Nikki... Do we have telepathy? Why did I feel you might make a post? OR is it because, I WANTED YOU to make one? U know the answer, right? This episode deserved a POST and by YOU!!! Before I start off, after the initial hitch, that I normally do.. how r u? Hope you recover soon. And thank you, for still making a post, in spite of not feeling well. That is the LOVE we all have for KY2 and in your case, more so MaNan!!! GET WELL SOON!!
What can one say about the episode? I mentioned in Twinkle's post yesterday, I have become so repetitive lately.. about praising KY2 team!! πππ Simple, but yet so meaningful things, which were never given importance in Telly Land, this team, highlights them so beautifully.
Who could ever think of such tenderness in Manik?? Those gestures by him? And as you said.. Have we fallen in LOVE with him all over again- YES, of course we did!!! And I am all the more in love with the whole of KY2 team, for giving us such DIVINE episodes!!
Coming to the episode... continuing from the day before, Manik not wanting to let go off Nandini so easily. Wanting her to open up. Talking about togetherness, and solving all problems TOGETHER. And then Nandini, blurting out that SHE is the problem and how can they then do anything together?? That must have killed Manik. Yes, what does he do... he stays calm.
How he badly wanted to touch her, soothe her, hug her, reassure her, kiss away all there worries and self-doubt?? But, NO- he doesn't do any of those. He so respects and loves Nandini. So, what does he do? Asks her to CLOSE her eyes (yes, he still sort of ordered her to do that, though he couldn't order her to smile) and then asks her to place her her own hand on her heart (how he must have wished that it is his own hand, on her heart) and what does he do next? The most amazing, unexpected and the most LOVING gesture to me- whispers in her ears: I LOVE YOU, and repeats I LOVE YOU!! God.. tears just brimmed in my eyes.
Once again, my πππ to the CVs for this gesture!! How many of us, would have realised the significance of this gesture- eyes closed, hand on heart and hearing a whisper?? It probably is me, reading too much into it but for me it meant a LOT.
I'm not sure, how many of you are aware of naming ceremonies for babies on (or sometimes after) Day 21 after birth? During this ceremony, a baby is named and the parents, grand-parents, family, friends, all whisper the name in the baby's ears. The reason, it directly gets registered into the MIND (brain)!! All other senses closed, only the Auditory sense is alert.
Manik knows that Nandini loves him as much as he loves her. But currently, she is numb, closed herself to all sensations and feelings. He wanted to penetrate that barrier of SILENCE. So, he asked her to shut off other senses, thereby heightening her sense of hearing. Why didnt and couldn't he tell her that he loves her with her eyes open? Because it would go thro' her! And it is very evident by her immediate reaction of opening her eyes and looking INTO Manik, NOT at him but INTO him. Her eyes were boaring into his soul, just like his were.
Another metaphor to this, is MEDITATION. Why do we keep our eyes closed when we meditate? We hear the resonating "AUM" in the background and yes, try and look at a candle flame or whatever U follow. But what are we trying o achieve in this process? The "AUM" or the chants or anything that is audible, will keep resonating in our MINDS. And thats what Manik was trying to achieve with Nandini.
The 2nd gesture of 'hand over the heart'. What is that for? The minute Manik said those 3 precious, beautiful words- it is a normal physiological response, for her HEART to respond to the MIND (Yes, of course, its not always HEART Vs MIND- sometimes they work together), in the form of a flutter, in the form of an increased heart beat.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
And what would the immediate response be- as Adrenaline has been pumped in- you respond by opening your eyes. And thats what Nandini did. And whatever he said later, that no matter what she thinks of herself, he won't ever let her lose. He will be there with her. Those short, yet crisp few sentences of Manik would forever be etched in Nandini's heart and mind- as all her 3 imp senses were awakened by then. She had Visual (as Manik in front of her), Auditory (his words for her) and Tactile (sensation of palm on her heart)!!
And this took me back to memory, where when their eyes were closed, before the FC- due to Navya's promise and Manik in a similar way tries to reassure her that all will be fine. The only difference is: in that incident, he closed her eyes, drew his fingers/ hand over her face and then rested it on her heart. And he asked, if it still hurt? He was then trying to comfort her as he did yesterday, but the approach was different. He was giving Nandini the space she wanted.
Nikki, you have very well written about the 'pinky' holding gesture. How cute and utterly heart-warming can that be? When was the last time YOU have watched something like that? A very small gesture, yet again so loving, so warm, filled with so much of care!! They just cannot see each other down or sad!!
THEY ARE THE PEREFECT COUPLE BUT NOT IN THE PERFECT SITUATION CURRENTLY!!
A quote from Manik to Nandini:
"When you feel alone, just look at the spaces between your fingers, remember that in those spaces you can see my fingers locked with yours forever."
HATS OFF to the CVsπ for giving us MaNan, CaVya (I'm not going to go there, as I can't stop). How very well, they closed this silly Marriage drama? Well done!!!!
I could go on and on about the episode. As said, I have a starting problem and then an ending problem. And I know I can gush and rave all I want over here and thank you for letting me do this Nikki. We all need a let out!
And if you dont mind, I would like to c/p something that I have posted on Twinkle's thread for the Tuesday's episode (in olive green).
