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Can fate’s decree be erased?
Can destiny’s script be rewritten?
Is this an illusion or black magic?
Dushtabuddhi weaves a grand conspiracy
Every story etched in the pages of history stirs our emotions.
But in each of them,
there is love...
A love weighed by sacrifice.
And upon that sacrifice, like a sword hanging over a warrior's brow,
stands vengeance - unyielding, unforgiving.
Arjuna : Oh Supreme Lord!
Krishna: Speak, Arjuna.
You promised me a great army for the battle,
But where are you taking me!
Look there, Arjuna
Magnificent! Which city is this, Oh Lord!
Which city is this, Oh Lord!
Arjuna, This is the kingdom of kuntala.
Does the king of this land command such a vast army?
His legions are beyond count, Arjuna. An unending ocean of warriors.
Krishna, Is he truly so mighty?
Before we meet him, I am eager to know more.
Who is he, Krishna?
Veera Chandrahasa
To the Lord Vighnesha, to Saraswati, to Parvathi, To the Guru, I bow in reverence.
To Dakshinamurthy, Who grants success in all deeds
In the sacred land of Amaravati
In the land of Amaravati, where the Kunthala gleam
As the vulture - eyed evil horde, comes to light
Emerged one who surrendered himself to Lord Hari
A saviour destined to protect the Kunthala throne, He ascended, shining with divine grace
Unfolds the divine tale of the soul, received Lord Hari's grace
In this beautiful story that I wove, Is this the fate’s design for the grand tale!?
The saga of the Valiant Chandrahasa moves ahead in wonder!
The saga of the Valiant Chandrahasa
The wandrous saga of Valiant Chandrahasa
Steeped in glory and marvel
Wonderful
THE MONASTERY OF KAPILA MAHARSHI
Salutations to you, Guruji
May you be blessed, children
Guruji, about the Chandrahasa who studied in our hermitage--
Huh!
- Not Chandrahasa - Then?
Veera Chandrahasa
We are eager to learn about Veera Chandrahasa
Are you all eager to hear the legendary tale, children?
Yes, Guruji, indeed!
Before understanding the tale of Veera Chandrahasa...
Kuntala's minister, the man who pulled the strings of this tale
No, but a conspirator
You must first know the tale of that Dushta buddhi
Yes
Then, In the royal court of ministers...
The minister of Kuntala
THE ROYAL PALACE OF KUNTHALA
Dushtabuddhi, The minister of Kuntala
KUNTHALA COURTYARD
A merciless wicked being
Hey, cunning one! You, who dares to betray our divine King
A minister like you makes no difference whether alive or dead!
- Hey! - Ay!
Loyalty to the king,
There is no place for loyalty in this world!
Mark my words, One who falls into fire may escape
One bitten by a snake may survive,
But...
those who provoke this Dushtabuddhi will never live in this world.
Just to win the King's favor,
you thought you could unravel the web I have spun?
Hah! You have made a terrible mistake
You committed a fatal mistake by challenging Dushtabuddhi
You there
Throw this corpse beyond the fortress!
In the face of Garuda’s fury The serpent trembled in terror
Your Highness..!
Why this laughter?
My laughter is something that no one understands.
In a single laugh...
- ..lies many thoughts - What is that?
My greatest desire is to become the King of Kuntala.
Indeed!
And the time is also in my favor.
Huh
- After all - Hmm
- The King has no male heir. - No, he doesn’t!
The only one he has is a daughter, named Champakamalini.
yes!
- That princess... - Huh
- and my son, Madana - Hmm
If I get them married,
then my son will become the dear son-in-law of King Subuddhi.
Isn’t it?
- And for Princess Champakamalini... - Hmm...
...he will be the loving husband.
The decree has already been written by the king Subuddhi.
- That, his future son-in-law... - Hmm...
...shall inherit the throne of Kuntala.
Hmm...
One day, my son must gain this authority.
Isn’t it so?
- How is my idea? - It is good.
We must implement this plan as soon as possible.
Indeed!
- But... - Hmm...
- If someone questions me... - Who is there?
- There is one group. - Who?
The Brahmajnanis.
- The Pandiths. - Hmm...
First, we must silence them.
How, Your Highness?
There is a way, Anala.
What is it, Your Highness?
The Brahmajnanis are widely revered.
- So they say, so they say! - We shall arrange a grand feast.
Hmm
- Their stomachs will be full... - Hmm...
If their hands will be filled with generous offerings
If so?
The generosity of the food they have eaten
That is One
The generosity of the offerings they have received.
Another thing
It will make them speak nothing against us anywhere
- We must execute this plan as soon as possible. - Hmm.
Tomorrow, you make arrangements for the feast
As you command!
- Brahmajnanis who eat to their heart’s content... - Hmm...
should see me and be pleased.
Hmm
It will be akin to receive their blessings.
And at the same time, I should learn their opinion about me
Isn’t it so?
- First, go and make those arrangements! - As you command, Your Highness
In the scheme of the wicked minister,
in the attack of deception woven Who will know the hidden strings of fate?
Who else but Dushtabuddhi has the power to rewrite fate?
Amidst his roaring laughter, a thought emerges
Who in this world can comprehend the creator's play?
KUNTHALA'S BRAHMAJNANIS QUARTER
Hey... Savitri!
What is it?
The minister has summoned me. I am heading there alright?
Don’t you have any other work?
Why do you say that?
The king’s palace,
the ministers’ house-It’s a routeen for you now.!
Eating there, sleeping here.
Let’s do one thing.
- What? - From tomorrow, I’ll just stay at home
You go and do the work of a priest instead!
It's always the same with you!
If I say something, you have a reply for everything.
Have you ever taken me out,
Never.
- Come home, you! - What are you plotting?
I'll make you eat mud for dinner.
That’s fine with me, no problem.
But don’t forget to make drumstick sambar!
Aha
Wipe your drool off! Drumstick sambar, ah? Drumstick sambar!
What are you saying?
Haven’t you heard the proverb?
Even if a tamarind tree grows old, does its sourness ever fade?
You will never grow old, will you? Just leave!
As the Brahmajnani walked along the path, A quiet curiosity stirred within him.
Om Namo Narayanaya!
Through the whispers of the trees, A secred voice floats on the breeze
With great wonder and auspicious signs, A boy chanting ''Sri Hari Narayana''
With great wonder and auspicious signs
What is this boy doing here in this solitude?
Om Namo Narayanaya
Oh, child!
Huh!
- Who are you, My Lord? - Don't be scared, dear one
Come here
The sacred Shaligrama stone shines with divine grace
Shaligrama!
A symbol of great Rajayoga
Six toes adorn his foot
- A mark of separation from his father - Give me your hand, child. Rajayoga!
Oh!
Oh, child... Who are you?
- I don’t know. - Who are your parents?
- That too, I don’t know. - Where is your home?
I know nothing of that, Swami.
You don’t know anything?
- Alright, will you come with me? - Yes!
- Destined for a glorious future - Come, child. Come
KUNTHALA PALACE SUBDIVISION
- Oh ho, Brahmajnani! Welcome. - Don't be afraid, child. Stand here, alright?
- Minister... - I have been expecting you
Oh, really?
I had something to ask you, Brahmajnani.
Oh, I came here...
- ..to tell you something important too! - No, no. Let me ask first
No, let me say it first!
Brahmajnani, I’ve been waiting for a long time.
I must ask first.
Fine, fine. Go ahead.
Yesterday, we had arranged a grand feast for the Brahmajnanis.
Yes.
I didn't get the chance to speak with you properly.
Yes, true.
How was our hospitality and the meal?
- The feast? - Huh
So, were you satisfied or not?
Look, I just praised the taste.
If a full-stomach man praises, it's fine.
But if a hungry man does, it’s trouble!
That's why, to show my satisfaction,
Alright, Swami.
- And those excellent kadubu - I had already instructed them
when serving the Brahmajnanis, don’t hold back. Serve generously!
- And those ladoo - Huh!
- Not just ladoo. - What else?
- Laddu! - What is that, Brahmajnani?
- Ladoo and Laddu are different! - How can they be different?
Aren't they the same?
- Ladoo is small. - Ohhh!
And Laddu is big!
- Is that so? - Absolutely!
You Brahmajnanis have a lot of knowledge about food.
- Not just that. - Hmm?
Such Holige!
Ah! What a grand Holige!
Aah!!!
- Subbanna! - What is it, Subbanna?
I don’t see your banana leaf anymor, where did it go?
Oh, that? Didn’t they generously smear ghee all over the leaf?
Yes, they did!
Well, I thought that was part of the feast, so I ate the whole leaf too!
Henceforth, there won’t be a single cow left in our village!
- All the cows will leave our village. - Why do you say that?
There won’t be any banana leaves left for them to eat!
You’ve finished them all today. Poor cows! What will they do now?
Ah! What a grand feast!
After eating such a meal, one wouldn’t be able to get up for seven days!
- Oh dear! - That means it was that filling, right?
If you are happy, then we are happy too!
- Absolutely! - There was no issue with the offerings, I hope?
Oh no, we were given so generously that we won’t be poor even in our next lives!
Meaning?
We received so much that even after distributing and sharing,
- we still had plenty left! - Good, good!
But despite all this satisfaction,
I came here to tell you something important.
What is it?
- While coming here, - Hmm
I saw many children on the way
- Among them, one caught my attention. - Hmm
- The moment I saw him, I felt something. - What do you mean?
I had a strong curiosity to know more about him.
Is that so?
- That’s why I brought that boy with me. - Where?
Here he is!
What’s the matter with you, Brahmajnani?
Why?
You said you had something important to tell me,
I thought it must be something significant.
- So I was eagerly listening. - Is that so?
After all,
you bring some ordinary boy and ask me about him?
Huh!
- To sum him up in one word, - Hmm.
- He is nothing but a burden to this earth. - This boy?
Hah! Foolish one.
Brahmajnani, thousands of worms crawl in dung.
- yet under the scorching sun, - Hah!!.
They wither into dust.
Ofcourse!
Their existence doesn’t mean anything!
Born or dead-it changes nothing.
you brought a mere beggar here and expect me to care?
Tch!
If you have something truly important to discuss, then speak!
- Your Highness.. - What now?
You may call him a beggar now
What else could he be?
He may look like an ordinary boy today,
Hmm.
- But do you know why I brought him? - Why?
Have you observed his facial features?
Look closely-His face radiates the majestic charm of royalty.
Not only that...
I can predict his future!
Your Highness..
this boy was born into a royal lineage.
Him?!
Now I understand your nature.
What do you mean?
You must have learned a little bit of astrology here and there
And now you wanted to show off that knowledge in front of me!
- No, no! - Isn’t that right?
Not at all, your Highness. Astrology never lies!
- This boy is not just from a royal family - Then?
One day, he will become a king!
If not, I will give up astrology altogether.
- This boy? - Yes
- He will become a king? - No doubt about it.
- Brahmajnani... - Yes?
Don’t think I am rejecting your words outright.
But if you claim that he will become a king,
Do you have the ability to say where exactly he will rule?
- It’s not about ruling just anywhere - Huh
He will rule right here, over Kuntala!
Don’t say such things recklessly.
- For him to become the king of Kuntala, - Hmm
does he have any relation to King Subuddhi?
No, he doesn’t.
Then how will he become king?
Is it impossible for him?
On what basis are you saying this?
It’s not just a wild guess.
He will marry the princess of Kuntala...
..and eventually rule this land!
This is his destiny.
I know this news doesn’t make you happy, your highness.
- He will marry the princess!! - He certainly will.
- And becomes the king of Kuntala! - Certainly he will..
This boy will rule.
That’s why I have one request for you.
- You and your men - Hmm
Must keep an eye on such children.
Your attention must be on him.
That’s why I brought him here.
Brahmajnani
Yes?
I won’t just keep an eye on him
- I will keep both my eyes on this boy! - That’s exactly what I wanted to hear
Now I have confidence.
- I am truly delighted, Brahmajnani! - Good, good.
You ate to your heart’s content.
And now you have filled my mind with thoughts!
Very well, I have done my duty. Keep a watchful eye on him
Absolutely.
I will take my leave now.
Of course.
The deadly venomous serpent’s lineage, In the lake of crocodiles,
Floats like a sacred pond of lotus
The withered forest is ablaze
hiding its cruel nature, just like a noble soul with a virtuous facade.
Come here.
Child!
Child... what is your name?
I don’t know.
- Who are your parents? - I don’t know that either.
Oh dear!
You don’t even know who your parents are?
No...
Where is your village, child?
I don’t know, Swami.
