The episode is titled “The Sacred Treasure,” focusing on the discovery of the hidden chest and the fallout of Shivani’s capture.
The Discovery of the Chest
The episode begins with the village women working together to dig a new well for the orphanage after Thakur cut off their water supply. As they dig deeper, Ganga’s shovel hits a solid wooden surface. They unearth an ancient brass-bound chest. Inside, instead of just gold, they find copper plate inscriptions (Tamra-Patra) and a collection of coins from a forgotten era. Ganga realizes these aren’t just valuables—they are historical proofs of the land being gifted to the “Daughters of the River” by a former King centuries ago.
Shivani in Peril
The scene shifts to Thakur Digvijay’s godown, where Shivani is being held captive. Thakur tries to intimidate her into revealing where Ganga has hidden the real land deeds. Shivani, showing immense courage, mocks the Thakur, saying, “You can chain a person, but you cannot chain the truth.” However, she realizes she needs to escape when she overhears the Thakur’s henchmen planning to “accidentally” set fire to the orphanage that night.
Riya’s Secret Intervention
Riya, the Thakur’s daughter, continues to play a dangerous game. She slips a small blade into the food tray she brings for Shivani. While her father is busy arguing with the lawyers about the “ancient chest” news spreading in the village, Riya helps Shivani loosen her bonds. She tells Shivani that she is doing this not just for Ganga, but to save her father from committing a sin that will destroy their family name.
The District Magistrate’s Verdict
The climax takes place at the orphanage gates as a representative from the Archaeological Survey and the District Magistrate (DM) arrive to inspect the chest. Ganga presents the copper plates. The DM confirms that these inscriptions provide the land with “Heritage Status,” meaning no commercial project or private individual (including the Thakur) can ever claim it. Just as the village erupts in joy, a bruised and breathless Shivani arrives to warn them: “The Thakur has already sent the fire!”
Major Highlights
- The Heritage Proof: The ancient copper plates provide a legal shield that the Thakur’s forged documents cannot penetrate.
- The Brave Escape: Shivani uses Riya’s help to escape the godown just in time to warn the others.
- The Thakur’s Defeat: The DM officially recognizes the orphanage land as a protected heritage site.
- The Final Threat: Despite losing the legal battle, the Thakur stoops to arson to get his revenge.
Precap for Tomorrow:
As the first flame is lit near the orphanage’s straw roof, Ganga organizes a “human chain” from the river to the building. In a dramatic moment, the village women use the water from the newly dug well to douse the fire. Meanwhile, the DM orders the immediate arrest of the Thakur based on Shivani’s testimony of her kidnapping.