LOST is our Dear, Chirpy, Bubbly, Happy, Optimistic, Strong, Idealistic, Hopeful, Trusting Nandini
LOST is the shine in her eyes, LOST is the smile on her lips
LOST are her trust, beliefs, sense of safety, security, ability to take things at face value
LOST are those happy days when MaNan were carefree and oblivious to the world
where no one else mattered, except them, their eye locks, their hugs, their touches, their smiles, their togetherness
LOST is Manik's Nandini, his shining star, his smiling angel, his pillar of support, his
strength, his LOVE and his LIFE
LOST is Manik- because his Nandini is LOST!!
WE all know this LOSS will NOT be for ever and this is only to strengthen the bond between the 2 and for Manik now, to help Nandini get over this phase. To help Nandini, rebuild her trust, be able to believe in herself again, be able to face the past and start afresh.
She was violated in the most unexpected circumstance, by the most unexpected person, was completely unprepared for it and felt very powerless. So naturally, she was in shock and disbelief initially. Then she had her goal of getting Pandit punished- the anger came into role. At the same time, she unintentionally/ subconsciously started disconnecting and withdrawing herself and became numb. Now that justice has prevailed, have set in her feelings of sadness and helplessness, guilt, shame and self-blame. The reality is slowly sinking into her, as to what actually has transpired. Hence, her repeated self-blaming, as to SHE IS WRONG, she did not believe Manik, hence led herself into this situation.
Nandini, will eventually come out of it. It might take a long time but she has Manik to give her his unwavering support. She might try to avoid him, NOT because she doesn't love him or trust him. But she has LOST the trust in herself, is in a shell herself. In fact, the first hurdle in overcoming shock is breaking the SILENCE and that she did. And who did she do it with- Manik!! She knows HE will always be there for her. But she right now needs some space for herself. But Manik will always be there for her in the back ground, like her shadow.
And this is where, I think the promise might play a role. Manik promising her that he will give her, her space. This doesn't mean there should be a separation or MU (CVs, please kindly dont bring in more unnecessary drama). It probly means, they keeping a certain distance bet them, physically, till Nandini feels comfortable enough to get closer to Manik. And eventually might lead to her confession π. Lets see!!!
Nothing is completely LOST between these 2 adorable ones!! Time is testing them and yes, they will yet again emerge victorious, and even more stronger.
Our Dear Manik will WAIT for his Nandini- because SHE IS ALL his hopes, dreams. She is ALL he WANTS and NEEDS!!!! Manik knows, they have a beautiful tomorrow (FUTURE) together, and he gets the strength to go on with today (PRESENT) with so much patience, resolve.
Before I put a stop to my ramblings, I can't help but compare the Soha MU track to the current one. Once again, this just portrays the maturity NOT just in their relationship but in Manik, as a person. He was upset and angry with Nandini, for NOT trusting him, about Soha's death (so-called). In fact, Nandini was not wrong in that situation. She was unconscious at that time, and she honestly answered, she didnt know what might have happened (The Magistrate did NOT ask her opinion, but the fact and that was the fact). But Manik, with his ego, could not see any other way out of it, other than pushing her away.
And THE MANIK we have now.. Nandini is recoiling from his touches (albeit not deliberately, but it is her state of mind), is reclusive, has withdrawn from Manik. Yet, he understands her and the situation and is willing to be patient and wait for her to come back to him. THAT IS LOVE!!!!
Waiting is a sign of true love and patience. Anyone can say, " I LOVE YOU", but not everyone can wait and prove its true!!!
And our Manik is patient and so is his LOVE! And yes, He'll WAIT...!!!!
I feel so melancholic, but still somewhere, there is peace in my heart, thinking that, this won't last long. It gives me immense pleasure and tranquility to my heart to see so much of selfless, pure LOVE!!
If Nandini would allow Manik to speak his mind, he would then say:
"I think that love is stronger than habits or circumstances. I think it is possible to keep yourself for someone for a long time, and still remember why you were waiting when she comes at last... I would enter your sleep if I could, and guard you there, and slay the thing that hounds you, as I would if it had the courage to face me in fair daylight. But I cannot come in unless you dream of me." - Peter S. Beagle,
The Last Unicorn Nikki... It ended up longer than I anticipated. I have c/p some from my other posts in other threads. As I wanted all my thoughts on one platform and THIS is the chosen one!! Sorry, if it didnt make sense and appear disjointed. Thats my current state of mind. I have 1000 things to do, and am sitting here gushing about KY2!! Cant stop but be a romantic!!
Once again, U GET WELL SOON!!
Take care.. π€L!!
Most importantly... SUCH AN APT and BEAUTIFUL SONG for the episode and MaNan!
2nd update:
Was it a pure co-incidence- the PINKY hold or was it a deliberate attempt of the CVs to drive through a more deeper meaning. Let us NOT just consider it to be a simple, little, pinky finger. In some Hindu marriages, the bride and the groom hold their little fingers together and take the 7 holy steps or the 7 wedding rounds/ pheras or the wedding vows. What does it signify? I won't go into the details (as I might have to look it up as well),but in summary- it is the bond that signifies TRUST, CARE, LOVE and TOGETHERNESS.. HAMESHAA!!!
So, though our baby Nandu is a bit upset and sad for now, unknowingly, she has held Manik's little finger with her own- symbolising their TOGETHERNESS and LOVE for ever!!!
Once again, my sincere appreciation to the CVs!!!πππ
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