You don’t know anything at all?
I know nothing..
Poor thing! Poor thing! Poor thing!
He seems harmless, but sharp like a thorn, yet he contemplates openly.
Will he let the boy go now? The cunning one is lost in thought.
Child.
Have you eaten?
No.
Are you hungry?
Yes.
I will feed you well, alright?
Hu..
Hey!
This child must be starving.
Take him to the dining hall over there
and let him eat as much as he wants.
Wait!
Keep this child with you for a while, understand?
Can fate’s decree be erased?
Can destiny’s script be rewritten?
Is this an illusion or black magic? Dushtabuddhi weaves a grand conspiracy
THE HIDDEN LAIR OF ASSASSINS
Hey!
A mere beggar boy, from nowhere, claiming Kuntala’s throne?!
Hey!!
As long as Dushtabuddhi is alive, How can that tranpire?!
My plans are unshakable-no force, not even Lord Brahma himself, can undo them!
Ay!
Yes, my lord!
Listen carefully!
Hu!!
The royal guards will be bringing a boy with six toes on his left foot.
Take him into the forest.
Without anyone noticing
cut his head off !!
And bring me proof! Understood?
This is the reward for the task
As you command, my lord!
Hmm
Destiny...
Fate...
I , Dushtabuddhi, the one who rewrites fate!
A heart of stone fulfills its own desires,
Fulfills its own desires.
THE DENSE FOREST OF KUNTALA AND CHANDANAVATHI
The child is innocent, but what does it matter now?
Oh god!
- What are you waiting for? Finish him! - Please, let me go! Don't harm me!
Here it is my lord!
My lord, as per your orders,
The boy has been killed.
I have brought his severed finger as proof. Please accept it.
Ha! Among the boys, the one who shines like the moon,
will he become the king of Kuntala?
The boy meant to rule...
Now he lies in a murderer’s lair instead!
The Brahmajnanis' words have been proven false.
It is I, Dushtabuddhi, who has rewritten destiny!
Fate?
No! It is human effort that shapes fate!
The womb of time now witnesses a brutal dance of cruelty
The blade is stained, but fate turns green
The deep path of Kuntala now echoes a different tune
A mere whim of fate changes a ruler’s destiny.
ROYAL PALACE OF CHANDANAVATHI
VALOR DUEL OF THE FEUDAL LORDS
With supreme valor pledged as a vow on the battlefield
A true warrior king of this land, Veera Simha
Firmly believing in the power of his arms charged forth with unwavering determination.
Oh noble kings of Aryavarta gathered in this battlefield,
Turn your attention towards my words,
For in due time, you have witnessed the fall of a once-mighty overlord.
You stand here, watching me, a renowned warrior!!
On the mantle of earth,
Among the feudatory kings,
Rose above all
A valiant heir of the mighty Saurashtra dynasty,
Bears the weight of legendary lineage of Samara Simha
The invincible warrior Veerasimha!
Rulers from Anga, Vanga, Kalinga, Kamboja, and Manipur,
All great sovereigns of this land, bow before me!
I have proven my worth to ascend the supreme throne!
Standing before the glorious sword of power, exalted upon the resplendent golden seat,
I now defy the very laws of combat!
Having vanquished my enemy, I trample upon his fallen chest!
Who dares question my victory?
Who has the courage to challenge me? The proud mountain of arrogance trembles
As the mighty warriors bow their heads in submission That sword must belong to me! First, I shall claim that sword as my own!
In the heat of battle, the battlefield echoes
A symbol of valor shines upon the land!
The wicked tremble as the mighty kings shudder in awe!
Chandanaavathi!?
Who?
Who is the warrior brave enough to challenge Veerasimha?
Chandanaavathi, the sacred warrior princess
Born from noble lineage and divine blessing!
Who dares?
Who dares to challenge me? A fearless lion among men
Upholding the dharma of truth and justice! Who's there? Come forward
Come! Come! With fiery eyes and a body as strong as diamond
A fearless warrior of unshakable resolve!
- A true conqueror, like a blazing sun - Veera Chandrahaasa
- An invincible force on the battlefield! Veera Chandrahaasa - Veera Chandrahaasa
You arrogant fool!
Watch your tongue!
The supreme warrior, the great conqueror of this era!
Veera Chandrahaasa
The master of warfare, an invincible warrior, a brilliant strategist!
A fearless ruler, a guardian of righteousness!
Veera Chandrahaasa
His radiance shines like the blazing sun,
A warrior of unparalleled strength!
Veera Chandrahaasa
Bow before him, and you shall find peace!
Defy him, and he shall sever your head, Chandrahasa!
Veera Chandrahaasa
O Veerasimha,
we are warriors who have thrived under the shadow of the great Mutturaja Shivaputtaswami!
His courage, resilience, and valor...
..run in the very blood of this land!
Just as it is a virtue to bow before righteousness,
It is our tradition of Kuntala to rise against injustice and tyranny!
Ay!
By direspecting the war mettle, do you tend to win via conspiracy?
If you dare to challenge me, face me in battle!
If I fail to bring you down and place your severed head at the feet of Shivaputtaswami!
I shall renounce my name, Chandrahasa of Chandanaavathi!
Chandrahasa! Your mere arrogance is not enough to defeat the feudatories.
Do you think I am just any ordinary feudatory to flee in fear at this?
Chandrahaasa
I am a lion, who crushes and devours even a raging, wild elephant!
A true warrior, a fearless Veera Simha!
Hey!
Veera Chandrahaasa
- The thunder rumbles but cowers in fear - Veera Chandrahaasa
Watching him the lightning flashes but trembles in awe
Veera Chandrahaasa
At the sight of the fearless warrior!
Fearless warrior!
With a single swing of his sword, he turns blood into the sky’s own!
- A fierce lion among men - Veera Chandrahaasa
- A warrior without equal in every realm - Veera Chandrahaasa
Veera Chandrahaasa
- A warrior unmatched, One in a million - Veera Chandrahaasa
Veera Chandrahaasa
The glorious ruler of the era, His name forever to be sung in the halls of history. - Veera Chandrahaasa
Veera Chandrahaasa
True warriors take pride in defeating their foes in battle, not in deceit!
Pride and arrogance do not suit a warrior!
A soldier’s armor and honor are sacred,
like the deity in a temple!
You dared to stand upon the fallen, flaunting your arrogance!
You have brought upon your own downfall!
You Fool!
I grant you mercy.
Veera Chandrahaasa
- The thunder rumbles but cowers in fear - Veera Chandrahaasa
Watching him the lightning flashes but trembles in awe
Veera Chandrahaasa
At the sight of the fearless warrior!
Veera Chandrahaasa, a valiant graceful dazzling warrior
This is an amazing tale of history
The tale of Veera Chandrahaasa
THE EMPIRE OF SINGANALLUR Long live lord Shivaputtaswami
- Crowned jewel of the land - Long live lord Shivaputtaswami
Son of goddess earth Long live lord Shivaputtaswami
Veera Shivaputtaswami! A noble ruler of great wisdom! The illustrious son of Mutturaja
Veera Shivaputtaswami!
A bravehearted valiant king, the master of earth
Shiva, the great king
For generations...
we have sacrificed our lives for this motherland!
May the glory of our language and culture shine forever!
With haught, even with my life sacrifice, I here to serve my subjects
As long as the sun and moon exist,
the valour of Kannada warriors shall never fade!
I pledge of mother Rajarajeshwari
Glory to Bhuvaneshwari
Minister
My Lord..
Honor the brave warrior who emerged victorious in the Samanta battle.
As you command, my lord
the valiant son of the Chandanavati lineage, who has triumphed in the Samanta battle!
Welcome, welcome to Chandrahasa.
With joy, the radiant moon has arrived
Bowing at the lotus feet of his beloved ruler.
The spirit to take a vow and march forward is born,
from courage itself-this is the very essence of our soil.
When the warriors of Karnataka rise...
The echoes of their conquests must thunder across the world!
Chandrahasa, I have heard much about you,
And this kingdom takes immense pride in having a valiant warrior like you.
Accept this royal sword,
reserved solely for warriors like you in our kingdom.
This is a royal tribute in memory of Appaji
Receive it with honor!
I am deeply honored
One word, my brother
For land and language
if ever the honor of our language, land, or women is threatened, march forward without hesitation!
No matter what obstacles arise, do not fear!
Know that this Shivaputtaswamy will always stand by your side.
Ah! Such mighty words!
Hearing your inspiring speech has doubled the strength in my arms.
My Lord
may your blessings always protect our land and its people.
So be it.
Until we meet again Chandrahasa.
May the divine protection of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari always be with you
Hmm
Long live lord Shivaputtaswami
With great pride, Shivaputtaswamy, the embodiment of valor Long live lord Shivaputtaswami
Bestowed the sword upon the brave Chandrahasa in immense joy.
As he received it with reverence, A wave of confidence surged like an ocean! Long live lord Shivaputtaswami
The grand victory procession of Chandrahasa, who saved the lives of the Samanta rulers,
And the blessings he received from Shivaputtaswamy,
Were like throwing a handful of dust into the eyes of the remaining Samantas
CHANDANAVATHI EAST FORT With triumphant joy, Chandrahasa returns, As the city bows in his honor!
With triumphant joy, Chandrahasa returns, As the city bows in his honor!
WELCOME PAVILION OF CHANDRAHASA AT CHANDANAVATHI
With triumphant joy, Chandrahasa returns, As the city bows in his honor!
Hail the brave Chandrahasa!
Everyone, be seated.
Mother,
I have conquered many feudatories.
Those who heard of my victory celebrated it with great cheer. -Yes
At that moment,
our revered ruler, Shivaputtaswamy,
Woah!
recognizing my worth, bestowed upon me this divine sword.
Mother.
A mother is like a deity.
- And as my divine mother, I offer this sword to you. - I am overjoyed, my son. As the son of the land embraces his mother, the Chandrahasa rejoices in her love.
Rise!
Every mother wishes for her son to be a brave and valiant warrior.
Yes mother
That was my wish too
and you have fulfilled it.
Before ascending the throne
you must send gifts to Maharaja Subuddhi of Kuntala Desha,
the Maharani,
the revered sage Galava, and the chief minister Dushtabuddhi.
Mother,
It is our duty as the next generation to carry forward the traditions of our ancestors.
Yes.
As your son, I will uphold this duty.
- May all be well, my son. - Yes
Your father, upon hearing of your victory,
has gone to seek the blessings of Goddess Ambika in Kolhapur
Today marks an auspicious moment
you must ascend the throne according to tradition, son.
Mother.. as you command.
- I shall ascend the throne. - Yes.
Before doing so,
I must first pay my respects to the ministers and nobles present in this assembly.
With the strength of a lion, a fearless warrior, He ascends the lion throne with great joy!
With the strength of a lion, a fearless warrior, He ascends the lion throne with great joy! Ascend the throne, My Son
With the strength of a lion, a fearless warrior, He ascends the lion throne with great joy!
Hail king Chandrahaasa!
May all be well, my son.
I shall now take my leave.
Mother, may your blessings always remain with me.
May you be victorious!
Hail king Chandrahaasa!
Mitra! Summon the royal messenger!
ROYAL COURT OF CHANDANAVATI Highness!
I almost tripped and fell! Highness!
Messenger, may all be well. Get up
The tax messenger has packed his bags and rushed here as commanded!
I ran all the way!
Stand still, don't worry. Take a breath.
No, no, Your Highness, I can't rest!
You have done something that has put me in a difficult position.
Hey!
So, you mean to say I must make a mistake for you to leave this town?
No, Your Highness
- you asked me a question! - Yes, I did. There is a reason for it.
You must now go to the Kuntala Kingdom.
But,
Your Highness, what trouble transpired here for me to leave this place?
So, just because trouble arises, you think you must move to another place?
I have survived all these days by collecting taxes from your people.
- And now, will you continue to survive? - Why?
- By collecting taxes from me! - No, not from you
- Exactly! - Uh-huh
That is why you must go to Kuntala.
But why?
To deliver the royal tax gifts.
Did you forget?
Huh!
Did you forget?
- Hey! It's memory. - Yes
Recently I delivered the royal tax gifts
- But listen, the tax you delivered last time - Haa
That was the annual tax.
And now?
Today’s tax is a special one
Meaning?
- Because - Haa
Who ascended the throne today?
- Oh... You! You! You! - Exactly
So, in honor of my coronation,
you must deliver this special tax to Kuntala.
So, this isn’t the usual tax?
No, not at all.
Then... is it an extra tax?
- No! It's not that. - Huh?!
