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Ashoka is Ashoka, Ashoka is Ashoka. [Music] Counting. [Music] One, one. [Music] [Music] No, friend. [Music] He is very arrogant and stubborn. Truth be told, Acharya, these very flaws of Ashoka will become the cause of his downfall in the future. This fight is now equal. [Music] These [Music] 100, 100 are complete. [Music] [Music] 100 lashes are complete. How did they finish so quickly? [Music] [Music] Home. [Music] Ashok, wait. Acharya, I need to talk to you about something special. Ashok is my brother. He will be provided with high-quality treatment. You can rest assured. Take Ashok away. How did [Music] [Music] Mother, it wasn't your fault, then why did you accept it yourself, because of me? [Music] I couldn't see you being ashamed. [Music] Mother, it hurts a lot. Mother, a little patience. [Laughter] Mother, bring it. [Music] Come. Departure. [Music] What happened, Mother? I don't know. Suddenly, suddenly my head started aching. It feels like it will burst. What is this sound? [Music] The effect of this ash is on you, isn't it, Dharma? Is there anyone? Help! Ashok, what is happening to me? Ashok, where is this sound coming from? Ashok, this is in my ears. Ashok! [Laughter] Ashok, stop it! Ashok, help me! Ashok, stop this sound! What sound, Mother? I can't hear anything. Ashok, stop this sound. I am in a lot of pain. Ashok, stop it. Ashok, you made the biggest mistake by bringing together your parents. If you had lived like an ordinary child, and your mother like a maid, then such a great crisis would never have come upon you. Now see what is happening to your mother. What do you think? Will I be saved too? Do you trust me? Do you or not? Look at me. Look at me. Nothing will happen to you. You will be fine. Nothing will happen to you, Mother. Are you listening, Mother? I trust you, son. I trust you. You are safe with me, Mother. I am safe with you. I am safe with you, Mother. Mother, Mother. [Music] Here, Mother. [Music] What happened, Your Majesty? I don't know why I had a feeling, Acharya, that someone close to me is in pain. Perhaps far from family. [Music] After a long time. I wished to return. But I have to go to Ujjaini as well. I am also in a hurry, Emperor, to return to Pataliputra. But after the death of Emperor Rajaraj and Niharika, chaos has arisen in Ujjaini. And it is our responsibility to establish peace and stability in Ujjaini. [Music] Why did you stop? What happened? Acharya, there is an injured person ahead. Let's go. This is a woman. Help her. [Music] Who are you? Come on. Come on, who are you? My name is Ulka. My father and I are merchants. Our group was heading towards Ujjaini from here, and suddenly we got separated from all of them. Towards Ujjaini. We are also going to Ujjaini. You can come with us. That would be a great kindness. That is, help her. [Music] And give them a place. Emperor, very strange creatures live in this forest, and the strangest creatures are human beings, and among them, the most dangerous are beautiful women. I am surprised. The woman also has to come to Ujjaini. Doesn't this seem unusual to you? Her group has gone ahead, and her father is not aware of where his daughter is. Is this just a coincidence? This woman was found lying here. It seems like a coincidence, Acharya. But it would be unethical to leave her alone by being suspicious. So it would be humane. Keep your gaze fixed. Let's see if you can recognize us or not. After all, why should I be born of your thoughts? [Music] [Music] What happened to Queen Dharma? Symptoms of no disease. [Music] Now only Queen Dharma can tell what happened. Why was I looking outside? And suddenly, what was that sound? Queen Dharma, I cannot say. But if that sound had lasted a little longer, I would have given up my life. Mother, please rest. The Emperor and Acharya both have to go to Ujjaini. Therefore, their arrival will be further delayed. But still, a message should be sent to the Emperor. What [Music] is the need? We are here with Queen Dharma. And anyway, the Emperor's arrival will not reduce Queen Dharma's pain, because I know what the cause of this pain is. The cause of this pain is you, Ashu. Which mother would not lose her mental balance seeing her son being whipped? All this happened because of your stubbornness. What was the need? You were even given an opportunity to ask for one wish. When will you learn the conduct of royalty? If not for yourself, at least think of your mother. Haven't they suffered enough pain before? Look at them, Ashok. I am worried about both of you. Do not punish your mother to establish your stubbornness and greatness. Look at them. I believe that whenever the royal family and its system are broken, God gets angry, and then some problem arises. In my opinion, Queen Dharma should be allowed to rest in solitude. Go to your room. [Music] Mother, if I have caused you pain, then you are my Ashok. You are the one who frees me from sorrow, so how can I be in pain because of you? [Music] Fever, Mother, fever. I will be fine if I rest. [Music] Don't worry. You also need rest. We [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Om. [Music] [Music] The fever has reduced. That's why I'm saying, you should also rest. Your wounds also need to heal. We [Music] brother, your friends from the forest have come to see you. They have given their names: Shatrujit, Krunal, Anil, and Chalu. What happened? I don't know. They seemed very worried and sad and were asking about you. Don't worry. You go. I will stay here with Mother. They have served me a lot. Now I will serve them. You go. Their words suggested they were in some crisis. [Music] Go, son. