Jai Jagannath- Preview
Courtesy:
IndiaFM
Friday,
June
29,
2007
The
story
of
Jai
Jagannath
is
based
on
the
ancient
scripture
Lakshmi
Puran.
The
untouchables
were
not
allowed
to
pray,
worship
and
do
rituals
to
God
in
the
ancient
ages.
Sriya
-
one
of
the
important
characters
in
this
story
dares
to
pray
and
worship
and
wins
over
the
support
of
Goddess
Lakshmi.
The
real
drama
begins
when
Lakshmi
is
separated
by
Lord
Jagannath
at
the
behest
of
his
brother
Balram
(Balabhadra)
because
she
ends
discrimination
on
earth
by
encouraging
even
untouchables
to
conduct
rituals
and
worship.
As Lakshmi moves out of Jagannath's household both Jagannath and Balram undergo immense suffering so much so that they have to starve without water and food. The curse of Lakshmi had a severe impact on both the brothers that for 12 years they had a tough time. Soon they realised the importance of Lakshmi and were keen to bring her back to their abode.
Lakshmi returned to Jagannath's abode on one condition that there will be no discrimination of caste and creed on earth. This unique story highlighted that for God everyone was equal besides it reflected the reforms and progressive stance of Gods from the ancient times. Only in the end through Narad it is revealed that Jagannath to end casteism and discrimination had himself "set up" these series of events which highlighted the social message besides the strength of true spirituality.
It has actors like Sritam Das and Rupa Mishra in vital roles and Sabyasachi Mahapatra is directing it.
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