Not extra! The royal tax!
- Extra tax? - Again!
- So... who all should I deliver it to? - There is a list. -Hmm
- To whom - Hmm
- First, to Maharaja Subuddhi of Kuntala. - Hmm
- Then, to the Maharani. - Hmm
- To the revered sage Galava. - Hmm
And most importantly...
..to the chief minister Dushtabuddhi!
Deliver these gifts properly!
Don’t worry, Your Highness! I will make sure they receive it! The brave Chandrahasa has sent forth his royal tax
The emissary takes it and rides swiftly
THE WEST FORT OF KUNTALA
To deliver what is due, but who shall listen to his tales?
Salutations, O mighty, wise, and ever-so-brilliant Dushtabuddhi!
Ay!
It's Salutations
May you be well
- Who offered greetings? - I told you so, your highness
- And I just fixed what you said wrong. - Ha! Ha! Ha!
Alright, alright. Just tell me what brings you here.
- A grand salutation to you, Highness! - Ay!
Oh!
Who are you?
We...
We ? As in who?
- We... from Chandanavati. - Oh-ho!
Ah, Chandanavati!
- Yes, your highness - What is this?
This is Kappa Kaanike.
Kappa... what?
Tax offering
Tax offering?
Yes, Highness.
Have you lost your mind?
Do you smell something?
- Smell what? - The stench of madness!
- Not that - Huh
- I asked if you've lost your mind - Who, me?
This tax offering, which is supposed to be given annually
Huh
is suddenly here ahead of time. Why?
Well, it’s not the usual tax.
- Not an annual tax - No
Oh? Then what kind of tax is this?
A special tax, Highness.
- Special tax? - Yes
- A death?! - What your highness?
- Is Kulinda passed away? - What?!
What kind of loss? Who died? When? Where? How?
- Why are you jumping to conclusions, Highness? - Why?
Because it's a special tax...
- ..you speak of death - Shut your mouth
Do you speak of my death?
- You? - Yes
Sattsuddi
I enquired the demise of Kulinda
- This... - He's still alive, your highness
- Kulinda is alive - Yes
He did not!
You mean to say that he should be died
- Nothing of that sort - Huh
Him being alive,
I am not following the reason for this special tax
Highness Kulinda has not passed away
Highness Kulinda stepped down
- Did Kulinda stepped down? - Yes he did
And who has taken his place?
His son, Highness.
Ay!
- He gave the throne to - To his son
Are you even aware of whom you're talking to?
Of course, Highness.
Do you think I don’t know about Kulinda’s family?
Which one?
His wife, Medhavini,
A barren land can’t grow crops!
But, Highness, have you ever seen a frog lay eggs?
Ah, so now barren rice fields will sprout new crops?
And will the moon shine on a new moon night?
ENOUGH!
Does a rabbit have horns?
- Can an elephant grow an extra leg? - Shut up!
you're saying Kulinda did have children?
Well... not exactly his children, Highness.
- Messenger - Forgive! Forgive!
- You mean two - No your highness
- Shantamma-Paapamma - Forgiveness
Yes your hightness
My highness Kulinda is a faithful husband
You mean to say that he gained interest over other women?
Nothing of that sort, your highness
Faithful to a single wife
Kulinda is a faithful husband to a single wife
Yes
Then explain yourself
Let's just say... Kulinda had a unique way of looking at the women of his kingdom.
I swear, if you continue talking like this, I will break your bones!
Give it some thought
What's their to ponder over it?
I mean to say,
Kulinda had a unique way of looking at the women but never tained by ill intent.
- Kulinda is not into other women - No your highness
Then disclose the truth to me
Huh
- How Kulinda got the son? - You mean that
He has chosen the son as an heir
- You mean, Kulinda has not one son, rather... - Huh
Well, Kulinda has many potential heirs
I mean to say because he has chosen a found child as an heir.
Throne to a found child!!
- Kulinda found a child? - Right
Where? When?
It's...
To mention that we have to head back
Come
- I didn't mean behind. - Hmm
Around 10 to 16 years ago,
Your tale is not the current one
Is this a tale bumdleing back 10 to 16 years?
DENSE FOREST OF KUNTALA AND CHANDANAVATHI
- Kappadoota! - Yes, Highness?
As the Ruler of Chandanavati,
Huh
I have led you all into the wilderness for a hunt. -Yes
We have successfully completed three rounds of hunting.
- Indeed, Highness. - What to do?
Huh
But not a single beast has shown itself to us.
The gods must be displeased.
I am clueless as to why gods are displeased with us
Well, as they say, if the gods don’t bless you today, maybe tomorrow they will!
- What to do now? - For now, let us rest.
Huh
We brought the meals with us
Yes, I have it
We shall eat, rest,
and prepare for the next hunt.
A fine idea, Highness.
We had barely sat down to eat when suddenly a lion roared in the distance!
- To roar and charge ahead, - Narayana! Narayana!
Narayana!
yet filled with great fear, the young boy trembled
Praying for Lord Hari to resolve his troubles,
Narayana
He sought for Hari to remain steadfastm in his heart.
Narayana
Is that true, O Lord with five faces?
Narayana!
Is that true, O Lord with five faces? A sound was heard, Highness! That sound made us get up.
Your Shraddha, Highness!
I'll do your Shraddha if you’re not careful!
Oh... your Sha...
- Oh, wait a minute... - Yes
Just half a minute passed.
Sri Hari Narayana, Sri Hari Narayana!
What? Does Narayana have no other work
than arranging sarees
No... It's chanting of god's name
Oh!!! Chanting of god's name
- Sriman Narayana - Yes
- So Kulindaappa said - What?
- In the forest - Hmm
He must be a child of a Nushi.
Nushi?!
- Nushi's children! - Oh... you mean Rishi children!
We lied down assuming that
- But No - What?
- Again, it happened! - Hmm
Somebody Pakadi... Somebody Pakadi...
- Somebody Pakadi... - Ay!
Ehy?! You mean ‘Somebody Kapadi’!
- Do Raskane! - Drat you!
Oh, you mean ‘Rakshane’!
Hmm
That’s why Kulindaappa said,
Somewhere, something has gone wrong.
- Narsi children! - Hmm!
- Narsi children?! - You mean Arasi for children!
Exactly!
- Search and find them! - Yes, Highness!
- We went on for a search - Hmm
As the mighty ruler ventured into the forest, Engaged in the thrill of a royal hunt
He beheld a helpless child
Rescued and embraced it with care.
The earth rejoiced, singing his praises.
- When we had a look at him.. - Huh!
Some wretched rogues
- They chopped, - They chopped!!
A toe from left foot of that child.
That child's...
Left foot's one toe got cut off.
Drat!
Poor child
What?
What a pity! Poor child!
Who wouldn’t feel pity for that?!
He is a small child!
Yes, Highness!
If one toe from the left foot got cut off, That means..
Oh Poor boy!!
Really what a pity
Now that child has only four toes on one foot, right?
No, Highness!
Then?
Now five plus five equals five, Highness!
Now it exactly balanced, five plus five.
Count this
Five
If one is removed, how many?
Four
On one foot, how many toes are there?
Five
If one is removed, how many?
Four
Then how can you still say five?
How much is this?
That’s six!
If one is removed, how many?
Five remains.
Then in the left leg, one extra came, Highness!
A lone and weak young boy wandered into the depths of the forest
- Hunting like a warrior, He looked at the child and smiled warmly - Extra toe in the left leg.
There was an extra toe in left foot
That's right
- Six toes - Yes, highness
Then what happened?
We gently carried the child and returned to the palace
The child, taken into the loving embrace of the Kulinda couple,
Began to grow, bearing the name Chandrahasa.
For education, he joined the hermitage of Sage Kapila.
That means, he became a part of this Gurumatha.
He grew up with unparalleled excellence.
He mastered all sixty-four arts and became a scholar in all disciplines and attained great wisdom,
Ascended the throne of Chandnavati as the valiant Chandrahasa.
- The one who was found in the forest - Yes!
- They cut off one of his fingers? - Yes!
- They brought him in and gave him an education? - Yes, Highness
And now that Chandrahasa has come of age, they have crowned him in Chandnavati?
Yes!
Because of that..
Because of that
He gave this ‘Teppada Pakka”
Ay!
P...I’ll slap you now. “Pattada Kappa”!
Pa...Pa...
Ay!
"Pattada Kappa”
Yes!
Take this and give “Aasige”
What?
Harsirvaad!
- Oh, you meant aashirvaad? - Yes, yes!
Blessings!! You are not even close to what you said.
- I am very happy - Yes, yes
Finally the arrangements were made for that child. That’s it. - Yes, yes
Hearing all this makes me feel full already.
- The royal tax is for us right! - Ofcourse yes.
- Make sure you deposit this in the treasury. - Sure.
- Then - Ha.
Today, let’s sit together and,
Have a grand feast. What do you say?
Ah... no, Highness
Why are you hesitating to eat?
- Is this our home, to be generous.! - Meaning?
- We can only be generous in our own home. - Why?
After all, if it remains, It's still in our house.
Alright! Come, let's have some food at our place.
"Ah... No way!
Didn’t you hear?
Today, it’s been said again and again no eating, no eating, no eating!"
Ay!
Eat!
We have a Rata today.
- Rat? - Hmm
- What kind of Rat is that? - Ekadashi Rat.
- Oh, Vrath? - Yes, exactly!
Ekadashi Vrath?
Yes! When our dear Chandappa took the throne,
he ordered everyone to obay it.
He ordered it.
Oh, so it must be obayed.
Yes, Highness
And he even told us how to follow it.
How?
Today is your Tithi!
Whose Tithi?
- Today’s Tithi? - Today is Ek...Doshi!
Ekadashi!
Yesterday was Dashami, Highness
Yesterday was Dashami.
Tomorrow is Do...Dosi!
- Dwadashi! - Yes!
One meal on Dashami day.
One meal on Dashami.
On Ekadoshi day, Neer Haara!
Go Die, why should I care?
Nir Haara Nirahara!
You can’t even touch anything.
- Can’t eat anything. - Exactly!
- But if needed - Huh
just a little
- What kind? - “Chulchi Theerta”
Drat!
Tulasi Teertha!!
- Hey! - Don’t laugh, Highness
- Why? Don’t I have the freedom to laugh? - It's not like that, your Highness
When you laugh, your face looks like a mighty dead lion!
Don't you remember what a living lion looks like?
Highness, I’ve never seen a living lion.
So, because of this Ekadashi fast, you won’t eat with us today?
That's the only reason stoping me, Your Highness
- Not because you dislike us? - Never, Highness
Very well!
After hearing all this,
I feel like visiting Chandanavati.
- Come and take a look! - Meaning?
You’ll see how much progress has been made!
- Progress? - Yes, Highness
- I will come to see. - Please do, Highness.
You stay here today, and tomorrow have a lunch before leaving.
- The mind wavers, burdened by the act committed - Ha... ha... Your wish, highness! -Alrigt.
A child abandoned in the forest
what fate awaits the innocent? Astonishing to behold
My son, Chandrahasa.
My son
may the blessings of Goddess Kolhapur Ambika always be upon you.
Dear child, you seem worried today.
What happened?
Won't you share it with me?
A ruler who wears the crown must bear its burdens.
Similarly, I was reflecting on the responsibility you entrusted to me the other day, Mother
- My child - Mother
You displayed your strength before the feudal lords and emerged victorious
Hmm.
You earned your title through your merit, my son.
Hmm.
Seeing that, this mother's heart is filled with pride, my son.
- Yes - But remember, my child,
Claiming the throne is not the greatest challenge
Safeguarding what has been gained is..
You know why?..
If you ever lose yourself in power, arrogance,
you may lose a hundredfold of what you have gained.
So, my wish is that no matter what happens,
You must always uphold the honour and prestige of Kuntala.
Likewise, you must protect our Chandanavati, my son.
Yes, You have to protect, my son.
Anala!
Your Highness
Did you hear what the Tax Messenger said?
I heard everything, indeed.
There is an uncanny resemblance between what he said today and the events of the past.
If so, did those bandits deceived me in the end?
- It could be possible. - Did Chandrahasa survive?!
- Suspicious, indeed! - The truth must be uncovered at any cost!
Hmm.
- Anala! - Highness!
Make arrangements to leave for Chandanavati at the earliest. Go!
As you command!
Mother, with your blessings, I have mastered all forms of knowledge.
As the saying goes, Courage is the key to all achievements,
I have earned the title of Veera Chandrahasa.
Chandrahasa!
