The story of Jai Jagannatha is based on the ancient scripture
Laxmi Puran. The untouchables were not allowed to pray, worship and do rituals to God in the ancient ages. Sriya, one of the important characters in this story, dares to pray and worship and wins over the support of Goddess Lakshmi. The real drama begins when
Lakshmi is separated by Lord
Jagannath at the behest of his brother
Balram (
Balabhadra) because she ends discrimination on earth by encouraging even untouchables to conduct
rituals and
worship. As
Lakshmi moves out of
Jagannath’s household,
Jagannath and
Balram undergo immense suffering — so much so that they have to starve without water and food. The curse of Lakshmi had such a severe impact on the brothers that for 12 years they had a tough time. Soon they realised the importance of
Lakshmi and were keen to bring her back to their abode.
Lakshmi returned to
Jagannath’s abode on one condition: There will be no discrimination of caste and creed on earth. This unique story highlighted that for
God everyone was equal besides it reflected the reforms and progressive stance of
Gods from the ancient times. Only in the end through
Narad it is revealed that
Jagannath to end
casteism and discrimination had "set up" these series of events which highlighted the social message besides the strength of true spirituality. ==Cast==