Goddess Parvati was willing to wait.
But Lord Indra and the other gods
were eager to reclaim their powers and Swargalok.
On their request
Lord Shiva went into deep meditation.
[song playing]
[music playing]
Lord Shiva's energy was so spirited
and powerful
that it surprised everyone.
[song playing]
First, from Earth
he created that energy.
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[crying]
When the planet couldn't bear the energy
Lord Vayu attempted.
[music playing]
I can't bear this powerful energy.
You're the Lord of heat.
Only you can bear it. Take this.
[music playing]
This is more powerful than I.
Only Goddess Ganga can help.
[music playing]
Earth, Wind, and Fire
when all three of them were unsuccessful
it was handed over to Water.
He wanted to hand it over to Goddess Ganga.
[gasps]
[grunts]
[bubbling]
[thundering]
When all of them were rendered unsuccessful
Lord Indra realised his mistake.
He realised that
nobody can bear Lord Shiva's energy
but Shakti.
Only Goddess Parvati can accept it.
Lord Indra started looking at Goddess Parvati.
She was watching it all from a distance.
Lord Indra couldn't meet her eyes.
Goddess Parvati looked at Ganga.
[music playing]
The ball of energy fell on a bed of sweet cane grass
which is also a subtle form of Goddess Parvati.
As soon as the energy ball touched the grass
The Krittikas reached too.
[conch blows]
[music playing]
Truly, this energy is invaluable!
Lord Shiva's son shall be indispensable.
[music playing]
[song playing]
These six Krittikas raised him
and when he presented himself
they blessed him.
[song playing]
You have been raised by us.
Hence, you will also be called Kartikeya.
As a symbol of the Krittikas
you will also be called "Shadnaar"
which means, the one with six hands.
When the right time comes
you will be able to manifest your six hands.
[conch blows]
All of you are my mother.
Command me.
How can I serve you?
[music playing]
This son was born without my contribution
and he has
adopted these six Krittikas as his mother.
Will he ever
accept me as his mother?
[song playing]
By calling us your mother
you have graced us with the most wonderful experience.
Return to Kailash now.
Your mother, Goddess Parvati
and your father, Lord Shiva
are waiting for you.
[music playing]
Son, you will do
as they say.
You must obey them.
[music playing]
[song playing]
Your son is coming to Kailash.
To meet you.
Close to you.
He's a kid.
He's innocent.
He's unaware of his identity
his birth
and the purpose of his birth.
Although he emanated from me
he will learn the art of attaining wisdom from you.
A mother is the first teacher.
A mother guides the child in the right direction.
She teaches them morals, values
and makes them capable.
A mother defines the future.
It is your right.
Nobody can take it away from you.
Not even me.
[song playing]
Is this true, Lord?
My son
is coming to me.
I have to make arrangements to welcome him, Lord.
Nandi.
Nandi, Shringi, my son is coming.
We have to make arrangements to welcome him.
We must create an ambience
that wherever he looks
he sees my love for him.
Go and make arrangements for his welcome.
[song playing]
On one hand, Goddess Parvati
was elated to hear about her son's arrival.
On the other hand, Tarakasur
was furious.
What's the point in killing him, Lord?
We must kill
that person born to kill you.
[retches]
But how can we kill him?
He's a part of Lord Shiva.
No, Lord.
If you permit, I will...
It is best that
we return Swargalok to the gods.
We will find time
to get another blessing...
I'm Tarakasur
and Indra, Agni, Vayu, and Varuna
and the entire community of gods
couldn't defeat me.
How can a ten-year-old defeat me then?
[laughs]
Before meeting Shiva and Parvati
I will smash him.
[snaps]
[laughs]
He was facing such a big problem
and that fool was playing with butterflies.
[laughs]
They weren't ordinary butterflies.
[music playing]
They were five elusive demons who were granted a blessing.
If they surround someone
then it will become a ground
that traps someone and never lets them out.
That ground keeps shrinking.
That's why the person trapped within
suffocates to death.
What happened next?
[song playing]
'How will my father, Lord Shiva be?'
'How will Goddess Parvati be? How will Kailash be?'
'I'm sure that it is the most beautiful place on this planet.'
[song playing]
Such a pretty butterfly!
Hey, come here. Come to me!
I won't harm you. Come to me!
[music playing]
Hey!
[music playing]
There was just one until now.
You invited your friends so soon.
[laughs]
Who are you?
Why have you surrounded me?
We're 'The Five.'
You are our target.
[laughs]
Mother.
Son.
[laughs]
Son. I'll be there soon.
I'll be there instantly.
I will destroy those demons.
I will be there now.
Wait, Goddess!
Don't go.
Lord, our son is in danger.
He is surrounded by cruel demons.
You don't want me to protect him.
[laughs]
What if something happens to him?
Kartikeya has to become the Commander of Gods.
This is his destiny.
[laughs]
Everyone is doubtful of his young age.
[music playing]
Everyone is finding it difficult to believe that
how can a young boy
fulfil the responsibilities of such a powerful position?
How will he become capable of it?
[laughs]
You find it to be a threat.
But it's an opportunity for our son.
An opportunity to prove himself.
His capacity
valour
and determination, it's a chance to prove his character.
[laughs]
'Goddess, give him strength.'
'Soon, we will kill this boy'
'and make Tarakasur immortal.'
[music playing]
It's an opportunity to earn the respect of gods
and discover his self-confidence.
It can happen
only when he fights for it.
Not with anybody's help
but on his own.
[laughs]
From the trap of five demons
no eunuch, celestial being
or god has been able to escape it.
[laughs]
[music playing]
'Lord Shiva said it so calmly'
'that our son needs to prove his capability.'
'But a young boy'
'how will he fight these powerful, elusive demons?'
[laughs]
[music playing]