KRISHAK

Narasimmavanam

Episode123(3) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

In this episode the Prince meets his father and tells him about the demise of the Rashtrakuta soldier. The King who is already aware of the news instructs him in a strict tone that such hurdles have to be surpassed, like even if the king dies the Temple Work should be completed at any cost.

Then Paravai Nachiyars Arjun Tapas dance drama unfolds and everyone watches it with utter awe. A scene where a Wild boar is hunted and killed transports us to Narasimha Vanam a harsh forest with un inhabitable conditions. The forest lies at the border separating Lower Chalu kyam from Upper Chalukyam. The Upper Chalukya people have been badly defeated, looted and agonized by The Chola king and his army. They are befriending the Chera brahmans and other neighbouring kingdoms and plotting and training themselves to slay king Rajaraja, the Prince and stop the Temple Work .They want to thus avenge their defeat and the irreparable loses incurred on them by the Cholas. Here a very important life lesson is learnt.Victory and Defeat are not permanent. Both have a cyclical process. People who are defeated work hard to yearn Victory, whereas Victorious people are in constant pressure to sustain their Victory. The Cholas to alleviate this pressure were basking in their Victory.

Rajendrar and Paravai Natchiyar

Episode123(2) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

This episode continues with the Queen instructing tailor Mayan to stay at Thallisery habitat as a spy and give information to her. The scene shifts to Thiruvallam entrance where a sculptor and two soldiers on horseback sent by Sadasiva Head Sculptor are stopped and interrogated by the Chola soldiers. The sculptor and the soldiers have been sent by Sadasiva to deliver an important message to Prince Rajendra.

The Prince sends his concubine Davadasi Paravai first to the King's Place to perform and he decides to follow later. Meanwhile after much debate with the Chola soldiers the sculptor and the soldiers sent by Sadasiva meet the Prince and disclose about the illfate of the Rashtrakuta soldier who dies at Naarthaarmalai during the chiselling of rocks from the mountain.The Prince expresses his agony and grief and decides to start immediately to Tanjore to meet the King in person and deliver this sad news. He leaves Thiruvallam with an escort army to Tanjore.

நன்றாக உடுத்திக் கொள்வதில் பஞ்சவன்மாதேவிக்கு விருப்பம் அதிகம். நல்ல உடை உடுத்துவதில் அவளுக்கு ஆசை உண்டு. உடைதான் ஒரு மனிதருடைய உள்ளக் கிடக்கையை வெளியே சொல்கிறது. உடையின் மூலம் தான் பேசமுடியும் என்ற நம்பிக்கை அவளுக்கு அதிகமிருந்தது. எனவே, எப்போதும் சேணியர்களின் தையற்காரர்களையும் சந்திப்பது என்பது வழக்கமாக இருந்தது. இப்போது எப்படி மறுப்பது என்று தெரியவில்லை. ஆனால், உள்ளே ஏதோ வொரு குடைச்சல், ஒரு பிடித்தமின்மை துருத்திக் கொண்டேயிருந்தது.

Panchavanmadevi & Rajaraji

Episode122(6) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

This episode ends with Rajaraji finally disclosing to the Queen that she is in love with Arulmozhi pattar, son of Brahmarayar. The Queen is

astonished to hear this revelation and further cautions her about the potential hardships and tests she has to undergo in order to become the queen of the future Commander in chief of the Chola army Arulmozhi, who is already having two consorts.

The Queen then counsels her that if this love does not materialise she should not loose hope and should move forward with immense courage and grace in life.

This is an important life lesson to women of this generation who want to fall in love and expect love from men which is their biggest weakness. There is an emotional scene where the Queen blesses Raji and she breaks down and the Queen consoles her after which she takes leave and exits the castle. The Queen then fears that If due to some confusion the King would refrain her from involving in Temple Construction, she ruminates about how she would combat her defeat.

சொல் தான் முக்கியம். பேச்சு தான் மனிதர்களுக்கு அடிப்படை.

Episode 122(5) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

This episode is in cotinuation of the conversation between the Queen and Rajaraji. The Queen mockingly asks whether Raji is harbouring any romantic thoughts about the Prince for which she replies . Being a Devadasi she, her mother Aunt, and many Devadasis have been harassed by Brahmans and Vaishyas.

Once during an attack they were saved by Buddhist monks, from whom a sect of 16 devadasis learnt martial arts to protect themselves and she also cited that many have resorted to Buddhism. The kings daughter Chandramalli herself by changing her name to Madhevadigal is a chief monk and the Buddhist monks are very proud of her.

Th Queen then asked her whether the monks are spreading Buddhism for which she answered that their motive was not so inferior and she also enlightened the Queen about Buddhas' Avatar his values and principles. She renders a story about Buddha's Avatar as a bull to the Queen.

The wonderful story teaches us a life lesson: The words we use and communication plays a pivotal role in maintaining harmony in relationship.

In any moment of anger we should be humble, respectful,stern and at the same time not use ill words against others. Rajaraji also tells the Queen about the King's second daughter Amangaiyaar who has become a rich monk in kancheepuram and has opened many maternity hospitals . Buddhism is spreading fast at kancheepuram and many hospitals have been opened.

The Queen is in awe with Rajarajis talent of gathering and analyzing so much information and appreciates her and also hints her that she and the king would prefer such intelligent and talented lady beside him. But Raji is annoyed and tells the Queen that she is interested in a Brahman whom she met during travel.

யானையே சாகுமென்றால் மனிதருடைய கதி என்ன 😱

Episode122(4) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

This episode begins with the brilliant conversation between Queen Panchavan Madevi and chief Spy to Prince Rajendra Chola Rajaraji ,where they both delve into political matters, patriotism, casteism and personal matters of the Prince.

Rajaraji expresses her gratitude and says that she is blessed to be present in this historic era with such magnum rulers and people.

She also praises and applauds the Queen for her immense patriotism and dedication towards the building of the magnum temple. The Queen though worries about the Herculean task of moving stones to the top of the Vimanam and envisages that if a stone slips and falls down even elephants would not be saved leave alone humans.The Queen hence expresses her views that Rajendra should concentrate on such important matters rather than trivial Brahman rivalry he fosters.

Rajaraji then discloses to the Queen that Prince had asked his Aunt Kundavai to engage Brahmins in writing Accounts for the Temple Work . He wanted them to participate in work

like sculptors and other labourers. His Aunt said that king will not agree to this. But her husband Vandhiyadevar supported the Prince.

Then Rajaraji reveals about the Prince new consort Paravai Naachiyaar who is a Devaradiyaar, and is staying with him at Thiruvallam. The Prince already has two chief Queens .

Finally Rajaraji also tells the Queen that she has learnt martial arts from Buddhist monks for her own safety.