15 - Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war!

Summary

In this episode of 'Stories from India', the podcast delves into the Ramayana, focusing on the conflict between Rama and Ravana. It also explores the backstory of Rishi Vishwamitra, his transformation from a king to a sage, and his quest for divine weapons. Additionally, the episode humorously touches on the bubonic plague's encounter with Shiva's mount, Nandi.

Takeaways

• 🎙️ The podcast 'Stories from India' narrates myths, legends, and folk tales from India, hosted by a traveling musician and storyteller named Narmoney.
• 📚 The episode continues the story of the Ramayana, focusing on a conflict between two powerful characters, likened to a battle between the Incredible Hulk and Thor.
• 🔱 The main character discussed is a disease, specifically the bubonic plague, which is personified and given a narrative role in the story.
• 🤴 King Dasharath of Ayodhya had no heir, leading him to seek the help of a Rishi, who performed rituals resulting in the birth of four sons, each with a portion of Vishnu within them.
• 🌟 Rama, the eldest son, is portrayed as the wisest and most respected among his brothers, embodying the most concentrated form of Vishnu.
• 👨‍🏫 The brothers excelled in various fields under the tutelage of a single teacher, who unknowingly gave them all top grades due to their royal status and attire.
• 👥 The sibling relationship among the brothers is unique, characterized by mutual respect and devoid of the usual quarrels seen among siblings.
• 🏰 The arrival of the Rishi Vishwamitra at King Dasharath's palace is a significant event, causing nervousness among the residents due to his powerful presence.
• 🔥 Vishwamitra's backstory is revealed, showing his transformation from a king with a temper to a Rishi with divine powers, after a series of events involving a wish-fulfilling calf named Nandini.
• 🛡 Vishwamitra's weapon, the Brahmaand, is described as a unique staff capable of absorbing any attack directed at its wielder.
• 🤝 The story concludes with Vishwamitra and Vashishtha resolving their conflict, becoming friends, and setting an example of forgiveness and transformation.

Q & A

What is the podcast 'Stories from India' about?

The podcast 'Stories from India' is about myths, legends, and folk tales from India, hosted by a traveling musician and storyteller named Narmoney.

Who is the main character in the story of the Ramayana that the podcast continues this week?

The main character in the story of the Ramayana that the podcast continues this week is a disease, specifically the bubonic plague.

Why was King Dasharath and his queens unhappy despite ruling a prosperous kingdom?

King Dasharath and his queens were unhappy because they had no heir to the throne.

What did Vishnu decide to do to help solve the Ravana problem?

Vishnu decided to incarnate as Rama, who was part human and part divine, making him eligible to kill Ravana, who was invulnerable to gods, animals, and other demons but not humans.

How did the four sons of King Dasharath differ from each other?

The four sons of King Dasharath, Rama, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrugna, were all extraordinary, but Rama was the wisest and had the most concentrated portion of Vishnu in him, earning the respect of his brothers.

Why did Rishi Vishwamitra visit King Dasharath's kingdom?

Rishi Vishwamitra visited King Dasharath's kingdom because he needed Rama and Lakshman to help him handle interruptions from demons or rakshasas during his rituals and prayers.

What was the significance of the calf Nandini in the story of Vishwamitra?

Nandini was a calf that could fulfill wishes, and her powers were the cause of a conflict between Vishwamitra and Rishi Vish, leading to a series of events that shaped Vishwamitra's life.

What did Vishwamitra do after being humiliated by Rishi Vish?

After being humiliated by Rishi Vish, Vishwamitra went to the Himalayas, prayed to Shiva, and was granted knowledge of divine weapons, which he used to attack Vish's hermitage.

How did Vishwamitra's relationship with Rishi Vish change over time?

Vishwamitra initially attacked and killed Vish's thousand sons, but after years of praying and overcoming his emotions, he was promoted to a higher state by Brahma. When they met again, Vish's blessing wiped away Vishwamitra's pride, leading to a friendship between them.

What was the role of Nandi in the story involving the bubonic plague?

Nandi was sent by Shiva to guard a village from the bubonic plague. He reached a compromise with the plague, allowing it to take one victim, but the plague ended up killing 100 people due to the villagers' fear.

