Mahabharat

Alright, child. Do this.

There is a person at the stables

who goes by the name of Dhamgranthi.* *"Abode of a relater/narrator/chanter."

Go and give this 'laddoo' to him.

Go and give it to him. Go on.

Dhamgranthi.

Dhamgranthi.

Are you Dhamgranthi?

He is.

But Tantripal told me

that Dhamgranthi is a person.

Tantripal has sent a gram flour 'laddoo'.

Wonderful!

I was wondering when the 'laddoo' will arrive.

You may have it. - Won't you have it?

If I have it, I will gain weight

and become ugly like you.

Have it.

Even Minister Kank loves these sweets.

Has chef Ballav sent him 'laddoo'?

How would I know that?

Your Highness, we have brought food for you.

Gram flour 'laddoo'!

Who had the audacity to send me these sweets?

Your Highness, if you permit me

may I have the 'laddoo'?

I am reminded of my childhood while having them.

Of course.

You have made my kingdom prosper so much.

Not just a portion of my food

you may even ask for a portion of my kingdom.

Attendant, keep the food here.

We will have it later.

Your Highness

you seem to be distracted today.

Minister Kank

my subjects are very upset over General Keechak's conduct.

But he is the Queen's brother.

Hence, I can't control him.

General Keechak is the strength of our kingdom.

The basis of our protection.

A tortoise's shell becomes a burden for its whole body

because

its shell is its only protection.

Meaning?

Your Highness

a wise king does not depend on a single source of protection

for his kingdom.

He divides the responsibilities among several people.

Even you need to do that.

Attendant

has the same food been sent to the Queen's chamber?

Yes, sire.

Enough. I cannot dance any more, Brihannala.* *"Large reed" or "having a reed."

I am tired.

You got tired so soon, Uttara!

How will you grow strong by learning to dance?

Train yourself in warfare.

Only then will you become strong.

Alright, Uttar.

If you are that strong prove it by dancing.

I am a warrior.

I don't dance.

Knowledge of dance even helps in warfare, Prince.

Dance in warfare!

Definitely.

Raise your sword and try to injure me.

Then, watch the miracle called dancing.

Prince

in life, dance is equally important in times

of struggle and peace.

Remember.

If the joyful 'Tandav'* of Lord Shiva gives life *Divine dance performed by Shiva.

then the terrible 'Tandav' takes it away as well.

Gram flour 'laddoo'?

Why do we have these sweets for our meals repeatedly?

Take them away.

Your Highness

if you permit me

I wish to visit the town for a while.

Of course.

Princess Uttara will rest now.

Malini* *"Having a garland."

have you finished adorning my hair?

Yes, Your Highness.

Where are you going?

Your Highness

Today I am observing a fast called 'Yaksh Poojan'.* *Worship of Yaksh/benevolent nature spirits.

And the sun is about to set.

If you permit me..

May I offer the prayers?

Wait for a while.

First, take this vessel containing liquor

to my elder brother's house.