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Om. [Music] [Music] Friends, where are you all? These officials of Magadh only know how to commit atrocities. There is no difference. Whether it's the forest or the city, I will kill them all. I will not spare them. Then what happened? What kind of atrocity? Don't stop us, friends. Enough is enough. We have lost our patience. There is a limit to everything. Friend, but tell us, what happened? What is there to happen? The Emperor of Magadh is exploiting. He is oppressing the weak. But the Emperor has forgotten. No subjects, no kingdom. But the Emperor has forgotten that the happiness of the subjects is his dharma. And we will remind him of his dharma. Shatrujit, tell me what is happening. What has the Emperor done? Do you know what is happening in the village near our forest? [Laughter] This is the atrocity. Why are you driving away those who have been living here for years? Why are you acquiring our land? This is unethical. This is an atrocity. This is the order of the Emperor of Magadh. It is the duty of the subjects to obey the order of Emperor Bindusara. Whoever does not obey it. For the first time in my life, I was scared, Ashu. There are many human beings in my forest. But I was never afraid of them. But I trembled at the inhuman form of man I saw. This cannot be, friend. And if it has happened, there must be some reason. The Emperor cannot give such an order without reason. It is possible that a new highway is being built, or then exploitation, atrocity. No, friend. Emperor is not like that. Ashok, I believe what you are saying, but you tell me, people are being driven out of their homes. Villages are being emptied. If he cared about the subjects, wouldn't arrangements have been made for their rehabilitation? Wouldn't they have been given sufficient funds so that the subjects could find shelter for themselves? Not only that. Last night we reached here, thinking that we would request the Emperor. The whole of Magadh wants to meet the Emperor. But only he gets the joy of meeting the Emperor who can give a gift to the gatekeeper. Just one pand. I don't have currency, but I have some fruits. Wait, I'll get you an introduction. We waited there all night, hungry and thirsty, thinking that if we left even for a moment, and the gatekeeper returned and didn't find any of us here? The gatekeeper did not return. But we saw Prince Sushim. Everyone was saying, the acting king has arrived. The acting king has arrived. Help us. Our land has been snatched from us. Everyone is very disappointed. We have come to you with great hope. What should we do? Where should we go? We don't have a roof over our heads. We don't have food to satisfy our hunger. The only medicine for all sorrows. Will you still say this is not an atrocity, Ashok? No. Enough is enough. When the protector himself becomes the predator, there is only one option, and that is why we have decided. What have you decided? Rebellion. What are you saying? No, don't attack the Emperor's order because of the acting king's behavior. He is not even here. He has been in Gaya for a few days. This atrocity has been happening to us for many months. If you people are saying this, then I accept that there has been exploitation and atrocity. But I am still saying that the Emperor, far from agreeing, is not even aware of this. The king knows everything. What concern do these royalties have for us common people? Ashok, you have seen it. You have experienced it. You know the truth of royalty. There is betrayal here, deceit. We should express gratitude to God that we have no relation to the royal family. Friend, have you been influenced by these royalties by staying here? You all rest assured. I will talk to the acting king. Some solution will definitely be found. Ashok, you still think that the person who pours wine on me after hearing my prayer will do something? Friend, give me a chance. I am asking for a chance. Ashok, that person will not listen. He is an extremely cruel person. Why would he listen? Who is your brother? And anyway, in the royal family, brother is brother's enemy. Let me try. Either the acting king will agree or he will refuse. But until he refuses, why should we give up hope? If you people want to try, then try. But I know what I have thought of. The option to uproot this problem from its very foundation. Since Ashok is saying it, let's try it once. Even if we don't trust the royal family, we trust our friend [Music] Emperor Vanraj Ashok, don't we? Ashok, I also believe that you are the ruler of Magadh. I don't believe in the administration of Magadh. And that's why I know that you all will return from there only after being insulted. Shatrujit, you all come with me. [Music] Today's evening is special. [Music] Organized for all of