MONDAY UPDATE ON GANGAA
Niru wipes Ganga’s tears. It is a happy moment. He gives her the result. She straight away runs to give Amma ji a hug. I cleared the exam and won the bet too. You lost. Madhvi too gives her a warm hug. Babli too congratulates her. Niru asks for sweet. Maharaj ji was sure that Ganga will pass her exam. She hugs him too. He blesses her. She makes Niru eat a piece of sweet. He gives it to her too. She asks for Sagar. She runs out to give him the good news. Maharaj ji offers sweets to Amma ji but she stands there tight lipped.
Sagar is playing with his friends. Ganga calls out for him. He is ecstatic to know that she passed the exam while Yash is unhappy. Ganga confidently says that she too will study in their school now. I will talk in such fluent English that you will be surprised. She talks in broken
language and all the kids laugh at her. Yash mocks her and then corrects her. Sagar stands there all quiet. Ganga asks him if he isn’t happy after hearing about her result. I have really cleared my exam. Question your friends why they are making fun of me. I am not stupid. I don’t know its meaning but it will be surely wrong if you (Yash) have said it. She again wants Sagar to tell everyone that she too will study in a big school. Sagar recalls putting her in the cupboard when his friends had come to his place last time. The kids yet again taunt her again. She sadly turns to go when she hears someone clapping. It is Sagar. She confirms with him if that clap was for her or for himself after hitting a 4 in the match. He replies that he clapped for her. She smiles broadly. You proved yourself right. Congratulations! He eats the sweet from her hand. Ganga thanks him. Yash fumes in a corner.
Madhvi and Niru tell Ganga to get ready. We have to go to market to shop for you (new bag, notebooks, uniform). Ganga smiles imagining herself wearing the school uniform. She gets super excited that she will get new stuff and go to school from tomorrow itself. She tells it to Sagar when he comes there. She goes to get ready. Niru talks to Sagar. Ganga is really happy. no doubt she has worked really hard for it but you too have a hand in her achievement. I am really proud of you. Sagar is happy to know that Ganga will be going to school from tomorrow.
Ganga is making her braid as she looks at her bag and books. She smiles seeing her Bappa. He loves the uniform. You will look like a princess in them. it is all because of your hard work. It proves that one can even touch the sky if he makes up his mind at something. He kisses her on her forehead. You are really lucky and intelligent. There are many parents in the world who send their kids to school forcefully while there are many who are unable to do so. They don’t know the importance of studies. They don’t know that its all darkness in life if you aren’t educated. I am very happy for my daughter who studied hard to make an identity for herself. You are going to study in such a big school. She is scared though. He tells her that he is always with her. She shouldn’t be scared. He gives her a hug.
Sagar gets ready for school. Ganga tells her Bappa that she misses him a lot. He replies that he too misses her. But you have got Babu and Bahu ji in my place. They take so much care of you and love you so much. Sagar and Madhvi talk about Ganga. Ganga’s Bappa is surprised to see so many books. He arranges them for her. She shares that she is a little worried if she will be able to live up to her word. He is sure it will happen if she puts her heart to it. What you will think of can always happen! Take everyone’s blessings before leaving for school. He disappears by the time she thinks of seeking his blessings. She kisses the cycle and hugs it. I know you are with me. Bappa had told me to seek everyone’s blessings!
Niru asks for his file from Madhvi. Ganga comes there just then wearing her uniform. Madhvi and Niru look on sweetly. They compliment her as she is looking very good. People will recognize you from far only. She says that she has come to seek their blessings. You are like my parents for me. She bends down to touch their feet but they stop her. Girls don’t touch feet. Ganga insists but they anyways bless her for a good and bright future. You have a right on every happiness and you will get it. You have taken the first step. Your destination is in front of you. Madhvi adds that they will always pray that she becomes successful.
Amma ji greets Omkar. She calls out for Ganga as she needs her medicine. Maharaj ji brings it. Omkar asks for Ganga. Prabha asks for breakfast so Maharaj ji leaves. Yash comes downstairs all set to go to school. Prabha compliments him. Amma ji asks for Madhvi, Niru and everyone else. Sagar too shows his new uniform to everyone. Amma ji is all happy to see him thus. It is your first day in the new class. She showers him with love and blessings. Prabha too enacts like her. Everyone smiles seeing it. Madhvi and Niru come there as well. Madhvi says that they were talking to Ganga. Amma ji is curious about Ganga’s whereabouts. Niru calls out for Ganga. Amma ji, Prabha and Omkar are aghast too see her dressed wearing a school uniform. Amma ji wants to know why she is wearing a school dress. She questions Niru once again. This red frock and shoes! Niru reasons that Ganga will have to wear school uniform like all the other kids as she too will join school from today. Babli compliments Ganga. Amma ji is shocked and angry. Madhvi tells her to come for the breakfast but Amma ji tells them to stop.
Precap: Amma ji throws a white saree at Ganga. This is the truth of your life. It will be your identity till your last breath. No other colour can ever replace it in your life. This is the life of a widow. Change your clothes! Ganga sadly turns to go and change.
