Sarangi

A bottle of water and tea, please.

Your tea is ready.

Sure.

How much? - 30 Rupees.

30 Rupees.

- Hello, where are you? - Near Horatti.

Your hospital visit?

- We are getting ready. - What time is your appointment?

We need to go now.

Little one?

Mom is getting her ready.

Okay, call me after you get back from the hospital.

Can you receive a call there?

Try, or else I'll call you in the evening.

When are you coming here?

Baby crying.

Why is she crying?

Mom...

Mom...

Why don't you go check on her? We can talk later.

All right, be safe.

Yeah.

Hello.

Sorry, I can't hear you.

Hello.

Hello, madam, let me call you back in a bit.

Hello?

Piece of crap.

Hello...

Is anybody here?

Hello...

Oh! You are awake.

Please, sit down, sit down.

You're burning hot!

Your fever seems to have worsened.

Give me a second.

Here...

Drink this, and you'll feel better.

This is just a herbal remedy.

How did I get here?

You don't seem to remember.

You were sleeping outside, so I brought you in.

Sorry, I was feeling quite dizzy.

That's okay.

Please drink.

Is it bitter?

It's alright.

Finish it.

You'll feel better soon.

So, what brought you here?

I was on my way to visit a friend.

Oh!

You forgot your way!

No.

My scooter broke down on the way.

Then, I went into the forest looking for water

and lost my way.

That's alright...

Everything happens for a reason!

You live here?

I do.

Alone?

Why

is it wrong to be alone?

No, I didn't mean that.

Are you suspicious because I live alone in the forest?

Don't worry.

You are safe here.

Can I stay here tonight?

If I say no would you leave?

I've no idea where to venture out at this hour.

I'll leave early in the morning.

As you wish.

It's up to you whether you stay or leave this place.

How are you feeling now?

I feel much better.

What was in this?

Would you like some more?

Yes please.

There's hot water. Would you like to freshen up?

Okay.

The bathroom is outside.

Here.

There is a towel you can use.

Here you go.

You must be really hungry, let me...

No, please don't trouble yourself.

Why?

I don't feel hungry anymore after drinking this.

Really?

I would have asked you if I was hungry.

Okay, as you wish.

What are you drawing?

Katte Mane.

Do you know this game?

Of course, who doesn't?

Why are you playing alone?

Well, there is nobody around

would you like to play a game?

Play with just two pawns?

I wanted to finish faster.

Now that you joined, here you go.

You can go first.

Does the winner get anything?

You have to win first; Then we shall see.

I've never lost playing this game.

Oh!

If you win, you'll get whatever you desire.

Anything I desire?

Mm-hmm.

But, what if I win?

I've nothing to give you.

You don't have to give me anything. Just do me a favor, that's enough.

Sure, by all means.

If you don't mind can I ask you something?

Sure.

How come you are alone in this forest?

It's a long story.

What is it?

Do you know why this place is called Mount Sarangi?

Long ago, a Sage used to live in this forest.

He had a daughter and her name was "Sarangi".

Having lost her Mother at a very young age, she grew up in her father's care.

As she matured, she devoted herself to God and spent time helping her father.

Once, a Prince wandered into the Ashram while hunting,

and struck up an acquaintance with Sarangi.

Over time, their friendship blossoms into love and

they began meeting in secret, without the Sage's knowledge.

From their love, Sarangi shares the news of her pregnancy.

The Prince, who used to visit Sarangi everyday,

stops visiting upon learning of her pregnancy.

Sarangi waits in vain for the Prince to return,

but he never does.

Out of fear for her father's reaction,

Sarangi decides to find the prince and persuade him to marry her.

She braves rugged forests, hills, and fierce winds to reach the palace.

Unfortunately for the poor girl,

the Prince accuses her of adultery and publicly disavows her.

Heartbroken, Sarangi returns home to her father,

confesses the truth, seeks forgiveness,

and tragically ends her life.

So, the sage didn't punish the Prince?

How could any father tolerate injustice meted out to his children?

The furious Sage confronts the King and Queen, demanding justice.

But the Prince denies ever having any relationship

and accuses the Sage of lying.

As the King and Queen contemplate who to believe,

the enraged Sage curses the Prince to suffer eternally where Sarangi died.

The King and Queen immediately plead for the Sage's forgiveness.

Finally, the Sage, having calmed down,

takes pity and gives the Prince a sacred stone and tells him.

"Pray to this every day,

when the pure touch the stone, you'll attain salvation and the curse ends.

"Otherwise..."

I got it.

What do you think happened?

Finally, an honest person comes along and liberates the Prince.

That's it right?

How do you know?

That's how all stories are.

But this is not a fiction.

It's a true story!

You may choose to believe it or not.

Okay, but how is that story relevant to you?

You would think I'm crazy if I told you.

Not at all, tell me.

Oh no, you're down to just one pawn!

I told you, I have never lost playing this game.

I got distracted talking to you.

I'll win the next game for sure.

One more game?

Why?

Are you scared you'll lose?

I am not scared,

but aren't you sleepy?

It's okay.

It seems like you need some sleep.

All right.

Tell me what you want?

What?

You won the game!

You're joking, right?

No, I am serious.

Are you some kind of god to grant my wishes?

Has god granted all your wishes?

How can that be possible?

Even if God doesn't fulfill your wishes, you still ask Him, right?

True, but...

Then?

Why don't you test if you don't believe?

Show me your hand.

Hold this for praying.

Now make a wish.

Did you make a wish?

Hmm.

You can put your hand down now.

Well, nothing happened.

Is that ring yours?

How did this end up here?!

Is that all you wished for?