The day Ganesha got his elephant head
and he was completed.
It was the same day, that year.
The fourth day of the lunar fortnight in the month of Bhadra.
Since then, all gods and goddesses visit Kailash on this day
and with Lord Shiva's family
celebrate Lord Ganesha's birthday.
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They all must've gathered today as well.
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Praise be to God!
Listening to Nara and Narayana's story recital
has refreshed memory.
As if it's an event from the recent past.
Truly, Uncle.
Not only did they diligently recited the story
but with devotion alike
did Garud, Vinta
and Kadru sat through it.
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Because of their curiosity
the essence of my birth and the story behind this form
was simplified for everyone.
Those who hear this story
will surely prosper.
On your birthday, for humans
this story is a great gift.
But you have to give me a gift too, Ganesha.
Ask for it, Uncle.
You will have to become my messenger, Ganesha.
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To my devotee
you will have to carry my message.
I will do as you say.
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[conch blows]
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Lord Ganesha.
Our offering
of "Modak", please accept it, O Lord.
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O, Lord.
So fortunate
am I?
I'm impressed by Nara and Narayana's story recital
and everyone's utmost devotion.
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Your devotion
compelled me to visit you.
Now, I won't return without giving you a boon.
In Kadru's heart
the spirituality that has been rekindled by this story
will grow even more.
Thank you, Lord Ganesh.
Thank you.
[conch blows]
Vinta.
Your everlasting wish shall be fulfilled.
Your son will certainly serve Lord Vishnu.
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Garud, I have the best gift for you.
Lord Vishnu's message.
It is about time, Garud.
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The path that destiny has chosen for you
you will have to take it up.
You will be Lord Vishnu's vehicle.
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What...
Is this true, Lord?
Yes, Garud.
Mother, how can I...
Lord Vishnu is waiting for you, Garud.
Go and manage your duty.
May you prosper!
[conch blows]
My Lord! Goddess, is Garud returning?
He will live here with us, right?
This is good news!
Yes, Shesha.
Garud will be able to dispense his duty.
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He will be able to serve the purpose of his life.
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He will be the vehicle of his Lord.
To be honest
not only am I happy
but also elated
and eager to welcome Garud.
[conch blows]
Greetings, Lord.
Greetings, Goddess.
Greetings, Shesha.
Garud, you were missed.
With your arrival
the family seems complete now.
Goddess, you chose me
it is your grace
and my mother's reward for her devotion.
I'm so fortunate
to receive the gift that no other god has.
You're getting a chance, Garud.
You still have to live up to it.
Will you be able to do it?
Will you be able to manage my weight?
Certainly, Lord.
I had lifted the Mandara mountain.
Give me orders, Lord.
I am eager to become your vehicle and run errands for you.
I feel like carrying you right away
and soar high above.
The arrogance that's setting within Garud because of his powers
has to be ended soon.
I will go around the planet at once.
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Sure.
But before that
try lifting my little finger.
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'Why is Lord giving Garud such a weird task?'
'What does this mean?'
'All of you will soon understand the reason behind my task.'
'When I have lifted a huge mountain like Mandara'
'then why won't I be able to lift his finger?'
'Garud is becoming arrogant.'
'I hope Lord doesn't get angry with Garud.'
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'I think Lord'
'is angry with Garud because of his arrogance.'
[conch blows]
'Garud is yet to learn a lot.'
[screams]
'Garud!'
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[screams]
Lord, what happened?
[screams]
He was born to become your vehicle, Lord.
Then
why can't he lift your finger?
[conch blows]
What happened?
How did I become so weak?
Where did my powers go?
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[conch blows]
Lord.
I'm here to serve you.
But I disappointed you.
Where have I gone wrong, O Lord
to have lost all my powers?
The powers were not yours, dear.
Your ego misunderstood
the powers to be yours.
The truth is that
nobody owns their power in this world.
The power that runs the world
is Adi-Shakti.
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It is her divinity that is vested in all of us.
This world is possible because of her grace.
[conch blows]
Even the trinity of gods
and goddesses are the manifestation of her divine power.
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I've made a grave mistake.
Goddess, how do I rectify it?
Goddess Lakshmi, it's time to leave.
Where to, Lord?
Garud's arrival has made you forget
that we have to go to Vindhya mountains
and observe fast for the Navratri season.
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This is the first Navratri after our wedding.
Certainly, Lord. Let's go.
Shesha.
Why did Lord and Goddess suddenly leave for Vindhya mountains?
Garud, every year, they
go to the Goddess Vindhya's abode
and observe a fast like normal beings.
That's where they are going.
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Lord. Goddess.
Please take me along.
Lord, I'm not so powerful to become your vehicle yet.
But I'm here to serve you, Lord.
Don't be so harsh on me for my ignorance.
Please take me along, Goddess.
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Okay, Garud. Let's go.
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Thank you, Goddess.
Thank you, Lord.
'I hope this journey is auspicious for you, Garud.'
'May you become strong enough to become the Lord's vehicle soon.'
Praise be to Goddess!
'Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are here to meet me.'
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It must be my illusion.
Bhagwati.
Can you help us?
I knew that
you were going to ask me for something.
Who are you? What do you want?
My name is Purushottam.
She is my wife Kanta.
This is my student Suparn.
I don't care who he is.
Look, tell me quickly what's to be done.
I am already late for home.
We have set out on a long journey.
The Navratri season begins tomorrow.
So, we planned to stay here
and observe the fast.
Can we get a place to stay nearby?
- No. - But...
We will pay a fair price.
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Will you pay in advance?
Sure.
In my house too, money
is tied to my wife's drape.
Look, I will have to
talk to my wife about this. If she gives consent
then I don't have a problem.
We are priests. Who can stay and who cannot
is decided by the woman of the house.
Sure. The decisions of our house
is made by her.
[chuckles]
It's the same story everywhere.
You're welcome to Vindhyachal.
By the grace of the Goddess! Welcome!
'This man is weird.'
'Why did Lord choose him?'
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- O, Goddess! - What happened?
I am unable to guess
how angry she is.
Please wait here.
I'll have a word and be back.
[thuds]
Does it take so long to bathe?
I've been waiting for him.
Heating food frequently reduces its value.
Is there any discipline to life or not?
Those who don't value time
are not valued by time as well.
Lord, this place doesn't seem right to stay.
His wife is hot-tempered.
Sometimes, there is love beneath the anger, Suparn.
Here he comes.
When he's out, he doesn't care about his home.
Lower your volume.
Else the guests might return.
Guests? Once again?
They are three members who have set out on a long journey.
They want to stay back and observe penance for a few days.
They are willing to pay.
If you give consent
then can I permit them to stay?
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'Visiting their place and conducting a story recital of Durga'
'seems to be against their will.'
'We're here to alleviate their worries.'
'If the priest's wife doesn't permit'
'then the chance to rectify their bad deeds'
'will be lost forever after this Navratri season.'
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