Those are not weaknesses, but that is where introspection comes in.
First, M was not equipped in any way to do anything better for herself or Nimboli than what she was already doing. And neither there was any helping hand to allow herself to embrace a better life.
She lived for survival until a long time using her devi mask when needed. Saw Nimboli and saved her, like any good human would do. Nimboli also became a reason to add some value in Mangala's lifeless life. She cared for Nimboli in her own limited ways and came to love this girl very much.
Then she met Anandi, who scared her about taking away child brides, so M started living with a fear that if people come to know about N, they will snatch her. So she kept quiet. (And in this, no one told her, how BVs are rescued and what kind of good life will they get. Anandi, the social worker, did a very poor job despite her experience)
However, after a couple of further incidents, she has realised that keeping quiet out of the fear of losing Nimboli is also no good, so she introspected herself, has listened to Kamli and will also take right steps.
Edited by Missesha - 10 years ago