Pavithram (പവിത്രം)

Pure

Unnikrishnan!

Unnikrishnan!

Unnikrishnan, please wake up!

Your father is not dead.

Why don't you look inside the kitchen?

- What? - Why don't you look inside the kitchen?

Easwara Pillai is not dead.

Easwara Pillai..?

No wonder you saw such a dream.

It was a vision.

Did you understand, Warrier?

Please explain it to us.

Departed souls

show their presence in the form of dreams.

It's been about 15 years since dad left home.

This is the first time I'm seeing such a dream.

That is exactly why I'm telling you

to consider it as the past.

It's the son who should make sure that the soul is resting in peace.

Let's start the final rites.

During this month, it's not necessary to consider the stars.

Ramakrishnan, his elder brother is a doctor.

- Shouldn't the eldest perform the rituals. - Oh, no.

He saw the vision.

So, it's not necessary for him to be the eldest.

That won't be right.

It's not right to take the place of your elder brother.

We must bring him too.

Stop being so superstitious.

This is pathetic.

Please don't give yourself a heart attack thinking about me.

Just let me know if you'll be there for the ritual.

Well, we have no evidence that he's dead.

It'll be embarrassing later on.

You can return once the ritual is over.

What would be my state?

Don't you know Nirmala well?

Hence, I'm not coming. You may do it yourself.

Yes, I'm the senior doctor. When did I deny that?

Whatever.

Seniority? Give it a rest, mister.

Aren't you the doctor on duty?

You must cater to the patient's needs.

Is that understood? That's your duty.

They say medicine is the answer to diseases.

That's wrong. Support is what matters. Is that understood?

- No, thanks. - No— No arguments.

- Do your duty. - Enough. Hang up now.

What does being a bastard mean?

Isn't that true in his case?

I shouldn't have called him. Warrier forced me to. - It's okay.

- We must do our part. It's his wish. - Exactly.

Isn't he suffering enough?

- No wonder they have no kids. - Don't bring that up now.

Your father knows everything. Hence, the dream.

So, let's proceed.

Place the sacred ring over the leaf bearing the soul in mind.

Add water three times.

Add water three times and keep it over it.

Offer flowers three times.

Offer the rice three times.

No, Mr Warrier. Dad is not dead.

I can feel him.

This is my father. Easwara Pillai.

This is my mother. Devakiyamma.

She had left her home

to be with dad who was just a cook.

This is Dr Ramakrishnan.

The one next to him is Ms Nirmala.

They've been married for four years.

In spite of her pride and greed for money,

- they weren't blessed to have kids. - That's sad.

Our mum is the one who suffers.

She prays all the time and performs all the possible rituals.

Please let my mum know if you have any ideas, Meera.

I've heard my grandmother say

that praying to Goddess Kali during Mudiyettu will help.

Be it that way. But what's the point?

Doctor and his wife find it unnecessary.

- So, let's do this. - Yes.

We shall pray for ourselves in advance.

Pray.

Who is that girl next to Unnikrishnan?

They look good together though.

- Right? - Shut up.

- Come. - Punchiri, quiet down.

What is this, Unni?

This is Mudiyettu . Kali and Kooli . Didn't you get it?

- Tell your husband. - No need.

We too can understand.

- Can't we, Devaki? - My name is Meera.

She's the daughter of our managing director.

- I see. - She came here to seek blessings

to have lots of children.

The goddess is very powerful.

- Look at this. See her stomach? - What is this, dear?

Are you married, dear?

No— She's about to. She will be.

Isn't that Srimangalath Saraswathi?

She's been married for ten years.

She was blessed with a child recently.

Why couldn't the doctor and his wife come?

Pray with all your heart to be blessed

with a child, Devakiyamma.

Good Lord! Isn't that Erussery?

He's dad's right hand.

Stop laughing and pray to have a lot of children.

Are you searching for a heavenly tune on this Veena?

We are in pursuit of a melody within ourselves.

Your silence resembled the clear sky.

Your voice became a beautiful raga.

You are as pure as dawn to me.

Are you searching for a heavenly tune on this Veena?

Why did you come like a hungry infant

who awaits the tastiest of banquets?

To be a baby dragonfly

who enjoys the sweetest nectar.

To beg the wind to make

another tasty mango fall.

I wish to play in those woods once more.

Are you searching for a heavenly tune on this Veena?

The hymns are being recited at the temple

early in the morning.

While we immerse ourselves

in the simple joys of life.

To make garlands

under the Mimusops tree.

To light a thousand lamps

on the steepest hill.

I wish to add more chapters

to this story of ours.

Are you searching for a heavenly tune on this Veena?

She's a good girl.

What are you blabbering about?

She's his boss's daughter.

So, the two of you have decided everything, haven't you?

It does not matter

if fate has decided otherwise.

Look at Ramu's fate!

The Gods haven't given him a child yet.

Shall we make an offering at Mannarasala Temple?

- We shall do it. - What?

What are you saying?

We're getting old. Go and sleep.

What about the offering?

What good will it do if we do it?

Nirmala should do it. She won't listen to Ramakrishnan.

I'll try talking to her.

- 350 coconuts. - 350 coconuts.

- Three towels. - Four towels.

- Four towels? - Yes.

- Why? - One to tie on the waist.

Really? A black thread will do fine.

Unni. He's the youngest.

- Hello. - Hello.

- The marriage season is coming. - I'm not getting married soon.

If youngsters decide so

we caterers will be out of business!

Hey! Make a list instead of running your mouth.

- Five Chembu . - Five Chembu .

- Four small Varpu . - Four small Varpu .

- He's innocent. - I didn't hear that.

I was speaking to him.

Though he's innocent, he is not trustworthy.

He won't work when drunk.

Punchiri can't stay up at nights from now on.

- I hope you know. - Yes.

Punchiri is a niece of mine. She's pregnant.

Her due date is nearing.

It was her husband's mischief!

Hey! Five Uruli .

Three Kuthuchattukam .

Two Kuzhachattukam .

- You too will have to help me. - Okay.

He has the aptitude for the trade.

He is kind of good too.

Don't puff up so much.

You'll have to take some days' off.

- How many Kannaapas do you need? - One. Write down.

- Big Andaavu ? - Hey! Five!

Go away. Is it right?

Of course! He's right. Write it down.

- You may leave. - Okay.

He likes doing this. His elder brother is not like that.

He is his wife's and her family's puppet.

They loathe this trade.

So, we don't get along well.

Even I thought that was for the best.

Seven Adukkupaathram .

Would you like to go to England, Unni?

Oh! What is this, sir?

- I'm fine if it is just a visit. - Sit down, Unni.

- It's all right, sir. - Sit down, will you?

- Hello? - I wasn't just asking.

Get a degree in Business Management.

To study again— I'm fed up, sir.

What is the use of getting a degree?

It's not for the degree.

The knowledge you gain will help you in the future.