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Daya!
Come home, son!
Daya, come home!
The village was empty.
It's OK, Dad.
Mom kept calling for me...
And I kept walking...
Dad...
I don't know where I was going.
But it was quiet...
Dad...
You have told us about this dream a number of times...
It's okay.
What's the matter?
You looked after your mother really well.
As we do for you too dad.
If l remember correctly...
somebody kept calling you constantly.
and you kept saying, "it hasn't happened yet."
As if someone was waiting for "it" to happen.
And is getting scared if 'it' doesn't happen then...
- they'll have to come back again tomorrow. - Dad...
I'll have to go now. There's a lot of work to do.
I am leaving too.
Where?
Tomorrow, the cow donation.
And the day after, Varanasi.
What?
What are you saying?
I think my time has come.
And I think I am ready to die now.
But I don't want to die here.
Before anything happens to me...
I want to go to Varanasi.
Dad!
Nobody is going anywhere.
Come on... I'll get the dinner ready.
Alright then...
I will go by myself.
I'll go alone.
Did you say anything?
- Why would I say anything? - So, then?
How would I know? It's always something or the other.
[PRIEST CHANTING]
Take some holy water in your hands,
Make your resolution
Donations?
Place it here
[PRIEST CHANTING]
- Say "I". - "I".
Your full name?
Dayanand Kumar
donate a cow
now
Even/one can pay their respects to the Holy Mother now
and take her blessings
I have to take your leave now.
Hold on.
Yes, tell me?
As per the stars
September would be the best month for Sunita's wedding.
- OK. - The weather would be pleasant
- Sunita, hurry up! - One minute!
and all the planets are aligned perfectly.
I'll take care of it once I'm back
Yes, but you must hurry and let me know at the earliest.
You know how busy it gets during wedding season.
Yes, of course. Thank you so much.
Make sure you decide soon.
And let me know if you need anything else.
Yes.
Sunita!
Coming...
- Always getting us late. - Sorry!
- Come back soon. - Yes.
Let's go.
Sir, the boss has called for you.
Sir, should I wait or leave?
No, please wait. I will be back soon.
Sir, could you sign this?
- Did you check it? - Yes
- So tell me one thing. - Yes, Sir.
Is the Ganges holy because of Varanasi?
Or is Varanasi holy because of the Ganges?
I don't know sir. Why?
I was just thinking...
- If Ganges is the reason... - Yes.
then it flows through the country...
So why go all the way to Varanasi?
But sir, that's where you get salvation.
You could achieve salvation anywhere.
It's a matter of faith.
Do you have faith?
Anyway,
Why do you have to go?
Sir, who else will go?
What about your work?
Sir, I will manage.
Don't forget your targets.
Absolutely.
Bless you.
- Everything's good? - Yes.
God bless you, son.
You seem very busy these days.
No, Aunt. Just regular work everyday.
Here comes the cake!
- Let's cut the cake. - Go on, cut it.
- Shouldn't we sing something? - Let's clap at least.
Why aren't you clapping?!
Why the sad face?
Did somebody beat you up?
Something like that.
Look at him eyeing the cake.
That's enough.
Here... I'm here. Give me some!
Here Aunt, have some more.
Rajiv.
He'll say something sweet for a change.
Aunt, why don't you talk some sense into him?
What's the point?
He is so stubborn.
You're right, but at least try once.
That's all we can do. But he won't listen.
So glad you could come.
You could have waited till Sunita's wedding.
Forgive me for anything wrong I may have said or done.
Come.
So let's start from the beginning.
Three shins...
Leave this one out. It's not so nice.
Why aren't you keeping more books?
Here they are.
- Put in a few more. - Aren't these enough?
Not enough. A few more.
The taxi will be here by 7 tomorrow.
We'll be done packing by then hopefully.
Dad?
If we could stay a few more days...
Why?
There's a lot of work at the office right now.
What do you have to do? I just have to sit in the car and go.
Just find me a taxi, and I'll go.
Do you have time to get your father a taxi at least?
Should I come?
Have you seen this?
What is it?
It's your grandmother's.
Wear it on your wedding day.
I am going to wear it now.
How does it look?
Will you come?
Where? Varanasi? Or...
Varanasi. To the riverside.
Here you go...