Outlines

00:00

🎙️ Introduction to Stories from India Podcast

The podcast 'Stories from India' is introduced by the host, Nar, who is a traveling musician and storyteller. The podcast focuses on Indian myths, legends, and folk tales. The host continues the story of the Ramayana, setting up a narrative of a battle between two powerful figures, one with a magical object. A brief mention is made of the need to listen to previous episodes for full context, and a quick summary of the story so far is provided, including the birth of Rama and his brothers, who are part Vishnu, and the problem of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, who is nearly invulnerable due to a blessing from Brahma. The episode promises a tale involving a disease as a character, drawing a parallel to the modern-day Incredible Hulk vs. Thor scenario.

05:01

👑 The Transformation of Vishwamitra

This section delves into the backstory of Vishwamitra, who was once a king but became a Rishi. The story recounts his encounter with another Rishi named Vish, who possessed a wish-fulfilling calf named Nandini. Vishwamitra's greed led him to try and take Nandini by force, leading to a confrontation where Vish's magical staff, the Brahma-danda, protected him. Despite being granted divine weapons by Shiva, Vishwamitra failed to defeat Vish and was humiliated. This event fueled his anger and desire for revenge, which led him to pray to the gods for power, ultimately transforming him into a powerful Rishi, though one who still retained his temper and pride.

10:02

🏔️ Vishwamitra's Spiritual Journey and Reconciliation

The narrative follows Vishwamitra's spiritual journey in the Himalayas, where he prays for thousands of years, overcoming his worldly emotions and eventually being promoted to the status of a Brahma-Rishi by Brahma. Despite this elevation, Vishwamitra still harbors anger and pride until he encounters Vish again. Vish's blessing helps Vishwamitra let go of his pride, leading to a reconciliation and friendship between the two Rishis. This story illustrates the power of forgiveness and spiritual growth, even for those with a history of anger and conflict.

15:04

🐗 Vishwamitra's Request and Dasharath's Dilemma

Vishwamitra arrives at King Dasharath's court and, through a series of humorous exchanges, reveals his request for Rama and Lakshman to accompany him to deal with demons disrupting his rituals. Dasharath is initially reluctant to send his teenage sons into danger, but Vishwamitra reminds him of a previous promise to grant any request. The king's minister intervenes, suggesting that the boys should go, implying that Vishwamitra has a teaching purpose in mind. The episode ends with a tease about what will happen to Rama and Lakshman in the 'House of Horrors' and promises to continue their story in the next episode.

20:06

🦠 The Tale of the Bubonic Plague and Nandi

The final paragraph shares a story about the bubonic plague affecting a village and the villagers' plea to their king for help. Instead of medical solutions, the king's priests pray to Shiva, who sends Nandi, his guardian, to protect the village. A stalemate ensues between Nandi and the plague, leading to a compromise where the plague is allowed to take one victim. However, fear leads to the death of 99 others who mistake their fever for the plague. The story serves as a metaphor for the power of fear and the limitations of physical protection against diseases, concluding the episode on a reflective note.

Keywords

💡Ramayana

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic that narrates the life and deeds of Rama, the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. It is central to the video's theme as it sets the stage for the story being told, involving characters like Rama, his brothers, and the demon king Ravana. The script references the 'story of the Ramayana' and the 'clash between two Titans', alluding to the epic's significant battles and moral conflicts.

💡Vishnu

Vishnu is a principal deity in Hinduism, known as the preserver and protector of the universe. In the context of the video, Vishnu is integral as he incarnates as Rama to restore dharma and defeat the demon king Ravana. The script mentions that 'Vishnu was most concentrated in Rama', highlighting the divine essence within the protagonist.

💡Dasharatha

Dasharatha is the king of Ayodhya and the father of Rama and his brothers in the Ramayana. The script introduces him as a character who, despite ruling a happy kingdom, is troubled by the lack of an heir until rituals performed by a Rishi enable the birth of his sons, emphasizing the importance of lineage and succession in the narrative.

💡Rishi

A Rishi in Hindu tradition is a sage or seer who possesses sacred knowledge. In the script, a 'famous Rishi' is recruited by Dasharatha to perform rituals that result in the birth of his sons, underscoring the role of divine intervention in the epic.

💡Ravana

Ravana is the primary antagonist in the Ramayana, the demon king of Lanka with extraordinary powers. The script describes him as having 'superhuman and super demon powers' due to a boon from Brahma, which makes him nearly invulnerable, setting up the challenge for Rama and his allies.