You should have been climbing the gallows,
Instead, ascended the throne of Chandanavati?
If I let this go, there is no doubt that you will overthrow me
and become the sovereign of Kuntala!
This Chandrahasa wields his strength only for truth and righteousness.
The one who has overturned all my efforts,
The very thorn in my flesh, O wretched imposter!
You dare to strike the doors of fate itself
Oh, wretched being of misfortune!
The earth may tremble, the oceans may rise in turmoil,
But sacrificing my breath for truth brings joy to my soul.
Even if my head is severed for the protection of this land,
I will embrace death as a warrior’s honor!
No!
Until I play with your severed head,
This Dushtabuddhi will find no rest!
No rest at all!
My thirst for the throne of Kuntala
To my sword...
..your blood is the only fuel to quench it!
If ever a time comes when I must lose my head,
I will first behead the wicked and quench the thirst of Mother Earth!
This Chandrahasa!
Did the words of the Brahmajnani turned out to be true?
WEST FORT OF KUNTALA
If Chandrahasa has indeed ascended the throne of Chandanavati,
I will soon see to it that his neck shatters by my own hands!
Buddhi, why do you let your anger consume you so? The evil minister, Dushtabuddhi, ascended the chariot of doom,
CHANDANAVATHI
- His deceitful ways, locked in his own heart, unable to be opened. - Om namo Narayanaya namaha
The moonlit heart, which transformed into a divine realm.Kuntala's minister Dushtabuddhi is arriving at Chandanavati's court
THE ROYAL COURT OF CHANDANAVATHI
Woah!
Ahh! What a strange thing, Kulinda.
You are the feudal lord of Kuntala, aren’t you?"
What arrangements are being made here?
I am confused whether I have come to Chandanavati or Amaravati.
- To say that-- - It seems like you’ve got a son
Yes, yes
- What’s his name? - Chandrahasa.
Ah! Chandrahasa.
After hearing about this, I couldn't wait any longer.
- I came here to meet Chandrahasa and finish him soon - Ha...!! Finish him? What do you mean?
- I came here to wrap up the situation by meeting him. - Ministers like you are all caught up in political matters.
That’s why we must finish this and move on.
- I’m very happy. - Where is your prince?
He will be here soon
You there.
Go and call for Chandrahasa.
Om namo narayanaya namaha
Om namo--
Excuse me, Prince..
What is it?
Highness has asked you to visit the court urgently
Alright, I will
Oh ho! I offer my respects to the minister of Kuntala, Dushtabuddhi.
How charming!
From head to toe, from toe to head, sheer elegance!
Just as your name suggests, you truly are Chandrahasa.
Indeed, Chandrahasa!
Such a sweet and innocent face.
Oh no!
- Oh no! - What happened?
- Oh nooo! - What happened, great minister?
Tell me, what happened, Minister?!
This is a crucial political matter!
I completely forgot to inform my son, Madana, about it.
Oh no!
Everything has gone wrong!"
Tch! I must leave for Kuntala immediately!
Guruji, so has Dushtabuddhi left from there?
No.
Dushtabuddhi is not someone who acts without a strategy.
He counters deceit with even greater deceit.
No need, leave it! I will go to Kuntala myself and make the necessary arrangements.
- Honorable Minister! - What is it?
- A humble request. - What request?
Please do not consider me disrespectful for speaking while my elders are conversing.
Hmm.
If you agree,
I will go there instead of you.
Well, well! What a bold statement!
Indeed! I was thinking the same.
If you went, that would be even better.
After all, you are a king.
How can I ask such things outright to a king?
After all, he once held the position of a minister.
If you have already made up your mind to leave,
then I shall personally send you.
- But first, do something, Chandrahasa. - What is it?
- Prepare to leave. Okay.! - Sure.
- I will write a letter and hand it to you. - Alright
- Father. - Yes, my son?
- I'll be in preparation for my journey. - Make all the necessary arrangements.
Bless me.
ROYAL GUEST HOUSE OF CHANDANAVATHI
Command me, Highness
Chandrahasa has set out from Chandanavati to Kuntala.
If he reaches there,
the minister might change his mind,
and then either Madana will ascend the throne,
or Chandrahasa will
But my plan, strategy... is entirely different.
For that, you must carry out a task on my behalf.
Chandrahasa has already departed, hasn't he?
Hm-hmm
Burning with the flames of Gomini’s greed
Somahasa’s fate is woven by destiny.
Command me!
Hey!
If you carry out the task exactly as I instructed,
You will have a life time settlement
If you fail...
..your own life will be settled in hell.
We understand very well what will happen if the task is not completed.
Command me! Your highness.
Ahaha!
There is no need for anyone to be worried.
ROYAL COURT OF MADANA RAYAOF KUNTALA Do you know the mighty Kanteerava?
Do you, gentlemen?
Some say it was Dushtabuddhi who held that position in Kuntala.
But his time is over!
Now that I am here, think carefully and realize who has arrived
Madanaraya himself!
Just as you all supported my father until now,
I only ask that you extend the same support to me.
I have taken charge!
If there is anything special or any problem,
feel free to bring it to me.
- Prince - Huh
Unemployment is a major issue troubling our Kuntala Kingdom.
We seek your solution for this.
Unemployment is not just in Kuntala, but everywhere!
I have a brilliant idea for this problem.
Do one thing
Close all the wells in the town!
Don’t panic! Don’t worry!
People will still need water to drink, won’t they?
Instead of thinking too much, just dig another well next to the closed one!
Look, this plan provides employment twice
One group will be employed to close the wells,
and another to dig new ones.
There! The unemployment problem is solved.
Isn’t my idea brilliant?
Yes, this is a great plan!
I will introduce many such schemes during my reign!
You all must wait for me.
I have some important work and will return soon
Until then, wait for me! Understood?
Right now, at least he managed to exit in the right direction of the court
Hmm
I swear to God!
But when it's time for him to return, I have no faith that he will return.
Huh.
This is not just a letter written by Dushtabuddhi to Chandrahasa
ROYAL GUEST HOUSE OF CHANDANAVATHI
It is a direct message from Yama to Chandrahasa.
Call Chandrahasa to come here.
He is on his way.
Cruel-minded Veera Simha’s thirst for power
THE ABODE OF VEERA SIMHA IN KALYANI
Cruel-minded Veera Simha’s thirst for power
Joins hands with Anala’s betrayal.
Where will the deceitful one end up?
Why do the earth and the sky shelter such conspirators?
Chandrahasa!
I have written Chandrahasa’s fate in this letter.
Is that so?
The one who writes his destiny is not Brahma
- It is this Dushtabuddhi! - Absolutely
- Minister, I offer you my respect. - Ha ha ha! Chandrahasa,
Are you well prepared for your journey?
I have made all the necessary arrangements.
I have mentioned an important political matter in this letter.
Huh.
You must take it to Kuntala.
My son, Madana, is there in the royal palace.
No one should know about this
Summon him alone and hand over this letter
Once you do that, your duty is complete, Chandrahaasa
Your journey is complete
Now, go.
- Minister - Hmm
I humbly accept this duty and will proceed as instructed.
Hmm.
I shall return once the task is done.
- Come back soon. - Namo Namah!
Go.
He has no idea where he is headed.
Like a nephew walking straight into his uncle’s trap!
- And where is he headed? - Where?
To the lair of his executioner!
And he doesn’t even know it!
Go, Chandrahasa.
- Let him go! - Go!
Let him go!
Go to a place from where there is no return!
CHANDRAHASA AND HIS FRIEND'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST TO KUNTALA
- My friend - Yes?
- We've just began our journey from Chandanaavati, - Yes
- The great minister Dushtabuddhi - Yes
He instructed us to go to Kuntala and deliver this letter, didn’t he? -Yes
DENSE FOREST OF KUNTALA AND CHANDANAVATHI
- And now, we have left that place behind. - Yes
Look, it is the middle of the night.
- Yes - We are in a dense forest.
- Someone has lit a fire here for us? - That's true.
Let us rest here for a while before we continue our journey.
Yes
In the meantime, fetch some water for our horse.
- As you command, my lord. - Go on
As you command, my friend
Under the shade of the tree, Chandrahasa rests
Upon his chest, the divine consort stands.
Who can truly understand the king's grand play?
Will he be trapped, the one who has been blessed by the grace of Lord Hari?
What unfolds next in the tale?
What more is there to say?
Narayana!
Like the fire of destruction, the fierce wind
Like the roaring thunder and flashing lightning
Like the radiant sun with its million rays
A warrior rose upon the earth
A sight beyond comprehension, a marvel untold!
Amidst the wicked schemes of the vile beast
The fearless warrior stood unwavering
As arrows rained and the battle raged He swiftly raised the serpent-weapon
Surrendering to Hari. Unleashing supreme heroism in his fight.
Veera Chandrahasa!
JOURNEY OF CHANDRAHASA WITH HIS FRIEND TOWARDS KUNTALA Oh Shashihasa, rest along with your companion, on the way to Kuntala
Riding swiftly on a galloping horse with joy.
Oh, the lotus-eyed daughter of the wise minister,
The embodiment of grace, adorned in royal splendor.
- Poets sing praises of your beauty - How do I look?
O charming moon-faced Vishaye!
SUBSECTION OF KUNTALA PALACE
Poets sing praises of your beauty, O charming moon-faced Vishaye!
Your slender waist like a five-hooded serpent, queen's procession Your voice as sweet as the call of a nightingale.
O playful, restless-eyed maiden, Like a lightning flash in the royal garden. Where are you all going? Come here quickly, come fast!
KOTE NARASIMHA SWAMI TEMPLE, KUNTALA The writings of destiny unfold, ho can truly understand the ways of the world?
The writings of destiny unfold, ho can truly understand the ways of the world?
Seek refuge in Madhava
- And surrender to Kuntala. - My friend. -Yes, my friend
- Do you see it? - Look at the temple
Huh.
- Which temple is this? - Hmm
- The one I worship - Hmm
- The temple of Lord Srimannarayana. - Yes, indeed.
- But not just that. - Hmm.
- If you observe carefully. - Hmm.
The puja has already been completed,
- The puja has already been completed - Yes, that's true
That means we too should seek the Lord’s blessings, shouldn't we? -Absolutely.
Come, let’s go.
- Salutations to Krishna, the son of Vasudev - Look, my friend! -I am looking.
- The beloved child of Devaki - The way this temple has been built. -Hmm.
The dear son of Nanda Gopa It seems as if the Lord himself has descended to Earth!
- Doesn't it feel so, my friend? - Yes, it truly does
Observe closely
O Lord, you have protected me so far. May your blessings always be upon me
- My friend - Yes my friend
- Did you see? - I am still looking
When I see this temple, It fills the heart with immense joy
Anyone would feel the same
- Not just this temple. - Not at all.
- We also witnessed the beautiful gardens around. - What a free beauty!
- The beauty of your karma - No, my friend, isn’t it that?
- Not that! - Hmm
- Nature’s Beauty - It’s impossible to see!
- My friend - Yes my friend.
- When you look at this temple - When I look at it?
It appears so majestic and unique
- We have traveled a long way - Yes, we have
- I am exhausted - Hmm
I need to rest for a while
I will rest here
- Our horses need food - That way.
- Make proper arrangements for water as well - Yes, I will
Which is the royal route to Kuntala?
I will find the way and return shortly
Return as soon as possible
- Until then, you should rest here - Agreed.
- Don’t change your resting spot. - I will stay here... agreed.
Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to find you again. - Alright.
Laid down the sheets to sleep and rest
Sleep smiling in the depth of eyes
Life is a foundation of countless questions
Fate has planted its roots with an unknown name
Seeing him, she is filled with joy
Oh my!
What a wonder!
Leaving all my companions behind
and coming to the temple alone, what a good decision I've made!
I had already felt on my way here,
that something auspicious was about to happen today.
And now, I see him!
Ah! Seeing him feels as if I am looking at a royal prince.
Who could he be?
But what do I have to do with him?
Still... why do I feel this way when I look at him?
Ah... Now I understand!
Who else could he be...?
It must be him
Overwhelmed by the feelings in her heart
With joyful excitement in my heart
She hesitates as she walks towards him
Blushing, stepping back, then coming forward again
Unsure of how to contain her emotions
She quickly moves forward once more.
Overwhelmed by the feelings in her heart
She hesitates as she walks towards him
Oh my!
Why do I feel this way when I see him?
I want to keep looking at him
I want to talk to him... but how?
What he gets angry if I wake him up?
Why is he not waking up?
I must get to know him!
Wait...
No one is watching.
Oh!