From now on, this TV is yours.
This is exactly why I won't stop you.
How can he possibly know his time is up?
I don't know.
Maybe it's one of those things you just know.
Grandfather was in perfect shape,
but within 10 days of getting there, he went away.
Went where?
Died.
Oh.
So, it'll take 10 days?
How would I know?
You just said...
I was talking about grandfather.
How would I know about dad?
So how long will it take?
I'm just asking. Why are you getting upset?
So think before you ask.
When will he die? When will he die?
What? You want me to strangle him?
Is that what I said?
Then what are you saying?
What are you saying?
You sound hungry.
I'm not.
You're asking me as if I have death's list with me.
Leave the ATM card before you go.
This is just an excuse to go on a vacation.
Hello. Hello Sir...
Sir...
Can't you drive a little faster?
What are you doing?
Hey hey.. take it easy. Go slow.
Don't send me up before we get there.
Keep going...
Dad, hold tight.
Hail Mother Ganges!
"Hotel Salvation"
Dad, please let's go back home.
- What are you even saying? - No, please let's go back home.
Come let's go inside!
Which way is the office?
Mishraji, nothing has changed here over the years.
Even the wall clock is same.
If l too change with time, then what else is left?
Age?
76.
Yours?
No, his.
So then let him speak.
77.
By the way...
what makes you think your time has come?
I keep having the same dream...
Oh dreams...
Dream is the eye of your inner consciousness.
- Do you have tuberculosis? - No.
- Do you eat meat? - No, never.
Now, look.
Why do people come here?
In search of salvation.
It's all a matter of faith.
What is salvation?
Hey. Get out of here.
As I was saying, what is salvation?
The soul thinks it's a wave.
But suddenly, it's set free and realizes I'm not just a wave...
I am the ocean.
This is salvation.
Didn't get it?
I wasn't lying to you earlier,
that everything is full here.
It was full.
But just today, a soul achieved salvation.
Look...
Death is a process.
Are you sure, you are ready to start the process?
Mishraji, the process has already begun.
Let's go.
There are 14 rooms here. You must clean your own room.
Satguru can also do it, but you'll have to pay him extra.
Your health is in your own hands.
We don't have any medical facilities here.
You must cook your own food.
Consumption of meat is prohibited.
Do you drink alcohol?
- Do you? - No.
- Marijuana lassi, hashish, opium? - No.
But the marijuana lassi here is very popular... You must try it!
Try the back alley.
Please don't pay any money to priests here.
You sin all your life
and in your dying moments pay the priest to forgive your sins.
Doesn't work like that, does it?
Come on.
This is the prayer room.
Why are you guys mumbling?
Sing with some force. Come on!
We are lucky to be right on the banks of the river Ganges.
If you ever need the holy Ganges water,
feel free to fetch it from the river or my office upstairs.
There is a marriage hall and a dairy next door.
The name is Hotel Salvation,
but we don't let out rooms till you receive salvation.
The room is available for 15 days only.
Only for 15 days?
And after that?
After that it's your headache.
If you die then good for you or else go back home.
So that's good. We can take the train back.
Is there a booking agent around here?
Come.
Please maintain silence here.
Come in.
It's free. It's free.
Is there another room?
There is.
Step out and turn right then, take a left...
A little ahead there is a lodge.
You will find a room there.
For $30 a day.
This is fine.
Is it okay?
We know people who can help you with your funeral arrangements.
I will let you know where to go.
I am assuming you have donated a cow already.
Yes.
Alright then. Call me if you need anything.
It's free. It's free.
You'll be able to stay here?
Why not?
What's wrong with this place?
Chironji Laal 28.11.1984 - 07.03.1985
Kabir 14.04.2010
Devender Singh 11.07.2011 - 07.03.2013
Dayanand Kumar 02.03.2016 -
Rajiv.
Which way is east?
Facing that way.
I will be back.
I'm sorry, I don't know these hymns so well...
That's okay. You will pick up with time.
This is Rajiv, my son.
Meet Vimla.
Pay your respects.
Bless you
You must be as old as my son, Ravi.
- Flying Saucer? - Sorry?
- Do you watch it? - No.
Then what do you watch?
No, I don't watch TV.
- He does. - You do?