💡Vishwamitra

Vishwamitra is a significant character in the Ramayana, initially a king who becomes a Rishi. The script delves into his backstory, detailing his transformation from a king with a temper to a powerful sage who eventually plays a crucial role in Rama's life, including taking Rama and his brother Lakshmana on a journey to fight demons.

💡Brahmanda

The Brahmanda is a divine weapon mentioned in the script, described as a staff that can block and absorb any attack, akin to a 'black hole on a stick'. It is used by the Rishi Vishwamitra to protect himself against powerful divine weapons, illustrating the concept of a defensive weapon with no offensive capabilities.

💡Bubonic Plague

The Bubonic Plague is an infectious disease that has historically caused widespread mortality. In the script, it is personified as a character that negotiates with Nandi, Shiva's vehicle, resulting in a compromise that highlights the fear and impact of the disease. This serves as a metaphorical tale within the podcast, separate from the main Ramayana narrative.

💡Nandi

Nandi is the sacred bull and the mount of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. In the script, Nandi is depicted as a 'home security solution' sent by Shiva to guard a village from the Bubonic Plague, showcasing his role as a protector but also highlighting the limitations of such protection against diseases.

💡Podcast

The term 'podcast' refers to the medium through which the story is being told. The script mentions that the host is a 'traveling musician and storyteller' who uses a podcast to share myths and legends. This sets the modern context for the ancient stories being narrated, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary storytelling.

💡Narmoney

Narmoney is the host of the podcast 'Stories from India'. The script introduces him as the narrator who guides the listeners through the myths and legends of India, including the Ramayana. His role is to provide context, summaries, and insights into the stories, making the ancient narratives accessible and engaging for the audience.

Highlights

Introduction to the podcast 'Stories from India' which focuses on myths, legends, and folk tales from India.

The host, Nar, is a traveling musician and storyteller who continues the story of the Ramayana.

Comparison of the story's characters to the Incredible Hulk and Thor, highlighting the epic nature of the tale.

Introduction of King Dharat and the lack of an heir, leading to the birth of four sons with portions of Vishnu.

Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, is described as invulnerable to gods, animals, and other demons, but not humans.

Ram, an avatar of Vishnu, is depicted as a human capable of killing Ravana, thus solving the problem of his invulnerability.

The four princes, including Ram, are described as excelling in sports, arts, and studies, with Ram being the wisest.

The unique brotherly relationship among the princes, devoid of typical sibling rivalry, is attributed to their divine origins.

The arrival of Rishi Vishwamitra causes tension, leading to a backstory about his transformation from a king to a Rishi.

Vishwamitra's encounter with the wish-fulfilling calf Nandini and his desire to possess it, leading to a conflict with Rishi Vish.

Vishwamitra's humiliation by Vish's magical army and his subsequent quest for divine weapons from Shiva.

The epic battle between Vishwamitra and Vish, with Vishwamitra's failure to defeat Vish despite using powerful divine weapons.

Vishwamitra's transformation into a Brahmarishi after years of prayer and overcoming his emotions, leading to a change in his temperament.

Vishwamitra's reunion with Vish and their eventual friendship, showcasing the power of forgiveness and change.

Vishwamitra's request to King Dharat for Ram and Lakshman to assist him in his rituals, leading to an adventure against demons.

The unique weapon Brahmaand, which can block and absorb any attack, is introduced as a significant element in the story.

The story of the Bubonic plague and its encounter with Nandi, Shiva's mount, illustrating the futility of physical defense against diseases.

The announcement of the continuation of the Ramayana story in the next episode, focusing on Ram and Lakshman's encounter with demons.

The mention of the historical character who is responsible for taxi cab numbers, adding a touch of real history to the mythological narrative.

Transcripts

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hello and welcome to stories from India

