TSMSPJep:28*4.5.17:My Impressions* "the little rat in the house"..
A mole, belongs to the rodent family, a burrowing animal, that prefers to live underground. A mole also implicates the presence of an infiltrator, like a spy. A mole is someone who discloses sensitive information, while keeping his own identity a secret. A mole also is a raised dark growth on human skin, that catches attention and in some cultures seen as mark of distinct attraction or a blemish. In short it also forms as a sign of identification. In today's episode, Shiv himself refers to himself as being the little rat in the house. For Kanak ,in the episode certainly he will act as the mole for her to gain access to what she desires.
Now talking about a rat it's hard for me to forget one well know rat, a symbolic animal that acts as the carrier or vehicle for Lord Ganesh. Ganpati is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. Where yesterday's episode touches upon Lord Shiva's third eye. Today's reminds me of Lord Ganpati, the god of knowledge , intelligence and wisdom. Hindus believe that before embarking on any big venture , Bappa's blessing are sought , for the completion of the task without hindrance and negativity. Requests are made before Lord Ganesh for success and prosperity.
It's no coincidence, that after receiving the blessings of Lord Shiva himself, Kanak begins to make her way to seek the papers. If Uma Shankar is the one blessed with much knowledge and wisdom from Lord Ganpati , then his vehicle the rat! namely Mooshika is Shiv! He will be the one to brief Kanak about what she needs to know about the whereabouts of family members.Shiv does remind me of Mooshika, Baapa's carrier.. it's interesting to see the size difference between Bappa's and his mouse.. Mooshika is tiny and small compared to Lord Ganpati who is enormous! Well take a look at the size of Uma Shankar! and compare him with the teeny weeny Shiv!Truly the pair reminds me of the dimension and splendour of Lord Ganpati and his mouse Mooshika meek and minute! Kanak's friendly charm works wonders, and both have a light hearted conversation lined with devar bhabhi humorous touches! But Kanak knows when to veer Shiv ,the little rat! And eventually with his assistance she ends up in Uma's ayervedic consultation area. With little time at hand. Kanak seeks all the possible areas where Uma , can possibly keep the deeds she wants. Shiv creeps away and leaves her too it. Yet another inner sanctum, partitioned by curtains, makes Kanak speculate, as she goes through into yet another room ,surely this would churn up what she seeks! here.. Kanak is seen as the mouse! philosophically her human mind is the mouse..which has many desires, thoughts that are both negative and positive.. her mind for the minute is only on the papers!!
A pertinent question, what she is doing here? Makes her realize she is really trespassing! Encroachment of another's private area! Like a mouse she scampers.. being caught at nibbling food! Rushes through the curtains and bang! Where the two are skirting around each other all this time! They are now thrust into each other's arms by mighty divine forces! Uma is stunned by the collision! puzzled by her muffled Ram! Ram! Ram!an apology. But not to him .. to have her huddled against his chest, clenching on to his kurta in fright! This forced unexpected momentum is an aroma well pleasing. With hooded eyes he looked down at the top of her warm head pressed against his heart; that ring's out the melodies.. incomplete we are, apart we lived, now here we stand as the lamp and the wick .. if only you will accept that as the divine bond..as I see it! Spontaneously in response to her action his arms envelope her , with shy reserve. The magic ceases and modesty and decorum takes over as Kanak withdraws, more anxious about being caught red handed, and worst still by messing her mission. Uma is not going to blow his fuse! Not even if she is where she shouldn't be, he is just pleased at the brief but delectable even though forced encounter.