- You must be following Flying Saucer then? - Yes yes.
So, why don't you join us in the TV room then?
- Yes sure. - It's going to start soon.
Dad what do we do about dinner?
Dinner?
I made plenty... Come with me.
No no absolutely not...
- Dad we can manage, right? - Yes of course...
Why can't you eat with me?
- No! - So come!
Come. She's insisting, let's go.
Some pickle?
Mice are a big problem around here.
All this stuff for 15 days?
It's been 18 years.
18 years?
I came here with my husband...
we used to think we'll leave this world together,
But he left me behind.
But Mishraji said...
you could stay here for maximum 15 days?
That is the rule.
These days, my name is Surabhi.
What do you mean?
Is the food OK?
The food is delicious.
It must be hard living all by yourself.
At first, I didn't like it...
but now I have learnt to let go.
So it's all good...
now I'm just waiting.
The food is delicious.
Thank you!
People nowadays say thank you too often.
Thankful for everything, it seems.
- Sorry. - And sorry too.
You both must be tired.
- No. - Yes.
He is so much fun.
Rajiv.
- Rajiv. - Yes Dad?
Water...
I'll have to go and get it.
What are you looking for?
We were out of water... so...
In my office, next to the table.
Right.
Mishraji...
There must be ghosts here right?
Ghosts?
What's that?
Ghosts... spirits... souls...
The souls here reside within the body.
Once it leaves the body...
they are free from the circle of life and death.
What business do they have here?
Listen.
Try relaxing a little.
RAM (GOD)
Sir how can I come for a day?
It'll take me a day to just come and go.
Let me to talk to the client directly.
Sir why are you getting worried? Let me worry about the targets.
Hold on a minute sir. Yes dad?
Heat some milk for me.
I'll have to go get milk.
You know that I need milk even morning.
Sir, hold please.
Can't you do without it today?
Fine, I'll get it myself.
Sir, I will call you later.
I'll go get it.
Why couldn't you get it in the morning?
Excuse me.
- Can I get some milk? - Come before 7 am.
- I only need a little. - Come back in the evening then.
Just a little.
Come in the evening.
I'm there for you.
Just hear me out...
It's like you're planting a mango tree...
your sons and grandsons will reap the fruits eventually.
That's all.
- Sir, do you understand? - Rajiv?
You call this food?
Sir, just listen to me...
You are like my family.
- Sir..you... - Rajiv
- Rajiv this is tasteless. - I'm on the phone dad!
You're on the phone all the time. Even when we eat!
So what's the matter? Eat. Sir, hold on a minute.
Please eat.
If you want to feed me food like this. I'll make it myself.
I won't eat this.
You call this food?
- You have it! - Sir, let me call you back.
Where did you leave us and go, Amit Mishra?
You left us on 3rd March.
You could have stayed back for a few days.
On the thirteenth, you should have eaten your grandson's birthday cake and left.
Your grandson keeps calling you and saying...
Grandpa, come back. Otherwise I won't, "tut the tate."
What kind of language is this?
If he was my student I would have failed him.
This is how they write these days.
The newspaper guys have ready templates.
They just change the name and print it.
They have destroyed the language.
- I will write my own obituary. - Write mine as well.
Dad come on, it's time for your medicines.
I don't want any medicines!
- Why are you sitting out in the sun? - I'll come later.
Take my advice, get your obituary written.
- Why? - Because it's free!
Lie down now.
I am going out to get some food.
Get fruits.
What?
I think I'll follow the priest's diet from now on.
Millionaires eat fruits. Not priests.
I wasn't lying to you earlier...
that everything is full here.
It was full.
But just today, a soul achieved salvation.
Death is a process.
Are you sure you are ready to start the process?
Alright then. I will need your thumbprint here.
- Satguru! - Coming!
Come over here.
Put them up in room number 12.
Let's go.
Thank you so much.
Don't thank him just yet. It'll take a while.
Why? Why will it take a while?
Don't worry. He'll go soon.
Mishraji how do you know who will die and when?
I don't know.
But I can sense it.
Really?
But your records tell otherwise.
Listen, don't mistake my generosity for foolishness.
- Then why don't you tell me about my dad? - That, I can't do.
Why not?
If l tell you...
My powers will be snatched from me.