a podcast where we talk about myths

Legends and folk tales from India I'm

your host Nar money and I'm a

mythological character

Myself by profession I'm a traveling

musician and a Storyteller so the way

I'm doing my job is by

podcast this week we'll continue the

story of the ramayan where you'll see a

clash between two

Titans one of them everyone around him

is desperately trying to avoid making

him

angry the other one has a magical object

that can help him fight

anything the comparison to a battle

between the Incredible Hulk and Thor

ends right

there the character this week is a

disease yes a real

disease let's dive in if you haven't

heard episode 6 and 7 it might be a good

idea to start with those but if not I

will provide a quick

summary king dharat ruled aoda and

everyone in the Kingdom was

happy except for the king and his three

queens this was because they had no Heir

dasharath recruited a famous Rishi from

another king performed a couple of

complicated rituals and finally his

wives gave birth to four Sons between

them these were no ordinary

Sons they all had portions of Vishnu the

Creator in them Vishnu was most

concentrated in Rah the eldest and the

son of Queen

kelia Vishnu had decided to do this

because most of the Gods had appealed to

him to help solve the Raven

problem Raven was the demon king of

Lanka and had superhuman and super demon

powers thanks to yet another goof up

from my dad Brahma the

Creator ravan had prayed to Brahma and

had been made invulnerable to Gods to

animals and to other

demons out of arrogance he neglected to

ask to be made invulnerable to humans

and that is where Ram could come in Ram

was an avatar of the god

Vishnu but he was also human enough to

get a passing score on the are you

qualify to kill ravan

quiz RAM lakshman parat and shatrugna

were all growing up and they were doing

what regular princes do you know

excelling at sports Arts their

studies their teacher was like of course

all four of these boys deserve their A++

grades wait are you saying they are the

princes I was completely unaware when I

assigned them that

grade even though they were his only

students and they wore crowns all the

time all four princes were equally great

but one of them was more equal than the

others to borrow a

phrase Ram was the wisest of all and his

brothers completely respected him in

this one feature this sibling differed

very much from all other regular

brotherly relationships that often

involves shoving pushing kicking and

fist fights over comics and video games

this difference was obviously because

Vishnu was part of all of them

it would be really weird if one part of

Vishnu would quarrel with

another that being said there will be

some examples of polite disagreement

between the brothers we will see those

in future episodes anyway after yet

another Hard Day's Work full of midterm

exams and equestrian and archery

competitions the family was all lounging

by the pool relaxing and taking it easy

just then the butler announced a very

important

visitor it was the Rishi

vishwamitra this had the effect of

making everyone really really

nervous not because he was a Rishi

although that fact was enough to make

any Treasurer worry about the Wine and

Food

expenses see episode 5 for more details

on that the King was nervous because it

was vishwamitra

to explain why we'll put this framing

story on hold and dive into vishwamitra

story for a bit vishwamitra was a

king yes he was a Rishi later but used

to be a king to start with you might be

tempted to think that having hosted

several Ries at his Palace he chose the

good life and chose to be a Rishi living

off of Rich Kings but this was not

so King vishwamitra made an unannounced

visit to the Hut of a Rishi called

Vish it was just a break from his

hunting

trip vishwamitra STP not

vashish vashish was a good Rishi he had

nothing to complain about the main

reason for this was that he had a calf

nandini the baby of kamu a wish

fulfilling cow wish fulfillment ran in

that family

so nandani could fulfill wishes

too kamadenu was born out of a massive

experiment in the ocean about which I

will definitely do an

episode anyway seeing vist all happy

vishwamitra was curious to know what

made him happy I just dropped in without

notice your heart looks very poor and

you aren't worried about how you're

going to host

me nah I'm not too worried said

vashist as he made a silent wish to

nandini an enormous spread appeared

before them all kinds of wonderful food

and wine and the finest of

China vishwamitra asked this has to be

magic we aren't trading with China in

fact we don't even know China exists

given the Himalayas in between how did

you get this wases chuckled and said

nothing a few more magic tricks later

vishwamitra pressed vist into revealing

the source of his

magic and vist did

reluctantly oh so you have a magic calf

that makes

everything vishwamitra rushed outside

and upon spotting a calf immediately

tested

it a rollro he wanted a

Rolls-Royce a bright flash and the car

appeared before him

centuries later of course we know David

Copperfield can play the same trick and

make it look just as easy however

vishwamitra wasn't satisfied with the

roles vashish was reluctant though he

said H I know we are in Ancient India

and guests are treated like Gods but

even this is too much you're

imposing but but but I have a roles I

must have everything that goes with it

gas stations every couple of miles a

chauffer a mechanic a garage and miles