This might help me learn more about him.
But what is that bundle wrapped in the cloth?
Whose father’s bundle could it be?
Why should I care?
All I want is to know more about him.
Let me have a quick look at it.
It may contain something useful With excitement in her heart
She picks up the letter
- Unaware of the fate written in it. - Any work is fine, But not stealing.
At first, I thought it was just some random father’s scroll
So, it wasn’t just any random scroll after all. It’s my father’s!
What belongs to a father naturally belongs to his children
Let me open it and see
what has he written?
Huh?!
Oh no!
Oh!
Oh no... my father’s handwriting looks like black crows walking across a white sheet
My father lack none, What has he written?
Respected minister Dushtabuddhi... Has assigned his son Madana with a task
To eliminate Chandrahasa
Didn't I say so?
Even the moon should blush when it sees his smile,
Chandrahasa
His face and the smile on his lips, Name is adequately syncs down
... I bow to you Lord Brahma for creating such beauty in him!
This man should not be underestimated.
The king must not doubt my loyalty.
He must be given poison to enchant him before sending him away?
To enchant him before sending him away?
He must be given V-V
Poison
He must be given poison to enchant him before sending him away
But how it can be possible.!?
After consuming poison, Can there be continuous progress?
Cremation will follow!
What's wrong with my father?
And he wrote this letter to my brother.!
If my brother Madana had received this letter first,
Poor Chandrahasa would have already been dead!
Brother wouldn't have pondered over
What should I do now?
This is disastrous!
But wait.
Now I understood.
There is just a single mistake in this letter.
Father must have written this in haste.
I must correct it. How do I change it?
Hmm-Hmm
Haa!
This won’t work, I need something finer
Ah!
I’ll use my own kohl to adjust the ink
Instead of 'Visha', I’ll change it to 'Vishaye'.
It's done.
Huh!
Without delay, observe his lineage, bravery, and virtues, And offer Vishaye to him,
Vishaye! Vishaye!
enchanting him like magic!
The work is done!
Come sooner, Chandrahasa! I’ll be waiting!
Chandrahaasa! Chandrahaasa!
My friend Chandrahasa,
Are you still asleep?
My friend, I just dozed off for a while to get some rest. .
It seems like you forgot about the whole world!
But I couldn't realize how much time had passed. - Hmm
- We set out for... - Hmm
- Kuntala Nadu! - Yes, that’s right.
- We must leave as soon as possible. - I have already scouted the path.
- Come with me. - May the blessings of the Almighty always be upon you
- Come, my friend. - Let’s go!
Everything unfolds as per the will of the Divine
WEST FORT OF KUNTALA
- In His grand play, we are but mere characters - Where have you come from?
- In His grand play, we are but mere characters - From Chandanavati.
Bound by fate, entwined by love
ROYAL COURT OF MADANA RAYA OF KUNTALA
- This is the divine knot-mysterious and profound - Ha ha ha! Right this way.. Come, come!
Here is your seat,
please be seated!
What kind of etiquette is this?
Oh! I forgot!
I haven’t even greeted you yet.
First of all, my respects to you!
More greeting to you.
We have a special style of greetings here!
Oh? Is this how everyone greets in your land?
Not everyone... just me! By the way
Who are you?
- You don’t know me? - Not at all.
I am Chandrahasa.
Chandrahasa... who?
From Chandanavati.
Chandrahasa... Chandrahasa...
Never heard before.
Perhaps you are not that famous as I am?
- Oye - Hmm
- Your name is popular in your town. - Ha
And I am famous in mine.
But right now, in this city, I am only famous!
- Oh, is that so? - Yes
Anyway,
no need to say anything more.
- I’ve already figured it out! - What do you mean?
- You look somewhat similar to me. - Ha
- Seems like you crossed path with my father. - Ha ha!
- He must have said! - What?
Oh, you! You good-for-nothing! You lazy lump! You hopeless fool
''Where have you been?!'' ''Get back to your place.''
- You came here directly, isn't it? - Imbecile!
Does your father call you by all these names?
That’s how he blesses me!
- Ha ha! - Yes
Anyway, I have come here with a purpose.
There, upon the royal throne, sits the son Madanaraya.
That’s me! That’s me!
I was sent here to deliver a confidential letter to you.
- Oh? Really? - Yes, he did.
- Alright... where is it? - Right here.
Aah!!
This is the secret letter sent by your father
Very well! Very well!
Who's there?
Yes, my lord!
- Take him to the third floor - Hmm
Eighth corner
Lock him up, and station four guards with swords outside!
- Madanaraya! - Huh?
- What is the meaning of this? - What?
What mistake have I made?
You are ordering four armed guards to stand outside my room?
- Oh, no! That’s for your protection! - Oh, how thoughtful
- Of course! - Hmm.
- Third floor. - Hmm.
- Room number four-hundred and twenty. - Wait, what?
- Just go straight! - Hmm.
Take a right and look up!
I will find it at the top
- You’ll find it there! - Fine.
Huh.
To the esteemed minister of wisdom, Srimad
Ohho... Wah ,Wah, Ahhaa
At last, this year, Now my father sees me among the revered royal members.
Otherwise My father would never have written such a formal letter adorned with words of praise.
Srimad Minister of Wisdom
If he has written with such formalities.
Let’s see.
Srimad Minister of Wisdom, Dushtabuddhi
Ugh! That man!
He is boasting himself
Fine!!! Those ministers and their nonsense formalities!
CHANDANAVATHI GUEST HOUSE O noble minister, Dushtabuddhi, With great intent, has wished for an auspicious alliance
O noble minister, Dushtabuddhi, With great intent, has wished for an auspicious alliance
Blessing Madanaraya with prosperity and happiness. With no hesitation, he has made a firm decision,
For the well-being of his daughter, And now, as fate has ordained
Chandrahasa shall be our kin!
Without delay, observe his lineage, bravery, and virtues, And offer Vishaye to him,
A-ha!
This is unexpected!
It means...
My father has decided to wed my sister to this young man without delay.
What should I do?
No! I must act swiftly!
After all,
I hold the responsibility of my elder brother’s place.
I should think before I decide
Call the Brahmajnani! Call the Brahmajnani immediately!
Respected Brahmajnani!
Brahmajnani!
Eh... Eh... Eh
G-get up, get up, get up, get up, get up!
- Brahmajnani. - What is it?
Is this some kind of game?
You called me in such urgency, so I rushed here. - Yes
But now, you are playing around!
- Not at all, Brahmajnani! - Hmm.
I was merely attempting a respectful prostration!
- A full prostration? - Yes
But it seems like you're pulling my leg instead, not a full prostration.
- Brahmajnani, do you take me for a fool? - No, no!
- Hence. - Hmm.
Huh.
As quickly as possible,
In your presence, under your authority, under your leadership, under your guidance
Huh... That’s all same.
Is it so?
- You said under my authority, right? - Yes.
Many marriages have taken place under my authority
but shouldn’t I at least know for whom?
- Ah... Ah... Even you don’t know about this matter? - Hmm.
This is not a lie... My father departed the other day.
Oh no!
He wasn’t that old compared to me!
No, no, no.
But I never imagined something like this would happen. - Hmm
- By the time I came to know, it was already too late! - Yes, indeed.
- At least I got to know after some time. - Definitely.
Let’s observe a five-second silence.
- Hmm? - Brahmajnani.
- Should I also observe silence? - Yes.
Your father passed away, right?
Don’t blabber anything, Brahmajnani. He might come back!
He never gets down.
No, it’s not that
Then what did you just said?
What did I say?
You yourself said that your father passed away!
No, Brahmajnani, that’s not what I meant!
Hmm.
- My father departed... - Hmm
..to Chandanavati!
You should've said that properly!
When you just said, "he departed,"
What else was I supposed to understand?
No, no, Brahmajnani.
He left for Chandanavati and sent a letter
Oh, really?
The matter is this
I didn’t understand a thing.
What do you mean?
- What is this? - What happened?
Are you chanting a mantra or memorizing something?
Not at all, Brahmajnani.
Then?
- The matter is simple. - How simple?
The message is to marry my sister Vishaye, to the messenger who delivered it.
What?
- Why? - So, your father sent this proposal?
Yes, yes, yes!
Your father is over 60 now.
- He’s getting a bit senile! - Hmm
- But are you completely out of your mind? - What now?
Are you seriously planning to marry off your sister to a mere messenger?
- Not at all, Brahmajnani! - Then what is it?
- That is not what I meant. - What else then?
Brahmajnani, he is not just a messenger who delivers letters from house to house.
He is Chandanavati’s king, Chandrahasa.
The ruler of that kingdom?
- Yes, The ruler. - Then this is a grand alliance!
Hmm.
Alright... but does the groom even know about the marriage?
No, my father didn’t inform him.
Then this wedding cannot happen this year.
Huh?
- What happened? - What is this!!?
If the groom doesn’t even know he is getting married... - Hmm
How can we conduct the marriage?
We'll just tell him.
Where is he?
He is on the third floor, in room 420.
- Isn’t that your father’s room? - Yes.
You let him there?
I allowed him to stay so that the guests wouldn’t feel uncomfortable
- What a noble heart you have! - Yes, right?
Alright, bring him here.
Call Chandrahasa here.
First, let’s observe him, then we will discuss.
- No problem with that - Greetings.
- Greet Brahmajnani - Greetings, Brahmajnani!
May you be blessed.
Him?! Toe of the feet
Remembering the child
To learn the identity
You seem familiar. Have we met before?
Brahmajnani!
- Groom.. Groom. - It’s him... it’s him.
Ah! This boy! This boy!
- What is that? - What happened?
Brahmajnani... he doesn’t know!
- He? - Doesn't know.
Yes, he doesn’t know about it!
Why doesn’t he know?
Because you didn't tell him!
Tell him that first. And wipe that stupid laughter off your face
Madanaraya, have you finished reading the letter?
Yes, but after reading it, this happened!
If you've read it, just tell me the response, and I’ll be on my way.
Exactly! That’s why it’s difficult for you to answer right away.
- Although. - Yes
Yes, yes!
Let me make it clear for you.
The message is about my sister Vishaye, and we've decided to marry her to you.
- But he said it was a secret letter? - Yes
And secrets must be read in private, right?
Yes, of course.
But now you’re talking about marrying your sister to me?
- Madana! - Yes?
He is not wrong.
He is thinking carefully before deciding.
What do you mean?
A minister’s daughter is not something you can just put up for sale at a marketplace!
Hmm.
- Maybe she is like this! - Oh, dear god!
He was wondering if you were sending him a defective bride!
He’s not wrong in thinking that
Just like the saying of the wise..
True, the wise have said many things, Just tell me what you are about to say?
Anumanam! ಅನುಮಾನ
Peddarogam! ದೊಡ್ಡ ರೋಗ
Give it!
It cannot be given, just as I said!
But she’s my sister, right? My sister!
- But she’s my sister, right? My sister! - Yes... yes, indeed!
So, after seeing me, there is no need to see my sister.
She, too, has her own... unique charm!
What do you mean?
Exactly what it sounds like!
Brahmajnani, I don't wat marriage. Let me leave?
Hey!
You wait, Don't make a fuss
We will resolve this properly. What is the real issue?
No issue!
Just like how two dolls made from the same mold look alike,
My sister and I also share a resemblance.
But there is a difference... in gender!
- Ah! Now I understand. - So, do you get it now?
Now that you understand, why is he doubtful?
He wants to see the bride.
- Oh, Is that so... - Indeed.
- what’s the harm in showing her? - No arguments now!
You come this way
- Please sit here. - Fine, fine
Now, I shall show you!
Call Vishaye!
Princess Vishaye, Madanaraya has summoned you to the court.
Brother, why did you call me?
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
Respected Brahmajnani is here!
- My salutations, Revered Brahmajnani - Bless you well
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
Sister!
- Brahmajnani, what's wrong? - What is this?
Nothing much, Brahmajnani,
- I just called out, “Oh dear sister!” - So lovingly, “Oh dear sister!
Yes, yes!
Now, tell her the matter.
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
Marriage! Marriage! Marriage! Marriage!
- Marriage? - Yes
Really?!
Brother, how is she? Is she slim? Fat?
As dark as Brahmajnani’s wife?
Or as fair as me?
How is my sister-in-law?
- My wife? How is she? - She is dark!
When did you see her?
The other day at the temple.
You were walking with her, weren’t you?
- That was not my wife! - Then who?
She was my assistant.
Brahmajnani,
why were you walking around the temple with your assistant?
It was for work!
- Oh... Sister - But tell me, how is my sister-in-law?