Who said so?
I just know.
Why don't you tell me?
No! Never!
I said No!
Doesn't know anything. Keeps talking rubbish.
He was a good guest.
It's been 18 years since I came here.
- Yes. You told me. - I forget a lot.
At this age even I forget.
Rajiv gets so annoyed with me.
Why do you keep repeating the same things again and again.
My son works a lot too.
He only calls me while he eats.
I keep trying to tell him, don't talk while eating.
Then he says, "Ma, when else do I talk to you?"
This is how it is now.
Rajiv is no different.
Holding the phone in one hand and the spoon in the other.
It really bothers me.
- Come on now. - I am a little scared of water.
Oh come on, we've reached already. Come on.
Here, give me your hand.
- Please, let me pay for this. - Doesn't matter at all.
Come.
Why did you stop writing?
All those stories you used to write?
Poems.
Oh yes. I remember one about the old woman sitting in the moon...
You still remember?
Of course.
I even shared it with my colleagues.
Your stick made me leave all of that.
My Stick?
It didn't matter who did what in the whole class.
It was always the teacher's son who was at fault.
I only wanted the best for all of you.
And you were no different for me than the others.
I know.
It's very easy to blame others for your failures.
I am doing just fine.
But you please continue... writing obituaries.
I'll get the doctor.
Listen
No, no doctor.
We need to call a doctor.
No.
Get me holy water.
- Holy water? - Yes.
Dad?
Time has come.
Get me holy water.
Stan preparing.
Will you eat anything?
I think both of you should come soon.
As soon as you can.
Hold on.
Mishraji.
Wait.
You had mentioned something about funeral arrangements.
I have got the best quality wood for you.
- What? - How does it matter?
You are very fortunate... You have your son here with you.
That is true...
It's been said that when an elephant's time is near,
he leaves everyone and goes to die alone.
Enough now.
Shall we begin?
What is he saying?
He's requesting you to sing in tune please.
Yes dad?
Water.
Rajiv.
Yes dad.
You used to write such innocent poetry.
I never let you bloom.
What are you saying dad? Calm down.
Calm down, dad.
Forgive me, my son.
I should be apologizing.
You've been such a good son.
- And I've been a terrible father. - No please don't say that.
Forgive me, son.
Quiet now...
Relax now.
Calm down.
How are you feeling now?
How are you feeling?
Fit.
Rajiv.
Yes dad?
Flying Saucer.
How much more left Daya ji?
10 more minutes.
You know his elder brother ran away so...
Naughty girl.
You tricked me?
You didn't recognise my voice?
Gulabi makes really good tea.
Ask her to make it then.
You have never said anything about my tea.
But when have I ever said that you make bad tea?
You have never praised it either.
But why do I need to say it?
Here.
Now it feels like home.
It's been 12 days.
I heard they let you stay here for more than 15 days.
Come back home.
And leave him behind?
How long will you stay here?
He seems fine now.
Are you disappointed?
Has he started dreaming again?
I haven't asked.
Let's take him back with us too.
We'll bring him back here if he starts dreaming again.
Of course...
as if he will listen to me.
Why would we be here then?
Who wouldn't fall sick here?
Exactly.
It's a circus back at home.
Mom kept yelling at me... Sunita did you take the forms or not?!
Now fill it quickly.
That's exactly what I am doing.
You can't die until you announce it by filling a form.
It's amazing.
I always knew, you were not going to die.
You fell so sick... everybody thought your time has come.
But you weren't ready yet.
What?
I am saying that you were not ready to go just yet.
Let's go home, Grandpa.
Are you sure? Then your room will be gone.
I'm used to my roommate. Don't like having the room to myself.
Very soon you won't be single anymore.
How many whistles?
Four
And chilli?
You added now or later?
Added it right in the beginning itself
Very little coriander I see.
You have to chafe it to get the flavour.
- Is the food ready? - Yes!
Whatever happened to the priestly diet?
If you started cooking well, then why would he return home?
Dad.
What should we do with your scooter?
Give it to her.
She'll ride it.
She'll ride the scooter?
She rides.
She rides the scooter?
Since when?
- Grandpa taught me. - What?
Grandpa taught me.
She rides well!
Did you inform Vimla?
About what?
Just...
about going shopping tomorrow.
