Bindu and everyone rush to the prison area but it is empty. What’s happening in Patliputra? Has our security gotten so weak? Helena wonders if Daastan killed Chanakya. Mahamadhya says it might be. Charu says Mir and Daastan would want to take revenge for Noor’s death.
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They know that nothing can happen to Magadh till Acahrya is alive. Maybe they only killed him. Bindu regrets leaving Mir alive. I did the biggest mistake. I am to be blamed for Acharya’s death. I forgave Mir. I gave him a chance to attack again. He should have killed me. Why Acharya? I wont let his sacrifice go in vain. I will certainly take revenge! He tells Mahamadhya that he wants Daastan and Mir, dead or alive! They just should not get away.
Dharma cries in her room. I will never forgive myself. You (ashoka) kept fighting for Acharya so you both could save me. Acharya wanted Mir to be given death penaltly. I stopped him. Acharya lost his life because of him. everyone’s life is in danger today because of me. He used to say that nothing could happen to Ashoka till he is with us. I realise his meaning now. He hugs his mother. I wont spare them this time. They are Magadh’s enemies after all. He touches her head. I swear I will find Daastan. I will get him punished. If I fail, then I wont see my Acharya for the last time. She looks at him in shock.
Mahamadhya gives a half burnt knife to Bindu. The symbol over it is of Khurasanis. This leaves no doubt that Daastan is behind it. Bindu says Daastan has actually stabbed Aryavashi’s. We have to give him a fitting reply. They would not have gone to far.
Bindu makes an announcement. Whoever will bring the culprit before us will be given prize money! Ashoka walks in saying that’s not required. The stain that Daastan has put on Maurya vansh will be cleaned by Mauryavanshi only. Allow me to go and punish him. Mahamadhya says this isn’t the right time to go. Bindu is proud of Ashoka. Surely go! Mahamadhya looks on helplessly.
Mir and Daastan are near a river. Mir thinks of how they both got out of the prison. Mir throws a sharp rod kind of thing towards Daastan’s cell. Daastan picks it up. Mir coughs and asks for water. He hits the soldier and then frees Daastan. They both kill all the soldiers who try to stop them. They next jump in the river. Flashback ends. Mir asks Daastan where they have to go now. How far are your men? Daastan denies. You are not coming with me. I forgave Noor once as I loved her. You gave her to Bindu. How do I forgive you? Mir isn’t afraid of his threat. If you had to leave me here then you wouldn’t have taken me away from there. Daastan kills him. How could I see you dying if I had left you behind? Mir falls. Daastan says goodbye to him as he walks away.
Acharya’s disciple asks Ashoka how he will find Daastan. Ashoka shows them a map. They jumped in the river. They must be hurt. They could not have gone against the tide. They must be tired. Daastan will choose the safest possible route of exit from him which is from the jungles. He will wait for the right time to get out of here. His friend reasons that the jungle is huge. How will we find him so soon? The last rite of Acharya is tomorrow morning. Ashoka reasons that they wont go to him. He will come to us. Acharya used to say that cowards walk in crowd. Acharya’s disciple prays that Ashoka succeeds. He does tilak of Ashoka with the dirt. Ashoka touches his feet to take his blessings. He blesses Ashoka.
Helena questions Bindu. How can you let Ashoka go? He is a kid. We know how strong Daastan is. How can we send Ashoka like this? Charu too advises Dharma to protect Ashoka. Dharma asks her if she can stop the storm. I would never want him to take a wrong path but I cannot stop him from fulfilling his duty. This is his duty at the moment. Bindu says I trust Ashoka. He leaves. Charu remarks how Ashoka became great in Samrat’s eyes once again. Helena is worried that Daastan might speak truth before Ashoka if he gets caught.
At night, Daastan walks in the jungle. He hears a group of people walking from there. They are all dressed in white. Daastan thinks of joining the group. There can be no better way to get out from here. He cuts his hairs. Ashoka senses something. Daastan kills a man and wears his clothes. He also rubs white colour on his face. He joins the group. Ashoka notices him. He is all alone. Where is Mir or his soldiers? They both ran away together. A guy greets Acharya / Daastan. Ashoka turns. He pours water on Daastan’s face. His identity is revealed. Daastan and Ashoka remove the clothes from around their chests. They take out their swords. All the other group of people stand around in a circle. Daastan says this time you brought your army. Ashoka replies that he alone will be enough for him today.