of asphalt all over the country I must

have nandini said

vishwamitra sorry King no can do was was

reply vishwamitra even as a king had a

nasty

temper how dare you defy me I can

destroy you and take the calf

anyway oh said vashish you and what

army why my Army said

vishwamitra but when vishwamitra turned

around his soldiers were on the Run

being chased by a massive Army that

appeared out of

nowhere except it wasn't out of nowhere

wases had wished for it and nandini had

obliged vishwamitra was humiliated the

soldiers manufactured by nandini had now

surrounded Ed him and he was at the

rishi's

mercy in a scene that might remind you

of the climax from Pulp Fiction was let

vishwamitra go but just like the climax

from Pulp Fiction vishwamitra walked

away without the mysterious wish

fulfilling suitcase I mean

calf and without his

dignity but he got to walk

away if he had learned his lesson then

a lot of things just wouldn't have

happened in the

ramayan now was had made it personal he

had humiliated

vishwamitra in front of no one since the

Army had already run away but that

didn't matter vishwamitra was humiliated

and he couldn't take that he wasn't

going to give up easily or at all as

most people have done in these podcasts

when you really really need something

thing what do you do you go to the

Himalayas and pray to the

gods we saw this happen with good people

and bad Manu did it in episode 1 and he

was a good

guy many others did this too but in

pursuit of weapons or

immortality vishwamitra was wiser than

most of

them Brahma was usually the first choice

given he was so eager to please

but what vishma Mitra needed was a

weapon he prayed instead to Shiva makes

total sense when you want a weapon to

you know destroy someone Shiva the

Destroyer has to be the better choice

over Brahma the

Creator Shiva was happy to

oblige with everyone praying to Brahma

all the time it was a welcome change he

granted vishwamitra knowledge of all

kinds of divine

weapons armed with these vishwamitra

attacked the one person who had not

given into his tantrums and humiliated

him vishwamitra attacked vish's

Hermitage with everything he

had vashish had a thousand sons and

vishwamitra kill them

all he was attacking was with everything

he had but vashish had managed to

survive this may sound like a Thanos

versus Iron Man moment remember the

planet

scene but it was

not vashish had one powerful weapon with

him it was his staff called the

brahmaand you might be tempted to think

that this was like THS Hammer but it's

more like a lightsaber but made out of

wood like most playground ground

lightsabers

are this stick could block and absorb

anything as vishwamitra threw everything

including the kitchen sink at vist the

staff blocked and absorbed

everything vishwamitra was running out

of options there was nothing more to try

he had tried the most powerful Divine

weapons something Shiva himself might

have used in

destroying he finally tried the

brahmastra

one of the most powerful weapons of all

capable of destroying the entire

world he fired it straight at

vashist but it too was harmlessly

absorbed by the Brahma

dander vishwamitra finally realized he

was not going to win this vashish

meanwhile was completely

enraged because his retirement plan his

1,000 Sons were all dead

but he kept his

calm vishwamitra walked away from this

fight while wases calmly under all the

destruction vishwamitra had

caused vishwamitra went back to the

Himalayas and prayed there are several

incidents in his life at this point that

I'll reserve for future

episodes after several thousands of

years of praying and finally overcoming

many of his conquer the world

emotions vishwamitra was finally

promoted by Brahma to be a Brahma

Rishi aishi at an elevated state it was

premature because vishwamitra still

retained his temper and he retained

Pride finally coming down the Himalayas

vishwamitra made the rounds meeting and

greeting other Ries establishing his

Network one day he ran into the one

person who had been the cause of

everything that had happened to

vishwamitra all because he had refused

to hand over a calf it was vashish

vishwamitra saw vashish as his peer in

the rishy world and he greeted him

politely by folding his hands standard

gesture Vish responded by blessing

vishwamitra a clear indication that he

saw himself as vishwamitra

Superior now this would have enraged

vishwamitra but it didn't the rishi's

blessing had the effect of wiping away

the pride that vishwamitra still had in

his

heart as vishwamitra turned away with

absolutely no hatred and arrogance in

his heart vashish stopped him he now

recognized the change in vishwamitra

that he had himself affected a minute

ago he embraced vishwamitra as an equal

W they became friends at this point

though vishwamitra was still short

tempered wases saw past that and forgave

him everything including the killing of

his sons so that's the story of

vishwamitra vishwamitra literally means

the world's friend but don't let the

name fool you yes vishwamitra could be

your friend but if you made him angry he

could probably Crush you into a paste or

something he was not the Incredible Hulk

but he could get angry easily and he

still had tremendous Powers at his

disposal so when vishwamitra arrived and

spoke to dharat the King was

understandably very nervous as

vishwamitra started saying I was

wondering if you dashar quickly jumped

in anything you can have anything it's

all

yours vishwamitra said his voice