That will be a nice gift...
it would make for a great gift for her mother-in-law,
Yes.
and this for the sister-in-law.
You decide please.
Dad!
Sunita!
Take a look at the dresses.
Is he going to make us shop here for the wedding too?
Sunita, look at this.
I think, this one will look nice for the reception.
Why do you want to get high right now?
Mishraji told me that this is a famous treat of Varanasi.
What if father gets to know about this?
Then the both of us will attain salvation.
Go on drink up.
Look out there!
The prayer ceremonies are happening over there.
You are just laughing for no reason.
That's what we are looking at!
She doesn't listen to anybody anymore.
No need to speak to her.
- No, please get back there and sit. - Don't be silly, sit down.
- Dad, please sit down. - Come on stand up.
Why are you acting so childish?
Sunita!
They will fall down.
Hail the Mother Ganges!
Greetings, Mishraji.
This is last week's rent.
It's been 15 days now...
- We'll vacate tomorrow. - You don't have to.
Sorry?
See, he will leave when the time comes.
He came with his own free will.
He himself started the process of death.
Mishraji, it will get really difficult for me.
Here take your $15
$5 more?
What about the days you disappeared?
You have my mobile number, don't you?
Yes of course but...
so we will be in touch then.
Do one thing... give me a name
Sorry? Whose name?
Any name? Anything...
Natwarlal
For the next 15 days from now,
your father's name will be Mr. Natwarlal in the registers
- But Mishraji... - I said I won't ask him to leave.
You must study hard.
I will come back after the exams.
Always follow your heart
Bless you.
Why don't you come home Dad?
You'll get used to it gradually.
Dad I'll be right back.
Breathe in from one side...
and exhale from the other.
One, two, three, four, five
It helps in reducing stress.
When it's my time to go, send me off with a celebration.
You or Sunita?
It's a nice family.
Sunita likes the groom?
Why?
No, just.
Did she tell you that she doesn't like him?
No, she didn't say anything, but I have a feeling...
she doesn't like him all that much.
Perhaps, she is doing it because of you.
- Is that what she said? - She didn't say a thing.
But not everything needs to be said.
Now what's the solution for this?
I think...
she is scared of you.
That's why she doesn't say anything.
Scared of me? Why?
I have never raised a hand on her.
Is fear only physical?
Please don't put these ideas in her head.
You think I am doing this?
Did you ever think about me this much?
And how do you know that?
Did you just magically grow up?
Let it be.
Can I be honest?
Go on.
For a moment I thought that, we will lose you.
Even felt a little jealous.
Jealous?
Yes, I thought.
I have been waiting here for so many years
and you have just arrived here.
I suppose it means I should have tried a little harder,
Maybe I'd have been luckier then.
You can't just die by trying.
After my husband's death, there was no one to go back home to.
I tried a lot.
I would starve myself for days.
But nothing happened.
And then I understood,
It doesn't matter what you do or don't do.
Death comes on its own will.
Do you want to eat here?
ls everything alright?
A client got away.
It's not a big deal.
You'll get another one.
You need some fresh air.
- Come. - There's a lot of work to be done.
Come.
It's so peaceful out here.
Isn't it?
Dad tell me something...
What made you think your time has come?
Just...
I felt like I was ready to die.
Why?
Did we not take good care of you?
- No it's not that. - Then?
It's just that...
I am tired of this world.
Everything feels like such an effort.
I am fed up now.
If you had the chance to be reborn in this family, would you?
No.
Why would I want to come back as a man?
What does that mean?
I am going to be reborn as a lion.
My mother used to call me her lion cub.
I'll be a lion...
or, maybe a kangaroo.
Why?
Because they have those amazing pockets! You can keep anything in it!
Spectacles, Pen, Children ...anything.
I'll be a kangaroo.
Everything inside the pocket.
But then you'll have to be born in Australia.
So what? At least I'll have a pocket.
That's it?
It's good?
Have some.
Tastes fine.
It's very tasty.
Lam...
What? One minute.
Calm down, talk slowly. Slowly. When?
Listen to me...
But, how? I want to speak to her right now.
What do you mean you won't get married?
Huh?!
- Hello? - Yes, Papa.
She has taken a job.
What?!