The marriage isn’t for me!
Then?
The marriage is for you!
- For me?! - Yes!
- I don’t want it so soon! - She says no!, Brahmajnani
Hmm... If she were ten or twenty years older, maybe
- That’s what I mean! - But then?
Father isn’t here, right?
Sister, the marriage isn’t for father!
It’s for you!
Sister!
Ah!
Why do you keep talking about father?
That's right.
The wise have spoken much about this, sister
Well, the wise say many things... Tell me what you are about to say?
Jyeshta Bhrata
Brother!
That word just won’t come out of your mouth, will it? -Meaning?
It’s not Pir Pir! It’s Pitru Samaan!
She still doesn’t even know who the groom is! She’s confused!
Alright then
sister! Come here
I’ll show you!
The groom, right?
Look there! There! There! There!
Look at that majestic beauty!
Just looking at him, two eyes are not enough!
Two eyes are not enough! Two eyes are not enough!
- Such a broad chest. - Brother!
- A strong, sturdy build! - Brother!
A royal walk!
Ahh!
He is a sight to behold!
Sister!
you must have done great deeds in your past life to marry such a man!
Brother, What happened to you?
How... How can I marry him?!
I’ll go tell father that I don’t want to get married!
- Brahmajnani. - Hmm
Why are you standing there?
I was just thinking...
I was supposed to show her the groom, right?
- The groom? - Yes.
Where?
I don't want him
Oh... The groom was right here!
I was thinking about him.
- I will show her the man. - Show her.
- Sister - Hmm
It's not him
There, there
The fish-eyed one glanced, A dream blossomed in her fish-like eyes,
In the depths of her thoughts
What is it?
- Brahmajnani. - Hmm
God is great, Brahmajnani.
He is always great. God never deceives.
- That’s not what I meant, Brahmajnani. - Then what?
"Honor was lost, but dignity remained, Brahmajnani."
What are you trying to say now?
- Strengthen your heart, Brahmajnani. - Hmm... My heart is always strong.
- My sister - Sister?
She ran away before the wedding, Brahmajnani!
Huh... Now the story is ruined!
- Meaning? - I thought you were saying something else.
What happened?
The wedding... She didn’t run away after the wedding,
- she ran before it! - Yes.
Oh... So, she ran away willingly, did she?
She just did.
She blushed deeply and ran away upon seeing the groom. Didn't she?
Ha... Ha... Ha.
- And what does that mean? - What?
Silence is the sign of acceptance.
So...
- There’s no point in delaying any further. - Right.
Should do it symbolically.
- Symbolically? - Yes.
Yes, today evening,
we will conduct a symbolic wedding.
Make all the necessary arrangements.
- Now, let’s rest. - Alright.
Huh.
Come, come, come, come, come, come, come.
- Has the countdown begun, has the noose tightened? - Your Highness! when you touch fire, it burns your hand.
I wonder how many will be consumed in the fire of your hatred. Has the mighty fish been caught?
I had expected that wretched Chandrahasa to have fallen by now. Or has it slipped away with the winds of fate?
Hmm.
- But. - Hmm.
There is still no news of Chandrahasa, who left for Kuntala.
Don't stress so much over that thought
Why are you in such a hurry?
If he somehow reads the letter.
- And then? - The secret will be exposed.
- Hmm - The noose that was meant for him.
Hmm.
will find its way around my neck instead.
- Your Highness!! - Hmm
Why are you so restless?
Just because a woman is pregnant,
can you immediately tell whether the child will be a boy or a girl?
No. You must wait for nine months.
One must wait for birth,
but there is no need to wait for death.
Well said.
- The death of Chandrahasa! - Hmm.
From the hands of Dushtabuddhi!
Hmm.
And no force, not even fate, can save him.
Guruji
That Dushtabuddhi was eagerly waiting to hear news of Chandrahasa’s death, wasn’t he?
But on the other side, Madana was busy preparing for his sister’s wedding, wasn’t he?
Someone,
bring the bride after adorning her beautifully!
- Alright, alright! - Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
- Madana! - Yes, Brahmajnani?
You have the only sister, right?
- Yes. - Then who is this?
- Oh, her? - Respected Brahmajnani.
Huh.
Do you think I am a dog to summoned like that.
I asked for the bride to be brought, and suddenly she appeared!
What is this.......like a welcome doll?
- No, no, Brahmajnani. - Then?
That is just her way of her greeting.
- Oh, is that so? - You want to know who she is, right?
Yes.
She belongs to our household.
Hmm...
She is the one who does my sister’s hairstyling.
But if you say she belongs to your household, that could mean something else too!
- Oh, is that so? - Yes.
What did I ask for?
- What? - I asked for the bride to be brought!
- Yes. - Are you the bride?
Then?
Looking at you, you seem like a mother of four children rather than a young bride!
Ah! Ha... Ha...
I asked for an unmarried bride, not someone else!
Oh, I see!
- Now, go bring the actual bride quickly! - Alright.
Everything must be arranged properly
Of course
- even if it’s a symbolic wedding - If so.
- no one should face any trouble, understood? - Yes, yes
Yes.
Now, bring the bride! Bring the bride!
Ha... bring her, bring her!
Have you completed all the bridal adornments?
Good, now rise, may this be an auspicious moment.
Come here!
- Now, there’s no time to delay. - Hmm.
The auspicious moment is approaching!
Exchange the garlands.
- Hey! - Brahmajnani
why are you looking here and there? Look at this!
What?
- Oh... what a disaster! - Alas!
Am I at a wedding, or have I landed in a carnival? I can’t even tell anymore!
- Brahmajnani? - What now?
- At first, I was jumping really well! - Hmm
But now, I just can’t do it anymore.
- That’s how it is. - Hmm.
I always say-if you jump too high the first time,
you won’t be able to jump again later.
I asked for flower garland
Flower garland?
The auspicious time is here! Be cautious!
The sacred moment is here!
Look at each other and exchange garlands.
Slowly... slowly... take your time
That's it.
Have you exchanged?
Oh my! The wedding is done!
- What is it? - But the wedding is completed, right?
No... no... the wedding is not over yet, my dear child.
- What? - There is still something left to do
What is left now?
The most important ritual has not been completed yet.
Which one?
Tali
Oh no, Brahmajnani
If we delay any further, people will start climbing over each other!
Well, aren’t you always doing that?
If everything is over and you still say Tali, Tali, what’s left to endure, Brahmajnani?
- My dear Madana! - Hmm
- Not that Tali! - Then?
Nupital chain, Karimani
- Not Karmani, Karimani! - Not Karmani
- Karimani - Yes Karimani
Where is it?
I had said that all arrangements were in your hands.
- Is that so? - Yes.
- You said you arranged everything, right? - Yes.
- And I agreed, right? - Yes.
I had gone to the well for a bath, my dear Madana,
Did I forget everything there? Did I leave everything behind?
Ah!
- It’s right here, Madana! - Right here?
- So, it wasn’t my mistake after all! - Hmm.
Now, whatever is in our hands, let’s proceed with it. -Oh!
Now, hold the sacred grains in your hands.
You, come forward.
Hold it.
Tie the nupital chain
In his dream within a dream
he sees a severed head rolling, blood spilling everywhere.
- Did the cold moonshine gone awry? - Why? Why?
Why are you leaving me?
I need the treasure! Don’t go! Don’t go!
Ah... May you both live a long, happy life
May you both live a long happy life as Brahmajnani said.
Yes, now, as the elder brother, you stand as a fatherly figure
- Brother too. - Yes, I am her elder brother.
Now, as a brother, you must perform the ritual of handing over your sister.
Hey!
- Hey! It’s not about lifting her physically, Madana! - Then?
You must give her hand in marriage.
Place her right hand over his right hand
Offer her kind words, bid her farewell and let her go with him.
- Brahmajnani. - Yes.
I will speak
- But you shouldn't interfere. - I will interrupt when necessary!
Ah... not that way!
Are you about to puke?
- No I do not. - Then?
Bhavane
Emotion? Fine, fine, fine
Huh.
Oh... oh... dear me!
Your fate is doomed!
My master is crying!
- Shut up, you soul of misfortune! - Brahmajnani
Do me a favor.
- Tell me. - Stop crying!
If you cry, she will start wailing, and it will be unbearable!
If you had a sister, you would understand, Brahmajnani.
Stop crying. You will make her cry too.
You should bless her journey with happy face, with joy, not sorrow.
You should have told me earlier.
Alright, do it.
This is right.
Good!
Tell me the truth,
I swear, you are testing my patience!
- Why, Brahmajnani? - Know that,
Your nonsense will be the end of me!
Hey Madana.
- No more laughing! - Hmm
- No more crying either! - Hmm
- Stay neutral - Is it?
- Brother-in-law! - Yes Brother-in-law!
- I am giving my sister to you. - Yes.
- Bathe her in milk if needed. - Yes.
- Bathe her in water if needed. - Yes.
Take good care of her, my brother-in-law.
Of course, brother-in-law.
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
I have arranged for velvet carpets across the palace, so your feet will never hurt.
- Listen, listen! - Yes.
You won't listen
I have made sure you sleep only on soft swan-feathered beds
Listen, listen!
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
- We played together in this very courtyard. - Hmm
But today, You are leaving us to join your husband’s home
- You marry one and go to another’s home. - O dear!
- Hey my dear Madana. - Is this her second connection!
- Not like that! - Then what?
What is it?
You don’t marry one and go to another’s home!
- Not like that, Brahmajnani. - Then what do you mean?
- My sister. - Hmms
- Did she marry one? - She did.
Won't she leave our house for another house?
- Did you see? - Huh.
That makes sense.
Need three months to grasp
for this philosopher's words.
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
- Consider your husband as your God and woship. - Yes, yes.
You should live considering him your everything.
Indeed. Indeed.
The sky without the moon
A pond without lotus flowers
- Aha! Aha! - Hmm.
A head without brains,
A bear without fur.
- A seedless-- - What nonsense is this?
What is that?
I mean...
- My dear sister. - Yes, brother?
So far, you lived a luxurious life
Troubles may transpire to you
You may suffer agony
if you ever face difficulties in your new home
Don’t hesitate! Sister.
Don't hesitate.
- Run back to us! Run back to us! - O dear!
Hey!
- That’s not what you say! - Then?
You should say that she must accept her husband as her world and face life with him!
- Oh, I see! - Yes.
Brother-in-law, take good care of her.
I will, brother-in-law.
The ritual is now complete.
You go there and take rest.
Go.
Even urgently You completed this symbolic wedding
- Yes, that it's a symbolic wedding - Yes
Two days later, there's should be a feast
Brahmajnanis can leave anything except meals
Delicious kinds of dishes for you and sweet treats for you. -Is that so?
I will make those arrangements
- It means today a symbolic feast awaiting - Isn't it so?
- Come let's everyone go. - Come, come.
Without hesitation, having contemplated many things, the ministerial lord
Stands prepared for the forthcoming act, while the wicked ones rage.
Great minister, I heard that you summoned me
Kulinda,
I don’t feel at ease, something is troubling me.
What happened, my lord?
Was there any issue with our hospitality?
No, no, nothing like that.
Then what is the matter?
Your son Chandrahasa left for Kuntala three days ago.
Until now, we have not received any news from there.
I wonder what has happened, whether things have gone wrong.
My lord, my son Chandrahasa I have full faith in him.
- Even I have faith, Kulinda. - Hmm
But...
I should not have entrusted this task to your son.
If I had completed the job myself,
my mind would have been at peace.
Whatever had to happen has already happened.
Now, I must reach Kuntala as soon as possible.
You could have stayed for two more days and accepted our hospitality.
Please do not insist, Kulinda.
The call of duty is urging me.
I must leave immediately.
- Anala! - Yes.
- Come, let’s go. - Hmm.
We shall take our leave.
The son remains unaware, oblivious to what fate has in store
The troubling reasons creating the swirl inside
THE PREMISES OF KUNTALA DINING HALL
Oh dear!
- Hey! Who is this reckless fool? - Oh no!
- Can’t he see where he's going? - Brahmajnani!
- Forgive me! It was a mistake. - What a misfortune! Didn’t you notice that I’m coming?
Oh no! I didn’t realize. Please forgive me. It was unintentional.
Forgive me.
Oh! My Lord, Minister!
- Yes, it is me. - Oh, I see! I didn’t recognize you earlier.
It’s alright, don’t worry about it.
I cursed without realizing it was you. Please don’t take it to heart.
No worries. But what brings you here, near my house?
Oh, yes, yes! Something special at your house?