you. Enjoy. [Music] I am fully confident that Sushim will not help you in any way, and anyway, in his current state, there is no benefit in talking to him. We should wait for the Emperor to return. By then, it will be too late. So much injustice has already been done to all of them. Now, until the Emperor returns, we will have to try. Ashok, you also know what Sushim's reaction will be. Alright. But you have to promise me that you will remain calm. You will exercise restraint. We will definitely, Acharya, because I have no other option besides this. I have to help all of them as soon as possible. You go. I will call you. Alright. Wait. The brother who ate 100 lashes. Look how he is also drawn by the clinking of wine. This is the power of wine. [Music] There is a problem. That's why I had to come here. After managing state affairs all day, the king has some time to rest his mind and body. It is the king's right. And if anyone obstructs it, [Music] they are liable to punishment. I have come to ask for something from my brother. [Music] You have come to ask. I know that one has to extend their hands to ask. Ashok, like a beggar. But since you have asked for something from your brother for the first time, I will definitely try. Tell me, I have some very close friends who used to live with me in the forest. Along with them, with their villagers, some officials. What is the hurry, my brother? First, wash my hands. What is it, if hands [Music] remain dirty, then the intellect cannot function. Ah, ah. [Music] Dh. [Music] Ho. [Music] [Music] [Music] This stubborn one will not agree. Tonight I will be free from this servitude of yours. Do one more thing. My feet have become dirty. Wash them too. I am willing to endure any humiliation to help all those people. What happened? Any problem? [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] How are you feeling? After washing my, that is, the acting king's feet, [Music] how are you feeling? Exactly as a younger [Music] brother should feel serving his elder brother. Oh, looking at this water, it seems my feet were very dirty. Now, do one thing, if you take this water and place it there [Music] and present your problem. It is an inappropriate act. [Music] These are from the Satpura dynasty. Either I can listen to their problem or their introduction. Our land has been snatched from us. Magadh officials say it is the Emperor's order. [Music] We request that the state return our land to us. If you cannot return it, then we request compensation and arrangements for shelter for everyone. Radha, you will fulfill your promise, won't you? Alright. I will, you all, don't worry. Aam Aadmi is handling everything. We should think about how much land is still left for acquisition. So, you mean to say that I should not disobey the Emperor's order? Who are you to call this land yours? This land belongs to the state. We have let you live here for so many years. [Music] For this, you should be grateful to us. If I had known you would turn out to be so ungrateful, I would have thrown you all out earlier. You will get nothing. But this is an atrocity. We are subjects. If the capital doesn't take care of us, who will? Alright. You need this land. The king needs this land. We are ready. But what about our rehabilitation? We have already paid for it. So, are we lying by coming from so far? Where do the greedy like you get satisfied? You [Music] think that because we are subjects, we can loot the state. See, Ashok, these royalties have no concern for us. They are calling us liars. Calling us greedy. Whereas the truth is that there is no bigger liar and greedy than them. Soldiers, make arrangements for their rehabilitation. But in prison. Ashok, come with us. The time for rebellion has come. Together, we will answer the king's atrocities. What are you looking at? Catch them. Ashok, what are you looking at standing there? Raise your sword. Today, let's show these royalties what the power of the subjects is! Ashok, are you taking their side? Why wouldn't he? Why wouldn't he? They are with us. You are also finished, friend. Remember the dignity. I will not accept such words for Prince Ashok. Prince, Prince, what happened? Didn't he tell you? Ashok, didn't you tell them that you are the son of Emperor Bindusara, a prince of the Maurya dynasty? But my brother, whatever you did was absolutely right. By not supporting such a rebellion. Mahamatya, for insulting the acting king and his royal family, these three will be given 30 days of imprisonment. Brother, this is not right, brother. As a prince, you should know the importance of establishing a system of justice in the state. Why such betrayal, Ashok? What was the need for such humiliation? Take them away. Shatrujit was right. We should not have believed you at all. But this is not our defeat, Ashok. Now we will achieve our goal. What kind of disaster is this? What will happen now? Acharya is not here. Your Majesty Bindusara is not here. And now, as उपराजा (uparaja - viceroy), Sushim, who knows what misdeeds he will commit. What will happen to Pataliputra? What will happen to Magadh? Now only one person can liberate us from Sushim's atrocities. The servant of the people, the messenger of justice, the vanguard.