- A job... she has taken up a job. - Has she lost her mind?
- Suddenly? - Not suddenly papa.
So?
- Leave it, what is going wrong with it? - Signal is weak.
You said you liked him. Why did you agree in the first place?
- What? - Why did you agree back then?
He is asking you.
- Is there someone else? - No...
Hello!
Why can't we see him properly?
The invites have been printed already.
The invites have been printed already!
- Hello!! - I'll... hello...
I'll E... it all back... Sorry
What will you do? Hello?
- I'll return the money - What will you return?
- She's saying she'll return the money. - What?!
You'll return the money?
We'd be the laughing stock in the whole town.
Nothing will happen. Papa it doesn't matter to anyone.
- It matters to me. - Please don't yell... let it be.
It doesn't matter to you, It matters to us.
- Hello!! - Hello!!
- Hello?? - Hello!!
Listen, you please keep calm.
She's brought shame to the whole family.
You guys are doing a great job!
- How much? - Should we install a satellite for you?
- How much? - $1 only
Thank you.
Rajiv?
Sir something came up so I couldn't return.
I'll come sir, very soon I'll return.
Sir, please don't stress...
Sir, why are you shouting?
Sir?
If you leave now, you will never be able to forgive yourself.
Don't worry.
Your father will be free soon.
Now what will the poor boy do?
Poor boy?
Why?
His daughter will live her life on his terms or her own terms?
It's not that simple.
Try to talk to him once.
Nicely
I don't speak nicely is it?
He is stubborn.
OK, do what you feel is right.
Come on.
Go to sleep now.
Sir, sir, sir, sir wake up.
Sir, I need the receipt.
Sir, pen, pen, pen.
- What happened? - Vimlaji attained salvation.
The day, your body is laid in soil
Adorned in bright colors
Is the day the bird escapes the cage.
And flies to freedom
Your kin won't be able to help
The villagers will be left behind standing helpless
Brothers will have their hands tied
Rama, the brothers will have their hands tied
Don't be sad.
You should be happy.
Your mother has achieved salvation in Varanasi.
Your wealth and possessions, nothing will follow you
The villagers will be left behind standing helpless
Brothers will have their hands tied
Rama, the brothers will have their hands tied
Vimla.
Vimla was quiet like the sea.
Calm on the surface.
Even if a storm simmers beneath.
After she left, I went to the bazaar and bought some sweets.
And I told the sweet maker.
To give me two glasses of Lassi.
Laced with marijuana.
One for me...
and one for Vimla.
When I drank both the glasses...
and went to the river side.
I saw...
Vimla flying away.
Soaring on top of the Ganges.
I asked myself...
Am I high?
Or is that really you, Vimla?
She said...
Don't call me, Vimla.
That was my name...
when I was trapped like you,
See-sawing between life and death.
Now I am a spirit.
Free...
A free spirit.
I have no name.
Vimla hopes...
That one day someone,
will plant a tamarind tree in her memory.
A tamarind tree.
Mice.
Dad?
It's time for you to go, Rajiv.
Where?
Where should I go Dad?
After so many years, you have started to feel like my own.
You should leave now.
No, Dad. I am not going anywhere.
I'll be here, with you.
I won't go.
Go back now.
Why don't you come with me, dad?
You have stayed here long enough, let's go home now, dad.
I am finally ready.
Dad...
Now leave.
No, Dad. You come with me.
Come. let's go.
You have stayed here long enough.
I am an elephant.
Now leave me alone.
Please come back with me.
Let me be son.
Leave me alone.
Have you taken everything?
Yes.
I will come back soon, Dad.
He'll cook himself now?
I came back for you.
and left him alone there...
Lam
Dayanand Kumar 02.03.2016 - 30.03.2016
"Do what your head says"
"The head alone is the truth"
"the rest is illusion"
"Look at the glass illusion shattering"
"Listen to the head"
“Know where your heart lies“
"Teach yourself the head's ways"
"Do what your head says"
"Do as your head says"
"Else, suffer till your last day"
"Dayanand Kumar was a famous poet and author"
"You can still find his works...
biting the dust in the nooks and crannies of old book shops."
"Note: Should they taste dust or termites?"
What?
That's what it says!
"Should they taste dust or termites?"
Let's go.