- Special? - A feast.
A feast!
- Did you have a feast? - Yes, we did!
- Oh, so you got a treasure? - Treasure? Huh?
Treasure?
I meant, did you receive your offering?
Oh! Why ask about that?
Your son performed the rituals so well!
He gave the offerings generously, no doubt.
- And the meal was splendid! - A good meal?
- Yes, yes! - What meal?
Oh dear, a wedding feast!
- A wedding? - Yes.
- A wedding? - Wedding.
- A wedding for my son, Madan? - Hmm.
For Prince Champakamala?
A wedding, indeed.
- A wedding? - But... not your son’s wedding.
- Not my son’s wedding? - No, no.
- Then whose wedding? - Whose marriage?
- What are you saying, O noble one? - What is it, Brahmajnani?
Your daughter’s wedding!
- My daughter’s wedding? - Yes, your daughter’s wedding.
Vishaya’s wedding?!
- My daughter’s wedding?! - Yes.
- Brahmajnani, who is the groom? - Oh dear!
why are you asking? You sent him yourself. Chandrahasa!
Chandrahaasa. -Madana, gave your daughter and arranged the wedding.
- Chandrahaasa! - Marriage.
- Vishaya?! - Feast!
And a grand feast!
- The son remains unaware, oblivious to what fate has in store - Hey! Give me my sword.
- Oh! What a strange and twisted turn in the pages of life! - Hey Madana!
Madana!
- Oh my Lord! - Hmm.
Your father-in-law is here!
I haven’t done anything wrong! Why would he come here?
- Oh no, my Lord. - Hmm.
My father-in-law!
- Again? - Your father!
- My father?! - Yes.
- Go, go, go quickly! - How can I?
Just go, go, go!
- Hey Madana! - I’m going!
- Go, go, go! - I’m going!
Go, go
Oh no, Father.
My Father! -Hey Madana! Burning with rage, the wicked one sets out,
Madana!
- Marching towards the one he once called his son - Father!
- Hey! - Father.
I once believed you were the pride of our lineage. -Father!
But you have become its disgrace!
Father!
I did not write this in the decree
- yet you went ahead and acted on your own!. - Father! Father!
What have you done?
- Father. - What is it?
What happened, Father?
You still dare to ask what happened?!
Did you follow what was written in the decree?
- Yes, Father. - What exactly did you do?
I did exactly what you had written in the decree, Father. -Silence.
Father!
Do not call me ‘Father’ again-be warned!
Then what should I call you, Father?
I am not your father, and you are no son of mine!
A disgrace like you does not deserve to live in this land!
You are letting your anger consume you, Father.
I am asking you, please, listen to me.
If a little anger makes someone jump into a well,
then even ten times that anger won't bring them back up, Father.
I did not come here to listen to your lessons!
- What happened, Father? - What happened?!
I will cut off your head-be warned!
If that will bring you peace, then do it, Father.
- But think carefully before you act. - Think about what?
Once, there was a great sage named Jamadagni.
Hmm.
Blinded by rage, he lost his wife and children-all his loved ones
Consider your actions before taking the next step, Father.
Are you trying to teach me a lesson?
No, Father.
- Did you follow the decree exactly? - Yes, Father.
Where is the decree?
I knew you would ask for it.
That is why I kept it in a secure place, Father.
- Secure? - Yes, Father.
Where is this so-called secure place?
It is safe, Father. I will show you.
I will bring it father
Father! Father!
Is that your idea of a secure place?!
Where else could be safer than that, Father?
For the one who arrived in distress, his path is now empty.
- The lotus-born has devised a different fate for this. - Listen!
Father!
Father! My hand, my hand!
- The esteemed minister and chief, Duhstabuddhi. - My father!
I am aware.
From the supreme command, the task assigned to his son Madana
It was told to me.
- It was written by me for you! - Yes, Father.
This Chandrahasa is a great danger to us
He is a great benefit to us!
- A great danger to us! - A great benefit to us!
Maha-hita, Maha-ahita! That is a Savarna Deergha Sandhi!
- Father! Father! - Hey! Listen!
Instead of looking at lineage, heritage, education, age, and valor. -Yes father
Give him poison!
Oh no, Father! It was a mistake, Father!
Instead of looking at lineage, heritage, education, age, and valor.
- Give him poison! - It was a mistake, Father!
Am I the father, or are you?
- Father, you are the one. - Did I wrote, or are you?
Father, you have written
The mistake is known to me or to you?
- Now you understand, right, Father? - I haven’t seen it.
Instead of looking at lineage, heritage, education, age, and valor
(As he is about to continue
There’s the mistake, Father. Read it properly!
Instead of looking at lineage, heritage, education, age, and valor
Give him Vi Vi...
- Vishaye! - Yes father.
Father?!
What happened, Father?
Please sit down, Father.
No one can change what is written by fate
Even Duhstabuddhi himself knew this.
However, he set out to alter the very script of destiny.
I need some solitude.
No worries, father.
No worries at all
I’ll arrange for your solitude right away, father.
Do it.
My father needs solitude.
Father... Father...
- Father. - What?
Try to recover a little.
Alright, son.
If you need anything at any time, just call me, father. I will be right here.
That’s enough, son.
- Just take some rest and recover. - Hmm... I will.
Leave.
- Father, take care, father. - If needed, I will call you.
Alright, father, alright.
- So, did Duhstabuddhi change? - Hm-hmm.
- Did he realize his mistakes? - No.
As the saying goes, "At the time of destruction, one loses all sense.
His cup of sins was about to overflow-only a single drop was left to fill it completely.
I have examined what I wrote twice.
My hands, my eyes-there is no way they have deceived me.
Someone else must have deceived me.
Destiny...
..or Chandrahaasa?
No, no!
Chandrahasa could never deceive me
So,
how could my son Madana?!
So innocent, so naive-possibly betray his own father?
No, there is no way It's my son's fault.
After all that has happened,
Should I simply sit back, doing nothing!!?
If I do nothing now, then all my efforts until now will have been in vain.
I must act...
My mind urges me forward.
Under no circumstances should I spare Chandrahasa!
As long as Chandrahasa is alive, the throne of Kuntala will remain out of my grasp.
So, my next goal is clear,
Chandrahasa must die.
Death... death...
Now, who is Chandrahasa?
My son-in-law.
He is my daughter’s husband.
If Chandrahasa dies, my daughter will become a widow.
My daughter will become a widow.
Drat!
So be it! Let her be a widow!
Hmph!
Time heals all wounds.
She may shed tears for a few days,
but eventually, she will console herself and move on.
In this world, no one is eternal. Everyone is destined to die someday
But if I stop my mission now,
I am certain that the throne of Kuntala will slip from my grasp.
Yes!
Chandrahasa must die!
This was Duhstabuddhi’s final attack.
That it would become the cause of his own downfall, as well as that of many others.
Dushtabuddhi, did not realize.
As Duhstabuddhi's shout echoed, Chandrahasa and his wife stood before him.
His mind was a storm of uncontrollable rage,
his heart drowning in sorrow.
At that moment,
a royal summons arrives for Madana from the King of Kuntala.
Madana, after informing his father and seeking his permission, prepares to leave.
The Maharaja has summoned me
Repeating multiple times, emphasizing its importance,
He also expresses his regret at having to leave at such a moment.
- Father. - Hmm
I must go, father
What is this?
It's in old Kannada, father.
Oh, haven’t you let go of that yet?
- I am still learning it, father. - Alright, fine. Leave now.
- I will go now, father. - Hmm
- Father? - Hmm.
- Shall I leave? - Haven’t you left yet?
I am leaving now, father.
During the wedding, since her father was absent
Vishaya left, saying she would prepare a special meal for him.
Dushthabuddhi saw this as the perfect opportunity.
My son kept saying,
"I did this, I did that,"
but I don’t understand what exactly he did.
- But tell me one thing, Chandrahasa. - What is it?
Have all the religious rituals been completed properly?
Yes, everything has been performed accordingly.
Have you visited all the temples that needed to be visited?
Yes, I have visited all the temples as instructed.
- The Mahaganapati Temple? - I visited that on the very first day.
- The Anjaneya Temple? - On the second day.
- The Durga Parameshwari Temple? - I have visited that as well.
The Smashana Kalika Temple?
That one... I haven’t visited yet.
- Ah, you haven’t been there? - No, I haven’t.
You didn’t offer prayers at the Smashana Kalika Temple?!
Oh, Divine Mother! We have been deceived!
This is a great mistake! A grave mistake, Mother!
Father-in-law
Chandrahaasam within three days of the wedding,
if the Smashana Kalika Temple is not visited
the Goddess unleashes her wrath.
A terrible drought will come! Everything will be ruined!
Everything will be doomed, Chandrahasa! Doomed!
What shall we do?! What can we do?!
- Father-in-law. - What is it?
- There is no need to worry. - Why?
As you said, within how many days should we visit the temple?
Within three days of the wedding.
Today is the third day since the wedding.
- Ah... today is the third day? - Yes.
Oh, the Divine Mother has saved us all! She has saved us!
- Chandrahasa, do one thing. - Tell me, Father-in-law.
Go immediately and offer prayers at the Smashana Kalika Temple! Go and offer prayers!
Alright, Father-in-law. I will take Vishaya along with me
No! You must go alone.
For other temples, husbands and wives may go together,
but for the Smashana Kalika Temple, only the groom must visit.
Even during my wedding, I went alone.
So you must go alone and complete the ritual.
Alright, Father-in-law.
As you say, I will go alone.
Shall I make the necessary preparations and leave at once. - Good.
- Very well then. - Now go!
Another conspiring betrayal begun
Chandrahaasa!
Madana, who was returning after the discussion with Kuntala's king
With excitement he headed towards the royal palace to inform something
THE WAY OF MADANA TAKES FROM KUNTALA PALACE TO HIS ROYAL COURT
Here Dushtabuddhi to execute his conspiracy
Deceiver!
This is the punishment for your mistake
Around 20 years ago,
I asked you to bring the severed head of a boy
By not killing him,
The insolent who deceived me with a chopped toe as an evidence
Ay!
Anyone who dares to stand in my way shall meet the same fate!
Be warned!
Forgive us, O Highness! We made a mistake!
A mistake?
A mistake, you say?
Do you think I should forgive you?
- Yes, master! - Fine. I shall forgive you
But...
..only if you swear to do exactly as I command!
Tell us, highness! We will do whatever you say to atone for our mistake!
Swear it! Swear it by touching my hand!
We swear, highness! We shall do as you command!
- Will you? - Yes.
Go.
- At dusk - Hmm.
There will be a lone man will arrive to the Shmashana Kali Temple.
Without looking back, without hesitation
sever his head!"
But highness, how will we recognize the man?
What if someone else arrives instead?
Hey!
Fools! It does not matter who it is! Whoever arrives-kill them without question!
- But master, what if it is someone else? - Whoever it may be
Even if it is me, cut off the head!
As the dense clouds of grievous sin gather.
The waters of despair flood in.
Who shall be sacrificed, whose life shall be taken?
THE SUBSECTION OF KUNTALA PALACE
Who will step forward as fate unfolds?
- Brother-in-law! - Brother-in -law! What a surprise!
Brother-in -law, where are you headed
My father-in-law instructed me
to visit the Kali Temple on the third day after marriage and offer prayers.
- Oh, does he not have anything else to do! - Why do you say that, brother?"
The king urgently wishes to speak with you about an important matter.
You must go to him immediately!
What is this matter about?
Something regarding political affairs.
He insists that you meet him at once.
- But Father-in-law - Hmm
- There is one problem. - What is it?
My father-in-law gave me this responsibility.
If I do not fulfill it, I would be disobeying the elders.
Besides, there is a tradition among you all
- Within three days of marriage. - Hmm
It is customary for a newlywed husband to visit the Kali Temple and offer prayers
Brother-in-law, don’t overthink this!
! Elders, especially the King, are like gods to us
When a king personally calls you, it must be for a significant reason
Worship can always be done later.
- If it's must, let's do one thing. - What?
Instead of you, I will go and offer prayers on your behalf!
- Brother-in-law. - Yes
- I don’t know why, - Yes
but I feel uneasy.
I feel that I must go to the temple myself.
Brother-in-law, do not say such things!
We have immense respect for the King.
- If he is calling you today. - Hmm
There must be a crucial reason."
- Do one thing. - What?
go meet the King at once.
Meanwhile, I will prepare everything for the temple worship.
Hmm.
- Is that alright? - Very well, Brother-in-law.
- I shall do as you say. - Alright.
Brother-in-law-in -law.