Update Credit to: Pooja
Amma ji says you all have lost your mind. Have you forgotten she is a widow? Yes we had spoken and I had agreed but she cannot go to school in this avatar. Niru says we will have to abide by the school rules. You agreed for the exam. You knew she will have to wear the uniform. Amma ji cannot go against the societal norms. She is insulting our dharmas and scriptures by wearing such clothes. Niru talks about rules at school. They don’t listen to Dharma. Amma ji asks them how they will feel if she wears colourful clothes and roams in the market like that. Ganga cannot go to school in these clothes. I melted down for you people and for you two! I cannot let this happen. This girl has committed a sin. I will have to keep tough fasts to rectify her mistake. Madhvi tries to say something but Amma ji cuts her
off. You may like these new rules but I wont let anything like this happen in my house till I am alive. I wont let my years’ long tapasya go do in drain. She goes inside and comes back holding a white saree in her hand. Amma ji throws it at Ganga. This is the truth of your life. This is the only colour in your life now. It will be your identity till your last breath. No other colour can ever replace it in your life. This is the life of a widow. Prabha, Omkar and Yash look on happily. Sagar requests her not to do this. Ganga and I have tried so hard. She tells him to keep quiet in this matter. We elders will decide. She yet again tells Ganga to change her clothes. Ganga sadly turns to go and change. Madhvi and Niru feel bad. Amma ji tells everyone to make preps for the last day of puja in the Ashram (of Bhagvad Gita).
Ganga wears a white saree and opens her hairs. She recalls how Babu had appreciated her. She takes out her Bappa’s cycle from her bags. All my hard work went down the drain. I won yet I lost! I cannot wear school uniform. Amma ji says I am widow. God has made this rule. But you used to say that everyone is equal in God’s eyes then why this discrimination? I only want to study so no one makes fun of me. What should I do when it is mandatory in school to wear a uniform? I cannot understand a thing. She keeps the cycle near the bag and walks out holding the uniform and shoes. Sagar notices her thus. Yash laughs at Ganga. She got off on the first day itself. How she wanted to study!
Niru is pacing in his study room. Madhvi tells him to be calm and strong. Amma ji is not going to agree. Niru cannot understand why. She knew everything. She should understand the rules of the school. Why can she not see the dreams of that girl? These dharmas have been made by people only. They cna be changed if we make a few changes in them for some people’s sake. I only had encouraged Ganga to study. What will she think of her Babu? Will she trust me now? Ganga asks him why wont she. You haven’t done anything wrong. You are very good. She keeps the clothes on the sofa. They are of no use to me. Don’t think ever that I wont trust you. Don’t be sad you did so much for me. You spoke to the principal and did every possible thing. He says sorry to her. This is the first time when I am feeling so helpless. Please forgive me. She says there is nothing like that. Amma ji has not said that she wont let me go to school. I will talk to the Principal about this dress. He is sure they wont change the rules for on student. Ganga cannot give up as she wants to study and become like Babu. She runs out. Madhvi tries to stop her but Niru tells her to let her go. We elders have given up but she has not! No one can stop her now.
Amma ji and Prabha are set to leave for the ashram. Ganga runs to another corner. Amma ji asks her on her whereabouts. PRabha adds fuel to the fire. She has created a rift between you and your son. She must be happy. Amma ji gets irked. Come with us to Ashram. You have to do this only for life. The sooner you learn the better. Omkar has got a rickshaw. Madhvi, Prabha and Amma ji go out after Omkar. Maharaj ji gives stuff to Omkar. Omkar tells him to take another rickshaw and come to Ashram with Ganga.
Ganga comes out holding her bag under her saree. We will go as soon as we find another rickshaw. Ganga requests Maharaj ji to let her go for a while. He denies. What will I tell Amma ji? She will surely ask for you. She politely requests him. I know you too want me to study. I will have to do something for it. I will be back soon. Let me try once. He is pensive but gives in. She says my Bappa used to say that you should not accept defeat till the time you have lost completely. Please let me go. He agrees and she runs off after thanking him.
Pulkit is with his friend. His another friend comes there with a scooty. His father has gifted it to him. Pulkit too had wanted it. He knows all its feature.
Maharaj ji hopes that Ganga comes back before Amma ji asks about her. Sudha is uncomfortable with Omkar’s presence. Pishi Ma comforts her. Don’t pay heed to him. Focus on the aarti.
Ganga reaches school. Sagar notices her. What are you doing here? Dadi had told you against it. She replies that Amma ji had told her not to come to school wearing colourful uniform. I will talk to Principal Sir about this attire. Amma ji will also agree if he agrees. Sagar shakes his head as he knows that Principal Sir wont agree to it.
Precap: Principal tells Ganga that she will have to wear school uniform if she has to come to the school. She shows her result to him. I did so well in the exam and cleared it. Please let me come. He replies that he cannot change the rules of the school for her. Ganga walks outside sadly.
Update Credit to: Pooja
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