Kanak has no plausible answer to give him except a bag full of contradictory statements, which amuse him more than annoy him. Ganpati's mouse Mooshika, Shiv returns to own up he brought Kanak here.. and Kanak fumbles her cooked up story she came to return some papers he dropped. This whole scene has a romantic comedy taste to it! Both seem ,especially Kanak , to be making a mountain of a molehill. She merely tries to cover herself, by funnily , not turning a minor issue into a major one! Of her being found in his room! But then he can see she tries to understate but still won't hand over what she came to give him thus making this appearance somewhat exaggerated! But he takes the wallet any way! Kanak dreads her lie is out! yet this is Uma Shankar who flips any situation to suit himself! Her etching of lord Shiva, delights his very soul! He takes it as her approval of the name he give her! where as he concluded that she came here to contend about her name.. Uma's clearly shows his joy at seeing her here. He graciously compliments her fine art skills. Kanaks mind is like the mouse.. negative ,disappointing thoughts... she seems to have failed Bhabo! Uma attempts to carry on with the harmony promotion between them, with a touch of familiarity! this sketch is the second beautiful present she has gifted him.. Kanak gives him a helpless nonchalant gaze. While he teases would she like to know which was her first gift for him? rather meaningfully he unravels her teeth marks on his badly bitten skin! then calmly he covers his gaping wound up with his kurta.. still with great flair he unlocks his special cupboard where he'll give her second pride of place! He leans over to the lower self on his cupboard.. Kanak leans over close behind him, as she spots the papers she needs! Her nearness, her fragrance hits him.. as he pulls back he nearly comes to close for comfort ,than realizes his over exuberance and hastily restrains himself! When the coast is clear Kanak goes for the papers! But is stopped in her tracks, by Maasi's voice who calls out for Uma! and Kanak!to pack for the out of station purification ceremony! Kanak realizes that every time she is just about to achieve her goal massi turns up like the angel from hell ,to thwart her efforts.. or more like to salvage Uma s interests ! this trip to his cupboard proves a waste.. yet she knows about the cupboard and the key to her problems is very close to Uma's body!! Her next move has to be to get close to his body! Kanak's heart sink's and her body groans..but she needs to control the mouse of negative thoughts that eats at her mind..
The trip excites many , the sisters, Shiv , Payal. As expected Maasi would not be going, due to caring for massa . For some reason best known to Maasi ,she keeps Palomi behind with her too. Palomi s hopes are dashed. It's strange in spite of the fact that Uma is now married, there is no decrease in her ongoing devotion and service for Uma .She too in the mouse of her mind, in her thoughts , continues to desire Uma, now another's husband.. question is Palomi sees, that Kanak doesn't see Uma as her husband..Palomi still prepares the turmeric antiseptic paste.It's symbolic that she asks Kanak for the purifying agent of haldi.. its interesting to see that she prepares the healing paste for Uma.. thus she becomes the facilitator of yet another purposeful yet private and intimate meeting between Kanak and Uma. Suman sees Palomi's love for Uma as unconditional. Relating the symbolic figure of the mouse to the inner thoughts of Palomi's mind..she certainly so far proves positive for Uma and Kanak..Kanak gathers her wits about herself she has to get the keys from Uma. Its imperative she gets his key and the papers before they leave the house .. for the purification means one thing , she will have to become his wife for real!before it gets to that dreaded point.. she has to get the papers now!! but Uma is on his way to see some patient..she cannot wait! And this time funnily she runs after Uma like a film heroine!! He cannot go! He stops , turns his head, gives her a cold stare but proceeds to leave Kanak runs. Catches her veil on a nail. Her mantle tears and the whole family passes judgment of her ! she doing a runner.. Kanak's reputation follows her , unfortunately as all rally around her suspecting . Uma saves her , and appreciates her concern for as she puts, his open wound.. Uma is warmed. Shiv gives him a mischievous meaningful look, go for it!.. carries Ganpati's ,Mooshika! his Lord s wishes... Uma and Shiv relationship is like a friendship bond that Lord Ganesh shared with his mouse Mooshika!
He removes his shirt before her and asks for the haldi paste.. but Kanak applies the healing touch with her palm , but her eyes only stare at the key of her dreams, Bhabo's papers; hung on a string close to his body. In the precap Kanak gets her hands on the keys , he teases is she swotting mosquitoes ?
Overall for me a profound episode..I read up on the symbolic reference to Lord Ganesh's vehicle , the mouse, that is has connotations to one s mind. Which contains both good and bad elements..that the mouse can also be seen as an obstacle ,hindrance and can be destructive like a real mouse. Under such condition , the mind needs to be controlled. It is seen that Lord Ganesh rides ,or keeps the mouse by his feet.. to signify that by his powers of divine wisdom.. obstacles and negative elements are overpowered... hamlet53 5.5.17
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