Even so, my heart is not at ease, I feel that I must go there myself.
Why are you being so stubborn, like a child?
There is nothing to worry about!
I will perform the puja in your name.
You just go meet the king and return quickly.
You leave
I will handle it, you go.
Brother-in-law!
- I will return as soon as possible. - That’s the spirit!
- Take care, Brother-in-law-in -law. - I will.
Brother-in-law, I am here. Do not worry.
Soldiers, escort him safely beyond the fortress!
Yes, my lord!
What happened next, Guruji?"
The wicked soul of the mind of the gathering
THE WAY TO KALI TEMPLE FROM KUNTALA PALACE
Has fallen into the net of its own life.
KALIKA TEMPLE
What is the true heart of Kali? In the stage of the world.
Hmm?!
This is the cruel tale of destiny, The playful life of destiny.
Mother Kalika, you should protect us
- Happiness in Kunthala - Kaalika, save me once again."
Huh?!
- Chandrahasa! - Father-in-Law.
- Chandrahasa...Is it truly you? - Yes Father-in-Law. It is I
How... how did you come here?
Were you not supposed to go to the smasaana Kālī temple?
- Father-in-Law - What is it?
- As I was on my way to the temple - Huh
Brother-in-law, Madanaraya appeared before me.
What happened then?
He told me that the Maharaja had summoned him to discuss matters of state.
And so?
I stepped aside to let him fulfill his duty.
You went to the King with much anticipation?
Yes.
Then, You defied my words?"
No, Father-in-Law.
What do you mean, again?
Brother-in-law Madanaraya, went in my place.
To the temple!
Madana!
Madana! Madana!
Madana!
This life has come to understand the bond of the soul
Just like the bird in the body, does it exist inside the cage?
Kaalika mother, what is this illusion?
You wretched traitors!
What is this conspiracy of yours?
I will behead each one of you and play with your skulls like a ball!
Jai Mahakali!
- The fire of the pyre has burned, the lamp of the soul has extinguished - Madana! O dear!
Oh, my beloved son!"
Father-in-law
Princess, I have heard that the chief minister Dushtabuddhi and Chandrahasa
are rushing towards the Kalika temple in great urgency
Madana!
Hey!
Madana!
Oh, my beloved son
Madana!
My son!
The very lips that once called out to you now taste the dust of despair
It should have been you who lit my funeral pyre.
But...
fate has turned cruel, forcing me to perform your last rites instead!
I dreamt of crowning you as the ruler of Kūntala
In the end, I didn't get the fortune to see you ascend the throne with honor
I am left to lay you upon the funeral pyre.
No son.
By losing you...
..How do I continue to live as the servant of the Chandrahāsa very man who took you from me?
How can I, Duṣṭabuddhi, live as the mere shadow of his glory?
? How do I live with this torment?
Chandrahaasa.
Hey Chandrahaasa.
I tried to rewrite the destiny inscribed upon your forehead
But fate has played a cruel trick on me instead!
Mother!
Mother Jagadamba!
Why, O Divine Mother?
Why punish my son for the sins of his father?
I cherished but one priceless jewel in my life my son, Madan!
you have taken him away from me!
Chandrahaasa.
Chandrahāsa, the world needs a warrior like you
But a sinner like me... this earth can no longer bear my presence.
This earth can no longer bear my presence.
This land that has swallowed my son’s life... shall not tolerate mine either!
Your soul will find no peace until justice is served, Chandrahāsa. the Goddess to be satisfied,
the life she truly demands is not that of my son.
O Jagadamba! If it is my life that will appease your wrath
Then take it!
I will amalgamate with your feet
Oh, cruel Kaavadeva, What is the state of your seat, and the nature of your thoughts?
- The tale of life is full of death and suffering - Father!
- Swami. - Vishaye.
Father-in-Law.
In life, who knows when the end comes, when the soul departs?
Father!
Alas!
Oh, cruel Kaavadeva, oh, cruel Kaavadeva.
Father!
Brother!
Oh, cruel Kaavadeva, oh, cruel Kaavadeva.
Oh, what is this terrible fate I am witnessing?
Swami... the sword... Swami.
The cruel fire of enmity
The astonishment of Veerasimha’s gaze
Reveals his new intentions in the moment.
Swami!
Veerasimha... you?"
As a feudal lord, I desired to become a true ruler.
In the grand chessboard of politics that I played. -Don't do it.
Don't...
you were merely a piece, Chandrahāsa.
Veerasimha! -my final move is to strike at your heart, your beloved wife, Vishaye!
Veerasimha, the enmity here is between you and me.
- Vishaye! - Enough!
Enough!
Veerasimha!
Vishaye.
Swami.
Veerasimha!
Chandrahaasa!
your reign of dominance over Aryavarta's noble heirs ends today!
I will crush your pride into dust."
Chandrahaasa!
I will watch as you burn in the fire of my vengeance
Chandrahaasa!
Your obsession with Visaye blinded you
while your secret talks of marriage with the most beautiful woman in Kūntala, Champakamala
were merely another step in your grand political conspiracy.
But tonight... I put an end to it all!
Chandrahaasa!
Tomorrow, in the royal court of Chandanavati there will be mourning
Now, this lion shall fall before the might of Vīrasimha.
The brave one of the million rays of light
In the terrible storm of the lion's rage.
The supreme valor
This astonishment, this wonder, Astonishment, astonishment.
The roaring flames of your rising hatred.
Do you think this mighty blade trembles at that roar?
Victory will create History
And the address of that history is this Chandrahasa
The fire that burns beneath the sea, The sharp fang of death's eye, A black serpent moving in the thunderstorm
The roaring lion king, Let Parashurama grab hold, When the fiery blaze of the Udupa's laugh explodes.
Veera Chandrahasa! Veera Chandrahasa! Veera Chandrahasa!
The one who is equal to a grain of sand, the wicked one who does not feel tired
Ruthlessly he swings the noose of Yama and throws everyone into the dance of death
In the battlefield, the one named Bhairava, fierce and wild. Demonstrates his valor and strength, showing no mercy.
Veera Chandrahasa! Veera Chandrahasa! Veera Chandrahasa!
Mother
Oh Kaali Maatha
Look with your own eyes at what has happened in your temple
Are you happy now?
Look carefully!
You are revered as the Universal Mother,
but what have you done?
What have you done?!
This Chandrahāsa, who should not have committed such acts, was made to do them by your will.
Mother, I lost my father-in-law, Duṣṭabuddhi. Was like father to me.
I lost my innocent brother-in-law, Madana.
And I lost my beloved wife, the one who was my very life.
Why?
Why, Mother?
You are the bloodthirsty one, aren’t you?
You crave blood, don’t you?
But it will never be enough, will it?
Never!
Here, I hold my sword.
I offer my own blood to you, Mother.
Take it!
Accept it!
- O Mother, auspicious illusion - Mother!
Mother!
Purifying in nature
The form of Kali, adorned with white radiance
- The wave of auspiciousness. - Mother... Mother!
I do not understand why all of this has happened.
Mother, do you see?
Wherever I look, all I see is a downpour of blood.
Why, Mother? Why is it like this?
Look around.
Everyone has perished
What is the purpose of my existence now? What is the use of me living any longer?
- My child, Chandrahāsa. - Mother?
Do not grieve over what has happened
You were born in one place, brought up in another,
and today, you have surrendered to me in my temple.
You must now stand tall in this world.
It is my divine will that you become the protector of this kingdom.
Everything that has happened was necessary to strengthen you.
One day, a great calamity will come, and you must be prepared to stop it.
It is your destiny to safeguard this sacred land of Bharata.
Son
When the time is right, I will guide you.
Hold the sacred Shaligrama with a pure heart and unwavering focus,
chant the name of Hari, and meditate upon me with absolute devotion
I will restore life to all your loved ones.
! Let all beings in this world be happy
May auspiciousness prevail
I am grateful, Mother.
Mother!
Brother-in-law!
- Beloved. - Vishaye!
- Father-in-law. - Chandrahaasa.
Vishaye!
Chandrahāsa was blessed by the Divine Mother.
Those who had perished were revived by her grace.
Upon learning the truth from Chandrahāsa, they all surrendered themselves to Goddess Kalika in devotion.
- Chandrahaasa! - Father-in-law.
One who takes a life is not truly great
the one who brings the dead back to life is the greatest of all.
You are truly blessed, for you have witnessed the divine mother with your own eyes
Holding your feet is no crime.
One thing is certain,
at the very moment I 'died,' the evil within me perished too.
With the grace of the Divine Mother, I have been reborn, and along with me
wisdom has also taken birth.
Isn’t it the Divine Mother who has given us all a new life?
Hail the Mother, Jagadamba! Salutations to the Goddess!-To prevent the impending disaster that threatens the kingdom
Goddess words that "Only you have the strength"
Echoed deeply in Chandrahāsa’s heart
GARUDAKSHA THE KALINJA EMPIRE
- For the Lion King's throne, The fierce gaze of Garuda burns with the flames of hatred - If I cannot have Champakamala
The fierce gaze of Garuda burns with the flames of hatred Then no vile creature in this world shall possess her!
Hmm!
"Guruji, hasn’t Chandrahāsa’s suffering ended yet?
THE WEST FORT OF KUNTALA
Hey Subuddhi!
Even if the entire army of Kuntala stands against me,
I will still take your daughter, place her on my thigh, and carry her away!
Champakamala is now beneath my feet!
As the mighty ruler of this empire,
nothing in Kuntala has captivated me more than Champakamala.
SAMUDRA SENA THE VANGA EMPIRE
Champakamala! If she slips from my grasp,
Hey, minister! Prepare the army immediately. Behead Chandrahaasa
crush Garudaksha’s arrogance, and claim Champakamala for me.
Move out!
A restless pack of vultures, with eyes as sharp as a hawk,
stands poised, eager to seize its prey.
SAMVARANA THE EMPIRE OF MAGADHA
The wrath that once burned like the scorching sun has been concealed
all for her.
I, the undefeated one, who defeated the mighty warriors of a hundred kingdoms
Hey Garudaksha,
The flame of wrath hidden within my heart has now ignited.
Destruction is inevitable,
and I shall be the one to carve your death sentence with my own hands!
A warrior who has hoisted the flag of victory in all eight directions!
If not for her,
KARAKANDU THE KALINGA EMPIRE
then at least for the throne of Kuntala, I shall declare war.
Let the war elephants charge, let the cavalry thunder across the battlefield
Kuntala shall be mine!
Garudaksha's fate is sealed!
- Chandrahaasa! - Chandrahaasa!
Chandrahaasa!
Garudaksha, who abducted Queen Champakamala,
, killed hundreds of soldiers in his pursuit.
When Subuddhi Maharaja's commander, Shoor Sena, came to Chandrahāsa to express his sorrow
Dushthabuddhi told him that the secret of Chandrahāsa's marriage to Champakamala
had leaked and that the enemy kingdoms were preparing for war against them.
Father-in-law
I have grown up listening to my mother speak about,
how one must be willing to sacrifice their life for this land and its language.
I cannot tolerate the disgrace brought upon a woman of this sacred soil.
Like a lion roaring amidst blazing fire,
Like an enraged elephant charging at the sight of its mahout
Garudaksha-the coward who abducted Champakamalini like a thief
I will sever his head and place it at your feet like a ball.
No matter who dares to stand against this cause
I will cut through their arrogance with this very sword,
and offer their downfall as an offering to Mother Earth.
If I fail to do so, then I am not Chandrahaasa!
A mere beggar ascends the throne of Kuntala
but the wolves waiting for that throne never realized,
that they were marching toward the doorstep of death.
Brakura
If Chandrahāsa stands boldly against Garudaksha, Yearning for battle, surging forth,
then just as Hanuman had Lord Rama's protection,
who shall stand as divine protection for Chandrahāsa, Brakura? Halting the arrogance of wicked foes.
Slashing through enemy ranks
No matter what obstacles arise, do not fear!
Know that this Shivaputtaswamy will always stand by your side.
Jai Bhubhaneshwari! Veera Chandrahaasa!
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We shall meet again
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Jai Bhubhaneshwari!
He wields the lightning sword, making the earth tremble.
With fierce eyes, resist the rising waves of enemies
He roars and rises, embodying the wrath of Lord Narasimha..
Veera Chandrahasa...
In the quest for woman and land
In the quest for woman and land, A storm of battle raged
The people, aware yet unyielding, driven by deeper greed.
Ignited the flames of a bloody war, Thus unfolds the valorous saga of Chandrahāsa!
Veera Chandrahasa...