place where he lost his beliefs that night became very same place where he gets back his beliefs-his khushi-his happiness..and yes THEN HE FOUND HIS KHUSHI

Khushi-a bright sunshine,an angel perhaps sent for this very man ..A spirited girl who was strong and bold enough to tell him that he was wrong in his beliefs..

So we have come so far in this story where he has regained his belief in love- after all hurdles crossed he finally realized and accepted his love, his belief in marriage- we have seen it often how he values this relation and gives respect to the very institution by standing besides his wife and he has found his ultimate happiness in life -his khushi

but is this closure..no it isn't..there is one more thing left in this story-...will leave it at that only

Now coming to today's episode

Again an episode which leaves an emotional impact- and that too a strong one...

Well,I just told you the whole story above and you must have wondered what made me write that prologue- Answer to that question lied in the episode today for me... For the first time,I could clearly see why khushi was sent in this man's life by destiny.. She was sent to unlock his heart and heal that scars -scars that still hurts -wounds that are still afresh...there are very few episodes where khushi leaves impact on me more than arnav...😆 and yes this was one of them and I really loved her..and ofcourse my Man too... There will be many posts that will do justice to all remarkable scenes of today's episode...will just mention my favorite scene- indeed man 's revealation- I was 14 when my mother killed herself... Barun I dont know how you do it...and what went in your mind when you enacted that scene,I felt every emotion loud and clear and pain in those eyes...I equally liked Sanaya too..She was subtle and brilliant in song sequence which I had feared will be OTT..but CVs did justice to beautiful song 👏...

Ksheeer Sagar

(Manthan)

Love the title Sathya.  Manthan process was what crossed my mind this evening and I was going to write about it.

Today's Episode:  Continuing from yesterday, we saw Arnav telling dadi that if she doesn't want to talk in his wife's presence, he doesn't want to hear either.  Like grandma, like grandson, right? To get his point across, he takes his wife's hand and walks away making it clear that where his wife is not respected, he will not stay there.

Nani is asking Dadi why she has changed; she was never like this before.  Why is she treating Khushi the way she is.  She doesn't know about Khushi, so why the antagonism towards her and what's wrong?  Dadi does not answer, but she definitely knows something or heard something.  We are yet to find out what it is.

Next, we see Arnav waking up from the nightmare of that dreadful day.  A very concerned Khushi asks him what happened and gets no response.  Though she hesitates (she's still unsure how to behave with him when he's all silent), she wants to convey that she's willing to share in his pain and plays a song.  Arnav is still in his nightmarish world and is unable to get out of it.  Khushi tries to hold his hand, reassure him that she's there for him, tries to get him to smile and be closer to him.  Nothing that she tries works.  Khushi then tells him that she has no intentions of prying and she did whatever she did just to help him and if he doesn't want to share what's bothering him, that's ok with her.  At this, Arnav blurts out the most painful truth of his life about how when he was 14 years old, his mother committed suicide.  Khushi is shocked and grieved on hearing this and when she sees tears in the eyes of her beloved, can she stop?  She hugs him sharing his pain and they both cry together.

An appeal:Ladies and gentleman, girls and boys, please realize that no matter what, suicide is not the solution, please talk to your family/friends or get appropriate help at the right time. 

Next morning, Khushi is watching Arnav still asleep and silently vows to be by his side no matter what.  Isn't this what he needs, unconditional support and who other than Khushi can truly understand and give him what he needs?

Preparations for Janmashthami are on and Khushi overhears the conversation between Di and HP; HP is telling her that he was unable to find something.  Khushi offers her help and finds out that Di's looking for a conch that belonged to her mother.  Khushi promises to find the conch, is about to walk away, turns back to give Di a big hug.  She knows how painful loss of a parent is and understands how heart breaking it was for both Arnav and Anjali when their mother committed suicide; the aftermath is something that's affecting their lives even today.  Arnav, who's watching Khushi and Di, is content and happy that the two most important people in his life are getting closer to each other again.

Khushi finds the conch (she is meant to) and then starts looking at the album that accidentally tumbles down. She's looking at the pictures of Arnav's family when a very angry Dadi thinks she's prying into the family affairs and takes it to nani.  Khushi is trying to convince Dadi that she had no bad intentions.  Enter Arnav bitwa, who once again makes it clear to dadi, that yes, he respects her, but Khushi is his wife and can do anything in the house and if she wants to look at something, she will and can do so.

Manthan – So, what's the story behind Ksheer Sagar manthan?  Sage Durvarsa cursed the devas(gods) and asuras (demons) that their strength may be weakened completely; this curse is all meant for the good of the world(s).  Devas and Asuras then went to Lord Vishnu for a solution and he asked them to churn the Ksheer Sagar (ocean of milk) with the help of Mandara mountain (forming the pillar) and Vasuki the snake (to actually do the churning) and the amruth that comes out will give them eternal life.  Without going into too many details about what happened, let me say that the first thing that come out of the churning process is HALAAHAL i.e. deadly poison and finally, after a long process, came the AMRUTH, sweet nectar of eternal life and strength.  The deadly poison was so unbearable that all were dying and it was Lord Shiva's turn to hold the poison in his throat so it does not affect anybody. 

Now, why on earth did I remember this story? Well, the current phase in Arnav's life reminded me of the manthan (churning process).  This man is bearing the burden of his mother's suicidal death and his father's betrayal and whatnot; he's holding all this within him and it's become poisonous for his life.  Is he a free man who can laugh at things easily? Is he free from the past and able to breathe easy? Is he a free man experiencing the joys of life?  We all know the truth. 

With the entry of dadi, the churning has started where the POISIONOUS PAST will and has to come out first (we already saw this today and it's only the beginning).  The entire family will be awashed in the toxic past and whatever comes out of this churning; after many more trials and tribulations, the AMRUTH FILLED FUTURE will be in the palm of Arnav's hands.  Throughout all this, Khushi will support him and as sathya said, conch is to remove the negative vibes, if so,Khushi is the right person to do this……any doubts? She loves Arnav totally and she also loves his Di, so what will stop her from being part of this process? Imagine Arnav and Khushi's lives free from the past.  Shall we await such a wonderful future for both? (am I getting way too ahead with this statement? I guess I like to think of the wonderful future that they'll have one day and it puts a smile on my face)

What I liked

1)     The way Arnav held Khushi's hand to take her along with him in the first scene (no half measures with Arnav bitwa, it's all or nothing).  Isn't he the same guy who used to drag her along to give her his famous dressing down, as they call it? I love this new avtar who's able to show his vulnerable side to Khushi without too much hesitation, but the ASR characteristics are evident too.

2)    The silent support that Khushi provided to him and how he opened up to her.  Love the choice of 'aaja piya' song, it's my all time favorite and very apt for their situation.

3)    The dancing steps of Arnav and Khushi when he's teasing her and their lovey dovey, smiley faces

4)    The 'I won't tolerate any insult to my wife' attitude of Arnav; hope Dadi gets the message soon

5)    Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani, you guys totally rock.  Love your jodi. 👏👏

I thought this was another wonderful episode that had all the elements. drama, light romance, sharing of pain, mending fences etc.

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A heartfelt thank you to all those who read this post😊