Dharma prays for her son’s safety.
Ashoka and Daastan engage in sword fight. On the other hand, Dharma continuously rings the bell in the temple. Ashoka attacks Daastan who gets wounded in the process.
Ashoka kills Daastan.
Dharma faints while ringing temple bell.
Next morning, Bindu is waiting for Ashoka. Mahamadhya says it is too late already. We should not wait. So many people have come to bid adieu to Acharya. It will be wrong to keep them waiting. Plus Acharya’s body is badly burnt. Bindu agrees. Make preps for his last rites. Right then, he notices Ashoka coming on his horse.
Ashoka throws Daastan’s dead body on the ground. Bindu is very proud of his son. They share a hug. Dharma looks on proudly. Helena asks about Mir. Ashoka shares that he was not with Daastan. They separated ways after getting out of the river. Helena thinks that either Mir has chosen a separate way or is still in Magadh and plotting.
Everyone gathers outside to bid adieu to Acharya. Dharma, Bindu, Ashoka and Acharya’s disciple is in tears. Everyone puts flowers on Acharya’s dead body one by one. Bindu announces that he wont let Acharya’s sacrifice go in vain. Enemies might have killed him but his ideologies will always remain. He had dedicated his life to one dream – dream of united India. We will never let it break. The soldiers pay homage to Acharya. Helena thinks that she too doesn’t want it. The bigger and united India is the bigger ruler Siamak will become. Charu too thinks of making her son the ruler of India, even if Bindu is against it. Dharma mentally thanks Acharya. I will be indebted to you for everything till my last breath. You united a father and son. You did so much for Ashoka. I will do my best to take it forward.
All the men pull the cart in which Chanakya’s body is kept. It gets stuck in a pothole. Ashoka moves it out of that pothole. All the preps for Acharya’s last rites have been made. Bindu, Sushim, Ashoka keep a piece of log each over Acharya’s body. Ashoka tearfully folds his hands. Mahamadhya and Acharya’s disciple follow suit. Pundit ji asks Bindu to do Acharya’s last rites but Bindu requests Ashoka to do it. Acharya would want it too. Acharya’s disciple too nods at Ashoka. Ashoka takes the pot of water from his father’s hands. Ashoka does the last rites of Acharya. He thinks of how he killed Daastan. Flashback is shown. Daastan tells Ashoka that he came here for his love. Your enemies are in your palace. They are your loved ones only. They are much more dangerous and clever than me. Ashoka asks him for the names but Daastan dies. Flashback ends. I promise you that I will not sit peacefully till I take revenge for your death. I will find those culprits. I will certainly give you this Guru Dakshina. I will become the Samrat – Samrat Ashoka! This is the promise of a disciple to his Guru.
Ashoka stands beside the pyre till the end. Acharya’s disciple keeps his hand on Ashoka’s shoulder. They both look at the ashes. Ashoka says I am directionless today. my Guru left me. Disiple denies. Guru never leaves his disciples. Acharya knew about his death already so he left this letter for you. he gave me clear instructions. If anything happens to him then I should give it to you.
Ashoka reads it. I found a son, grandson and disciple in you. Guru never differentiates between his disciples but you are different than others. If this letter is in your hands then it means that I am no more. remember that people like me are murdered. Understand that the enemies of Magadh have become more cunning and merciless. You will have to be a step ahead of them. Ashoka wonders who these enemies are. Acharya’s disciple says Acharya used to say that the enemies are inside the palace only. We know nothing of them. Ashoka continues reading the letter. My motto was to make Magadh’s future secure. I did so by bringing you here. Your karmas will determine my success! The letter flies away and burns in the pyre.
Acharya’s disciple suggests Ashoka to keep Acharya’s values alive in his heart. We will have to find out the enemies and follow the right path. I am with you. He does tilak of Ashoka using the ashes. Keep visiting blastersseries.com for fastest updates.
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