Rising I was only going to ask you if

you had any pigs in your kingdom are you

offering me pigs now those unclean

animals how dare you tarat started

trembling before

vishwamitra he knew it he had only his

big mouth to

thank all he could do was hope for a

quick

ending but then vishwamitra laughed out

loud relax I'm only kidding haa you

should have seen your face when I

pretended to get

angry Kings haha this joke gets them

every

time dashar didn't appreciate the joke

but he knew vishwamitra was capable of

genuinely getting angry easily so he did

laugh along despite his nervousness and

he laughed almost as loud as vishwamitra

himself he certainly didn't point out

that that though vishwamitra was talking

about Kings derisively he himself had

been a king

once and look how that had turned out

for him suddenly turning serious maybe

sensing das's thoughts vishwamitra said

but you promised me anything so I'll

hold you to

it sure said tarat anything he

repeated but now he was less

sure I want RAM and

lakman what said dharat on loan said

vishwamitra just for a little while and

where will you take them asked

dharat to the amusement park quipped

lakshman in

excitement kind of said vishwamitra I

mean it's actually my home it's in a

park and I guarantee I will be amused I

mean there are no rides and the scary

monsters are all real not paid actors

but I can at least provide overpriced

soda and snacks

monsters asked the sharat yeah you see

I've been trying to do some rituals and

say some prayers but I keep getting

interrupted by these demons or

rasas I need Rah and lakshman to you

know handle them for me so I'm not

Disturbed rakas said

dharat no way Ram and lakshman are just

teenagers what are they going to do

against

rious vishwamitra began in in a cold

voice are you going back on your

promise that will make me very

angry I don't think you will like me

when I'm angry he said with real Menace

in his voice this time dasarath was

about to continue the argument perhaps

offering his army as a

substitute you know thousands of

soldiers capable of killing wild animals

with their bare hands is more than a

fair trade for two teenagers

boys but luckily for Dhat his Minister

stepped in boss let the boys go they'll

be fine vishwamitra can destroy the

demons himself but he asked for your

sons I'm sure he means to teach them

along the way vishwamitra said yeah

whatever he said tarat reluctantly let

his sons go with the

Rishi what happens to RAM and lakshman

in the House of Horrors and the real

monsters

spoiler alert they'll come out alive and

not even a bit scared but we'll pick

that story up next

week some notes on the show The

brahmaand is a very unique weapon it

doesn't shoot out any stuff but absorbs

anything aimed at it it's a black hole

on a

stick except it doesn't absorb in vist

himself rishy even patient ones were

treated with great respect

Kings would move mountains to keep them

happy see episode 5 for more details on

that there are a number of things that

happened to vishwamitra in between his

visits to vish's

home they need to be told by themselves

in a future episode or

two you want to stay away from the

character this week because this

character is the bubonic

plague who knew diseases had character

the Bubonic plague was a disease that

devastated the world's population many

times it's curable now but was quite

fatal in ancient

times Bubonic plague being Bubonic

plague had struck a

village the villagers prayed to their

King to do something about

it they probably meant for the king to

provide medicine and better hospitals

but the King instead commissioned his

priests to solve this problem the

priests did what they do best they

prayed to Shiva the

destroyer and Shiva was happy to oblige

but not

himself while he could have easily

destroyed the plague he chose an

indirect approach sending his home

security solution instead and that home

security solution was nandi nandi

guarded The

Village pretty soon plague arrived there

to claim its next victim there was a

furious battle and it ended in a

stalemate because nandi and the plague

were evenly

matched neither side wanted to give up

although they each wanted to move on

from this one Village they had bigger

things to

do ultimately they reached a

compromise nandi would allow plague to

go in and pick one victim and and they

would each go their own

ways nandi was shocked therefore when

the next day not one but a 100 people

had died in the

village he caught up to plague in a fury

demanding an

explanation but pl's response was

simple he said I did only take one

victim the other 99 people they didn't

die because of me they had a very simple

fever and mistook it as a sign of my

Approach they died out of

fear nandi had to let the plague go that

should prove what we already knew that a

home security system is not effective

against

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for those of you in India I wish you all

a very happy Republic Day a few more

names to call out this week paravi arind

Tanya paros SOS

and

abov next week we'll continue the story

of the ramayan we'll see how RAM and

lakman handle the demons and vishwamitra

does take them somewhere afterwards

where Ram ends up

married not even remotely Las vegas-like

but everybody there is trying to win the

jackpot the character next week is not a

myth but a legend he's a real historical

character ctor who's responsible for

taxi cab numbers I'll see you next

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